She's honored for her 'contributions' [='efforts, work'] towards finding a cure for AIDS.
a book of essays including 'contributions' from several well-known political columnists
She made a 100-dollar 'contribution' [='donation'] to breast cancer research.
(..) Thank you, God. This will bring us so much joy. Come on, it's not that big a deal. I just go down there every other day... ...and make my contribution to the project. But at the end of two weeks, I get $! You're gonna be making money hand over fist. (..)1995 TvShow: Friends Title: The One Where Rachel Finds Out Season: 1 Episode 24