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Giving back, paying it forward, just thinking of and giving a helping hand to those less fortunate... (Please note: for various reasons we as a site cannot endorse or specifically support any charities or organizations, but we individually and privately do what we can and encourage all of you to do
At my hometown, there's only one hospital that is maintained by charity. I started contributing to this hospital almost a decade ago and continue to do this. I don't live there, I don't go there and I don't allow my name to be public. I just feel good with the work that I know they do with my contributions (yes, I have relatives there). Cheers
Starting close to home can be most effective...
True, even a minor act of kindness can have great value in the eyes of another, and I can relate to your Lamborghini example. At age 10, I had a chance to sit in an Aston Martin Virage coupe at my town's annual "All British Car Show." That moment still is with me 23 years later, and it meant the world to me. As you say, Thomas, even small considerations - sharing part of this good life we lead - can mean so much to others. Best, Tim
But it can have profound impacts far above mere physical existence. To inspire can often change a life that a bowl of food can't... Which is not to say food and water and a roof over the head isn't essential... Thank you for sharing your A-M story, did you grow up becoming a car enthusiast? I dont need to ask about good taste; your presence here already speaks to that. 😉😁
Conventional charity is not to be denied; even joyrides cannot put food on the table! Regarding cars, I was fortunate to grow up in New York with excellent local collector car events and a wonderful (albeit 8-month-per year, winter inhibiting) car club culture. Also, I benefitted from the annual extravaganza of the New York Auto Show to bring all the highlights of LA, Detroit, Chicago, and the international auto shows to my hometown at a single venue. As I later learned with watches, these inter
Thanks for sharing that.
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