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They gave it all away.

They gave it all away.

Chuck Feeney and Yves Chouinard are my philanthropic heroes. Who are yours?

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Brad Smith
Apr 16, 2024
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I love the stories of Chuck Feeney and Yves Chouinard. They built two household brands in Duty-Free Shops and Patagonia, then pretty much gave everything away. Like, billions of dollars, all to causes that they believed in, leaving a lasting impact on the world in the process.

Chuck Feeney was like the “James Bond of philanthropy," and built his $8B…

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