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"Think of the act of charity and all of its beneficial results as aimed solely toward the
benefit of others. Even though charity can be performed by those seeking their own
benefit...altruistic giving involves no selfishness at all." --- Dalai Lama Giving back to the community is important to me. In the past, I have been pleased to offer monetary support to: - preschool, elementary, secondary, schools have benefited from my contributions to specific items - support of the Lady Minto Hospital - SPCA - Terry Fox Run (Cancer research) - SSplash (fundraising for indoor pool facility) - Sip & Savour support (agricultural community) - Artspring - Artcraft - Salt Spring National Art Prize (SSNAP) - Copper Kettle - Food Bank - Angel Trees - Choral Events Currently as President of the Salt Spring Island Chamber of Commerce. I support many initiatives that benefit the community. Salt Spring Island has been good to me and it is important to me to return the gift. "A loving altruistic attitude has only one face, kindness to others." --- Dalai Lama |