Internet 'Dancing' Geek Now Branching Out to Charity
How do things like this happen? Matt Harding, of 'Dancing' and Wherethehellismatt.com fame is looking to branch out and add charity and philanthropy to his resume, which currently consists of "world traveler" and "dancing fool." The Internet video phenom recently met with representatives from the United Nations -- seriously, this guy met with officials from the UN -- and his sponsors at Stride about raising money to purchase laptops for locals in Rwanda.
And Mr. Harding doesn't just plan to drop off the gadgets and leave, he also wants to teach locals how to use the laptops himself. "Laptops and access to the Internet can broaden horizons tremendously. I want to do it personally, so it won't just be a care package," he said, according to Reuters.
It's good to see Matt using his new-found fame to try and do some good in this world, but we're still not sure how he got here in the first place. Matt, buddy, how on earth did you pull this off? [Source: Reuters]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
David @ Jul 27th 2008 12:11PM
What a wacko! Completely nuts! ( I wish the world had a lot more just like him!!)
lowonthe456 @ Jul 27th 2008 4:01PM
sometimes the great thing about things such as this is the shear simplicity of it. He's a guy that went around the world dancing. Nothing more. I like it and I salute him. It takes great discipline to be a free spirit, to not care about your personal possessions or well being. Its hard to be yourself no matter what no matter when. Thats why there are so few. I struggle to make ends me these days, but I'd happily contribute money to his cause.
I remarked to someone 10 years ago that the world needed another Bob Marley. Someone who strived for peace and harmony, who transcended racial and socio-political/economical boundaries. I think though I was wrong. What the world needs is people like this. Who shed their material desires to do something good for humanity. His legacy will be what he did, notwho he was. I applaud that.
Laurie @ Jul 28th 2008 5:09AM
The Dancing Geek has always made me smile. This story makes me feel incredibly possitive, warm and full of joy. Wish I could do what he does!!
Yeah, we need many more people like him in our lives.
He will succeed in anything he puts his heart into..YAY!!
Jeannette @ Jul 28th 2008 9:49AM
Awsome! Keep on dancin !!!!!!!!! We all need more Matts in this world!!!
MarianWI @ Jul 31st 2008 12:56AM
Oh btw... I love the way Matt dances! It's so full of positive energy, simple, cheerful and very inviting for everyone to join him. Wouldn't that be awesome to make a human chain and have everyone dance all over the world! Keep on dancing Matt !!!
MarianWI @ Jul 31st 2008 1:00AM
Wow!! This is a truly heartfelt beautiful video I have ever seen! Way to go Matt!! The video put tears of joy into my eyes because this is the way the world should always be. People from all over our planet earth, getting together to show the joy of just being together and having a great time. Just imagine.... Big hugs to everyone on this earth....