Comments on: Philanthropy for the Adventurer: Making a Difference in Unusual Ways http://artofmanliness.com/2009/10/20/philanthropy-for-the-adventurer-making-a-difference-in-unusual-ways/ Men's Interests and Lifestyle Sat, 20 Mar 2010 08:12:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: peteyhttp://artofmanliness.com/2009/10/20/philanthropy-for-the-adventurer-making-a-difference-in-unusual-ways/#comment-88070 petey Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:33:05 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=6283#comment-88070 I highly recommend Habitat for Humanity International's Global Village trips...one or two week building vacations to any of the 86 countries where HFH builds. Want even more adventure? You don't need to be an HFH employee to lead one yourself. Check it out at http://www.habitat.org/gv/ I highly recommend Habitat for Humanity International’s Global Village trips…one or two week building vacations to any of the 86 countries where HFH builds. Want even more adventure? You don’t need to be an HFH employee to lead one yourself. Check it out at http://www.habitat.org/gv/

]]> By: Vichttp://artofmanliness.com/2009/10/20/philanthropy-for-the-adventurer-making-a-difference-in-unusual-ways/#comment-55988 Vic Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:26:13 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=6283#comment-55988 I like the article and details for some ideas. Your article still leaves me in the dark about this issue finding the right organization or group that will get me there. What if you have little to no money, but are really wanting to leave and make a difference somewhere else? I like the article and details for some ideas. Your article still leaves me in the dark about this issue finding the right organization or group that will get me there.
What if you have little to no money, but are really wanting to leave and make a difference somewhere else?

]]> By: Lelandhttp://artofmanliness.com/2009/10/20/philanthropy-for-the-adventurer-making-a-difference-in-unusual-ways/#comment-54771 Leland Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:17:00 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=6283#comment-54771 How about this: Join the Peace Corps (linked to in the related posts, but not mentioned). I finished up 2 years of service last year. It's a hell of a lot more adventure than a short trip and not for everyone, but will be worth it when you're done. How about this: Join the Peace Corps (linked to in the related posts, but not mentioned). I finished up 2 years of service last year. It’s a hell of a lot more adventure than a short trip and not for everyone, but will be worth it when you’re done.

]]> By: Kellerhttp://artofmanliness.com/2009/10/20/philanthropy-for-the-adventurer-making-a-difference-in-unusual-ways/#comment-54680 Keller Thu, 22 Oct 2009 02:39:50 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=6283#comment-54680 Great article. I've been wanting to summit Kilamanjaro for a while and this sounds like the perfect way to do it. Unfortunately I have only found charity organizations from the UK, which means flying through Heathrow, and the extra expense of getting there. Also, JustGiving is UK based and I would have to pay a transactional fee to use their services from the US. Does anyone know of similar charity challenges that would be simpler to use from the US and/or a fundraising website that permits credit/debit donations in addition to paypal? Great article. I’ve been wanting to summit Kilamanjaro for a while and this sounds like the perfect way to do it. Unfortunately I have only found charity organizations from the UK, which means flying through Heathrow, and the extra expense of getting there. Also, JustGiving is UK based and I would have to pay a transactional fee to use their services from the US. Does anyone know of similar charity challenges that would be simpler to use from the US and/or a fundraising website that permits credit/debit donations in addition to paypal?

]]> By: Gianpaolo Pietrihttp://artofmanliness.com/2009/10/20/philanthropy-for-the-adventurer-making-a-difference-in-unusual-ways/#comment-54618 Gianpaolo Pietri Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:15:21 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=6283#comment-54618 Great story! I have been on many adventures and climbs in my life (none quite like this), but until now have done it mostly for myself, for pride, and accomplishment. From now on, I will do it for others as well ... A friend of mine is heading on an expedition to Mexico in a few months, and I have sent him the article to get him inspired. Hopefully it's not too late. Maybe he can upgrade his trip and incorporate some sort of charitable cause as a part of his trip. Thanks again for the article. I know I will be referring back to it, especially when my next opportunity for adventure comes around. Great story! I have been on many adventures and climbs in my life (none quite like this), but until now have done it mostly for myself, for pride, and accomplishment. From now on, I will do it for others as well …
A friend of mine is heading on an expedition to Mexico in a few months, and I have sent him the article to get him inspired. Hopefully it’s not too late. Maybe he can upgrade his trip and incorporate some sort of charitable cause as a part of his trip.
Thanks again for the article. I know I will be referring back to it, especially when my next opportunity for adventure comes around.

]]> By: Rev. Lauenhttp://artofmanliness.com/2009/10/20/philanthropy-for-the-adventurer-making-a-difference-in-unusual-ways/#comment-54612 Rev. Lauen Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:05:41 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=6283#comment-54612 I am a new reader of the AOM, and have been enjoying pretty much every article. This is the first I felt the need to comment on. This article speaks not only to my manly side but to the pastor side. In my years as a pastor working in a church I can attest to the benefits of men working together for the good of others on their time off. It is not only therapeutic, but makes builds character, muscle, and stubble. There is no greater pain than the sore muscles received from breaking your back to help someone else. Great article! I hope it plants a seed of volunteerism in many a heart. I am a new reader of the AOM, and have been enjoying pretty much every article.
This is the first I felt the need to comment on. This article speaks not only to my manly side but to the pastor side.
In my years as a pastor working in a church I can attest to the benefits of men working together for the good of others on their time off.
It is not only therapeutic, but makes builds character, muscle, and stubble.
There is no greater pain than the sore muscles received from breaking your back to help someone else.
Great article! I hope it plants a seed of volunteerism in many a heart.

