I don’t think that the method makes a difference. Lemonade stand or not, fundraising in a way that is unendorsed by the Yeshiva or parents is something that should perhaps be discouraged. This is especially true when the ultimate goal/target fundraising number is vague, leaving room for doubt regarding the actual purpose of the fundraiser. If these Bucherim would have gotten Hanhala or parental approval there would be no problem, it’s simply the fact that these Bucherim are thinking on their own that’s causing this issue. Personally, I believe that there is no harm in donating to the cause but that’s because I found their GoFundMe page and did additional research. Everyone should make their own decision what to do, but keep in mind that most reservations are probably due to the uniqueness of the situation rather than actual concern. The link that was posted before does not seem to be working, but if one were to search for “Help Yeshiva Bochurim Relax and Refresh” on the GoFundMe site they should find the correct fundraiser. You can even contact them directly, as I did, for more information.
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