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They can usually direct their donations toward funding a specific mission – perhaps in memory of a favorite professor, supporting cancer research or to support extracurricular activities such as sports.
From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026
Spirited Boss, at 18-1, held off Amorita as well as defending champion and odds-on favorite Queen Maxima, to win for trainer Jose Francisco D’Angelo.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
For some people, a favorite charity can be a good secondary beneficiary.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
“I reach out to my favorite stars, my favorite celebrities, and I go, ‘It’s Kendra.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026
He stoked the spark until it blazed, then curled up in bed with a cup of tea and a book: his favorite story, though the final page was ripped out.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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