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368 lending teams in the "Memorials" category
  • In Loving Memory of Baby Henry John Helms-North

    In Loving Memory of Baby Henry John Helms-North

    24 members have lent $21,425 in 831 loans
    Billingshurst, West Sussex, UK Category: Memorials Team since: Jul, 2009
    We loan because: Baby Henry John Helms-North (Henry Person) died shortly before he was born at 11am on the 18th July 2009.
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  • The Joseph Von Zwehl Fund

    The Joseph Von Zwehl Fund

    28 members have lent $20,525 in 801 loans
    Long Island, New York Category: Memorials Team since: Aug, 2012
    We loan because: Joseph Von Zwehl dedicated much of his life to helping others. He donated his time and resources to help those in need all over the world.
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  • Kenny B. – That’s how he/we roll!

    Kenny B. – That’s how he/we roll!

    7 members have lent $18,525 in 366 loans
    We Are Everywhere Category: Memorials Team since: Jun, 2009
    We loan because: We’d like to honor the memory of Kenny B, who was a lover of life, travel and all things auto. Kenny explored, without prejudice or judgment, the inner workings and outer boundaries of experience. This cause is in his…
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  • The Neil Desai Foundation

    The Neil Desai Foundation

    6 members have lent $18,150 in 684 loans
    UK Category: Memorials Team since: Sep, 2009
    We loan because: In memory of Neil Desai who tragically passed away from an undiagnosed heart condition on his 22nd birthday in 2008.

    In 2006 before attending university Neil travelled the world. He played squash and…
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  • Raj Shahani Memorial Team

    Raj Shahani Memorial Team

    37 members have lent $17,350 in 682 loans
    Ridgewood, NJ, USA Category: Memorials Team since: Oct, 2010
    We loan because: This team has been created in memory of Raj Shahani who passed away in March 2010 at the tender age of 30. Raj was an active and enthusiastic Kiva lender. He had felt Kiva offered the unique opportunity to help…
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  • Dick Adamson memorial fund

    Dick Adamson memorial fund

    17 members have lent $16,850 in 657 loans
    Melbourne, Australia Category: Memorials Team since: Feb, 2009
    We loan because: we'd like to honour the memory of Dick Adamson, an enthusiastic Kiva lender and beloved friend to many throughout the world:
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  • Kebo Family Memorial Lenders

    Kebo Family Memorial Lenders

    50 members have lent $15,800 in 600 loans
    Los Angeles, CA Category: Memorials Team since: Apr, 2011
    We loan because: Dad wished to help people who desire to better their situations for themselves and their families but may not have the financial means to do so.
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  • Shirdi Sai Baba

    Shirdi Sai Baba

    6 members have lent $14,250 in 530 loans
    Shirdi , Maharashtra - India Category: Memorials Team since: May, 2012
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  • LDS - Honoring our Japanese Heritage

    LDS - Honoring our Japanese Heritage

    16 members have lent $14,175 in 543 loans
    Highland, Utah & Beyond Category: Memorials Team since: Dec, 2009
    We loan because: We want the world to be a better place and give opportunites to those living in poverty a chance to improve their lives.
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  • Ben Balto-Bongard Memorial Fund

    Ben Balto-Bongard Memorial Fund

    33 members have lent $13,050 in 359 loans
    Minneapolis, Minnesota Category: Memorials Team since: Jul, 2010
    We loan because: Ben believed microfinance helped people help themselves. He dedicated his time and effort to building the Microfinance Alliance and educating people on ways they can get involved. He believed in sustainable ways to…
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