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In support of philanthropy
Scott Neeson, a former Hollywood executive, sacrificed his $1 million salary, his Porsche, a yacht, and his mansion. He held a garage sale and sold—in his words—“all the useless stuff I owned” and moved to Phnom Pehn, Cambodia, to help that country’s most destitute. This former president of 20th Century Fox International made the decision to give it all up for a life of philanthropy when he saw, firsthand, the plight of sick children rooting for recyclables in the fetid and fuming garbage dump of Stung Meanchey.
Neeson has since used his executive talents to oversee the building of schools and houses. He operates after-school and vocational programs, day cares and nurseries. His charity, The Cambodian Children’s Fund, provides hundreds of children with clothing and three meals a day (see Tibor Krausz, The Christian Science Monitor, August 10, 2012).
What does Scott Neeson’s example mean for you and me? How can we support this man and others like him?
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May 27, 2013 issue
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Letters
Virginia Huff, Nancy Martin, JSH-Online comment
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Victory over 'that's just the way I am'
Stephanie Johnson
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Standing watch in thought
Katie Mangelsdorf
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'March madness' and infinite possibilities
Susan Tish
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Stories from the bandstand
Simon Deppeler
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GoVerse—getting the Word out
from Sentinel staff
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Roots and wings
Cathrine Hogg
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Help build a holy church
Maya Dietz
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In support of philanthropy
Barb Goodspeed Grant
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Drinking stopped, new home found
Sandra Balderston
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Infant healed
Maud Fischer
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No more heart trouble
Bonita K. Rea
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A Sunday School lesson and healing
Margaret Wylie
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Standing still
The Editors