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Where can i donate money directly to poor patients who need surgeries but can't get one?

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Carefully: Giving money directly to them is a bad idea since they may take the money and never spend it on what you gave it for. A better idea is to pay the medical/surgical office with the understanding that if the surgery is not done, you can get a refund.

Answered 5/2/2013

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