308:- This page doesn't qualify for deletion as it was a news story covered internationally and his story resulted in a social impact that began prior to his death and continues on today. While there is not currently a foundation that bears his name (although I expect there will likely eventually be a local event or foundation named in his honor)his name is being recognized by charitable organizations nationally. Although the information could and should be included and the story expanded, it does represent a biography of a notable individual and events. If this article is unworthy of Knowledge (XXG) then someone please explain the validity of articles on American Idol reject William Hung and runaway bride Jennifer Wilbanks. On that basis I submit Knowledge (XXG) has sufficient space for this one.
245:, as the article clearly states he inspired multiple events. And I understand that Knowledge (XXG) is not a memorial site/blog/website provider/what have you. I have seen more and more sources, charities and organizations recognize the name of Brenden Foster as the story has developed (and I knew about it very early because I live in the area the story comes from), and I sincerely believe that his story, its coverage and its impact meets Knowledge (XXG)'s standards for an article. In the meantime,
159:. I can't get a good grip on this one. Most sources appear to copy each other (so it's a bit weak on refs for a standalone article), but he was the cause for a charity organization to be brought into existence. I'd suggest redirecting to the radio station that started the charity and rewrite the story in a section there. -
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A person that has made a positive impact on a local and national level deserves an article on here. The fact that he died isn't the issue in question here, it's the fact that his death brought a community to action and has set records of charitable giving in the
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220:- This is not a memorial article, as he was notable before he passed away. Note that most coverage on CNN and many other sources focussed on his actions which spurred a spike in charitable donations, not his death.
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