I was lucky enough to hear Mr. Huntsman speak a few years ago when I was a student at the University of Utah. I too was inspired by his generousity. He mentioned something else that really urged me to do more with what I have. I may not have all the facts exactly right, but this is what I remember.
He and his wife were both still college students when they married. They were both going to school and working and struggling to make ends meet. But even in that difficult financial situation, they determined to donate a percentage of their income to charity.
I think it’s easy for us “normal” people to look at those rich people on the Time Magazine list and think “Well, I’d donate a lot too, if I had that much money.” And when I heard Huntsman speak, I too was a college student, working and trying to make ends meet. I had always thought that I wanted to help others, but I’d do so when I was in a better financial situation.
His story helped me to realize that we all have more than most, and even a little bit helps. We should all do as much as we can to help others with what we have right now.
Comment by Becca on 3/31/2008 @ 2:48 pm
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