Illness loomed larger then life for one of my providers, family and then, his own self.
He kept me posted of his progress as he could... and it's "in the mail" so here's my take: If someone is good enough to donate something to St. Jude auction, then go to the fuss of shipping, they will make good!
People don't donate just to see their name in lights on TG...
Keep in touch with them, 2-way communication is important... and sometimes, as others have said, life gets in the way...
Been a rough year for many folks...