Bezos Awards $100M to Longoria and McRaven for Philanthropy
The Courage and Civility Award recognizes their contributions to society, with each receiving $50 million to further their charitable efforts.
- Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez awarded $100 million to Eva Longoria and Admiral Bill McRaven as part of the Courage and Civility Award.
- The award aims to support individuals making significant contributions to society, with each recipient receiving $50 million.
- Longoria plans to use her award to support the Eva Longoria Foundation and Eva’s Heroes, focusing on education and entrepreneurship for Latinas and the special needs community.
- McRaven intends to use his award to develop education programs for future military leaders and the children of deceased veterans, as well as mental health support for those who serve.
- Bezos, the world's second-richest person, is on a mission to give away the majority of his wealth, focusing on climate change and supporting unifiers in society.