I am not sure of the exact amount but I do know that Silent River Kung Fu has raised and donated in excess of a quarter million dollars to various charities and initiatives over the years. The money we have raised has provided eye care for the poor in India, educated girls in Malawi, educated the public of the importance of a keystone species, cared for homeless pets, saved the Onoway Public Library, helped purchase a defibrillator for the local fire department, fed the homeless in Katmandu, helped fund the local Suicide Prevention Hotline, provided funding for underprivileged children to participate in sports, and helped children with disabilities. Of course the money made a huge difference for so many but the biggest impact of Silent River’s efforts has been from the awareness we have raised in the process.
Starting on May 1st and culminating with the 24 hour kung fu sweat-fest we call the Pandamonium, Silent River Kung Fu students will be seeking sponsorship as they embark on a quest to log as many acts of kindness as they can before our Pandamonium on May 27th.
I had a profound experience ten years ago that reinforced in me the power of a single act. That experience changed my world view forever and inspired me, as Ghandi proclaimed, to be the change I wanted to see in the world.
“Never doubt that small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” - Margaret Mead (1901 - 1978)
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