I would much rather donate an amount than purchase an overpriced product that I don't want; however, these fund raisers just won't accommodate that mind set. In the end I think an organization could generate more money for their activities if they would add the option of a donation. When I inquire of the kids soliciting they don't have any idea if that is permissable and of course that is the way the operating companies who sponsor the *fund raisers* want it.