Within all of us there are greater or lesser reserves of goodness, sensitivity to injustice and willingness to help. These qualities are usually shown through small but thoughtful gestures, such as doing the shopping for an elderly neighbour, or dropping a few coins into a volunteer’s collection box or an online fundraiser. But what if the desire to provide support or assistance is so strong that it could become a way of life and a means of self-fulfilment? What if an occasional act of goodwill becomes a hobby that ends up occupying most of our time? What if, one day, we look in the mirror and, to our surprise, we see an activist – someone ready to fight for certain values or a particular cause?
