We're told compassion comes not from generosity but from compliance. We're told kindness means raiding a man's hard-earned wages and sending them off to Washington so they - not you - may dole them out in courtesies and indulgences.

No man is a true believer unless he desireth for his brother that which he desireth for himself

Generosity is the most natural outward expression of an inner attitude of compassion and loving-kindness.

Many a man curses the rain that falls upon his head, and knows not that it brings abundance to drive away the hunger.

Really big people are, above everything else, courteous, considerate and generous - not just to some people in some circumstances - but to everyone all the time.

As we enter into our third year supporting the Make-A-Wish Foundation, I am confident the kindness and generosity of our children, parents and staff will continue to grow. At the rate we're going, I see no reason why we can't make our goal of raising $10 million by 2010.