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the latter, although there might be some
sticklers out there who want an accounting. They are (perhaps unfairly) said to be
suffering from “giver’s remorse,” i.e., the
desire to control exactly how their donations will
be utilized.
When donors generously
contributed to the GoFundMe
page for homeless veteran Johnny
Bobbitt, Jr., some naysayers were concerned
about how he would use that money. Would he share it with others? If so, in
what manner? Would he get his life
back together, or would he go for instant
gratification?
The South
Jersey Times Editorial Board pointed
out that Bobbitt’s GoFundMe initiators,
Kate McClure and Mark D’Amico,
have “tried to ensure that
the funds will be spent responsibly”
by connecting “Bobbitt with a
financial advisor.”
Nevertheless,
gifts – unless specifically earmarked in
advance – are just that: gifts. The true cure
for “giver’s remorse” is to know when to
let go and Let God.
Resources
http://www.nj.com/opinion/index.ssf/2017/12/what_now_for_homeless_vets_good-deed_windfall_editorial.html
Copyright December 9, 2017 by Linda Van Slyke All Rights Reserved
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