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Jimmy Carter's 100th birthday celebrated with concert and new homes initiative

abcnews.go.com — September 30, 2024 at 02:00 PM UTC

President Jimmy Carter's 100th birthday on October 1 will be celebrated with a benefit concert and the construction of 30 new homes. The concert, held in Atlanta, raised funds for The Carter Center, which focuses on global health and peace initiatives. Thousands of Habitat for Humanity volunteers, led by Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood, are building homes in St. Paul, Minnesota. The Carters have a long history with Habitat, having participated in home-building projects for over 40 years. Carter's philanthropic efforts include a commitment to eradicating Guinea worm disease, with cases dropping significantly since he began his work. Even in hospice care, he remains engaged with his projects, demonstrating his dedication to humanitarian causes.

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