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In awe ... Charity donations
I'm not looking for donations before anyone worries!
We are doing the march of dimes walk for my son tomorrow. We raised over $2000 already (sorry a bit of an AW) what amazes me is who donated and how much. I got two $100 donations from acquaintances I knew in law school and haven't seen in more than 5 years and then not a dime from people who I always donate to. It's been an odd experience for me. Although I've worked with charities in the past none of them have been MY charity before. I can't help but to be in awe of many people who donated but aren't really a part of my life and to be hurt by some of the people in my life who didn't give anything. Am I being unfair? I'd never say anything to them and I know people have stuff going on but the people who gave have far less financially than those who didn't try. Doesn't seem right to me. (I've also had a beer or three haha)
Re: In awe ... Charity donations
I understand what you mean about being in awe of how some people whom you barely know, or haven't seen in a long time, sometimes step up and give large amounts, while people you are very close to and see often don't give at all. I have that experience every year in some way when it comes time for our fundraiser we do for the Multiple Sclerosis Society.
It does bother me when people who constantly hit us up for donations or supporting this thing or that fundraiser or whatever don't even acknowledge our event, even if it were to just RSVP no or send a quick email to say 'sorry I'd love to be there/donate, but I have plans/money is tight right now/etc.'. I know there are plenty of people who would say I am wrong in that sentiment, and shouldn't donate to others with the expectation of receiving something back, but I just feel even a quick 'can't donate but good luck' email would be nice.
Exactly. I have donated a ton of time and money to a friends charity fundraising. They keep telling me that the check is in the mail. Yeah I guess it's been lost for 3 months.
Ditto. I had a friend from college who would email once a month for one donation or another but then radio silence when we had an event. Like you said it's not like you expect it back but some acknowledgment would be nice.
Congrats on raising so much though!!
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