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Rob and Karen Hale: The couple who gave $1 million to charity every week this year

By: Shirley Leung on Dec 16, 2022

In The Boston Globe article "Rob and Karen Hale: The couple who gave $1 million to charity every week this year" written by Shirley Leung:

Billionaire Rob Hale, CEO of Granite Telecommunications, and his wife Karen gained attention for their "Saving by Shaving" fundraiser, raising $46 million for cancer research. Their philanthropy expanded to surprise $1,000 gifts to 490 college graduates, with the condition to share $500. In 2022, the couple pledged to donate $52 million, giving $1 million weekly to various charities, from well-known organizations like Year Up to smaller nonprofits, with surprise calls from the Hales. This reflects their ongoing commitment to impactful and diverse philanthropy.

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