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Updated · The Washington Post · Sep 22
Alex Honnold Donates One-Third of Income Since 2012
Updated
Updated · The Washington Post · Sep 22

Alex Honnold Donates One-Third of Income Since 2012

1 articles · Updated · The Washington Post · Sep 22

Summary

  • Alex Honnold said he has given away about one-third of his income since 2012, arguing that people are often too cautious about charitable giving.
  • The “Free Solo” climber traced that habit to his first big paycheck at age 27, when living in a van in Yosemite made him feel he already had more than enough.
  • Honnold said the van felt luxurious compared with friends living in tents, reinforcing his view that spare money should be directed outward rather than held back.

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