As an owner of racing greyhounds, I support the Retired Greyhound Trust, I give every month to the PDSA, and Cancer Research UK, I also support the local hospice, give a donation to Help the Heroes, and do my small bit for the 3 C's and Animal Aid in Calis. BUT I have to harden my heart to all the other appeals that are everywhere on the t.v especially at this time of the year. I will not allow myself to be blackmailed by the look of a sad child drinking polluted water, or any of the other charities meant to tug at your hear strings. There is the danger of spreading yourself too thinly, and as Scunner says some of the charities spend a good proportion of our donations on admin. and advertising, it makes me wonder how much reaches its meant for, destination!