One boy's vision for greater good inspires dad
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Monday, January 25, 2010
He's only 6 and yet he cares deeply about the plight of
humanity. Given $10 by his first grade teacher and charged with
using it as seed money to create something greater, Myles came up
with an idea that only the mind of a 6-year-old could envision.
With the tooth fairy as his only known source of venture capital,
he reasoned that he must not be alone.
That was how Myles for Smiles was born. Myles' non-profit
charity will collect tooth fairy money and donate it to good
causes. The beneficiary of the funds initially is Myles' favorite
charity, The Make-a-Wish Foundation.
From grassroots collection containers placed in pediatric
dentists' offices to a true e-commerce site, Myles for Smiles will
put to good use what Myles realizes is probably millions of
quarters children would waste on candy.
It's a brilliant idea, one born of the optimism, compassion and
creativity.
Let us all never forget what it's like to be a child. Thank you,
Myles, for reminding us all that if we follow our children rather
than try to lead them, we'd be much better off indeed.
Steve Sulkin is a dad living in Vernon Hills.
