Bill Gates urges Americans to join ONE on Idol Gives Back
Just moments ago on American Idol Gives Back, Bill Gates gave ONE a big shout-out and asked Americans to join ONE in the fight against extreme poverty. What an amazing endorsement! Ryan Seacrest was interviewing Bill and Melinda Gates about the fight against extreme poverty as part of their Idol Gives Back special that raises awareness and funds to fight poverty in the US and around the world. You can learn more about Idol Gives Back at http://www.americanidol.com/idolgivesback/
UPDATE: Here’s the full interview with Bill and Melinda Gates:
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April 22, 2010 at 12:31 am
I just joined the One Campaign at the request of Bill and Melinda Gates.
May 20, 2010 at 12:59 am
I will give one a link in the freedom gallery at The Mootsa Gootsa Society.