However, the gift came with a catch - the students were given two envelopes, one with $500 as a gift and the other with the remaining money to donate to a person or organization in need.
The graduates were thrilled with the unexpected gift, and the billionaire encouraged them to give back to their communities and to take chances in life.
LONDON DAILY ARCHIVE
Billionaire Robert Hale Surprises UMass Boston Graduates with Generous Gift
Billionaire Robert Hale surprised 2,500 graduates at the University of Massachusetts, Boston by giving each of them an envelope containing $1,000 in cash.
28 May 2023 · 21:15 UTC
