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"One guy I know that did it didn't even know it was for a charity. He just thought it was the latest "fad"" Exactly. They just didn't get the message. | |||
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"One guy I know that did it didn't even know it was for a charity. He just thought it was the latest "fad"" So did my step kids when school friends nominated them on facebook. I told them unless they were prepared to donate their pocket money they were not doing it. They didnt.. | |||
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"God forbid that some folk should get caught up in a "craze" for a bit of fun,without knowing why the craze started in the first place.ignorance is bliss,so they say. Perhaps all you great folk could show them the error of their ways,and spread the word. Not everyone is as perfect as fab members " I was thinking the same thing. So what if some people are not awear pits a charity event who made you lot the killjoy police! Now put your hands in your pockets and make a donation to comic relief, at least they like a laugh trying to raise cash. | |||
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"God forbid that some folk should get caught up in a "craze" for a bit of fun,without knowing why the craze started in the first place.ignorance is bliss,so they say. Perhaps all you great folk could show them the error of their ways,and spread the word. Not everyone is as perfect as fab members I was thinking the same thing. So what if some people are not awear pits a charity event who made you lot the killjoy police! Now put your hands in your pockets and make a donation to comic relief, at least they like a laugh trying to raise cash. " No killjoy police here Just know how important it is for charities, both the awareness and donations - I agree that 10% giving and learning is better than 0%, I think it's just a shame there's not more out there. Comic relief always get money from me too, but thanks for the encouragement Anyway, we've all got good intentions and hopes I'm sure... | |||
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"Just the sheep mentality and look at me culture. Then the oneupmanship took over. Never been nominated because my friends know me and know I would tell em to fuck off...on vid on FB. Just saying " This for me too | |||
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"God forbid that some folk should get caught up in a "craze" for a bit of fun,without knowing why the craze started in the first place.ignorance is bliss,so they say. Perhaps all you great folk could show them the error of their ways,and spread the word. Not everyone is as perfect as fab members I was thinking the same thing. So what if some people are not awear pits a charity event who made you lot the killjoy police! Now put your hands in your pockets and make a donation to comic relief, at least they like a laugh trying to raise cash. " Sorry but as far as I'm concerned if they didn't know why they felt the sudden urge to tip a bucket of iced water over their heads then what's the point? Because all their 'friends' we're doing it. Although I doubt the 'throw yourself of a cliff but not for charity' challenge wouldn't be quite so successful - but I could be wrong. I've donated. Not because I've done it. Not because I refused a challenge. (It would have to have been made in person as I don't do bookface!). But because I understand the cause behind it. The 9/10 have just for it because they didn't want to feel left out. No other reason. But at least it's raised awareness with some and boosted the charity coffers. A | |||
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"One guy I know that did it didn't even know it was for a charity. He just thought it was the latest "fad" Exactly. They just didn't get the message. " But others did get the message. It was also to raise awareness of MND/ALS. Most people didn't even know what the condition was or how people suffered. Even things like race for life struggle to get people's sponsorship back from them. I got so many emails about it when I did mine even though all my fundraising was done online! | |||
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"I Agree yes I did it and donated fiver to Macmillan which I also posted on Facebook too" Why did you donate to macmillan when it was for motor neuron disease? | |||
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"I Agree yes I did it and donated fiver to Macmillan which I also posted on Facebook too Why did you donate to macmillan when it was for motor neuron disease? " There was another ice bucket challenge fot macmillan. I did this one too. And it was on their official website too. | |||
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"I think the statistics are out. A lot of people donated to other organisations. I work for a hospice a lot of people donated to us. We care for people with MND as well as lots of other debilitating diseases At the end of the day it got a lot of awareness out there about the disease and people will notice the MND charity in future and support it where as in the past they wouldn't of had a clue " | |||
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"So it seems that only 1 in 10 who have done the ice bucket challenge have actually donated. Now, I know that many on here have before the outrage begins. I'm not talking about the forums. But as I've suspected for lots of people it's been simply a means to show off on social media. that is exactly the reason I didn't do it when nominated" me neither | |||
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". But as I've suspected for lots of people it's been simply a means to show off on social media. " | |||
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"God forbid that some folk should get caught up in a "craze" for a bit of fun,without knowing why the craze started in the first place.ignorance is bliss,so they say. Perhaps all you great folk could show them the error of their ways,and spread the word. Not everyone is as perfect as fab members I was thinking the same thing. So what if some people are not awear pits a charity event who made you lot the killjoy police! Now put your hands in your pockets and make a donation to comic relief, at least they like a laugh trying to raise cash. " I already donate to 2 charities every month. I just don't need to make a song and dance about it. | |||
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"God forbid that some folk should get caught up in a "craze" for a bit of fun,without knowing why the craze started in the first place.ignorance is bliss,so they say. Perhaps all you great folk could show them the error of their ways,and spread the word. Not everyone is as perfect as fab members I was thinking the same thing. So what if some people are not awear pits a charity event who made you lot the killjoy police! Now put your hands in your pockets and make a donation to comic relief, at least they like a laugh trying to raise cash. I already donate to 2 charities every month. I just don't need to make a song and dance about it. " | |||
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"People also happily watch children in need, sport relief etc etc and dont donate and thats life as sad as it is. Just look at it from another adpect that a lot of people have donated and charities have benefited which they would not have if it was started." The thing is that I am not against giving neglected causes a higher profile. That is highly commendable. It's the 'sheep' mentality and the 'look at me' attitude which was mentioned above which is rather off-putting. And lives lived through social media. Or the attitude of 'look how caring I am, I 'liked' this picture/threw a bucket of ice water over myself. Therefore, I am a worthy person'. There are so many out there who simply do - they work tirelessly with charities and never ask for anything, including kudos, as any reward. For example, the volunteers at the hospice my mother was in - one of whom was the wife of the antique expert who's name I cannot remember - Dickinson I think. They give of their time and no one knows anything about them. Though I am not religious, I like what it says in the Bible: "So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets ... to be honored by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full." | |||
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