I have been actively involved with charitable organizations for the past 19 years, but I have been charitably-minded my whole life. The concept of giving back is something that I hold as a personal core value and I cherish that the rest of my colleagues at Rogers Group Financial feel the same way. It definitely made joining the firm almost 5 years ago a smooth transition.
I believe so strongly in charitable involvement because I want to leave the world a better place than I found it. I have made a personal goal that, throughout my lifetime, the work that I have done and will do will generate over one billion dollars for charities across Canada.
People often associate the ideal of giving back as a monetary transaction, but it definitely does not need to be.
I want to leave you with some thoughts and ideas – monetarily and otherwise - of ways that you can work with us to make a difference for future generations.
There are so many ways in which we can give back and so many causes that could use our support. After deciding how to allocate your giving back – anything from volunteering at a soup kitchen, to donating to the Ride to Conquer Cancer, or even mowing your elderly neighbor’s lawn – I suggest that you share what you are doing with others.
As was evident with the Ice Bucket Challenge, when we can see and hear about the things that our peers are doing, we are more likely to get involved. Spreading the word of your charitable involvement can help in the growth of the cause you are involved in, but it can also start the discussion of your friends and family’s charitable ambitions – hopefully like I am doing right now.
Let’s all get out there and make the world a better place.
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