What makes a man dedicate his life and fortune to causes far beyond personal gain? The story of Gregory C. Carr is one of extraordinary success, followed by an even more extraordinary commitment to making the world a better place, a journey fueled by both entrepreneurial spirit and a deep-seated sense of responsibility.

Gregory C. Carr's path is not your typical rags-to-riches tale. Born in Idaho Falls, Idaho, in 1959, the youngest of seven children, Carr's upbringing instilled in him a love for learning and spirited debate. These early influences, combined with a keen intellect, would later propel him to success in the tech world and ultimately lead him to dedicate his life to philanthropy, most notably through the Carr Foundation. After graduating from his medical school with his medical degree in 2006. Before focusing on medicine, carr attended Utah State and later Harvard University, where an idea sparked in his final year would change the landscape of communication.

Gregory C. Carr: Bio, Career, and Philanthropic Journey
Full Name	Gregory C. Carr
Date of Birth	September 13, 1959
Place of Birth	Idaho Falls, Idaho, USA
Age	65 years old (as of late 2024)
Ethnicity	Caucasian
Religion	Christian (as per available information)
Marital Status	Never married, no children
Education	Utah State University, Harvard University (graduated in 1986), Medical Degree (2006)
Early Career	Entrepreneur in the technology sector
Business Venture	Co-founded Boston Technology, a leading provider of voice mail systems to telephone companies. Also, creator of Prodigy.
Medical Career	Psychiatrist specializing in schizoaffective disorder, dementia, major depression, and bipolar disorder (BPD).
Location of Practice	Scottsdale and Phoenix, Arizona, USA. Also practices in Tucson, AZ
Philanthropic Focus	Human rights, the environment, and the arts.
Main Philanthropic Venture	Restoration of Gorongosa National Park in Mozambique.
Carr Foundation	Operating foundation created in 1999. Committed to the 30-year restoration of Gorongosa National Park and sustainable development.
Financial Commitment	Pledged over $100 million over 35 years to restore and protect Gorongosa National Park. $18 million donated to the Kennedy School to establish the Carr Center for Human Rights. $500,000 to finance the Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial in Boise, Idaho.
Carr Center for Human Rights	Established at the Kennedy School with Carr's donation, it is the largest gift ever from an alum to the Kennedy School. Focuses on implementing and safeguarding human rights across the world.
Professional Affiliations	Cooperates with many other doctors and specialists in medical group Dr Gregory Carr MD LLC. Affiliated with numerous hospitals in Arizona, including Scottsdale Shea Medical Center.
Other Philanthropic Activities	Backed cultural endeavors in Harvard Square. Established the Gregory C. Carr Human Rights Permanent Endowment at NIC.
Website Reference	Carr Center for Human Rights at Harvard Kennedy School

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