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That was my first thought as well, but in reality, there's more available for whatever charity eventually gets the money. Granted, he could have donated it all outright, but there's something to be said for having some income so you can work on things you love, including giving back. I'm guessing that for someone like Derek, his time and expertise is more valuable than his money :)


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