TOGETHER WE ARE THE WORLD March 4, 2015. WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER…

TOGETHER WE ARE THE WORLD

March 4, 2015

WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER…

WHAT DO THESE 3 HAVE IN COMMON?

Sir Richard Branson

Bill Gates

Wayne Gretzky

WHAT DO THESE 3 PEOPLE HAVE IN COMMON?

Tycoon Sir Richard Branson is to give half his fortune away

to charity

He has joined a group of billionaires who have pledged to

donate half their amassed wealth to try to make the world a

better place

Sir Richard and his wife – worth estimated 3 billion – said in

their pledge letter they wanted to use cash from their Virgin

empire to create a “healthy, equitable and peaceful world for

future generations to enjoy”

WHAT DO THESE 3 PEOPLE HAVE IN COMMON?

Our friend and co-trustee Warren Buffett once gave us

some great advice about philanthropy: “Don’t just go for

safe projects,” he said. “Take on the really tough problems.”

We couldn’t agree more. Our foundation is teaming up

with partners around the world to take on some tough

challenges: extreme poverty and poor health in developing

countries, and the failures of America’s education system.- Bill and Melinda Gates

(www.thegatesfoundation.org)

WHAT DO THESE 3 PEOPLE HAVE IN COMMON?

Founded 2002, the Wayne Gretzky Foundation’s mission is to

provide less fortunate youth with the opportunity to experience

the sport of hockey. This goal will be accomplished through the

donation of hockey equipment and ice time, as well as providing

the opportunity for young people to attend professional hockey

games. The Wayne Gretzky Foundation believes that hockey

instills many positive life skills and contributes to the physical,

emotional and social growth of young people.www.gretzky.com

THE LETTER

Read the letter that has been provided to your

group• Do NOT read the table of data on the back

Discuss your first thoughts of where the money

should go with your group

Identify the tasks that your group must

complete

THE QUESTIONS

Who should get the money?

Where will the money make the biggest positive

impact?

What should the money be spent on?

What are the areas of need that need to be

addressed?

THE PRIORITIES

Consider the statistics that have been

provided

Develop criteria that will be used to

help you make the decisions

THE DECISION

As a group, consider the statistics that

you have been given and the criteria that

have been developed as a class and

brainstorm ideas to answer the following

questions:• 1. Which country/countries will get the

money?• 2. How much will be given?• 3. What will the money be given for?

THE RESPONSE

Write a formal letter (individual) outlining the

decision you have made

Things to include:• 1 page• Salutation • Introduction• Cause you believe the money should go to• Conclusion • Closing remark (ie. Sincerely, Miss T)