Donor Lists – Public or Private?

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This article helps to shed light on a fascinating court case that will soon come before the Supreme Court. Does it make sense that states should be able to demand donor lists? States argue that they need donor lists because “They say states should be able to demand donor lists if doing so helps them root out fraud.” But many people and organizations argue that it should be kept completely private if you donate to someone or to an organization and that it should not be used against you, should it become public.

As the article explains, “The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the case on Monday. Its eventual ruling, expected before the end of June, could redefine donor relations and even one day lead to new rules for election campaigns, legal experts say.”

This is certainly a topic that has an impact on many people and organizations and is one worth following.

Helping Others around Mother’s Day

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Mother’s Day is a time to wish the women in our lives well, but it’s also a great time to do something for others. Here are two examples of people doing just that.

Children’s book author Marianne Richmond is getting together with the charity Miracle Flights for a Mother’s Day story time event that will take place on Saturday, May 8. Her reading will take place during a larger event called the Miracle Flights “Smiles with Miles” virtual kids club. As Richmond explained her desire to give,

“I have much empathy and admiration for the families facing medical challenges. I experienced much alone-ness in my own journey, so watching Miracle Flights come alongside families touches me deeply. As a mom now to four kids myself, I think I speak for many parents and caregivers who want our kids to know, ‘Come what may, I’m here and available.'”

Another lovely initiative is being driven by award-winning pastry chef Antonio Bachour. He is currently having a month-long fundraiser where all pastry and dessert sales from his two restaurants will donate 10% of the sales for the month to the Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of South Florida.

Chef Antonio knows about the many people the Ronald McDonald House helps first-hand. He was sick with cancer as a child and experienced the benefits offered by their warm, caring environment.