Del:

Thanks for the sincere inspiration… Why the negativity? If you don’t wish to support this cause why even bother responding? You almost sound like you’re knocking me for trying to be inventive and trying to make it easy for others to contribute. If you were, shame shame…

But to address your stated concern for the MS Society, there is no ‘per transaction’ fee charged when you use a credit card. Credit card companies all charge a small fee for using their cards. For each example, Visa card companies usually keep 1.5% of the charged total. So at the end of the month, if the total due the MS Society is $1000, whether it was 1000 $1 charges or one $1000 charge, the same $15 will be charged by the credit card company. Also, there is no restriction that limits anyone to only using a credit card. If you are truly concerned that the MS Society might not get the full $1 benefit by using a credit card, you can always send a check directly to them.

John: The National MS Society is not a charity. By donating, you are giving money directy to the recipient of the funds. The only administrative costs associated are that of the MS Society's offices I guess.