St. Judes Children’s Hospital

[n2otoofast4u]

The Salvation Army thread forces me to wonder now.

Most that know me will tell you that I’m a cold hearted asshole, which by some accounts could be true. That said, I have never had my own children, but have seen families torn apart when their children become sick and it breaks my heart (some will say I have no heart to break) For many years now, if I could really afford it or not, I have sent a decent sized check to St. Judes around Christmas every year as a good faith of support to hopefully help even just one family not hurt.

Is my donation going to a good cause, or am I getting duped like the Salvation Army donators?

 

[79 HUSTLER]

The Salvation Army thread forces me to wonder now.

Most that know me will tell you that I’m a cold hearted asshole, which by some accounts could be true. That said, I have never had my own children, but have seen families torn apart when their children become sick and it breaks my heart (some will say I have no heart to break) For many years now, if I could really afford it or not, I have sent a decent sized check to St. Judes around Christmas every year as a good faith of support to hopefully help even just one family not hurt.

Is my donation going to a good cause, or am I getting duped like the Salvation Army donators?

I sure hope it goes to a good cause as that’s the one I’ve continued to donate the most to year after year.

 

[4Waters]

I think it's a good cause

 

[bonesfab]

Its one of the few that get my money.

 

[was thatguy]

Yes
And Ronald McDonald Houses.
RMH has been there for us spanning 3 generations.

 

[coolchange]

A guy I knew ran a charity and his ratio was over 90 percent which is almost unheard of and put him at the top.
By the way he did very well personally as a charity.

 

[coolchange]

 

[DLC]

I don’t think it’s a good cause!

I think it’s a GREAT cause!
Even though you don’t see a little smiling face just know that you are helping a family! A little child a group of kids.

Little kids shouldn’t be at St Jude but they are and your helping them get better ! Helping them get Healthy
Helping them live a happy life, a normal life!

Thank you

 

[EmpirE231]

They get a monthly donation from me! No family should have to think about medical bills / expenses if they are going through that experience.

 

[Ace in the Hole]

A phenomenal RN in the midwest is alive today due to St-Jude's program. She was one of my little sisters best friends growing up, someone I loved for a time in my teenage years, and who grew to do great things. With zero doubt she would not be the awesome mom to her kids, wife to an awesome guy, RN etc that she is without St-Jude. 100% a worthy cause.

 

[JUSTWANNARACE]

The Salvation Army thread forces me to wonder now.

Most that know me will tell you that I’m a cold hearted asshole, which by some accounts could be true. That said, I have never had my own children, but have seen families torn apart when their children become sick and it breaks my heart (some will say I have no heart to break) For many years now, if I could really afford it or not, I have sent a decent sized check to St. Judes around Christmas every year as a good faith of support to hopefully help even just one family not hurt.

Is my donation going to a good cause, or am I getting duped like the Salvation Army donators?

St. Judes is the only one I donate to every year.

Although I do throw a dollar in the bell ringers can every once in awhile.

 

[Xtrmwakeboarder]

Man, not much touches my heart like those kids. St. Jude and CHOC get monthly donations in memory of my BIL. CHOC tried like hell to save him and gave him years of life after his cancer diagnosis.

I think it’s a great cause.

 

[monkeyswrench]

I kind of qualify under the "heartless bastard" category. CHOC was one I donated to early in life, even when the money may not have been "honest". Growing up my neighbor's son had leukemia. CHOC and RMH helped the family out quite a bit. The young boy passed away before he turned 10...
The father was the pastor that performed my wedding ceremony, and spoke at both my parents' services.

I don't have a lot to give, but still do to RMH. They have one at Phoenix Children's, and it's right across the way from one of my son's doctors. Always a reminder of what could be...and a reminder to keep things in perspective.

 

[RiverDave]

One of the few good causes out there.

 

[LC925]

We had a St. Jude’s charity golf tournament in August at the Tustin Ranch Golf Club. With sponsors coming up to the plate and covering most our cost, we convinced the owner to cut a large $$$ check to them. It was a great outcome. Hopefully it turns into a yearly event.

 

[TPC]

Their are some radical left journalism orgs that claim St Jude doesn't do enough to satisfy to their liking but St Jude is legit. Very well run.

