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Clinton 'birthday' raises foundation cash

NEW YORK, Oct. 29 (UPI) -- Former U.S. President Bill Clinton's months-long birthday celebration raked in more well wishes and cash for his foundation in New York City.

Clinton, who turned 60 in August, used a gala at New York's American Museum of Natural History Saturday to raise money for his Clinton Foundation, which spotlights diverse worldwide crises such as AIDS, childhood obesity and global warming, the New York Daily News said.

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Clinton's birthday celebrations in Toronto raised about $21 million.

Among the attendees at the Saturday New York bash were R.E.M. singer Michael Stipe and former Democratic National Committee Chairman Terry McAuliffe.

Guests were entertained by singers Sheryl Crow and Sarah McLachlan while Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards offered a signed guitar for auction.

The celebration moved to a golf tournament Sunday in New Jersey and a scheduled performance by the Rolling Stones.

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