Pursuits
Ellison, Adelson Donate to Israeli Soldiers
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The sound of Ricky Martin echoed through the banquet hall at Beverly Hills’ ritzy Beverly Hilton, as billionaires gathered to donate money to soldiers of the Israeli Defense Forces.
Dell Inc. Chief Executive Officer Michael Dell and his wife Susan pledged $1.8 million. Casino mogul Sheldon Adelson and his wife Miriam offered up $5 million. Larry Ellison, the co-founder of Oracle, donated $9 million.