Do you live your life by your principles?

What I'm saying is this: It is easy for soemone with money to write a cheque to make themselves feel better about themselves. I am 99% certain that none of your clients had to go without something in order to give money to charity, and in the end they get to feel like a nice guy, regardless of how them came to have said money in the first place. Sure, it's better than having them say, sod helping people I'm going to buy a fleet of bmw's, but it is an easy way to a heart.

What I'm driving at is that you could be running a company that strip mines in Africa, but as long as you support cancer research, then your a good guy.

I understand your point but in this case, you are mistaken.

the family I am referring to have made thier wealth from years of sacrifice and genuine hard work... they also lost their 28 yrs old daughter, 18 months ago to breast cancer.

they are just 1 of many I know off who give generously and although Im sure you have a valid point and there are cases that support what you are saying, not everyone comes into money effortlessly, nor feels they have to justify " being a good guy" by giving to others.