I once went to an event that a big philanthropist was at. His wife spoke. She was dressed in a simple dress with a little sweater. They were probably in their 50’s. She said that people say that its easy for her husband to give away money because he has so much money. He has millions.

But she said that that isn’t true. He ALWAYS gave. He didn’t come from a rich family, and this couple married young. They lived in student housing in Idaho. They were both going to school and they had a couple of little kids already. There was a single woman with children down the street and every week they gave her some of their grocery money. It makes me cry to even type that out. I just think that is so awesome.

So, I say, don’t wait to live the life you want to live! If you are fat and don’t want to be, go dancing and go to the beach now! If you are poor, give what you can give now- even if its just sweeping your neighbor’s sidewalk as well as your own.

A great post…. love the idea of giving back… and echo your feelings… we have fundraised by building other things first and you’ve inspired us to help others….

I also add that giving back from a positive position with your costs covered is more empowering than falling short yourself to help others…. there is only so much you can give before becoming a charity case yourself…

We’ve been doing it to raise money for Cystic Fibrosis sufferers/ CLIC – Cancer and Leukaemia in Children, Prostate Cancer and The Stroke Association where we have built a series of ‘Charity Golf Days’ over the past 7 years – removed our overheads from the funds raised so we are not out of pocket…. and donated the difference to make a difference….

Boy it feels good to complete something we enjoy participating in so much…. and have the chance to donate and provide as a result…

Reading 4 Hour Work Week and enjoying fundraising through Charitable Golf Events this much has inspired us enough to create a Business dedicated to helping other people to organise Charity Golf Days of their own to raise funds for their own cause and charitable concerns….

Of course you could easily make this a tennis match, a ski event or a walk/run…. whatever inspires you to enjoy yourself and help others…. but we are doing it with Golf as it allows you to meet some very powerful business individuals that can influence and help your cause much faster…

If this is something that inspires you then please let us know… we want to hear from other Charities who either run or wish to run days to raise money, Charity Golf Day organisers, Golf Professionals, Golf Club organisers, Sponsors and golf day participants themselves who would like to make a difference?

If this applies to you then great… if it doesn’t but you can think of someone it does then please pass this message on and find us at Charity Golf Days.

Keep on keeping on….. Love your work Tim!

Warmest regards

Ben