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Discussion
Julie KingAugust 20th, 2009
Innovation: using a game to learn thinking strategies is great in itself. To create social groups around chess at a child's level is even better. Making it a
service and philanthropic non-profit organization is brilliant!
Zein BertacchiAugust 21st, 2009
I am delighted to see this magnificent game being used as a social, intellectual and service tool.
Dr Kiran FreyAugust 21st, 2009
Thank you for helping us teach children that when they learn to give they find a way to become winners in life!
June BerneroAugust 22nd, 2009
As a parent, I've seen firsthand how this program has helped hundreds of Chicago-area children to learn chess, improve their academics and become involved in the community at an early age.
Karen ArmstrongAugust 24th, 2009
Chess Without Borders has touched countless lives locally and worldwide. It was a stroke of genius to use chess as a vehicle for such positive work.
Kris LimAugust 25th, 2009
This organization is amazing.
John P. BukyAugust 26th, 2009
Thanks for all your help with the students in Chicago!
Arun FreyAugust 26th, 2009
The security and comforts of our lives sometimes make it difficult to feel the pain of those who have been less fortunate. Here is a child who would have stood no chance at all but now is able to join the mainstream thanks to Chess Without Borders.
Vincent NgAugust 26th, 2009
A wonderful concept that I think has the potential to really take off and make a difference.
Stephen WulffAugust 27th, 2009
The organization blossoms more each year, and, as it does, continues to stir our collective imaginations for all that is possible to achieve through chess, like the intellectualization of a child's mind, the transcending of socially constructed barriers and borders, and the promotion of global understanding and peace. A high ideal organization with limitless potential for growth.
Christopher CharlesAugust 28th, 2009
What a wonderful way to help those less fortunate than ourselves.
Guolong TanAugust 31st, 2009
Chess is a timeless game, and the profound influence of this organization proves that. Moreover, their involvement in philanthropy across the world offers students a unique opportunity to not only expand their minds, but also open their hearts.
MarkSeptember 7th, 2009
Chess Without Borders has touched countless lives locally and worldwide. It was a stroke of genius to use chess as a vehicle for such positive work.
Jolanta OliverSeptember 8th, 2009
Chess Without Borders not only teaches kids how to learn chess, but it prepares them the teach chess to other kids within a couple of years. Brilliant!
CaitlinSeptember 10th, 2009
I'm actually really interested in trying to take this program with me to Budapest, Hungary as a Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar. I'll have to try and get a hold of someone at Chess Without Borders
sheba sethiSeptember 25th, 2009
I am amazed at the lives little children have touched through their philanthropy. Meher (the little girl who has received plastic surgery through funds raised with chess) has transformed her life.
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As a medical student I enjoy seeing chess become converted into a medical provider.
Sheba
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