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This is a very important question. Clearly, I don't need charity to survive. I'm doing quite well, thank you. But then again, do I need it? I'm not asking for your hard earned dollar (somewhere between 1-15 minutes of labor at an hourly rate) because I have poor financial planning skills and can't dig out of my debt, or had some major medical bill I have to pay. But unlike other "beggars" who ask for money to keep going one more day, I'm asking for money to better my life, and in turn better the life of those around me. A dollar to me will do a whole lot more good than a dollar elsewhere. Here are several reasons I can think of for you to "justify" your donation. 1. Street Performer: Like a person on the street playing an instrument or juggling, I'm out here performing for a dollar. That's why I'm putting some of my creative output on the website. Just like a street performer, I'm asking for a small small donation to not only continue coming up with silly and bizarre things, but to dedicate more time to it. If you like a street performer, give them a dollar for their talent. If you like my stuff... 2. Science Experiment: Before the advent of the web, a strange stunt like this would never have been possible. Now, with the far reaching communication of the web, it is possible to collect one dollar at a time on a massive scale. Will this work? Who gives a dollar for something like this? Are there enough people out there that think like you? I hope to answer these questions. 3. Charity: I don't talk about this much because I don't have a concrete plan on exactly what I want to do, but I do feel that it is important. What I plan on doing is to take some of these donations, and to stage events (concerts? Fundraisers? Bake Sale?) that will help raise even more money for worthy causes. I am leaning to St. Jude's fund for Children with cancer (I had cancer as a child, so its important to me). I strongly feel that if I acquire wealth, then its my responsibility to give back. All those celebrities and millionaires out there who are only concerned with making more money don't deserve their wealth. I'll show them what you're supposed to do with money. 4. Creative Endeavors: I have many creative projects and ideas that I am working on currently. I have written a musical (12 songs - and I'm halfway through the second draft), about 40-50 songs, several outlines for novels and plays, a few short stories, etc. However, this annoying thing called work keeps getting in the way. I am married with three kids, so not working is not an option. If I were, however, able to get someone (or a million someones) to sponsor me so I can work on my projects, then I'll be able to finish them, and be able to give something back (entertainment) to the community. 5. It's funny: I mean, think about the concept. It's pretty Zen. Be part of it. 6. Why the heck not: Most people out there think "what a great concept" but the thought of actually giving a dollar is revolting. If you think it's a funny idea, if you want to see what happens, then give a dollar. You probably lose more money than that a day! And its not like I'm going to waste it on alcohol or drugs. For once, you can give a dollar, and it might make a difference! Ok, even after I've said all this, you're still thinking that you don't want to give a dollar. But you do like the idea, and want to help out. So what can you do? Easy! Go to the creative output section, pick out your favorite item(s) and then mail them to a friend. If you have a mailing list, or a group of friends that you always send silly stuff to, then copy the page (and link to it) and send it to them. Maybe one of them will give a dollar. If not, maybe they'll tell two friend, and so on, and so on... So, great citizens of the world, now is the time to give! And I will give you more than your money's worth in return. And all for a buck! What a bargain! --end-- |
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