tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36650952.post3161287380638352443..comments2024-03-27T10:29:06.518-04:00Comments on A Natural Scientist: FMB: Cancer FoundationsJenny F. Scientisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07072624674603337551noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36650952.post-67523483746304321082013-01-28T18:58:28.029-05:002013-01-28T18:58:28.029-05:00Indeed! I think they should exist, and they have...Indeed! I think they should exist, and they have helped many of MY relatives as well. I just don't think people should suffer under the delusion that the ACS is going to cure cancer. Like, ever.Jenny F. Scientist, PhDhttp://naturalscientist.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36650952.post-14478202428815541812013-01-28T15:20:59.258-05:002013-01-28T15:20:59.258-05:00I guess the only thing I'd add is that when my...I guess the only thing I'd add is that when my dad was diagnosed with terminal cancer I was grateful for the existence of a large organization that had information and...uh...***organization***. Sometimes what you need is not a dinner or anything a PERSON can offer, sometimes you need resources that come in an impersonal form.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36650952.post-83169249892979695472013-01-27T21:19:26.956-05:002013-01-27T21:19:26.956-05:00Not to mention, certain cancer foundations do lots...Not to mention, certain cancer foundations do lots of fundraising over the phone. (A most expensive way to raise funds, therefore less money going to REAL good works.) I never give money over the phone, and always look up my charities to make sure the vast majority of the money goes to benefit people, not administrators.Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03276995787173932700noreply@blogger.com