I think participating and giving back to any community you’re active in is important. Not just from a branding position – but from a karmic one also. Tragedy can strike anyone at any time – and you need points, people – and charities need our help.
Many people dont know this – but I worked for McDonalds all through high school. We would to fundrasiers for ROnald McDOnald House then – and although I’ve left the smell of greazy french fries behind – RMH is one of my favorite causes. Did you know there are more than 265 Ronald McDonald Houses in 30 countries and regions?
I was lucky enough to attend the IMCharityParty at SES San Jose in August – and they’re expanding and having two more before the end of the year (maybe another at SES Chicago? hint hint.) The opportunity to give means you’re doing something kind for your fellow inhabitant of this earth – and there’s always a chance you’ll need that help, too.
IMCharityParty is happening at SMX East in NY next week. This means for a donation you can attend the party and drink some free drinks – and feel good about doing it for once 
but GUess what?
You dont have to attend to donate.
Thus enters the interweb, wherin I can be philanthropic and feel good about myself while sitting in my bunny slippers in the living room. This means you dont have to “go out of your way” to find a stamp, go to the post office or mailbox, you just sit down w/ your credit or debit card – OR YOUR PAYPAL account and do some good for Ronald McDonald House.
There will also be an IMCharityParty at ScarySEO in Florida the end of this month. I’m trying to donate at every single event – although I can only attend a minority of them. Id love to see a IM Charity Party at Pubcon also – Id rather give money to charity than a casino (although id probably do both ).
So stop being a stingy bastard and donate already.
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