December 26, 2007 by jsandifer
Jose is an uber talented photographer based out in the Santa Barbara area. Jose is currently seeking to get 500 comments on a recent blog post…when he does he will be donating $1000 to the Children’s Cancer Research Fund. He has had two other photographers join the cause, so get over and comment. Don’t forget to check out some of Jose’s excellent photography!
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I am sure the charity will appreciate the donation, but this contest or endeavor or whatever we call it reminds me of a quote by William Hutton.
“The charity that hastens to proclaim its good deeds, ceases to be charity, and is only pride and ostentation.”
J’s Reply:
Hey Mike, I see your point, but I think he would donate either way. As an industry leader, I believe he is using the donation drive as a way to also drive attention to himself. We all must market and at least this way the money is going to a good cause…not a print ad. Thanks for commenting.
Hey Mike,
Notice I also published your comment on my blog. I see your point, and out of this public donation announcement I received more dollars for this great cause. And was my point exactly.
Many of us forget about these great causes during this time of year, and Im happy to do this and more to drive attention.
ps. J, thanks for the comment back to Mr Brice, I see you get the idea.
Best to you.
Jose Villa
J’s Reply:
Hey Jose, I think it is a win-win-win for everyone involved. You get more attention, photographers find a resource and a charity gets some spotlight, as well as donations. Many times as marketers of our own businesses we don’t allow ourselves to think a little out of the box…keep up the good work.