Regardless of age,  sex,  cultural beliefs,  physical or mental ability,  one thing nowadays which is sure to motivate people to do something monumental,  is to do something for charity.  The reasons for taking part can be from the most simplest to the bizarre and complex.  Whether you support a charity purely by by just donating some money, time, or being in attendance e.g.  like going to a concert,  or another public event,  or you actually do something on behalf of the charity e. g.  like running a marathon,  or other physical activities,  there is no doubt that each of us has a feeling of fulfilment by doing something on behalf of others. It improves our own self esteem,  possibly our profile within social groups,  raises the profile of the charitable cause or person(s)  requiring our help,  but most of all,  it is the thought of giving something to help others maybe less fortunate than ourselves.  You could be helping someone to achieve enough funds to have a life saving operation, or help change someone’s outlook or opportunity in life,  by provide better living accommodation and ability to have some quality of life. Invariably, the reasons for helping out can be the most simplest to the more complex. You could be joining in just to have fun, or there could a greater sense of achievement e.g. you maybe able to fulfill a deep seated need to do something never done before, or by taking part you, or the group you are in, may achieve some goal, by say, breaking a long held record. All of which add flavour to the mix. By being associated and belonging to something we feel is worthy, we are also fulfilling some of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs too. These charity events can be something you carry out as an individual in private, or very public, even worldwide. All of which can be very uplifting in spirit and drive us to complete as best we can.