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{{cquote|Wikipedia is one of the most inspiring tools I have had the fortune to grow up with. It is the resource I cherish the most as a premedical student and a knowledge enthusiast. The quality is amazing, and every time I use it I give a silent shout-out to all of the people who work to make it great without the motivation of recognition or even monetary compensation. I would like to shake the hands of every single one of them. But since these wonderful volunteers are far too numerous, I will settle for thanking them all indirectly by becoming the best doctor I can be and by attempting to embody this atruistic, selfless quality that is so characteristic of Wikipedia. As I study the ways in which nonprofits and volunteer groups function today, I can't help but notice how amazing Wikipedia is simply because of what it stands for, and for the enormous effect it will have on all people. It is the symbolic free exchange of knowledge, and it will affect every aspect of our society for generations to come. Knowledge empowers, and Wikipedia empowers all of us together. Wikipedia is a purveyor of equality, opportunity, and hope. }} |
{{cquote|Wikipedia is one of the most inspiring tools I have had the fortune to grow up with. It is the resource I cherish the most as a premedical student and a knowledge enthusiast. The quality is amazing, and every time I use it I give a silent shout-out to all of the people who work to make it great without the motivation of recognition or even monetary compensation. I would like to shake the hands of every single one of them. But since these wonderful volunteers are far too numerous, I will settle for thanking them all indirectly by becoming the best doctor I can be and by attempting to embody this atruistic, selfless quality that is so characteristic of Wikipedia. As I study the ways in which nonprofits and volunteer groups function today, I can't help but notice how amazing Wikipedia is simply because of what it stands for, and for the enormous effect it will have on all people. It is the symbolic free exchange of knowledge, and it will affect every aspect of our society for generations to come. Knowledge empowers, and Wikipedia empowers all of us together. Wikipedia is a purveyor of equality, opportunity, and hope. }} |
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Wikipedia is Changing Lives
Here are just a few of the amazing stories that our users shared with us. We thank them for their willingness to tell their story about Wikipedia.
- From our 2010-2011 Fundraiser
- From our 2009-2010 fundraiser
A story from Romania:
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You can find the article that Adama started in the French Wikipedia: Agnam-Goly.
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