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The Other Buffett
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Heartwarming HumanityJul 04, 2026

The Other Buffett

The Other Buffett Warren Buffett gave to foundations. His sister Doris read the mail. From her Rockport, Maine base, thousands of letters from strangers in crisis poured in. Rent. Medical bills. A broken furnace. With a staff team helping her reply, she gave away over $100 million of her own money.

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