A Fund Has Been Set Up in Your Name

It seems like every local-news piece ends with "A fund has been set up in their name...".  Someone had a fire, someone was the victim of violence, someone is a vet coming home from Iraq....they all have funds in their name.  It seems that this is just the next step after something awful or difficult has happened.

I recall the story of a family that endured the murder of two of their family members.  Horrible. Terrible.  Awful. A fund was set up in their name.  This despite that they lived in a wealthy area; their house bordered on mansion-like and was valued at well over $300,000. Dad was an executive.  But the family remaining was looking for the community to donate in their name.  Really?  No estate? No insurance? Not to mention social security for the kids.  Huh. Ok.  Then....

What about me!? Let's see...I lost my job in August and for the life of me can't even get an interview.  I have some health problems that are concerning. I am a homeowner and live alone, therefore then I'm the only one paying the mortgage. Unemployment is paying less than half my usual salary.  It's winter and gas bills are through the roof, but I don't qualify for assistance. Oh did I mention the vet bills for the dogs? Need I say more?

Seems like there should be a fund in my name! Let's do that.  But instead of bothering with a bank, just send your donations my way.  I will take checks, dollars, and moneyorders...or food! 

And thank you for your support!