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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 progress. 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.
