Question

Are we really being forced to donate our wins to others?  

Answer 1

Thanks for the note! I never know what to do with my points. I’m so happy I could help those in need. Just donated 7, 000 points!  

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@appalachian oh my gosh, thank you for this! I was finding this the WORST most awful post, until your comment  

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@hypoderma you have to find the good in all things! ❤️ I’m just glad I could help! Have a good weekend!  

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@appalachian absolutely. Especially with all the struggling within our communities right now. And you too!  

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@appalachian awesome that you were able to do something to help others with your earnings!  

Answer 2

What do you mean forced?  

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@recrement Sounds like you do mind lo

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@kerin that seemed really hateful. We are a community that should support and not judge. It sounded like a clarification question only.  

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@dysentery8 Hateful? It’s an opinion . My opinion

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@kerin but was that helpful to @recrement? Life is hard enough for some right now and not every opinion needs to be expressed. Let's take care of each other.  

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@dysentery8 I’m done with this Move along

Answer 3

Nope, you can save them until they open back up to other items.  

Answer 4

I haven’t seen anything about this and I would doubt that is the case

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@doak25 all the rewards for the wellness wins until June can be donated and WW matches it. You definitely aren’t forced

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@justajustemilieu that’s actually really a great option! The post indicates we were forced, which I didn’t believe would be true. Thanks for letting me know!  

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@doak25 yeah in my workshop my coach said we had the option to donate them and ww is matching

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@doak25 well, we aren’t forced. because we have an option to donate our winnings or donate to a WW picked charity. Okay.  

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@nebraska979 okay. Or perhaps just hold onto our winnings until we have other options.  

Answer 5

You do not have to redeem them if you dont want to. I think it said it will be only have redeeming for donating to the community till June.  

Answer 6

I am just going to keep saving my points.  

Answer 7

Just save them until they add things back.  

Answer 8

I checked today and was told it opens back up in June to purchase items, can only donate them now.  

Answer 9

No if you want to save them the regular rewards will return. But for the time if you want you can share to donate food for those in need during this pandemic.  

Answer 10

Forced? Ahhh NO

Answer 11

Go WW great idea for people in need . Thanks

Answer 12

Maybe not forced but no other options are available.  

Answer 13

It's nice to donate but only if you want to. New Wellness Wins Reward items will be posted shortly (and maybe something for MEN ).  

Answer 14

Its the only Option. I saw some cool things the other say when i signed up. Now its only donate option

Answer 15

I always donated my wins

Answer 16

I read on another post that the regular wellness wins rewards will be available soon .  

Answer 17

Nobody is forcing you to give anything it is purely a free will choice

Answer 18

As much $ as WW makes they can donate all this with out the “wins” that we earn so don’t let anyone make you feel guilty about asking this question.  

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@conciseness2 exactly!  

Answer 19

The regular rewards will be back real soon this is just a special opportunity you can choose to participate in or just wait till regular return

Answer 20

I donated all of mine today because I thought it was a great idea knowing Icould help in some way

Answer 21

If you feel guilty it is your own heart speaking no one is pressuring anyone to donate their points

Answer 22

I’m doing WW in New Zealand. What is all this about points and donations? I don’t know anything about a point system.  

Answer 23

Yes Kenya I agree but I know not everyone feels this way. It is a free choice

Answer 24

The rewards will be back at the end of June .  

Answer 25

No you can hang on to your wins until later. I did however donate all my 4000 wins. I working on building up more as fast I can to help some more. I'm glad I could use them for something useful instead of something I'd probably use for a short time then stick in a cabinet.  

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@hillhouse I just did the same thing. I've got enough stuff.  

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@warner yay. I didn't know we could do that. I'm so glad it popped up on there today.  

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@hillhouse Me, too.  

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@hillhouse I donated my 4000 yesterday.  

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@pt4 nice job.  

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@hillhouse I was happy to do it. I had been wondering what I was gonna do with because I didn’t really need anything. I was happy to donate my points.  

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@pt4 I was the same. I don't need anything. I'm trying to get rid of things. And it felt good to donate to a family in need. My husband was just laid off on Monday and my hours at work were cut in half. We are blessed to have some money in savings and he got a severance package. He had been at his job for 26 years.  

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@hillhouse Sorry to hear about your jobs. It’s great y’all had some savings. I still work but I have to work from home. I thought it would be great but it is like I never get to leave work.  

Answer 26

No. It’s an option. Go look and you’ll see it’s one option.  

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@hypophyge7995 no they took away all items and replaced the items with 3 categories of donations.  

