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When Robert Hale, CEO of Granite Telecommunications, gave $1,000 to the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth's Class of 2024 as a surprise gift at graduation, he didn't just surprise the students.
He asked them to pay it forward.
Hale and his wife, Karen, encouraged the graduates to donate $500 to a charity of their choice or to a cause close to their hearts, MassLive.com reports.
Some students did just that, including nursing major Sara Fusaro, who gave $500 to Jeanne's Cupboard, an on-campus pantry that provides food to UMass Dartmouth students in need.
"I was really into volunteering and donating whatever I could before this gift, but I feel like starting your career off by donating to a special cause is really powerful and teaches us all a lesson about the value of generosity," says Fusaro.
Another student, Aidan Corey, gave $500 to the V Foundation for Cancer Research in honor of his family members who have suffered from cancer, while another, Polly Feitelberg, gave $500 to the Fall River Boys & Girls Club.
Hale says he wanted to inspire graduates to give back to their communities, and he hopes they'll go on to "make a difference in the world," MassLive.com reports.
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