Comments on: Helping Others http://blog.canadian-dream-free-at-45.com/2009/06/10/helping-others/ Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:14:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 By: Canadian Dream: Free at 45 Blog Archives Helping Others | Elderly Quicken http://blog.canadian-dream-free-at-45.com/2009/06/10/helping-others/comment-page-1/#comment-33630 Canadian Dream: Free at 45 Blog Archives Helping Others | Elderly Quicken Tue, 06 Oct 2009 09:37:20 +0000 http://blog.canadian-dream-free-at-45.com/?p=762#comment-33630 [...] Someone I’ve heard of placed an interesting blog post on Canadian Dream: Free at 45 Blog Archives Helping OthersHere’s a brief overviewI don’t have much to give in terms of money, but I find when I am personally involved in the project, you get a greater sense of accomplishment whether it be building the local playground or simply helping an elderly neighbour rake … [...] [...] Someone I’ve heard of placed an interesting blog post on Canadian Dream: Free at 45 Blog Archives Helping OthersHere’s a brief overviewI don’t have much to give in terms of money, but I find when I am personally involved in the project, you get a greater sense of accomplishment whether it be building the local playground or simply helping an elderly neighbour rake … [...]

]]> By: Canadian Dream http://blog.canadian-dream-free-at-45.com/2009/06/10/helping-others/comment-page-1/#comment-27555 Canadian Dream Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:03:36 +0000 http://blog.canadian-dream-free-at-45.com/?p=762#comment-27555 Jordan, Oh yes, that is good one. I've fallen out of the habit of donating blood. I should get back to it. Thanks, Tim Jordan,

Oh yes, that is good one. I’ve fallen out of the habit of donating blood. I should get back to it.

Thanks,
Tim

]]> By: Jordan http://blog.canadian-dream-free-at-45.com/2009/06/10/helping-others/comment-page-1/#comment-27514 Jordan Wed, 10 Jun 2009 19:36:25 +0000 http://blog.canadian-dream-free-at-45.com/?p=762#comment-27514 Tim, another great way to help others is by donating blood. My wife and I have decided instead of donating money to a charity blood is much more valuable. It helps a lot of really sick people. It's a simple thing anyone can do a couple or more times a year without taking too much time. While you're at it you should consider signing up as a bone marrow doner. It's more of a once in a lifetime situation because the chances of being matched are slim (which is why registering is so important). But for me being offered the slim chance to save someone's life is an opportunity I don't want to miss. Tim, another great way to help others is by donating blood.

My wife and I have decided instead of donating money to a charity blood is much more valuable. It helps a lot of really sick people. It’s a simple thing anyone can do a couple or more times a year without taking too much time.

While you’re at it you should consider signing up as a bone marrow doner. It’s more of a once in a lifetime situation because the chances of being matched are slim (which is why registering is so important). But for me being offered the slim chance to save someone’s life is an opportunity I don’t want to miss.

]]> By: Rocky http://blog.canadian-dream-free-at-45.com/2009/06/10/helping-others/comment-page-1/#comment-27509 Rocky Wed, 10 Jun 2009 18:15:57 +0000 http://blog.canadian-dream-free-at-45.com/?p=762#comment-27509 I do the first and the last one the most often. I donate a large portion of my income to a religous organization that I feel helps me and others as well. I also donate to various charities that people are involved with. Whether it be directly or indirectly. The latter I find that donating my time is often more rewarding to me then just giving money. (In the words of Seinfeld, Not that there is anything wrong with that) But for me personally, I don't have a ton of friends but the ones I do I feel I have very good relationships with. I will often drive 1 1/2hrs to help out family or friends in need because they are almost always there when I need them so it gets returned in kind many time over for me. Plus it feels good to be involved with something that makes a difference in someones life. Rocky I do the first and the last one the most often. I donate a large portion of my income to a religous organization that I feel helps me and others as well. I also donate to various charities that people are involved with. Whether it be directly or indirectly.

The latter I find that donating my time is often more rewarding to me then just giving money. (In the words of Seinfeld, Not that there is anything wrong with that) But for me personally, I don’t have a ton of friends but the ones I do I feel I have very good relationships with. I will often drive 1 1/2hrs to help out family or friends in need because they are almost always there when I need them so it gets returned in kind many time over for me. Plus it feels good to be involved with something that makes a difference in someones life.

Rocky

]]> By: DabCan http://blog.canadian-dream-free-at-45.com/2009/06/10/helping-others/comment-page-1/#comment-27502 DabCan Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:26:06 +0000 http://blog.canadian-dream-free-at-45.com/?p=762#comment-27502 I enjoy giving my time to help others as well. I don't have much to give in terms of money, but I find when I am personally involved in the project, you get a greater sense of accomplishment whether it be building the local playground or simply helping an elderly neighbour rake their lawn. I enjoy giving my time to help others as well. I don’t have much to give in terms of money, but I find when I am personally involved in the project, you get a greater sense of accomplishment whether it be building the local playground or simply helping an elderly neighbour rake their lawn.

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