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@reede Then I would save my points because I’m thinking it will return with stuff for members.  

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@hypophyge7995 hopefully

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@reede the email they sent to members said it’ll be back in June.  

Answer 27

Save them till this promo is over. That's what I plan to do.  

Answer 28

I have donated my wins twice. To be able to donate 40lbs of fresh food to someone who is not as fortunate as I am, feels great.  

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@tobias awesome

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@tobias did they tell you who it went to?  

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@reede no, I believe it will be divided. The first time I did it it was 1000 points this time was 2, 500. I don’t need to know, just glad it will be of be of help to others.  

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@tobias hopefully it goes to those in need. I'm very skeptical about things like this. I like to know where I'm donating too. Example I stopped giving to Goodwill because they turn around sell it and employees make minimum wage but the CEO makes millions. ‍♀️

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@reede the CEO of goodwill does not make millions. Not everything you see on the internet is true. Goodwill does a lot of good actually.  

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@yerga ok not millions but close to a million and pays employees next to nothing. I knew a few people who worked for goodwill and they weren't paid very well.  

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@reede close to a million is significantly less than most CEO’s. Goodwill in my area pays trainers several dollars above minimum wage. They also train people with disabilities for jobs and skills. They rank very highly among reputable charities where the least amount of money goes to overhead.  

Answer 29

It’s a great opportunity to donate to someone who is in need.  

Answer 30

I like donating, I really do. I have a couple of regular charities that I give to. But I like these wins to be separate from my charity work. The struggle is mine and I like this one thing to be for me. If WW wants to donate to charity, they can do it too. They don't have to take something away that's a part of their program. Honestly it's not like it cost anything to run an app and their not doing workshops.  

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@feodore Schnitzer this is what I mean. I want it , WW, for me. Here at hometown I give frequently. I like to see persons when they rexeive and their happiness

Answer 31

I saw that as well! Not too happy about that

Answer 32

Who knows where these “donations” are going?  

Answer 33

I didn’t see any option except to donate.  

Answer 34

Lol they have enough money to donate themselves fuck that

Answer 35

I have never once found an award that I wanted so it was a pleasure to donate all of my Wins to those in need. Literally never spent a single Wellness Win before.  

Answer 36

So WW gets the credit for the donations. Never liked when a company donates for you. And why didn't they provide an option for members who lost their jobs to receive a gift card for items they may need (food, toiletries, etc. ) or a free month?  

Answer 37

Who said that? My win are mine, I am waiting for more point to get something specific that I liked

Answer 38

When is this effective?  

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@reisman April through June. Donating your wins are the only option

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Or just hoard them until July.  

Answer 39

I think it’s a great thing!  

Answer 40

What wins we don't get any in Australia

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You can earn points for tracking each meal and activity plus 50 points a week for attending a meeting.  

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I was able to donate 9500 to help supply food to those struggling. It's always an option, but right now they took away the other options. Usually, there are three tiers of rewards we can earn. The rewards are things like a yoga mat, socks, or water bottles, all with WW advertising slogans on them.  

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Been going for 10 years and worked for them never heard of this program with rewards

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They didn't have it back in the day, that's for sure. I think it rolled out when Freestyle became the latest and greatest plan. It's a participation trophy, I guess. LOL!  

Answer 41

No - you can hold on to them for the duration if you care to

Answer 42

I don’t know but what a great thing to do . ♥️

Answer 43

Forced? No.  

Answer 44

I'm not worried. I don't think I've won since this quarantine

Answer 45

Bottom line: we have a choice. I chose to donate 40 lbs of food. I’m grateful for my blessings and for this opportunity. Stay safe and praying for all adversely affected. ❤️

Answer 46

In Australia we don’t have ‘wins’ - how does it work please

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We earn 5 points per each meal we track, 5 points if we get activity, 50 points a week if we attend a workshop (meeting).  

Answer 47

No but you can choose to or use as usual.  

Answer 48

Why wouldn't people want to donate their points anyway? It's a good cause. The prizes are pretty rubbish anyway. Do your bit of good!  

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@micelle625 Exactly.  

Answer 49

I think we will only have the opportunity to donate them for 1 month until June 15th and WW is going to match what we donate up to the equivalent of 2 million dollars. Everyone feel free to correct me if I'm wrong.  

Answer 50

No, it’s a choice.  

Answer 51

In my opinion. these 'donations' made by members. WW will take credit for the donation. not the individuals.  

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@minda and? What’s wrong with that? As long as those in need are getting the help, who cares who gets the credit? It’s not about me, it’s about them.  

