I was in the school cafeteria when during a school fundraising event where we were going house to house asking for donations for cancer to be put in a small cardboard box when I had noticed that a loonie and a toonie (1$ and 2$ coin) were slipping from a crack under the box. Tempted to buy a chocolate milk I pocketed them, and used them to purchase the drink.
I have remembered this misdeed for the 17+ years, and while I have contributed in greater quantities personally to cancer research and other charity’s over time it will never erase the misdeed that was done during that day at school or the good intentions I have spoiled from people.
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Calculate that amount for today, adjust for inflation, and include a % interest for the 17+ years, donate that, and then you’re good.
I’m sure people with Cancer will forgive you as you were just a kid at the time and very naive. We all make mistakes especially when we’re young, but the important thing is to recognize it as just that and don’t let it consume you. Sounds like you regretted your actions and paid it in full. Don’t beat yourself up. You did well