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Originally Posted by dlish
not to rain on anyone's parade, but is it a question of money or is this really a charitable action?
because if its about money and this is being done in order to only save money, then the charitable action loses its meaning.
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I believe my mother has a genuine interest in the benefits her donation would provide to the University. She has advanced osteoporosis, with over 40% bone loss in her back, and would feel good about whatever knowledge could be gained from the study of her remains. I do believe her decision was made primarily for charitable reasons. She does worry about the cost of things and being a burden to her family, and has already paid for a cemetery plot...several years ago. This new decision is a win win for her; She's happy to be able to assist medical students learn their skills, and she's thrilled to avoid the high cost of dying.