United Way

markem · 02-22-2009, 09:12 PM

An oldie but a goodie ...

The local United Way office realized that it had never received a
donation from the town's most successful lawyer. A local volunteer
calls to solicite his donation, saying "our research shows that even
though your annual income is over a million dollars, you do not give
one penny to charity! Wouldn't you like to give back to your community
through The United Way?"

The lawyer thinks for a moment and says: "First, did your research show
that my mother is dying after a long, painful illness and has huge
medical bills far beyond her ability to pay?"

Embarrassed, the United Way rep mumbles, "Uh, no."

"Secondly, that my brother, a disabled veteran, is blind and confined
to a wheelchair and is unable to support his wife and six children?"

The stricken United Way rep begins to stammer an apology but is cut
off.

"Thirdly, that my sister's husband died in a dreadful traffic
accident", the lawyers voice rising in indignation, "leaving her
penniless with a mortgage and three children?"

The humiliated United Way rep, completely beaten, says simply, "I had
no idea."

The lawyer then says"...and if I don't give any money to THEM, why
should I give any to you?"

theonlybear4CORT · 02-22-2009, 09:28 PM

groogs · 02-22-2009, 11:36 PM

I have heard that befare, but it still brings a smile to my face.

CBI_2 · 02-22-2009, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by groogs

I have heard that befare, but it still brings a smile to my face.

02-22-2009, 09:12 PM	#1
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,625 Trading: (47)	United Way An oldie but a goodie ... The local United Way office realized that it had never received a donation from the town's most successful lawyer. A local volunteer calls to solicite his donation, saying "our research shows that even though your annual income is over a million dollars, you do not give one penny to charity! Wouldn't you like to give back to your community through The United Way?" The lawyer thinks for a moment and says: "First, did your research show that my mother is dying after a long, painful illness and has huge medical bills far beyond her ability to pay?" Embarrassed, the United Way rep mumbles, "Uh, no." "Secondly, that my brother, a disabled veteran, is blind and confined to a wheelchair and is unable to support his wife and six children?" The stricken United Way rep begins to stammer an apology but is cut off. "Thirdly, that my sister's husband died in a dreadful traffic accident", the lawyers voice rising in indignation, "leaving her penniless with a mortgage and three children?" The humiliated United Way rep, completely beaten, says simply, "I had no idea." The lawyer then says"...and if I don't give any money to THEM, why should I give any to you?" __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

02-22-2009, 09:28 PM	#2
theonlybear4CORT RIP Nick Montano Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Santa Rosa Posts: 2,040 Trading: (14)	Re: United Way

02-22-2009, 11:36 PM	#3
groogs Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Grant Posts: 1,945 Trading: (62)	Re: United Way I have heard that befare, but it still brings a smile to my face.