PayPal issues

I'm not certain, but it seems like PayPal does not allow donations through them unless it is to a non-profit organization, or to someone authorized to collect money for a non-profit organization.  While I have some affiliation with a non-profit (the residency) and will be going with another non-profit (Angel Missions), I have not been fund-raising for the residency (at least, not in this blog).  I am fund-raising for my own trip, not to pay for things like the flight or housing for myself, but for the things I will be giving away while there: antibiotics, vitamins, and other medications and supplies.  If I raise a significant enough amount, I have no qualms about paying taxes if neccessary on what is raised, even though that money will go right out again to purchase supplies.  However, I may not be able to continue fund-raising through PayPal, so if you would like to donate, please do it the old-fashioned way with checks and snail-mail.