Re donating in general...

I "circumvented" the whole issue years ago. Besides the fact that I have supported The Mudcat Café over the years (I benefitted, so I gave) and certain people in need, I have only one charity, that being a regional children's hospital. When asked for support for any charity, I simply say, "IWK Childrens' Hospital is my only charity."

Oh. I do donate to the Air Force Cadets when they have a drive on and when they say thanks I say, "Thank YOU."