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The World is a Worse Place Today

Posted by Adam Butler on June 21, 2010

Bol's Mission Was to Help Sudanese Refugees Like This Kid.

after the passing of former NBAer Manute Bol. I’m serious. Sure, he was 7’7′ and could jump no higher than I can, (and took part in some real side show stuff–minor league hockey, celebrity boxing) but he walked the walk in many ways his personal life–donating much of the money he made to those less fortunate in his homeland–the Sudan (and losing plenty with a vice that has gripped millions).

In the grand scheme of things, though, we could all learn a thing or two from his selflessness.

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