Almost daily I hear about people do8ng things for charity and asking for donations. I am not sure about this. I willingly buy raffle tickets for charity. I am happy to pay and may get something back. But sponsorship is a different matter. If the allotted task is in itself worthwhile I may consider it nut others I query.
Running so many marathons in so many days, sitting in a bath of custard for 24 hours, having your head shaved, not drinking for a month, so what how does that help the world. I would be happier if the person did something useful like volunteering in a care home for a day, did a litterpick, helped restore a historic site or something similar. That way everyone benefits.
I get the feeling that many sponsored events are just an extension of what a person would do anyway. I know many of them are a challenge and should be encouraged but I feel pressure is put upon others to contribute amd many do. I’m not being curmudgeonly on purpose but it may be the fast approaching festival season is blighting my outlook.
Cheers everyone.
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