[jams]

Remember donating is voluntary and should be done freely-- not as repayment for a favor or because I thought we were friends. No Strings attached!

You are doing a great thing and it is to be commended. Just keep in mind you feel very strongly about your cause and others feel very strongly about theirs. Sometimes people are cheap when it comes to donating but most donate time and/or money in their own way and according to their own timetable and ability.

Goodhearted people like yourself are always asking for money in my workplace for one Worthy cause or another. I usually don't donate because you can only donate so much and I direct my effort and money towards the things that are important to me!

Keep up the good work but don't take things personally.