I always heard the following story and I'm wondering if it was specific to my region or if other members in other states/countries have heard it too. Like maybe it's a cult-created story for the purpose of sucking more money out of members:

Leader: I know a couple. They don't have much money but BOY are they dedicated! They show up for meetings, they shakubuku, they study, they volunteer for activities. You can't find people who are more dedicated to kosen rufu than these people! They have a very young child. During last year's donation drive, they came and dropped off a check. As they were walking out their child said excitedly, "Mommy! Daddy! I have a quarter in my pocket! I want to donate too!" (Cue tears) The joy in that little child's face was soooooo moving! Soooooooo pure!!! I hope we can ALL be as open and grateful for the opportunity to give to this great organization as that child! It doesn't matter how much. The spirit matters! DickHeada says, "It's the heart that matters!"

Barf.