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I happened to watch Oprah over the holiday and the show was on an experiment that she did.  She gave out debit cards to all of her audience members for $1000 and told them that they had to give the money to someone else. People were so cretive with what they did, but, what was remarkable was that so many managed to parlay that initial $1000 into a much bigger sum by organizing a charity effort for the targeted person.  I found it fascinating that once they created momentum people just kept joining in and making donations.  They were able to help some people in some very significant ways and I couldn't help but be impressed.  The most remarkable thing was that they all commented on how good it made them feel to help someone else.  It is giving my brain food for thought!

 
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9 Comments on Anyone Seen Oprah on Thursday?

NOV
28
2008
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I haven't seen this show, I probably haven't seen a complete episode of Oprah in years, though I do think she is remarkable. I think that giving often gets the giver the best of rewards.

9:08pm • #1

Gayle-I didn't see the Oprah show, but I think that it was amazing for her to do that and the fact that so many people were helped by the debit cards. Thanks for sharing this with us. It really is food for thought....

9:47pm • #2
NOV
29
2008
136,661 Points 1 Featured Post Outside Blog

Rich, Laura  I was inspired!

4:35am • #3
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That is wonderful.  I was wrapping presents for my "adopted" Christmas family last night and it did make me feel good. 

1:09pm • #4
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Gayle, I don't watch Oprah (or any daytime TV, for that matter), but it sounds like an amazing idea! 

Regina P. Brown
Allison James Estates & Homes
www.ReginaBrown.AllisonJamesInc.com

 

 

 

 

1:19pm • #5
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Chris I always feel good when I am doing something to help someone else.

Regina  I hven't seen Oprah in about a year, but, I just happened to be home and put the TV on for noise and saw this.  It was inspiring.

6:40pm • #6
DEC
01
2008
DEC
02
2008

Oprah's a class act all the way around. Always has been and probably always will be.

4:27am • #8
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Russ Thanks for stopping by.  I have always liked Oprah too and I started watching her back in the 80's when she first came on.

10:25pm • #9

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