A celebrity's surprise and an athlete's donation

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The Uplift: A celebrity's surprise and an athlete's donation

Jennifer Garner gets a nostalgic surprise from another star for her 50th birthday. NBA player Bismack Biyombo gives up his entire salary – for a good reason. A beloved therapy dog receives a huge Boston Marathon honor. And an 8-year-old who battled cancer gets to become a National Geographic explorer — all on this week's episode of "The Uplift."

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