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1. Born Amos Muzyad Yaqoob Kairouz, this entertainer who starred in "Make Room for Daddy", also made room for children fighting cancer by establishing the St. Jude's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. Who was this person who reached out to help sick children and their families?
2. Who was the steel magnate that used 95% of his wealth for philanthropic causes and said, "The man who dies thus rich dies disgraced"?
3. In her first solo debut single, this singer encouraged people to help others with the supremely popular hit song, "Reach out and Touch (Somebody's Hand)". Who was this singer?
4. Alexandra Scott was a brave little girl who died of cancer at the age of eight. At the time of her death, she had raised over one million dollars for childhood cancer research. Today a foundation started in her honor continues to seek a cure for cancer. What simple method did Alex use to begin to reach out to help other children fighting this disease?
5. Which US President established the Peace Corps, which provides volunteers with the opportunity to reach out and help people in third world countries?
6. The Apostle Paul, in 2 Corinthians 9, encouraged the Christians in Corinth to reach out to help starving people in Jerusalem. In his plea Paul says that God loves a specific kind of giver. What type of giver does God love?
7. Who was the quarterback that won the Heisman Trophy and two national championships with the Florida Gators before starting a foundation that reached out to provide help and hope for people with special needs?
8. Ryan White was a teenager that in 1984 contracted AIDS from a blood transfusion. White and his family experienced rejection and bullying from their community during a time when there was much fear and misinformation about the disease. What British performer reached out to Ryan providing financial and emotional support for him and his family, even singing at his funeral?
9. Born Anjezë Gonxhe Bojaxhiu, who was the person that founded the Missionaries of Charity to provide homes and care for people suffering with HIV/Aids, leprosy, and tuberculosis?
10. In 2010, the founders of an ice cream company created two flavors, "Berry Voluntary" and "Brownie Chew Gooder" to promote "Scoop it Forward", which was an effort to encourage their customers to reach out and volunteer to help non-profit organizations. Who were these two entrepreneurs?
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