Do any of you out htere actually pledge money to charity telethons or do they just make the number up?

Question

Sport relief in the uk next week and we are being bombarded with semi-celebs walking a mile for charity how about some meaty donations instead? I know the idea is sound but i just don't know anyone who rings in to these things and donates!

Answer 1

It depends on the charity.  I usually pledge money once a year to our public radio/TV station.  If it's a one-time event, and I'm moved to do so - like, I actually watch the fundraising event on TV - I'll do it.

I realise that you're in the UK - but, for example, after 9/11/01 here in the US, there was a 3-hour telethon where celebrities and musicians performed to raise money live on all national TV stations.  The total amount of money raised was over $100M, and I watched all 3 hours - and yes, I donated money.  Of course, I got to see/hear Johnny Reznick sing "Wish You Were Here," which will never happen again; I got to watch duets from singers that usually can't stand each other.  

I've also worked for local ones and watched the money come in.  It's not fake - what would the point be?

So, no, they don't just make those numbers up.

Answer 2

No... I get a little tired of being asked for money.