I was called by one of the BC charities repeatedly. One time, I explained to the caller that, unfortunately, I was a BC patient myself (at the time) and had many medical bills so I could not donate.
You wouldn't believe what the caller said then: She said, "Well, as a patient yourself, you understand why it's so important to give to this charity." When I explained again that I had no money to spare, she said, "It wouldn't have to be much. What about $25?"
I couldn't believe how bold she was. lol
I was amazed I did not even bring up my sister’s IBC and use it against them. After all, she would be gone within a month (and yes, she lived just 5 min from me and I was there at that moment, so it was very intimate in my life).