It's a good way to ease your social conscience. The "I've done my bit" attitude is rife lately.
Riding in a big circle doesn't pay for prosthetic limbs, housing or psychiatric care.
I blame the Facebook culture. You are constantly bombarded with "like this and the child will get a life saving op" last time I checked doctors still got payed in cash.
I genuinely believe people think they've made a difference when in actual fact they're basking in the reflective glory of the real good Samaritans.