<p>I do understand the gut reaction, as I have also thought to myself, “Oh geez, they are asking for money from me as a parent (in some cases to help fund scholarships) when I can’t even afford the school and am not done paying for it yet and won’t be for a very long time! (and my own kids are recipients of aid)” but…I have to remember that there are those who have the means to give beyond their own kids’ tuitions and I am glad for the fundraising efforts of these private institutions as the school and students benefit from them.</p>