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World Peace won his first World Championship ring on June 17th, 2010, after the Lakers defeated the Boston Celtics in Game 7 of the 2010 NBA Finals. World Peace has remained an active contributor in his hometown and in cities of organizations for which he has played, and has worked simultaneously in global regions that require urgent humanitarian aid. He formed a nonprofit in August 2007, entitled \"Xcel University,\" to officially organize and streamline his charitable contributions and community endeavors under one umbrella. World Peace became a spokesman in the PETA's (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) A.B.C. (Animal Birth Control) campaign in 2007, which is ongoing today. In fall 2010, World Peace decided to raffle off his 2010 NBA World Championship Ring, with the proceeds going to his nonprofit, Xcel University. The online ring raffle, which concluded on December 25, 2010, raised $651,006. Funds raised through the ring raffle were donated to nonprofits that provide mental health therapists and mental health services to their communities, in cities including Indianapolis, Los Angeles, Cleveland, New York, Little Rock, AR and the central Tennessee region. World Peace also helped Congresswoman Napolitano launch \"The Mental Health in Schools Act\" and made visits to Washington, D.C. in February 2011 and February 2013 to encourage congressional members to vote for the Act, which would increase mental health services available for children. To stay current on what Metta World Peace is involved in, please visit www.mettaworldpeace.com and www.xceluniversity.org.","products":[{"product_id":"korra-and-the-last-seed-of-odinani-paperback","title":"Korra and the Last Seed of Odinani - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003ePrincess Korra is on a mission to save the seven kingdoms in the Delta. She identifies pollution as a source of danger. 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