St Jude keeps about 4 years worth of operating expenses in the bank and leftist organizations demand they blow it all up front, keeping little or no in reserve.

Why they do this:

Wife's hospital had no cash reserves and when the Covid hit they went deeply into the red

In the red to the point of completely suspending pension participation, expansions and cutting other employee bennies and staff and worst of all patient services.
This is still ongoing two years into it and the red ink is still wet and flowing.

If another disease like a mutated virus version of Infantile Paralysis AKA Polio pays us a visit, children's hospitals across North America will be pushed over the edge.
It could easily happen damn near over night. We're experiencing other mutated viruses now.

 

[FreeBird236]

I'd like to do more, but right now St. Jude, Shriners, and Tunnels to Towers get a monthly donation.

 

[LazyLavey]

They get a monthly donation from me! No family should have to think about medical bills / expenses if they are going through that experience.

Me as well!! And I feel good about it!

 

[X Hoser]

ST Judes for us as well.

 

[Taboma]

This thread brings up a good point relative to the Salvation Army thread, which caused me to wonder. Are Christian Institutions as a whole becoming more Left leaning ? And as such, more supportive of groups like the homeless, the migrant "Illegal" immigrants, and the subject of Racism ?
I haven't attended any church function or even walk through the doors of a church in well over 30 years, so I have no idea what views are being impressed upon the congregation.

Of course the term "Religious Right" has always been popular, but is it still or is organized religion becoming more Religious Left ?
I know I just read where the Jewish Synagogue in Encinitas is allowing the homeless to park their cars and old motorhomes there at night and sleep, this of course is seriously pissing off the neighbors.

Should we judge Charities by their political views or good deeds ? What if Ronald McDonald's house, or St Judes, started openly supporting Democrat politicians ? Would that make them less worthy of your contributions ?

I know the Salvation Army is an International Organization, I honestly don't have a clue what groups might be receiving their charity in various countries, or the USA for that matter.

As I stated, just some thoughts.

 

[TPC]

Our country was founded because of high taxes and ruling by decree.
The Democrats stand for high taxes and ruling by decree.

 

[RVR SWPR]

Danny Thomas

 

[Taboma]

Our country was founded because of high taxes and ruling by decree.
The Democrats stand for high taxes and ruling by decree.

Was this comment intended to make a point relative to the beliefs, teachings or philosophy of charitable foundations ?
If so, how ?
As an example, I don't recall reading anything in the Salvation Army training document relative to increasing taxes or how to rule.

I don't disagree, I just don't want to bother with trying to find a connection if there wasn't one intended.

 

[TPC]

Was this comment intended to make a point relative to the beliefs, teachings or philosophy of charitable foundations ?
If so, how ?
As an example, I don't recall reading anything in the Salvation Army training document relative to increasing taxes or how to rule.

I don't disagree, I just don't want to bother with trying to find a connection if there wasn't one intended.

Comment made to reflect why I don't support organizations that support Democrat party candidates. Sorry, I though that was evident.
They don't take any of us in business nor motorsports nor family recreation into consideration.

 

[Taboma]

Comment made to reflect why I don't support organizations that support Democrat party candidates. Sorry, I though that was evident.
They don't take any of us in business nor motorsports nor family recreation into consideration.

I was thinking more their belief structure and teachings, but I'd imagine you're including that along with political support -- Got it

 

[n2otoofast4u]

Well, I find several things interesting here.

1- I, as well as many others are donating to a good program. That in itself was my concern, and it is great to read that it is so!

2- There are LOTS of people on this site that are donators to St. Jude, which I believe shows the true colors of a person or group. RDP is a good group of folks, most very like minded, and most very soft hearted even though they at time can be "less them empathetic" or show less compassion for some circumstances.

 

[was thatguy]

Well, I find several things interesting here.

1- I, as well as many others are donating to a good program. That in itself was my concern, and it is great to read that it is so!

2- There are LOTS of people on this site that are donators to St. Jude, which I believe shows the true colors of a person or group. RDP is a good group of folks, most very like minded, and most very soft hearted even though they at time can be "less them empathetic" or show less compassion for some circumstances.

Never with kids.
The "good" charities mentioned all have a common denominator...kids.

