In the words of the fabulous Ms. Oprah Winfrey, "you get from the world what you give to the world." From years of award-winning television, to countless philanthropic sponsorships, Oprah Winfrey has most certainly given more than her fair share of love to our world. Her most recent contribution, Oprah's Angel Network, is a public charity established to encourage people around the world to make a difference in the lives of others. The network initiates and supports charitable projects and provides grants to not-for-profit organizations around the globe that share in this same vision. Since its formation in 1998, the Angel Network has built over 55 schools in 12 countries, provided more than $1 million worth of school supplies to impoverished South African children, and inspired young people to become active, compassionate and knowledgeable global citizens. As such, the Network's charitable efforts are not only monetarily generous, but also seek to improve fundamentally the lives of those it serves through education and increased awareness. I admire Oprah on both a personal and professional level in so many different ways. Her dedication to improving the lives of others is perhaps my most "favorite thing" about Ms. Winfrey, and is truly the root of my so-called woman crush on her. It is one of my highest hopes that some day as I am walking the streets of my soon-to-be hometown Chicago, I run into Oprah maybe near the "all suite Omni Hotel located in the heart of Chicago's Magnificent Mile." We'll embrace and talk about how I live one block away from the Wisconsin high school she attended. Then, she will offer me a position on her Angel Network team, and I'll live happily ever after..... A girl can dream, right, Oprah?
http://www.oprah.com/pressroom/About-Oprahs-Angel-Network
http://www.oprah.com/pressroom/About-Oprahs-Angel-Network
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