Whatcom County man's example highlights importance of philanthropy

Learn, earn, return: Earl Settlemyer's philosophy was that simple.

National Philanthropy Day is Thursday, Nov. 18. It is a celebration of one of the most fundamental ties that binds us together - a love of humankind, foibles and all. It is a time when we reflect on the generosity of our community in supporting an impressive breadth of activities that directly or indirectly benefit all of us. For Earl Settlemyer, every day was Philanthropy Day. He passed away in May.