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Jul 31, 2008

"One of the signs of passing youth is the birth of a sense of fellowship with other human beings as we take our place among them." --Virginia Woolf

A Young Millionaire's Unique Birthday Bash

Multi-millionaire Taj Chahal has thrown himself some great birthday bashes. He has rented limos to take his friends to San Francisco. He's flown to Vegas. But this year, for his 29th birthday, Chahal decided to do something a bit different: He hosted a surprise party for 300 total strangers -- complete with birthday cake and party favors for everyone -- at Martha's Kitchen, a San Jose charity that serves meals to the homeless and working poor. Most of us consider our birthdays as a time to receive, not to give. So why would this guy celebrate his by feeding the homeless? "If you are blessed to have the things that you have, then you should share them with others," said Chahal.