{"id":76431,"date":"2021-04-30T12:05:08","date_gmt":"2021-04-30T19:05:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.worldvision.org\/?p=76431"},"modified":"2021-06-22T16:49:23","modified_gmt":"2021-06-22T23:49:23","slug":"honoring-legacy-alex-trebek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.worldvision.org\/charitable-giving-news-stories\/honoring-legacy-alex-trebek","title":{"rendered":"Honoring the legacy of Alex Trebek, \u201cchampion for those in poverty\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

From the very start of his rise to fame, iconic TV host of Jeopardy!<\/em> Alex Trebek dedicated his life to the betterment of others, giving generously of his time, talent, and treasure to children living in poverty.<\/p>\n

For more than four decades, Alex’s work with World Vision led to millions of children sponsored. He and his family leave a legacy — access to clean water, healthcare centers, education, programs that prevent girls from the dangerous practice of female genital mutilation and child marriage, investments in livelihood programs, and so much more.<\/p>\n

“While Alex Trebek is being remembered by so many as a beloved television icon and the host of Jeopardy!<\/em>, we at World Vision are also mourning a long-time partner and friend who joined with us in showing God’s unconditional love to those in greatest need,” says Edgar Sandoval Sr.<\/a>, president and CEO of World Vision U.S. “Alex was a champion of those in poverty, partnering with World Vision for four decades and helping millions by bringing attention to their plight.”<\/p>\n