Amen. Very little research money goes to younger, more innovative, researchers. Most is politically driven.
The concept of the Imus Ranch, as I understand it, is that the children are treated as individuals who are not defined by their illness. They follow a schedule that permits them to experience contributing to the running of the ranch, and this can be a life-changing experience. They can work. They aren't victims.
It is a real ranch and must be kept running all year, as authenticity is the basis of the ranch experience.
To suggest that the ranch exists for its founder's personal benefit, is absurd. b.
Actually, it's kind of obvious. He gets a wonderful vacation place. His trophy wife gets "meaning" in her life, without any heavy lifting (of a pen, to write her own book, even). Contrast the Imus ranch with the real charities cited in the article. It is easy to see the difference.