The perfect age to be, currently 21, was due for it's annual review in just over one month on June 15th. Judging from various social, environmental and political issues, experts expected a rise in the perfect age from 21 to 22.
This was good news for Dave, currently 21 and the perfect age, who, coincidently, would also age one year on the day of the review, June 15th. He had his figures crossed.
This year he wanted to do something slightly different for his birthday. He wanted to donate it to charity.
He wanted no cards, no presents, no wrapping paper, no shinny things and no cake... well maybe a little cake, but no candles. Instead, he wanted every penny that would have been spent on him donated.
He had a charity in mind. Orphans in China who currently recieve far less for the whole year than Dave was likely to earn on that one day. He knew someone with connections in such a Chinese orphanage and was exploring the most effective way to help out, be it simply handing the money over now, or holding on to it until his next trip to China to ensure it's full usage.
He didn't expect this tiny contribution would greatly alter the world as we know it, but in the words of one of the finest philosophers around today,
"Every little Helps"
- T. Esco.
2 comments:
Thats not fair is it, i can hardly give ?2.95 to a charity, i'm gonna have to donate more than i'd normally spend on you. You're so selfish Dave, don't you ever think of other people?
Dave, well done! I admire your idea and your braveness. I am going to be a copycat and ask everyone to do the same for my birthday and Christmas pressies.
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