Probably A Stupid Question But This Auction...

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Originally posted by Raven@Jan 23 2005, 01:51 AM
This was not the first time I've donated 'directly' to a cause. I, like many others, are disenchanted with large organisations, such as the Red Cross. Too often I hear about a huge fund drive and then I have to read about the money not getting to the people in need.

I am not naive. I realise salaries must be paid to those working the shifts, organising, etc.

I draw the line when I read that less than 50% got to those who are in such dire straits.

The Red Cross is on my list of 'do not donate'. Sorry, MarcDe. I'd love to participate. But, not to them.

I kept up with Robb as he drove around, giving of himself, to supply these people with essentials. We can't all pick up and go to the countries in need. But, Robb was there and he did for us what we were not able to accomplish. It was a mitzvah he did. A blessing on his house.

Amen!

When 9/11 hit I was living on the fumes of what was once my corpo-nestegg. I was a total newbie to this end of the internet and after 3 months in the biz I'd garnered a single check - from AEBN for $3.97.
We were barely able to pay for our hosting, much less donate or bid. But we did what we could. When we found out that the AmRC used donated money to build office space, that by all reports wasn't needed and to beef up the execs portfolios, I had genocidal thoughts.

I can't imaging what Robb and his cohorts went thru and experienced in their trip. I would never ask them to do that again. I would support in every way I can to help fund a similar mission anyone else might be willing to undertake.
Also, if there are any genuine charity/relief organizations not connected to the AmRC providing relief I'm all ears. Life has given me way too many lucky breaks to not give back where I can.

And I really need to get to bed before 7am!