Over the summer I read the book Leaving Microsoft to Change the World by John Wood at the recommendation of my good friend Brian Katona. The compelling story of an expatriate finding such intellectual poverty for children of poor heritage in Nepal that he left his lucrative position at the ironically named software giant to start a charity for building these children libraries so that they might have chances for a better future.
Wood's story inspired me to start my own fundraiser for his organization, Room to Read, because of the connection I had with his cause. I spent a lot of my time as a youthful lad reading and expanding my knowledge, and without this I would not be the person I am today or have the opportunities that I have today. Because of this great personal effect of books in my life, I decided to devote my time and effort to bringing these opportunities to other children around the world.
Hopefully my charitable contribution helps the next einstein achieve his dreams, or helps the next working man to find more joy in the life he was given.
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