George Lucas to donate all of $4.05bn to education

ack · Nov 5, 2012

Some charities are worthy of special mention and praise http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/...lion_n_2067145.html?ncid=edlinkusaolp00000009

amirm · Nov 5, 2012

Nicely done.

cjfrbw · Nov 5, 2012

Maybe he can donate $500,000 to my stereo system. I promise to let little kids listen to it twice a year!

Steve Williams · Nov 5, 2012

So where is Mr Northstar now who condemned this man last week for selling and that he would be unhappy with this money and nothing good would come of it.

How do you say "open mouth, insert foot", Bob

MasterChief · Nov 5, 2012

“I am dedicating the majority of my wealth to improving education. It is the key to the survival of the human race. We have to plan for our collective future –- and the first step begins with the social, emotional, and intellectual tools we provide to our children. As humans, our greatest tool for survival is our ability to think and to adapt – as educators, storytellers, and communicators our responsibility is to continue to do so.”

True poetry! May the force be with him!

mbskeam · Nov 5, 2012

rugyboogie · Nov 5, 2012

What a great news story, nice to see him give to the future generations.

audioguy · Nov 5, 2012

Excellent!!

Johnny Vinyl · Nov 6, 2012

I read about this the other day. Glad to see that yet another man of wealth is sharing it. Well done Mr. Lucas!

WLVCA · Nov 6, 2012

Wow! That is an amazing act of generosity. Kudos to George Lucas.

GaryProtein · Nov 6, 2012

Steve Williams said:
So where is Mr Northstar now who condemned this man last week for selling and that he would be unhappy with this money and nothing good would come of it.

How do you say "open mouth, insert foot", Bob

Well, just because Bob (and I) don't like his movies, that doesn't mean he can't be a great philanthropist.

NorthStar · Nov 6, 2012

-- I applaud this generous gesture from Mr. Lucas.

GaryProtein · Nov 6, 2012

If I were making the donation, it wouldn't have been $4.05 billion. I would have donated only $4.00 billion and kept the other $50 million for myself.

I mean a guy needs to keep a little in the kitty for a rainy day. . . . .

NorthStar · Nov 6, 2012

-- Gary, George is still worth (net) $3.75 billions anyway.

GaryProtein · Nov 6, 2012

. . . . Nevermind. . . .

NorthStar · Nov 6, 2012

-- Yup, he still has a lot of dough. :b

Steve Williams · Nov 7, 2012

NorthStar said:
-- Yup, he still has a lot of dough. :b

well Bob, are you going to dump on the man for still being wealthy

NorthStar · Nov 7, 2012

-- Steve, I truly believe that you have totally the wrong opinion about me.

And besides, this thread ain't about me.

Mobiusman · Nov 7, 2012

I think what is most notable is that his interest in education is not new, nor are his healthy donations in that direction. I hope that he serves as a role model for his behavior.

In the billionaire's club, there is a lot of competition for how many billions you have, making his actions even more notable.

NorthStar · Nov 7, 2012

Mobiusman said:
I think what is most notable is that his interest in education is not new, nor are his healthy donations in that direction. I hope that he serves as a role model for his behavior.

In the billionaire's club, there is a lot of competition for how many billions you have, making his actions even more notable.

---- I fully agree with you; George is showing the way in the best positive way. ...Bravo!

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