MacKenzie Scott’s donations helped erase $40 bn in medical debt across 50 US states

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Mackenzie Scott has made significant contributions to HBCUs, reaching over $1 billion in total donations.

She has also donated to Undue Medical Debt, helping erase substantial medical debt in the United States.

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  • Mackenzie Scott has made significant contributions to HBCUs, reaching over $1 billion in total donations.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Sun, 11 Oct 2026 08:31:47 UTC.

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