John Brown, an office worker, lives in Washington. He inherited $1, 000, 000 after his parents died. He didn't feel happy at all. His college friends were looking for their first jobs, but he didn't have to, John decided to keep living a simple life like everyone else. He didn't tell any of his friends and gave $100, 000 of his money to a charity that helped poor children. Today he is 36, and he still wears cheap clothes and drives a small car only, but he is much happier.
So far, John has helped 15 children from poor countries all over the world, $200 a month for each. The child does not receive the money in cash(现金). The money is paid for the child's education, food, medical care and clothing. John receives a report each year on the child's cress. They can write to each other, but usually the children do not speak English.
Once John went to meet a little girl he was helping in Africa. He said that the meeting was exciting. "When I met her, I felt very happy, " he said. "I saw that the money was used for a very good plan. It brought me closer to the child in a way that only giving money cannot. " "I want to do everything I can. I will go on helping those children in need, " he added.
