Today Ben turns 9. And while he’s busy at school we’ll tell you a bit more about this young, kind hearted philan-thropist. You’ve seen his picture here before; you may already know the story.

Ben is the Chairman and CEO of Ben, Inc., a humble and love-based comglomerate of micro-businesses all dedicated to delivering kindness to those less fortunate.

The photo shows Ben hard at work three years ago, when he was 6, manning his Lemonde Stand that netted big bucks for some of his favorite causes.

He began donating before he turned five. And now at the age of nine he’s a veteran giver. He’s helped Dutch and Big Hunk and Bella and pretty much every time there’s a need, Ben is right there to help The Pongo Fund meet that need.

And he does it the old fashioned way. He shows up. In person. Oftentimes visiting The Pongo Fund to deliver another donation that we will use to help others when they need us most, both two and four-legged alike.

But that’s not all.

Because Ben and his younger brother Owen give lots more than money. They also create the custom artwork for the dogs we rescue while they stay at Sniff Dog Hotel.

When I asked Ben why they did this, he looked me straight in the eye and told me because their artwork will make the dogs happy when they’re alone. Of course!

In 2025 Ben will be off to college. No telling what the world will be like in 9 more years. But if Ben has his way, it will be a very kind place.

Last year many of you donated $8.00 in honor of Ben and his 8th birthday. If you would like to $9.00 for his 9th birthday, please click here: https://www.thepongofund.org/contact/donation-page/ .

Sit. Stay. Eat. Live. Happy Birthday Ben! thepongofund.org