I donated to in good faith. I still absolutely believe in biomarkers. I will still support it. celebrate @polybioRF funding this. I believe in @johanvawe's work.

I do not support LCAP or LCF's handling of this GFM campaign.

I apologize for my part in it.
threadreaderapp.com/thread/1842181… @polybioRF @johanvawe There is no scenario where it is appropriate to take donations from a sick patient community when it was not the only option on the table.

Failure to understand & recognize this is the key issue for the donors who represent the majority of the funds raised. Given them a choice.

I specialize in NPOs. I did this day in & day out for decades. I know what is legal & what is not.

I asked:

1. Is this the highest & best use of patient time & resources?

NO

2. Was there complete transparency with patients?

NO

3. Were patients centered throughout?

NO Keeping $ after the project was fully funded for > a month & not informing patients is not ok.

A Story: A college student loses both parents in a wildfire & needs tuition & housing to finish school to be able to support his minor siblings.

A GFM to raise 50k is created.

When I get too concerned about the Lady Gaga’s and long Covid influencers.

I go back to Charles Schultz. I copied this because it’s important.

Possibly the Most important thing you'll read this Year... The following is the philosophy of Charles Schulz, the creator of the 'Peanuts' comic strip.
You don't have to actually answer the questions. Just ponder on them. Just read it straight through, and you'll get the point.
1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world.