To the Editor:

Like so many other things, COVID-19 has significantly impacted fundraising. It has eliminated the actual physical events, and greatly reduced the number of participants: attendees, donors and sponsors. Consequently, the funds raised are substantially less than in a “normal” year.

But it is far from a “normal year”! Individuals and families have been hurt by the loss of loved ones; and many have been additionally hurt financially because of the virus.

July 22, 2020