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iTunes Store Now Accepting Donations for City of Hope Medical Center

macaron95 said:
well it would have been better if Apple decided to give away a percentage of iTunes revenue or the money they gave to U2 instead of offering us a crappy album :rolleyes:
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It's their money. They can do what they want with it. This is coming from someone that can't stand U2 and hated having that crap (temporarily) on my iTunes account.
 
gonca said:
It sounds to me that great Apple Corp is going to receive a huge tax benefit just for transferring money from us to this non-profit org. Well done!
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It's going to show up on the receipt you get from iTunes. You can claim it.
 
macaron95 said:
well it would have been better if Apple decided to give away a percentage of iTunes revenue or the money they gave to U2 instead of offering us a crappy album :rolleyes:
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Agree. It's hardly noteworthy that Apple is offering to add a link to collect money for a charity. They are essentially just passing along the money and writing it off for tax reasons.

How about offering a match to money donated through iTunes? Or like you said a percentage of iTunes revenue. Or since the average iPhone 6 likely clears 30%-35% in profit, how customers about offering a check box (similar to the Voter Contribution form on your taxes) offering to donate $2-5 from every iPhone purchase for the month to the charity?
 
Chatter said:
Sigh. It's a link to charity. And we debate it.

I know - welcome to the Internet.
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Yup. It is so simple. Donate through iTunes, or don't. Donate outside of iTunes, or don't. Pick a charity yourself, or don't. It's called free will, I think.
 
Piggie said:
?

Give us your money and we will pass it on to the charity.

And get some good free press for doing so.

And they have done what exactly ?/QUOTE]

Uuuh, raised x-millions of dollars for a charity ?

Was that a trick question?
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Nevaborn said:
I seriously dislike it being called breast cancer awareness day. There is far too much focus on just one thing. I would much rather cancer awareness day and a whole myriad of cancers be covered in great length.

Breast cancer is horrific but it gets far more attention than testicular or prostate cancers.

Would truly love to see an end to such a horrid thing that has contributed to losses in my own life as well as many others. I fully support Apple backing this charity and hope enough can be raised to make a difference.
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I have mixed feelings about these "fashionable cancers" (horrible term, I agree).

On one hand, it seems like there is only these types that attract more attention and research.

On the other hand, if we get rid on one type of cancer, then we can move on to the next and apply what was discovered.

In all cases, **** you cancer, you stole both my parents, you *******!
 
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Don't forget to tell your employer about your donation - lots of employers do donation matching.
 
Nevaborn said:
I seriously dislike it being called breast cancer awareness day. There is far too much focus on just one thing. I would much rather cancer awareness day and a whole myriad of cancers be covered in great length.

Breast cancer is horrific but it gets far more attention than testicular or prostate cancers.

Would truly love to see an end to such a horrid thing that has contributed to losses in my own life as well as many others. I fully support Apple backing this charity and hope enough can be raised to make a difference.
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There are many types of cancer, I know. But breast cancer is the most well-known one. Because y'know…*boobies.
 
GoCubsGo said:
Yup. It is so simple. Donate through iTunes, or don't. Donate outside of iTunes, or don't. Pick a charity yourself, or don't. It's called free will, I think.
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free will on the internet ??? - There are always those that try to force their opinion on you. They pester news groups and annoy the heck out of everyone, sometimes really hard to ignore those i****.
 
This isn't needed. Apple should just pledge 1% of iPhone 6 sales. That would be more than people would donate I suppose.
 
mikeyteh said:
City of Hope is a great organization. i have toured their LA-area campus in Duarte, CA and it is top notch. The work they do for cancer and leukemia research is so wonderful.
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This

It's a very good hospital and research center, one of the best in the country

I was a patient there as a kid
 
"...the company has a large customer base that can take part in the donation program. "

Thanks for reminding us.... i almost forgot.
 
Chatter said:
Maybe because we all have mothers so we relate to it easier?

(not being funny, I truly am guessing here)
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I have no idea. In my area there are so many events for breast cancer. Cancer is a terrible disease. Any one that we can conquer would be good.
 
SusanK said:
As foolish as the post seems on quick read there may be something to it. Breast cancer seems to get much more attention that other types.
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According to the ACS:

Breast cancer has the highest rate of new cases in the US and also has a survivability rate of about 5.5 to 1. Also, breast cancer not only has a significant health impact, but also a major physical impact for the rest of women's lives (even after survival)

Prostate cancer IS a close second in new cases in the US for new cases. However it's survivability rate is more around 8 to 1.

According to Me:

While neither of these have not even close to the highest mortality rates, these types of cancers are generally known to be some of the easiest to diagnose early and exponentially increase survivability when done so. (lets toss in Colon and Melanoma as well)

Therefore, one can suggest that maybe concentrating efforts and money on the most bang for the buck (so to speak) is the most beneficial path. To me, it's not about 'save the tatas' or 'save the pepes', it's about how to protect and save the most people possible. But, I'm certainly never going to complain or criticize anyone for donating to or concentrating (usually due to a personal impact) on any type of disease that effects humans (also throwing in animals, cause I'm am)
 
Chabba said:
Excellent. Another corporation that can write off your donations to charity.
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How do you figure? It gets charged to your credit card..

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Nevaborn said:
There is far too much focus on just one thing.
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Agreed. It's interesting that cancer has less than 1/3 the death rate of Heart Disease, but receives three times the donations. It looks like people care far more about how they die than their chances of dying.
 
FrizzleFryBen said:
According to the ACS:

Breast cancer has the highest rate of new cases in the US and also has a survivability rate of about 5.5 to 1. Also, breast cancer not only has a significant health impact, but also a major physical impact for the rest of women's lives (even after survival)

Prostate cancer IS a close second in new cases in the US for new cases. However it's survivability rate is more around 8 to 1.

According to Me:

While neither of these have not even close to the highest mortality rates, these types of cancers are generally known to be some of the easiest to diagnose early and exponentially increase survivability when done so. (lets toss in Colon and Melanoma as well)

Therefore, one can suggest that maybe concentrating efforts and money on the most bang for the buck (so to speak) is the most beneficial path. To me, it's not about 'save the tatas' or 'save the pepes', it's about how to protect and save the most people possible. But, I'm certainly never going to complain or criticize anyone for donating to or concentrating (usually due to a personal impact) on any type of disease that effects humans (also throwing in animals, cause I'm am)
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Thank you for the post. In my world there is no good cancer. I can certainly understand anyone who concentrates on a disease that impacts them personally.

Anything we can do to get a step ahead of cancer is desirable.
 
Cancer!? Why?

Does cancer research not get enough and more funding, in its various forms?

Breast cancer gets the most funding - lung and bladder cancer the least! It is a blame the victim point of view, an actual psychological based corrupted thinking!

I'd rather donate to control and eradication of Malaria and HIV/AIDS - simple preventive measures that save more lives than ALL the cancers AND heart disease deaths!

Or Red Cross - helping victims with the best donor to victim/recipient ratio in the world! Exclude pure charities here - no money, just manpower and kindness.
 
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