DEAR MISS MANERS: If someone donates to an online campaign to fund expensive but potentially life-saving surgery for an acquaintance, friend, or family member, and then — while the recipient is under the knife — ends up getting approval from their health insurance company to pay for an operation that was denied up to that point, is it a good thing, or even a non-profit, that their donation has chosen to be charitable? Even if the recipient mentioned in their request for funds that any additional funds would go to said nonprofit?
GENTLE READER: Well, he warned you.
Miss Manners believes that researching all future requirements is what will really hurt him – and the rest of your circle – the next time lifesaving surgery is needed.
If your righteous indignation allows you to say it politely, you can mention it to him. Be prepared for rejection and assurances that the money will go not only to his worthy non-profit, but also to his recovery. Which you can only hope doesn’t take place in a posh seaside resort.
(Send your questions to Miss Manners at her website, www.missmanners.com; to her email, dearmissmanners@gmail.com; or by mail to Miss Manners, Andrews McMeel Syndication, 1130 Walnut St., Kansas City, MO 64106.)
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