Dear Zhenjie,
The kid might be naive, but he hit a nail somehow. Numerous Cancer Charities are ones of the most shameless in wasting money. Not only they spend a lot to provide their officials with a very pleasant lifestyle, but quite often research projects they are supporting are a pure waste of funds, or worse - are harmful. The famous (or infamous) March of Dimes is one of the worst. I know what I am talking about from inside, so to say. My husband is a biologist who is working in this field and involved in the process of grants reviewing.
I am not a kid for a couple of dozens of years. <sigh> I AM dealing with cancer in my family right now. I am raising a very sick little child, as well. That's why I am here, on this Forum, trying to earn money by reselling stuff, forgetting about my degree and diplomas.
Do you seriously think I would be shedding tears over Ralph Lauren generousity? It is very kind of him to donate a minor part of his profits from inflated prices... and to save some more from taxes.
Zhenjie, please do not take it personally. I have a great respect for you, your honesty and your principles, if even I am not always agree with you.
It's just one should make a lot of research and gather a lot of info before he/she gives his hardearned money away to some charity.
Galenabound, it would be so beautifully simple if it had worked this way. I mean "what comes around goes around". I assure you my 3-years old had no time to deserve what he has to struggle with. There is some truth in the saying you have mentioned, but life is much more complicated than that.
Sorry guys. Usually I do not participate in discussions, this one just hit a right spot, I suppose.
Bless you heart, Zhenjie.
Julia