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Don't you think those that 'donate' should get the credit? I do. So sorry you think otherwise. Been down this road before.  

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It's kinda ridiculous that people only donate if they get recognized for it. You shouldn't need a pat on the back for lending a hand, you aren't 5 years old anymore.  

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It's called teamwork.  

Answer 52

Useless crap I don’t need, or helping feed a family that is struggling? Hard choice.  

Answer 53

The wins list looked pretty blah lately. So at least now people can donate them to families in need if they so desire.  

Answer 54

I am going to donate part of mine. I get it. But I also need a treat. I  

Answer 55

I would prefer to have been given the choice to donate. I did get some fun stuff. Not all “useless crap. ”

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@jointless700 you do have a choice. This is temporary. But in retrospect, useless crap to me, clearly means something different to you. Me, I’d rather see families eat, then get a wine tumbler, or other useless crap I can buy myself. And honestly, I don’t care if WW says it from them. I do not donate for people to thank me, I do it because I want to, and knowing I could help someone in some small way is more than enough.  

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@mordant nowhere did I say I didn’t want to donate. I just said I’d like to be given the choice.  

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@jointless700 you are. The donations are only up temporarily. Don’t want to donate don’t. keep them until they are down, that is your choice.  

Answer 56

I would like to know where it will be donated?  

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@feodore Joe Hoffman that's my question, does it stay in the US or are we donating to less fortunate countries? Does my donation help people in my community  

Answer 57

Not to be heartless, but I’m keeping my wins until this is over

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@ineffaceable you aren’t heartless, everyone is doing different things to help right now. Keep your points and feel good about your success.  

Answer 58

No it’s totally up to u

Answer 59

I don’t think we’re being forced to give them up -but rather it’s a choice to help those less fortunate than yourself. I donated 4000 of my wellness win points and didn’t think twice about it. Helping someone else is more important to me then Wanting something I didn’t really need. We have the choice to keep them or donate . It’s more blessed to give than receive  

Answer 60

Not being forced. Don’t turn them in. @jeffrey our wins will come back.  

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@enriqueenriqueta Scudero-McAleese what do you mean the wins come back in June? I'm still getting mine when I track

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@antonetta384 the trinkets you can trade for, like wine glasses and water bottles.  

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@enriqueenriqueta Scudero-McAleese oh ok

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@antonetta384 it is my understanding the donations are jus going to be there till @jeffrey 15.  

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@enriqueenriqueta Scudero-McAleese ok

Answer 61

I used mine for snacks since the meetings are closed

Answer 62

I donated mine. I am not in need, very blessed, and this is a little way I can help someone else.  

Answer 63

I’m gonna save mine. I’m not working this hard for other people. I know that sounds really bad though

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No it doesn't sound bad, you earned them for you - use them for you.  

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@nauseating Spafford thank you

Answer 64

I don’t need the snacks or socks as much as those less fortunate need fresh food. I always donate my points.  

Answer 65

I don’t have Venmo or PayPal which prevents me from donating to other fundraising events going on right now. This was an easy way to feel like I’m doing my part to help. To each their own.  

Answer 66

I donated mine, some people really need the help. A lot of you sound awfully selfish.  

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@imposture imagine being judged for not donating imaginary points that have no real monetary value- when in reality WW could just donate to those in need if they truly wanted to.  

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Then hold onto your imaginary points if it makes you feel better!  

Answer 67

Just hold onto them until @jeffrey 15th. I don't like having them make the decision for me.  

Answer 68

By now, everyone knows it’s a personal choice to either donate or not. Neither choice needs to be justified or judged. I think admin should think about closing this thread.  

Answer 69

The people acting as if others who are not donating imaginary money to WW (who’s net income is over 160mil) after paying $20 a month to use an app online are selfish monsters are hilarious.  

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@conciseness2 right I said the same thing, I donate to where and who I want to and not in any corporation's name

Answer 70

How do you donate them?  

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@hasa430 click on browse rewards.  

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@hasa430 moll

Answer 71

It was my pleasure to donate points for more needy people.  

Answer 72

Wellness wins that litterally cost you nothing. Get a grip.  

Answer 73

No one's forcing anyone to do anything. Save them for prizes for yourself or donate for food for the needy, your choice.  

Answer 74

I was pleased to donate my points.  

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@judenberg me too.  

Answer 75

Not trying to influence anyone’s decision. As I said earlier, it’s personal. If you have any questions about how or where WW is donating, go to their FB page and check out the “Press” link. All the information is there.