Determination!

This entry is dedicated to TJ Wihera who wrote a Perspective in this Sunday's Denver Post about how he would rather spend thousands of dollars on the care of his pet than give $5 to charity. He argues that he should feel some moral dilemna but he doesn't. He sleeps just fine at night. But here is where I feel his arguement his flawed. He doesn't have to make a choice. We live in such an abundant country that we can do both. We can take care of our family pets who we love and we can be charitable to the human race at the same time.

Charity comes in many forms. Charity doesn't have to be sending money to a child across the world rather than caring for your sick dog. In fact, I would be abhorred by anyone who chose not to care for their sick dog (having previously spent thousands of dollars myself on a sick pet). Charity can be small. Charity can be caring for a friend who is having a hard time. Charity can be any action performed from the heart with the right intention. And small acts of charity can add up to a tremdendous collective impact.

But since I happended to be doing a fundraiser for children across the world when I read this article, I am asking people to give to children across the world (find information on makind donations to the right). After reading TJ's article, I am more determined than ever to find 4,000 to give me $5 to donate to the Cambodian Children's Fund to help me raise my goal of $20,000! Pet Owners unite and send me $5 to prove TJ wrong! I will be emailing this blog to TJ and I challenge him to give me $5. Because he can do both! There is no moral dilemna. There is enough for everyone. TJ, you don't have to choose between your dog and a child. And anyone who loves their dog like you do, is a good person! So, give me $5 and send this to your friends to give me $5 and help your dog and a child!