Comments on: Helping To Feed The Hungry This Easter

By: John Chow: The Future Legend » Andrew Kuo dot Net

John Chow: The Future Legend » Andrew Kuo dot Net — Sun, 11 Mar 2007 05:26:14 +0000

[...] let me correct that, he frequently gives back to everyone. Check out his recent post on “Helping to Feed the Hungry this Easter.” A total of $1,014.14 was raised on his blog, half of which came from John Chow himself. I [...]

By: lyndonmaxewell

lyndonmaxewell — Sat, 10 Mar 2007 03:07:15 +0000

Wow! Glad that they managed to collect such a tremendous sum of money! That is sure to provide much-needed food.

By: We Raised Over $1,000 For the Union Gospel Mission « John Chow dot Com

We Raised Over $1,000 For the Union Gospel Mission « John Chow dot Com — Sat, 10 Mar 2007 03:00:14 +0000

[...] want to thank everyone who donated to the Union Gospel Mission’s Easter Meal drive. I asked for help and you guys answered to the tune of $507.07 in donations! As promised, I will be matching your [...]

By: Flood of Dollars » Blog Archive » 5 Reasons Why You Need to Subscribe to John Chow’s RSS Feed

Wed, 07 Mar 2007 04:18:24 +0000

[...] he labels himself as the root of all evil, he gives, too. And not just backlinks mind you but money to feed the hungry, [...]

By: Michael Kwan

Michael Kwan — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 02:00:27 +0000

I just sent in my donation.

By: Jeff Kee

Jeff Kee — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 07:07:52 +0000

I saved all the money that I could have donated for bums.

I went to a fundraiser for my friend’s trip to the gymnastics competition in Ottawa. THe ticket was $12 - I paid $20.

My friend Drew says “yeah good stuff. May as well pay for Chris and his team’s trip than for some druggy who will use it for a cheap shot of heroin”

By: Jeff Kee

Jeff Kee — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 07:05:55 +0000

I come from a country where it’s a lot harder to get even a basic job and be guaranteed the basics.

Of course the general North American mentality often involves donating things and helping others but it seems it’s more for achieving a sense of self-righteousness more than anything else.

The general scope of the capitalist world involves competition and Canada offers a great economy and a very socialist swing in its public policies and systems.

Of course, there are a certain percentage of people who were just unlucky but most people are there for their own reasons.

The world is an unfair place - and I’m not really willing to give out any of my pennies because they “might” be unlucky.

I got kicked out of home at the age of 18, with less than $500 in my pocket. Paid my first months’ rent. Got a job. Moved on, and now I live in Yaletown at the age of 21. I crawled up from the bottoms, which is another reason why I don’t sympathize with homelessness in Vancouver etc.

I could go on about the social structure, the economic structure of competition etc. from a very philosophical and theoretical point of view but I’ll save you the trouble - I’ll summarize it - I’ve lived in 3 different countries spanning across the East and West in my life, I’m well read, and I’ve been to many different countries. I see such a soft, dreamer-like attitude in some people here but I disagree with it. That’ll do.

By: Hu$tler

Hu$tler — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 05:39:54 +0000

With 7K last month from your blog’s earning, many people will thank you for all the hot meals.

By: Jacob

Jacob — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 00:33:53 +0000

It’d really help if they set up some form of paypal. If they did, I might feel generous again and send more money. *shrug*

By: Community Spark

Community Spark — Mon, 05 Mar 2007 23:52:40 +0000

Hey

Great idea John, and some great publicity you are offering the mission. See, not so evil after all!

I have donated $25.90 for the 10 meals.