Tom Brown, an office worker, lives in NewYork, USA. He inherited (继承)$1, 000, 00 when he was 23 years old. He didn't feel happyat all. His college friends were looking for their first jobs, but he didn'thave to. Tom decided to keep living a simple life like everyone else. He didn'ttell any of his friends and gave $100, 000 of his money to a charity (慈善团体) to help poor children to live betterlives. Today he is 36, he still wears cheap shoes and clothes and owns a smallcar only, but he is much happier.
Until now Tom has helped 15 children frompoor countries all over the world, $200 a month for each. The child does notreceive the money in cash (现金) . The money pays for the child'sschool expenses, food, medical care and clothing. Tom receives a report on thechildren's progress each year. They can write to each other, but usually thechildren do not speak English.
Once Tom went to visit a little girl inAfrica. "When I saw her, I felt very happy," he said, "I sawthat the money was used for a very good plan. It brought me closer to the childin a way that giving money alone cannot." "I want to do everything Ican. I will go on helping those children in need," he added.
