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Ok on June 11th my aunt is having a get together...she just finished all her treatments (she was diagnosed with breast cancer last year) and although we don't know if she's cured or not she wants to get all the family and friends together...now I wanted to ask everyone that attends to donate to breast cancer research...I figure since everyone will be there and we are there to support my aunt what better way than to contribute to a fund that may find a cure...what do you all think ask for donations at the dinner or just make one quietly on my own???
 
I say ask for the donations its for a good cause that has affected yuor family and see no reason why they woudlnt want to contribute to a worthy cause when they are experiencing it first hand and its affects on your aunt as well on themselves. 🙂
 
Well when I discussed it with my brother he was saying that some people may be offended??? I don't see how but now I don't want to offend anyone that's why I'm asking for opinions on this
 
put it tactfully on the invitation..but dont let it become an overwhelming factor at the dinner...the dinner is for your aunt not for the foundation .. people may feel uncomfortable in being pushed to feel obligated to contribute money...
 
That's a good point taezee thank you...I think I'm gonna talk to my cousin (her daughter) and ask her if she's up for it to let the guests know...thank you again
 
I wouldn't do it at the party. People may feel "forced" to contribute, and if they are short on funds, it could cause embarassment and hurt feelings.

Mention it before hand, or on the invites, perhaps have a special gift box or something set up for where the donations can be placed.
 
Thanks Chuck I think I'm gonna mention it to my cousin and she can make the call...but I will mention to let people know before and not to let it be the main purpose of the gathering...thanks for the suggestions 🙂
 
Well if this were a birthday type party you could always put on the invites...in lieu of gifts please donate to blah blah blah.

This is a hard call cuz like Chuck said if they are short of funds they may feel embarrassed.

Although Javi had a good idea about not letting it be THE REASON for the get together.
 
Yeah it's a tough one...I think I'm gonna let my cousin make the call on this one
 
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