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Bill Gates Vows To Drop Off List of World’s Richest People

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Bill Gates Vows To Drop Off List of World’s Richest People

Bill Gates Vows To Drop Off List of World’s Richest People

Bill Gates Vows To Drop Off , List of World’s Richest People.

According to 'Forbes,' Gates is currently worth $118 billion.

On July 13, the world's fourth-richest man announced he'd be donating $20 billion to his Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

On July 13, the world's fourth-richest man announced he'd be donating $20 billion to his Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

Referencing the pandemic, war in Ukraine and other global challenges, Gates said, "The great crises of our time require all of us to do more.".

Referencing the pandemic, war in Ukraine and other global challenges, Gates said, "The great crises of our time require all of us to do more.".

Gates' donation, in addition to a grant of $3.1 billion provided by Warren Buffett last month, brings the organization's endowment to about $70 billion.

Gates' donation, in addition to a grant of $3.1 billion provided by Warren Buffett last month, brings the organization's endowment to about $70 billion.

Gates also took to Twitter to announce that he'd continue to donate his wealth until he's no longer among the richest on the planet.

Gates also took to Twitter to announce that he'd continue to donate his wealth until he's no longer among the richest on the planet.

BBC reports that in 2010, Gates also pledged to give his money away, but his net worth has more than doubled to date


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