Zuckerberg pledges 99% of Facebook stock to charitable causes

Facebook co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg celebrated the birth of his daughter by pledging to donate 99 percent of his Facebook shares to charitable causes.

The shares are currently valued at $45 billion. The Facebook leader said the money would go toward projects and charities that advance human potential and promote equality.

Zuckerberg's wife, Dr. Priscilla Chan, gave birth early last week to Maxima Chan Zuckerberg.

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