Larry the Cable Guy is My Hero

Yesterday evening when Dave and I were having dinner at McDonald's and were sharing a packet of Newman's Own Dressing for our salads, I noticed that Paul Newman's foundation has given 300 million dollars to charity.

I am moved by celebs who consistently give of themselves and their money to help others.  Celebrities like Sean Penn and George Clooney and Angelina Jolie and Oprah Winfrey are a cut above when it comes to giving themselves to a cause - no matter what you think about them otherwise.

Locally, we love Arnold Palmer for way more than golf.  He's been hands on for many years, establishing the Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. And pictured here is the state of the art Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies.  Named after Mr. Palmer's late wife.

We're also proud of Dan Whitney, a.k.a, Larry the Cable Guy.  He's worked long and hard to raise money that will help thousands here in central Florida who are in need of hip surgery.  The Orlando Health's new Wyatt Whitney Hip and Orthopedic Institute opened yesterday.  Larry the Cable Guy and his wife have donated $5 million dollars to this project.  Their five year old son, Wyatt was born with hip dysplasia.  The Whitney family has responded to this personal health issue by choosing to bless all of us with treatment.

And, like Arnold Palmer, their work is ongoing.

By the way, I've never seen Larry the Cable Guy perform.  I've never seen Arnold Palmer perform either.  But they're still my heroes.


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