> "If you want to run a marathon, run a marathon. If you want to give to charities, just give." I agree with the sentiment although lots of people run marathon

> "If you want to run a marathon, run a marathon. If you want to give to charities, just give." I agree with the sentiment although lots of people run marathons and raise money for a charity as a motivational aid. I don't see anything wrong with this. However, if someone wants to do a parachute jump, cycle the Great Wall of China, etc, then yes, they should just shut up and fund it themselves.