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#MAKEITHAPPEN

                                                                                                                                   Rebecca Fishman Lipsey, Belkys Nerey, Somi Ali, Criseida Brenne,
                                                                                                                                   Iran Issa Khan and Tere Blanca.

By Rafael Micha

#Make It Happen

M  y favorite television drama                   giving and helping, without thinking about the
   queen, whose name I shall                     stars first. They make a difference. You can too.
   not reveal, is convinced that                 Please don’t be antagonistic nor a disbeliever -
   charity events are organized                  just help.
by bored, guilty people. Is philanthropy a       Eva Longoria Bastón and Maluma joined
goal in its own sake or just a publicity stunt?  forces with distinguished guests to create their
Are fundraisers self-promoting vehicles to       sold out exclusive event of inimitable style: the
draw media attention? Do people contribute       Global Gift Gala, with Jesse and Joy headlining.
selflessly or do they enjoy being asked to       The gala dinner raised funds and awareness
contribute? What about volunteer work?           for the following foundations dedicated to
                                                 humanity: The Eva Longoria Foundation, El
When done well, charitable actions should not    Arte de los Sueños, Duerme Tranquilo and the
only be about organizing cookie sales by Girl    Global Gift Foundation USA.
Scouts or orchestrating grandiose events. Here
are some charities of my favorite stars which
supersede fan admiration with their focus on

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