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Mohammed Nasheed

               Originally from the Maldives, he is well-known to those who
            follow environmental issues closely. He served as president between
            2008 and 2012, gaining this position after being imprisoned dozens
            of times for political reasons. During his tenure, he sought to make
            his  small  country  completely  carbon  neutral.  While  working
            towards  this  goal,  he  inspired  several  leaders  around  the  world.
            Since then, the concept of carbon neutrality has been taken more
            seriously than ever, and Nasheed's influence undoubtedly played a
            major role in this.

            Bill Gates

               Bill Gates has shattered the myth that billionaires aren't generous.
            As the founder of Microsoft, he has always been firmly committed
            to the foundation he founded with his wife and co-runs, The Bill and
            Melinda Gates Foundation, which works to improve education in
            the United States, combat infectious diseases, and combat poverty
            through global food supplies.

               * (Top 10 Most Inspiring Leaders Today - College Degree Search - Google)

            *Terry Fox

               By  continuing  his  Marathon  of  Hope  across  Canada  in  1980,
            Terry became a source of inspiration, courage, and influence, not
            only for all Canadians but also for the entire world. Having had one
            leg amputated following a diagnosis of bone cancer at the age of 18,
            this didn't stop him from beginning his Marathon of Hope, a cross-
            country journey to raise funds for cancer research. Although he was
            unable to complete the journey, the process made him a national
            hero, and more than $650 million was raised in his name. He was
            the youngest person to be awarded the Order of Canada in 1981,
            shortly  before  his  death.  The  first  Terry  Fox  Run  took  place
            approximately two months later.



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