Good deed for the day

[craigb]

I received this email, so I though I'd post it here.
Hope nobody minds.

Hi All,


No strings, no cost, just 2 mins of your time to do something worthwhile for breast cancer.



Please tell ten friends to tell ten more today. The Breast Cancer site is having trouble getting enough people to click on it daily to meet their quota of donating at least one free mammogram a day to an underprivileged woman.



It takes less than a minute to go to their site and click on "fund free mammograms" for free (pink window in the middle). This doesn't cost you a thing. Their corporate sponsors/advertisers use the number of daily visits to donate a mammogram in exchange for advertising.



Here's the web site! Just click on the pink icon for free mammograms and you have helped the foundation provide the service for one underprivileged woman for free. The more hits the more free mammograms!!



http://www.thebreastcancersite.com



If, like me, you know someone who has been effected by Breast Cancer then I am sure you won't mind receiving this e-mail. Please pass it along to 10 people you know.

[Gumby]

Well, I've done my bit

[echnidna]

shouldnt we be supporting a COM AU site??????????

[Gumby]

Is there one ???

[zenwood]

I received this email, so I though I'd post it here.
Hope nobody minds.

Hmmm... My skeptical nature immediately sent me off to snopes.com to check if this was a scam. Apparently it's not an obvious scam, but note the following:

one click does not magically provide a mammogram to a needy woman — it takes 45,000 clicks, not just one. Averaging 58,000 clicks a day, The Breast Cancer Site provides funding for approximately 1.3 mammograms a day. Visitors are also not prohibited from clicking more than once; they just can't do so more than once a day.

I suspect it would be far more efficient to give $2.00 to the next cancer research doorknocker.

[craigb]

Sorry,

I foound out at lunch time that this is a US site. Nothing wrong with that per se, cancer doesn't care which nationality you are.

However, it wasn't my intention to spam the board, so I'll delete the thread if you like.

Waddaya reckon? Should I delete it or leave it?

[Iain]

cancer doesn't care which nationality you are.

I think that answers that from someone whose Mother died from cancer.

[dan_tom]

Yes there are AUS sites - quite a few, but a small selection include:

http://www.nbcc.org.au/ This is the national breast cancer centre.

There are also state based cancer councils, for example here in QLD there is the QLD Cancer Fund (www.qldcancer.com.au) - can I just say now that we are re-jigging our website....but you can link to the Young Women's Network and peer support groups there with the ability to donate online at any time!

There is also groups dedicated to young women with breast cancer (who have practical issues like child care, fertility issues and returning to the workforce, which older women don't). If you want to track something very exciting that is coming up in conjunction with Pink Ribbon Day - look out for a group of 20 women on Harleys riding from Sydney to Brisbane from Oct 23 (www.changinggears.org). Look out for me!! We are hoping not only to raise awareness, but also kick some **** on the highway on 20 hogs!

Breast Cancer Network of Australia is http://www.bcna.org.au/

If anyone wants more info, I am happy to help ([email protected]).

Cheers
Dan

[Gumby]

Waddaya reckon? Should I delete it or leave it?

I can't see any harm in leaving it. cancer is cancer, wherever. But supporting a local site would be good.

[E. maculata]

Sorry,

I foound out at lunch time that this is a US site. Nothing wrong with that per se, cancer doesn't care which nationality you are.

However, it wasn't my intention to spam the board, so I'll delete the thread if you like.

Waddaya reckon? Should I delete it or leave it?

Don't you dare Craig, you said it cancer is indiscriminate and who cares who finds & uses the deterrent or cure, humanity benefits.

[knucklehead]

Sorry,

I foound out at lunch time that this is a US site. Nothing wrong with that per se, cancer doesn't care which nationality you are.

However, it wasn't my intention to spam the board, so I'll delete the thread if you like.

Waddaya reckon? Should I delete it or leave it?

Don't be sorry, pass it on. If it is sucessfull maybe a local support site can pick the idea.
If nothing comes of it locally you may just help some underprivilaged Americans (no medicare exams).

[spbookie]

Sorry Lads, but this site is one of a number that are (in my opinion) explotitive. They are a commercial for-profit organisation that donates a small (tiny) amount of their profits to make them look good.

A quote from the site FAQ:
Is The Breast Cancer Site a nonprofit organization?
No, The Breast Cancer Site is not a nonprofit organization. Please visit our About Us page for more information.


There are six identical sites for different causes all run by the same people.

The thought is great and you should be cheered for making the effort to bring this site to our attention.

As someone that has lost a loved one to cancer, can I suggest you encourage your friends to donate to the Anti-Cancer Council of Australia or a similar reputable organisation such as the sites listed by dan_tom above.

Regards,

Charles

[knucklehead]

Sorry Lads, but this site is one of a number that are (in my opinion) explotitive. They are a commercial for-profit organisation that donates a small (tiny) amount of their profits to make them look good.

A quote from the site FAQ:
Is The Breast Cancer Site a nonprofit organization?
No, The Breast Cancer Site is not a nonprofit organization. Please visit our About Us page for more information.


There are six identical sites for different causes all run by the same people.

The thought is great and you should be cheered for making the effort to bring this site to our attention.

As someone that has lost a loved one to cancer, can I suggest you encourage your friends to donate to the Anti-Cancer Council of Australia or a similar reputable organisation such as the sites listed by dan_tom above.

Regards,

Charles

Falls into to the too good to be true category then, bugger!

[vsquizz]

Due to a request from a mate who's wife died of cancer I have for some years supported kids with cancer. They used to ring us once in awhile to buy raffle tickets but now we just donate $10.00 and they send out a receipt with a thank you letter.

Cheers

[dan_tom]

The Cancer Councils in each state (ie: QLD Cancer Fund, NSW Cancer Council etc) are not for profit, non government agencies (ie: not funded by government or pharmaceutical companies). The next big event is Daffodil Day nationally on 19th August - pick up some flowers for a loved one and know that you are supporting the cure for cancer (which can come in the form of advocacy, research, community services, Helpline 13 11 20 etc).

There are a few "charities" out there that are FOR profit and do dubious research, so be sure that your money is going to the right place!

If anyone wants more info, send me a PM.

Cheers
Dan