November 27, 2013

Her parents’ values: How Melinda Gates’ upbringing prepared her for transformative philanthropy

“All of you are going to college,” Melinda Gates remembers her parents telling her and her three siblings. As she watched her parents start a small side business to pay her way, Gates learned the value of hard work and the power of education.
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