A few weeks ago, a horrible story came out that founders of a certain "non-profit" raised money under the guise of helping individuals with cancer, only to spend money on elaborate trips for themselves.
How sick and disgusting.
There are countless honest, worthy non-profits out there doing amazing work to fund cancer research and support families.
I've supported those organizations myself by buying baked goods, running races, and contributing to the fundraising efforts of others. At times, I feel like I am constantly inundated with asks to support these charities. Sometimes, I just can't. And not financially.
It's always tough to see families celebrate loved ones winning their battle with cancer. A part of me will always struggle with that because we have no winning battles to celebrate in our family. In a few weeks, Lauren will have not been with us for 5 whole years. She would have been starting to drive now. Ralph never saw his grandson get married and has a granddaughter who will only remember him through photographs.
In my head I know contributing to fill-in-the-blank cancer charity will ultimately spare someone else from that devastating loss, it's tough to reconcile in my heart.
So, if the next time you ask and I don't respond, please understand.
*M