My iPad 1 will not charge or turn on

Using the Supplied iPad Charger and Cable... Plug it into the Mains Power and Charge for at least One Hour.

Then...

Perform a Reset...

Reset  ( No Data will be Lost )

Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button and the Home button at the same time for at least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears. Release the Buttons.

http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1430

Next... As you are giving it to some one else...

ERASE / Clear All Data

See  Erase your device  Here  >  http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4137

Go to Settings > General > Reset > Erase all content and settings

Also... See the wjosten post here...

https://discussions.apple.com/message/20294697#20294697

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