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GOOGLE, CEO DONATE TO EBOLA FIGHT

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Posted on November 11, 2014

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Google Launches Matching Donation Campaign

NEW YORK (AP) – Google is launching a campaign to help fight Ebola by contributing $2 for every dollar people donate to a slew of nonprofits such as Save the Children and the Doctors Without Borders.

Company and CEO Contribute Millions

In addition, the company is also giving $10 million to support nonprofits as they work to contain the disease, which has killed nearly 5,000 people so far. Separately, Google Inc. CEO Larry Page’s Family Foundation is donating another $15 million.

Details of Google’s Matching Program

Google has set aside $5 million for its matching donation, which means the public will have to donate $2.5 million to reach the maximum amount.

Tech Industry Leaders Respond to Ebola

The gifts come on the heels of a $25 million donation last month by Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan toward Ebola response.

Key Takeaways

  • Google will match $2 for every $1 donated by the public to fight Ebola.
  • Google is donating $10 million upfront to support nonprofits like Save the Children and Doctors Without Borders.
  • Larry Page’s family foundation is contributing an additional $15 million.
  • Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan previously donated $25 million to the Ebola response.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Google’s matching campaign work?
For every $1 the public donates to selected nonprofits fighting Ebola, Google will contribute $2, up to a cap backed by its $10 million initial donation and $5 million set aside for matching.
Which nonprofits benefit from Google’s campaign?
Nonprofits such as Save the Children, Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontières), InSTEDD, International Rescue Committee, and the U.S. Fund for UNICEF are supported.
What is Larry Page’s family foundation donating?
Larry Page’s family foundation is donating $15 million separately to aid Ebola relief efforts.
How does this compare to recent philanthropic efforts?
This initiative follows a $25 million donation to the Ebola response by Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan.

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