In the latter case the donor provides the family's name and address to the charity at the time the gift is made. Even if you don't make a gift, a note or card to the deceased's family expressing your thoughts of the deceased is a welcome gesture, especially if you weren't able to attend the funeral.
If the pedal is still mushy or slowly sinks under pressure, with the outlet ports blocked, the master cylinder is bad. With the ports plugged, if the brake pedal is very high and firm, the problem is not with the cylinder.
Water from activity in and around the sink had leaked past the failed caulk and ponded on the sink flange until the granite absorbed it. It passed through the polyester adhesive to the steel reinforcing rod, causing the rod to rust and expand, which cracked the granite.