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.
You are at greater risk from brake fade if you do not maintain your brakes properly, pads and disks should be regularly checked for signs of wear, and disks should be periodically roughed up if they appear smooth and glassy. One issue often confused with brake fade actually causes a spongy pedal feel. When you use your brakes you are converting the forward momentum of the car into heat. The heat will build up on the disks where it will be dissipated into the air. The pads will also get warm and this heat will also transfer along the pistons and calipers into the brake fluid and if water is present in the brake fluid you are very likely to experience brake fade as the water heats up and boils.