When Is A King Really A Prince?

When it's Stephen King, of course.  King has always had a "do your part" perspective when it comes to giving to charity or helping others.  He has pledged $70,000 of his own money if people are able to contribute a matching amount.  The money will go to people who are struggling to heat their homes in the Maine winter.

BANGOR, Maine – Horror author Stephen King is stepping up to help struggling Maine residents buy heating oil.

The state is facing deep cuts to a federal heating oil assistance program.

The Maine native announced Tuesday that his foundation will work with the three radio stations he owns in the Bangor area to raise $140,000 to buy heating oil for low-income residents.

He's asking listeners to donate $70,000, and the foundation will double it.

Now that's a prince.  Rather than just throwing money into the wind, he is specific and holds people accountable for giving as well.  Bravo!