]]> By: Mikehttp://artofmanliness.com/2009/10/20/philanthropy-for-the-adventurer-making-a-difference-in-unusual-ways/#comment-54602 Mike Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:45:27 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=6283#comment-54602 Great article and feedback so far.Does anyone have any thoughts on how to incorporate this into a family affair, meaning, take the week that would have been spent at the House of Mouse, Jellystone or whatever, and instead spending the week doing a family service project / vacation? This may or may not include travel to somewhere far away, but must include all the family members with ages ranging from infant to teens.Mike Great article and feedback so far.

Does anyone have any thoughts on how to incorporate this into a family affair, meaning, take the week that would have been spent at the House of Mouse, Jellystone or whatever, and instead spending the week doing a family service project / vacation? This may or may not include travel to somewhere far away, but must include all the family members with ages ranging from infant to teens.

Mike

]]> By: Jeff Drakehttp://artofmanliness.com/2009/10/20/philanthropy-for-the-adventurer-making-a-difference-in-unusual-ways/#comment-54597 Jeff Drake Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:48:30 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=6283#comment-54597 I recently spent part of a Saturday morning, packaging food for Feed My Starving Children. I was very gratifying to know that some children living a third world hell hole, are going to eat in part due to my efforts. What is more manly than to protect and care for the weakest members of society? I think every man should find some cause for which he can give of himself. Thank-you this article. Keep up the good work. I recently spent part of a Saturday morning, packaging food for Feed My Starving Children. I was very gratifying to know that some children living a third world hell hole, are going to eat in part due to my efforts. What is more manly than to protect and care for the weakest members of society? I think every man should find some cause for which he can give of himself. Thank-you this article. Keep up the good work.

]]> By: Jonathan Cunninghamhttp://artofmanliness.com/2009/10/20/philanthropy-for-the-adventurer-making-a-difference-in-unusual-ways/#comment-54594 Jonathan Cunningham Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:01:20 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=6283#comment-54594 Last summer I was privileged enough to take a two-week mission trip to Guatemala to help with housing construction for the urban poor. I think that will forever be a high-point of summer vacations. Last summer I was privileged enough to take a two-week mission trip to Guatemala to help with housing construction for the urban poor. I think that will forever be a high-point of summer vacations.

]]> By: Annabel Candy, Get In the Hot Spothttp://artofmanliness.com/2009/10/20/philanthropy-for-the-adventurer-making-a-difference-in-unusual-ways/#comment-54561 Annabel Candy, Get In the Hot Spot Wed, 21 Oct 2009 07:13:38 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=6283#comment-54561 Some great ideas here and nice to see you're thinking big. For those who aren't, or for last minute chances to make a difference on holiday, if you're heading to a developing country consider taking some old clothes. In many countries like Africa, India and the Paciific Islands pre-loved clothes and shoes will be eagerly accepted by the locals. Just tell all your friends that you're collecting old clothes and shoes and take as many as you can. I'll guarantee that someone will eagerly accept them.Educational materials are another great gift, especially kids books in english which you can donate to a local school on arrival. Maybe hang around and give the kids a chance to practice their english too. You'll be more popular than Santa Claus with many book deprived locals. Some great ideas here and nice to see you’re thinking big. For those who aren’t, or for last minute chances to make a difference on holiday, if you’re heading to a developing country consider taking some old clothes. In many countries like Africa, India and the Paciific Islands pre-loved clothes and shoes will be eagerly accepted by the locals. Just tell all your friends that you’re collecting old clothes and shoes and take as many as you can. I’ll guarantee that someone will eagerly accept them.

Educational materials are another great gift, especially kids books in english which you can donate to a local school on arrival. Maybe hang around and give the kids a chance to practice their english too. You’ll be more popular than Santa Claus with many book deprived locals.

]]> By: Steve Scarfiahttp://artofmanliness.com/2009/10/20/philanthropy-for-the-adventurer-making-a-difference-in-unusual-ways/#comment-54557 Steve Scarfia Wed, 21 Oct 2009 05:06:50 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=6283#comment-54557 Excellent post Chris!! I will definitely be looking into doing a few of these in the next couple of years.Thanks for posting this!!Steve Excellent post Chris!! I will definitely be looking into doing a few of these in the next couple of years.

Thanks for posting this!!

Steve

]]> By: Michael Bakerhttp://artofmanliness.com/2009/10/20/philanthropy-for-the-adventurer-making-a-difference-in-unusual-ways/#comment-54550 Michael Baker Wed, 21 Oct 2009 04:02:47 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=6283#comment-54550 Hutch,Great article. Great climb. Great reason. I am proud of you, and yes, you are my size. Hutch,

Great article. Great climb. Great reason. I am proud of you, and yes, you are my size.

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