Feb 2nd, 2010
Even in Difficult Times, People Give
Despite the many months long rally in the stock market, lets face it: it’s still tough economic times out there for many. But what’s amazing is that even in these difficult times, people are still willing to give to causes.
The recent natural disaster in Haiti has caused a surge in giving. More than $22 million dollars was raised just by people donating with text messaging–an amazing number, and now people (including me) are also donating via iTunes, as well as many other ways.
All of this while we are still having much financial difficulty as time goes on.
I also include in this my Livestrong Challenge effort, which has not even included my friends who I know in real life (as opposed to virtually) yet. All of the over $1K in donations I’ve received have been from the online world–an amazing number.
People still, even in tough times, know others have it more difficult than they do and give–and that gives me hope for the entire human race.
