| We thank the followingand those unknown persons, groups,agencies,
organizations and governments for their loving and selfless actions
that bring meaningful comfort and assistance to others.May your lives
be graced by the Divine with evermore joy and fulfilling reward.
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| Lord Sainsbury, Britain Lord Sainsbury donates over US$1.45 billion to charities,    scientific research, and other organizations.
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| European Commission The European Commission donates US$94 million to Somalia for    stability and humanitarian aid projects.
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| State of Qatar The State of Qatar donates US$40 million for UN humanitarian    programs worldwide.
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| The Department of    Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Philippines DENR establishes US$32 million program to pay “green”    agro-forestry farmers.
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| Tennessee Department of    Education, USA Tennessee announces a US$1.4 million funding for fresh fruits and    vegetables for students.
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| Prince Khaled bin Sultan, Saudi Arabia Saudi Prince Khaled bin Sultan    launches Living Oceans Foundation to preserve coral reefs.
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| Environment Minister    John Gerretsen, Canada Environment Minister John Gerretsen announces ban of cosmetic pesticides    in Ontario.
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| China The Chinese government    allocates US$500 million for opium    poppy farmers in Myanmar and Laos to plant substitute crops such as corn    and yams, as well funds for detoxification and rehabilitation centers
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| Cikananga Wildlife    Rescue Center, Indonesia Wildlife advocates at Cikananga Wildlife Rescue Center in West    Java defy challenging economic conditions to provide for animals in their    care.
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| Nguyễn Văn Ký, Âu Lạc    (Vietnam) 
    F armer Nguyễn Văn Ký has set aside two hectares of land as safe    haven for storks and other wildlife.
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| Charles Schulze Charles Schulze sacrificed his life to rescue two young boys from    drowning
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| Chad Lindsey, USA Actor Chad Lindsey jumps onto the tracks in New York City and    rescues an unconscious man from an oncoming train.
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| Classmates of 7-year-old    student, France Classmates come to the rescue of    a 7-year-old girl and foil a kidnapping attempt.
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| Paul Wiltshire and    Police Officer Tom Kinderman Paul Wiltshire and Police Officer Tom Kinderman save a woman from    drowning when her car went over the bridge.
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| Officer Mark Krutell,    USA Police Officer Mark Krutell pulls an unconscious man from a car    moments before it explodes.
Nine-year-old Matthew Spinnatto’s quick action saves his family    from a house fire
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| Nine-year-old Dinesh Sandakelum,    Sri Lanka 9-year-old Dinesh Sandakelum of Mahiyangana    risks his life to save 3 people from drowning.
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| David Drew Parliament member and vegetarian David Drew forbids animal-tested products    in his office and urges the entire House of Commons to establish cruelty-free    office premises.
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| Talon Curtis, USA Talon Curtis of California tracks down owner and returns an    endorsed check of US$357,000.
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| Monica Plumb, USA 10-year-old Monica Plumb of Virginia raises funds to buy oxygen    masks for animals.
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| Sammy the border collie,    USA Sammy’s barking saves his human companion and her housemates from    a burning home in California.
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| Bunny the rabbit, UK Bunny’s persistent scratching at their bedroom door alerts and    saves her human caregivers from a serious gas leak.
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| Toby the Labrador pup,    UK Toby risks his life, suffering near-fatal knife wounds, to chase    away an intruder to protect his human family.
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| Blitz the pit bull, USA Blitz saves a woman by chasing away her aggressor and prevents a    kidnapping attempt.
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