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[Martin_1962]

Brake - no effing way would I give them a single penny

They are not a real charity

Try the RNLI instead

[Nickbat]

Yes, it's a national campaign:

http://www.brake.org.uk/index.php?p=503

[Nickbat]

From http://www.brake.org.uk/index.php?p=504

"The more enormous four wheel drive vehicles we get on our school runs, the more dangerous the roads are for those kids trying to walk or cycle."

I'm no great lover of 4x4s, but this statement is entirely illogical. 

I think I need to think about something else. Must keep the old blood pressure in check!!

[Kevin Wood]

I tell you what I would do. I would write to the school telling them that you will consent to your child taking part (to avoid them feeling left out) on the condition that the money your child raises is donated to a charity who are doing something constructive like curing Cancer rather then this bunch of losers.

Kevin

[Mr Skrunts]

I am happy to give to charitys that i feel I want to support and that dont shove it in my face.

i was put off years ago when a report said that only 3% of money put in a Dr Banardo's box got to support the charity, whilst the rest went on Admin etc.

It's like these animal rescue places that advertise on TV saying sponser a dog and he will write and send pictures every month.  What a rip off, all the postage and TV advertising.  NO THANKS.

People that do fun runs and take part get my vote, like Miss Daisy on the 17th for examaple.  Given a good reason or a polite request I certainly dont have a problem.

But false advertising and shoving requests in my face hets no responce at all.