A few thoughts on Charity

I will have to start off by saying that anyone who is anyone has heard of last years Storm Warden Project or this years Heros of Armageddon.  Both of these projects are progressing towards the end of raising money for Doctors Without Borders, a not for profit organization that administers aid where it is needed most.

As a general rule, people have things that they are passionate about. I, like many others out there, love to paint miniatures, figures, minis, little men, figs, models, and all other things smaller than life.  Lately, I have been very fortunate in that I have had the opportunity to make a little money doing what I love to do.

I am in a position to enjoy my hobby and provide some income by utilizing what could be called a natural affinity or gift.  I did not choose to be good at, or enjoy painting.  This is not mine, the income I receive is not mine.  So I have decided that from here on out, I will give 10% of everything I make doing my hobby to charity.

So, I challenge everyone who reads this to go out and make a difference.  How you choose to make your difference is completely up to you, but keep in mind that anything is better than nothing.  Why not get rid of that pesky change in the the change bank?  Dollar bills will not keep you warm at night, nor can you eat them.   While Benjamin Franklin was no doubt a brilliant inventor, I doubt that $100.00 bill will have much to say.

If you have never given to a charity or a local organization, I suggest you try it.  You might be surprised by how you feel afterwards.

By giving to charity, you may not have a million bucks, but you will sure feel like it.

As Andrew Carnegie once said, "A man who dies rich dies poor in spirit."

Thanks for reading,

Dave