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After Saddam Hussein had invaded Kuwait, Branson organised to fly 40,000 blankets to refugees flying into [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jordan Jordan]. He had to go to great lengths to make sure government ministers ensured the supplies got to them. | After Saddam Hussein had invaded Kuwait, Branson organised to fly 40,000 blankets to refugees flying into [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jordan Jordan]. He had to go to great lengths to make sure government ministers ensured the supplies got to them. | ||
Branson played a crucial role in persuading [http://www.i-c-d.de/index.php/Elton_John Elton John] to sing Candle in the Wind at Princess Diana’s funeral which raised more than $40 million for charity. | Branson played a crucial role in persuading [http://www.i-c-d.de/index.php/Elton_John Elton John] to sing Candle in the Wind at Princess Diana’s funeral which raised more than $40 million for charity. | ||
| − | In 2004 Branson established [ | + | In 2004 Branson established [www.virgin.com/unite Virgin Unite], his non-profit foundation. The Foundation was established to tackle tough social and environmental problems. Branson and Virgin Unite also support a number of initiatives that led to economic empowerment and healthy communities. These include creating opportunities for disadvantaged young people in the US and the UK and creating sustainable health care models in Africa. |
=== Philanthropic Donations === | === Philanthropic Donations === | ||
