New Save the Children Fund Named After Simpsons Co-Creator Sam Simon

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Mr. Burns could learn a lot from this man’s generosity.

Sam Simon, Simpsons co-creator and philanthropist, was honored Wednesday with Save the Children’s announcement that a global charity community called the “Simon Society” would be founded in his name.

“Sam is incredibly compassionate and caring about children,” said Save the Children President and CEO Carolyn Miles. “In his own understated way, he has made a world of difference for many children over the years through his philosophy of giving back to those in need. We are honored to name our new giving society after him.”

The Simon Society’s goal is to recognize generous supporters and emphasize the important of giving to the agency’s mission by making an unrestricted gift at various contribution levels. According to the organization’s press release, “Unrestricted gifts give Save the Children the flexibility to apply the donation to help children wherever and whenever the need is greatest.”

“In my 30 years of giving to Save the Children, I’ve never put a restriction on my donation,” Simon said. Now fellow philanthropists can follow his example. Benefactors who donate $10,000 or more will be able to visit Save the Children field programs, meet with senior staff, or attend VIP receptions at Save the Children events. This is modeled after Simon’s own approach, having visited former child soldiers in Nepal returning to their communities, farmers in Guatemala who were learning how to grow healthier food for their families, and Haitian students being introduced to their new earthquake-safe classrooms.

Last summer, the Emmy Award-winning writer/producer/director Simon announced he had been diagnosed with terminal cancer and would be donating his wealth to Save the Children, PETA, the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, and a number of other causes.

Please visit the links above or below to find out more about Sam’s efforts & Save the Children, as well as information on how to donate.

[Source: Save the Children]

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