Stewart also sits on the 22-member board of Donate Life America, a national advocacy group that promotes organ donation.

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While the English language offers no direct translation of Philotimo, American citizens uphold this essential concept every time they volunteer in their local community, dig deep into their pockets to donate to charity, or generally go out of their way to improve the life of their neighbor.

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And his father said Small's decision to donate his organs was just indicative of his son's character for his whole life.

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Warren Buffett and Bill Gates (and wife Melinda) are pushing other fat cats to donate half their wealth, or more, to philanthropic causes before they shuffle off this life.

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