False! I went skiing just once, took a lesson on the "baby hill", and couldn't even get up the short incline. The instructor had to push me up with his body! And I was in my twenties. I was never so embarrassed in my whole life.
True with regard to Charities.. once you donate to one charity your name is circulated to every other charity.. so I prefer not to sign up to donate, Instead I donate items... or cash money into collection boxes..
You're so rich you can afford to live in Australia ...