I politely refuse.
"Lucille": ...fundraiser....blah blah...lock-up...blah blah...call your friends and family for donations...blah...what do you say?
Me: Sorry, I don't beg my friends and family for money, even if it IS for charity.
"Lucille": OK, well anyone there that you can transfer me over to, someone who has a big heart like you?
Me: Nope, we all have pretty small hearts here.
Oct 31st