The Richmond Times-Dispatch is honoring celebrated philanthropist Thomas Cannon, a retired postal worker who doled out thousands of dollars to individuals and organizations, with an exhibition.
Cannon died in 2005 at age 79, but he left behind a legacy of giving. His inspiring story and giving spirit were the subject of a number of newspaper articles. He left behind two sons, T.C. and Calvin.
Cannon's salary as a postal worker never topped $30,000, but the World War II Navy veteran and his wife believed in living simply so they could give money away.
His first donation when he was 47 went to a woman's club for its work at an elementary school. He usually gave gifts of $1,000 at a time to people of all races, ages, nationalities and incomes. Overall, he gave more than $156,000.
The exhibit features enlarged reproductions of photographs of Cannon and stories about his philanthropy. The exhibit is in the lobby of the Richmond Times-Dispatch building at 300 E. Franklin St. It will stay up through the end of January. It's free and open to the public from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.
-- Juan Antonio Lizama
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