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.
With the engine stopped, depress the brake pedal normally, several times. The brake pedal must be depressed before the engine is started in order to remove vacuum from the booster. With the brake pedal depressed start the engine. When the engine is started, vacuum is created and operates the booster.