About the Show
Is helping others really helping yourself?
Charitable Giving. Whether you are John Q. Public or Bill Gates the basic concept is the same -- you decide that your hard earned money could be better put to use helping others.
But who gets the most out of giving? Those who receive, or the givers themselves?
GIVING IS GOOD has amazing stories of people who help those in need.
The woman who reclaimed her health by making people smile
The football hero who rises above a terrible injury to inspire others.
The celebrities who go above and beyond to care.
And many more people who have found that generosity returns to them more than they ever imagined.
We’ll explore the science of giving and the real and profound positive effects that giving has on the psyche and the body.
See how Angelina Jolie, Jackie Chan, Rosie O’Donnell, Jewel and many other celebrities use their fame to help people.
Learn about the Nobel Prize winners who have made a difference in the lives of people all over the world with microloans.
Charities are helping the poor and hungry in Africa and trying to raise the standard of living for an entire continent, one person at a time.
From those that help out in natural disasters such as Hurricane Katrina, to a man who offers to pay the medical bills for a complete stranger, you will be touched by those that have learned how good giving can be – both for the giver and the receiver.
Helen Keller is quoted as saying, “The unselfish effort to bring cheer to others will be the beginning of a happier life for ourselves.”