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How come people ride bikes/take long walks in order to get cancer research donations

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reno cool
Do they tell you where the money goes? I suppose you would have to pay money to some guys to fart around somewhere. (Because that's what real research is) Probably in the Universities. Then, if any discovery is made it's handed over to private hands so they can make a profit from it.
But all this running around I'm sure raises awareness at least, unfortunately also stress, fear.
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http://www.charitynavigator.org/

That site lists pretty much every major charity and their operating/administrative expenses versus program expenses (the amount that is actually used for their cause). It's generally in the 60-70% range.
 
Since its founding in 1982, the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) has grown into the nation's leading charity in the field of diet, physical activity and weight management as it relates to cancer prevention. It also offers a wide range of cancer prevention education programs. AICR supports research into the role of diet and physical activity in the prevention and treatment of cancer. It also offers a wide range of cancer prevention education programs. To date, the Institute has committed more than $82 million for research related to diet and cancer. In addition, AICR has established a wide range of education programs to bring its message of cancer prevention to millions of Americans.

that sounds pretty weak. I expect to see guys with test tubes. And what the hell does supports mean? These guys should list exactly what the money's needed for instead of fancy names.
 
They could try "masturbate a thons".

I think these would be popular and raise alot of cash for any cause "excuse me sir, would you pledge $1 for every self created orgasm I can achieve in the next 24 hours?"
 
FairWarning
Guess you never had a family member die from it or a disease that has no cure yet.
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Yes, my mother died after a long battle from brain cancer and the hospice really did alot at her home in helping out my father! MrsM always giving to St Judes cause of the hospice experience!

Now though she really hates getting mail requests constantly for every cancer group under the sun!
 
reno cool
Do they tell you where the money goes? I suppose you would have to pay money to some guys to fart around somewhere. (Because that's what real research is) Probably in the Universities. Then, if any discovery is made it's handed over to private hands so they can make a profit from it.
But all this running around I'm sure raises awareness at least, unfortunately also stress, fear.
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Over at SP, poster IAG has been raising money for alzheimers (her mother is in a home for this). I can honestly say not none of us has stress or fear from donating to it. She does since it is her mother and sees other people rot away from it. If it causes awareness for people by doing walkathons etc, what's the harm?

Someday one of these diseases may affect you and you'll have a different outlook on them.
 
reno isnt hating on the disease. he is question whether the charities spend their money properly. after having lymphoma and raising lots of money for the lymphoma society i was not real happy with seeing what they spend their money on. there hasnt been a new drug developed for the type of cancer i had in nearly 50 years.
 
MrMonkey
Yes, my mother died after a long battle from brain cancer and the hospice really did alot at her home in helping out my father! MrsM always giving to St Judes cause of the hospice experience!

Now though she really hates getting mail requests constantly for every cancer group under the sun!
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I bet. The worst groups to give to are the ones that you donate a $1 to at the stores and you sign the baloon for childrens miracle network, MDA, etc. Over 50% of that money goes to marketing, overhead, etc. One of the best is Salvation Army, and St Judes is very good too.
 
FairWarning
Over at SP, poster IAG has been raising money for alzheimers (her mother is in a home for this). I can honestly say not none of us has stress or fear from donating to it. She does since it is her mother and sees other people rot away from it. If it causes awareness for people by doing walkathons etc, what's the harm?

Someday one of these diseases may affect you and you'll have a different outlook on them.
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And this is it in a nutshell exactly. I've lost one parent to breast cancer, another to heart disease and 2 grandparents cacked it doing something they never would've if they didn't have Alzheimers. As an only child that's basically my whole family wiped out other than the tiny little one I've created.

So yeah, all of this stuff is shit. And yes, for the analytical number cruncher guy we're just tossing money away to pay for admin expenses.

But... I still remember meeting Terry Fox. I was like maybe 5 or 6 at the time?? I still remember seeing his funeral on tv. And I still remember the words his mom said when she came to my school. And when an ex footy player here ran across the country for breast cancer last year I donated a lot more than I probably would've if he'd just come to my door asking.

It's inspiring. And unless you have a Grinch heart that's 2 sizes too small, it makes you want to do something spectacular as well. This shit sucks. I don't give a fuck where my money's going to - if my cash is paying for admin expenses whilst yours can go to research then so be it.

Sometimes we just do it to make ourselves feel a little bit good and hope that some angel dust spreads across us somehow. And that's ok also.
 
durito
reno isnt hating on the disease. he is question whether the charities spend their money properly. after having lymphoma and raising lots of money for the lymphoma society i was not real happy with seeing what they spend their money on. there hasnt been a new drug developed for the type of cancer i had in nearly 50 years.
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OK, there is a big scandal in Illinois about the charities that you can donate $1-2 to from your tax refund. The State decided they need that money more than the charities to help balance a budget. People donate money and it still cant get to the right places.

One of the worst to donate to BTW is United Way. Those commercials are not free.
 
Oksana
And this is it in a nutshell exactly. I've lost one parent to breast cancer, another to heart disease and 2 grandparents cacked it doing something they never would've if they didn't have Alzheimers. As an only child that's basically my whole family wiped out other than the tiny little one I've created.

So yeah, all of this stuff is shit. And yes, for the analytical number cruncher guy we're just tossing money away to pay for admin expenses.

But... I still remember meeting Terry Fox. I was like maybe 5 or 6 at the time?? I still remember seeing his funeral on tv. And I still remember the words his mom said when she came to my school. And when an ex footy player here ran across the country for breast cancer last year I donated a lot more than I probably would've if he'd just come to my door asking.

It's inspiring. And unless you have a Grinch heart that's 2 sizes too small, it makes you want to do something spectacular as well. This shit sucks. I don't give a fuck where my money's going to - if my cash is paying for admin expenses whilst yours can go to research then so be it.

Sometimes we just do it to make ourselves feel a little bit good and hope that some angel dust spreads across us somehow. And that's ok also.
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There you go.
 
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