Participating in charitable endeavors through volunteering and donations is a bit like exercising. After realizing the benefits the additional personal effort provides to others, it’s easier to keep going and make charity a way of life. For Douglas Gerard Kleinsmith, giving back took root when he was a child growing up in a family with nine other siblings. His family lived modestly, and it was necessary to work extremely hard for any extras — even a first bicycle. He quickly realized how important lending a “hand up” could be for…
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