I have a limited amount of give a shit, so I save it for the innocents.
That's why I don't care when idiots gun each other down, or kill themselves in stupid acts. I almost never see idiotic deaths as tragedies as we are supposed to feel, I sometimes think they are kind of funny how stupid people remove themselves from the oxygen grid.
But with kids...that all changes. It's why I hate child molesters and the like.

So I think that is more accurate?
It isn't that the group lacks empathy, IMO its more like who really deserves it?
Every human being is born owing one death, period.
When adults get sick and die its sad, it can make you question everything. But with kids THAT is the tragedy. They deserve at least a shot at life.

 

[attitude]

Thanks to you guys I just started a monthly donation to St Jude.

 

[jadenchick]

When we got married as part of our wedding invitation we kindly asked our guests in lieu of gifts to please consider donating to one of our favorite charities that we support. St Jude’s was on the list and they got lots of donations from our wedding guests.

I love them as an organization and their mission statement.

 

[n2otoofast4u]

Never with kids.
The "good" charities mentioned all have a common denominator...kids.

I have a limited amount of give a shit, so I save it for the innocents.
That's why I don't care when idiots gun each other down, or kill themselves in stupid acts. I almost never see idiotic deaths as tragedies as we are supposed to feel, I sometimes think they are kind of funny how stupid people remove themselves from the oxygen grid.
But with kids...that all changes. It's why I hate child molesters and the like.

So I think that is more accurate?
It isn't that the group lacks empathy, IMO its more like who really deserves it?
Every human being is born owing one death, period.
When adults get sick and die its sad, it can make you question everything. But with kids THAT is the tragedy. They deserve at least a shot at life.

Spot on!

I failed you sir! I owe you a beer 9 and was in town over Thanksgiving. I got side tracked and never called, I won’t miss the opportunity next trip!

 

[instagator]

I don’t think it’s a good cause!

I think it’s a GREAT cause!
Even though you don’t see a little smiling face just know that you are helping a family! A little child a group of kids.

Little kids shouldn’t be at St Jude but they are and your helping them get better ! Helping them get Healthy
Helping them live a happy life, a normal life!

Thank you

Well siaid, I give to St Judes as well !

 

[was thatguy]

Spot on!

I failed you sir! I owe you a beer 9 and was in town over Thanksgiving. I got side tracked and never called, I won’t miss the opportunity next trip!

No worries, I wasn’t in town anyway when I saw your trip thread. I was like “damn, I miss all the good stuff”

 

[CarolynandBob]

This thread brings up a good point relative to the Salvation Army thread, which caused me to wonder. Are Christian Institutions as a whole becoming more Left leaning ? And as such, more supportive of groups like the homeless, the migrant "Illegal" immigrants, and the subject of Racism ?
I haven't attended any church function or even walk through the doors of a church in well over 30 years, so I have no idea what views are being impressed upon the congregation.

Of course the term "Religious Right" has always been popular, but is it still or is organized religion becoming more Religious Left ?
I know I just read where the Jewish Synagogue in Encinitas is allowing the homeless to park their cars and old motorhomes there at night and sleep, this of course is seriously pissing off the neighbors.

Should we judge Charities by their political views or good deeds ? What if Ronald McDonald's house, or St Judes, started openly supporting Democrat politicians ? Would that make them less worthy of your contributions ?

I know the Salvation Army is an International Organization, I honestly don't have a clue what groups might be receiving their charity in various countries, or the USA for that matter.

As I stated, just some thoughts.

I think we should judge them based on their political views and if they did change, then I would not donate to them. I believe in voicing my opinion with my money when able.

It is very funny to me when liberals say I am part of the religions right. Love the look on the face when I tell them I am agnostic and haven't went to church in at least 20 years.

I think a lot of them are becoming more in favor of socialism. I may be wrong, but when the "Church" doesn't condemn the acts that are clearly against the very doctrine the preach, then they have turned political. I would have more respect for them if they went by the letter of the doctrine and not some "interpretation".

Getting off my soapbox.

 

[was thatguy]

I think the notion of “religious right” has come and gone.

 

[Sleek-Jet]

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A guy I knew ran a charity and his ratio was over 90 percent which is almost unheard of and put him at the top.
By the way he did very well personally as a charity.

Brings up the point that well run non-profits and charities need to have talented people running them.

Which is different than having someone skim the bank accounts for personal gain, which happens all to often.