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Larry Brilliant on the Eradication of Smallpox
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A young man in his twenties, wishing to serve, gets a mandate from his teacher in a remote area of the Himalayas: "Remove smallpox from the planet." Dr. Larry Brilliant then embarks on repeated 17-hour bus rides to the United Nations. After a dozen fruitless trips, he finally gets his chance. And sure enough, he manages to lead a team of 150,000 health care workers to actually eradicate smallpox! In this video, Larry Brilliant talks about his journey and showcases a solution to prevent future pandemics.
Be The Change
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Read an interview about Larry Brilliant's rather incredible life journey.
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After eradicating smallpox, Brilliant started the Seva Foundation. Consider Seva's Gift of Service next time you're sending a gift.
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Reflect on your life purpose, and how you can be of service to the world.
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