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St. Jude: Marlo Thomas celebrates Thanks and Giving’s 20th year [Video]

According to an annual ranking of nonprofits supported by donor-advised funds, St. Jude Children ranks No. 2, behind only Doctors Without Borders USA.

NEW YORK — When families thank Marlo Thomas for the medical treatment they received at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, she kindly corrects them.

“I say, ‘Well, you know, I’m not a scientist, I’m a wheelbarrow,'” the actress, producer and activist says with a smile that has been famous since her days starring in “That Girl.” “I take the wheelbarrow, put the money in it and bring it to the scientists.”

And Thomas, who serves as St. Jude’s National Outreach Director, is a really good wheelbarrow.

This year, St. Jude’s Thanks and Givingcampaign celebrates its 20th anniversary and passing the fundraising milestone of $1 billion to support the hospital’s efforts to provide free medical care to children with cancer. The drive, which kicked off earlier this month and runs through the holiday season, also raises awareness for the work …

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'We decided to combine the love for animals and the love for coffee together': Rescued Roasters opens in Milwaukee [Video]

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Discover Microsofts hidden features [Video]

In this Q&A session, Joel Hogan, Programmes Manager at Charity Digital, explores the unsung heroes of Microsoft 365, highlighting the hidden tools that you might not know but are sure to transform how we work. Attendees can expect a whistle-stop tour of 10 lesser-known Microsoft tools including: - How to make creative videos and graphics using Microsoft ClipChamp and Visio - How to improve meetings with Microsoft Bookings and Whiteboard - How to become more productive with To Do and Insights - All tools discussed are available with a Microsoft 365 Business Premium - Account, which charities can find discounted on the Charity Digital Exchange. Click here to find out more: https://www.charitydigitalexchange.org/node/3384?_ga=2.85864601.1434114715.1713773091-1998683587.1688463786 This session was sponsored by Microsoft.