On Feb. 16, 2007, United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan had just retired, he held a charity banquet in a manor Texas, and it aimed to raising money for African poverty children, people, who were invited, were all wealthy businessmen and celebrities. When the dinner was to begin, an old woman leading a girl came at the entrance of the estate, and the little girl held a coin bank which looked elegant.Sketch out the Reasons of the Popularity of links of london
Anthony,the security guard wardering in the entrance,stopped them and said"Welcome to the banquet,please hand out your invitations,thank you!" "Invitations?I'm sorry because we haven't recevied the invitation and it' her that wants to come then I just accompany her",the old woman said to Anthony,touching the girl's head. "I'm very sorry. Except staff, anyone without invitation cards can not come in."Anthony said."Why? Is not charity dinner held here? We come to express our mind. Is this not ok?"Delicate cocktail dresses Modern
The old woman's face looked very serious."Cute little Lucy knew from TV that there is to be a charity event for children in Africa. She wants to do something for the poor children and decides to take out all the money in her own savings jar." Anthony explained: yes, there be a charity dinner here. People invited were all important persons and they will help the Afican children with money generously. Anthony came to a halt and said again,"I'm glad you have come here with love. But, I think this occasion is not suitable for you to go in." [Uncle, Charity is not the money, is the heart!"The silent little girl Lucy asked Anthony. She made Anthony shocked."I know that many invited are quite rich, and they will donate much. Though I don't have that much, that's all the money I have to donate. If I'm not allowed to come in, please bring this in for me." After she said that the little girl Lucy handed the piggy bank Anthony.
Anthony did not know if he should receive it or not. When he was bewildered, suddenly someone said: [It is not necessary. Child, you are right. Charity is not the money, is the heart! You can go in, all the loving persons can go in." The one said was an old man. He smiled, standing besides little Lucy. He bowed to say something to Lucy, then standed up straight and gave an invitation to Anthony. "May I bring her in please?" After checking the invitation, Anthony saluted to the old man. "Of course, Mr Warren Buffet."
The star that night was not the proposer Annan, not Buffet who donated 3 million USD, not Bill Gates who donated 8 million USD, but little Lucy, who only gave 30.25 USD. And then the words "charity reflects your heart not only your money" became the slogan of the banquet.On the second day,all of the famous media in America reported the charity banquet,using her words as the title. Seeing this report, many common Americans said they'd like to donate money for these poor children in Africa.