The next release was focused on decentralizing by integrating p2p pools/mining directly into the client.
It would have prevented this and it would be a design benefit to all coins.
That feature has been pushed back for the patch to make sure this doesn't happen again.
If you choose to mine right now, a good choice is solo or on a smaller pool.
Many coins are at risk from this type of unscheduled event so the patch coming this weekend should be fine.
As for donations, those should only goto the dedicated miners and supporters of Megacoin.
As requested, officially as of now, there is open recruitment for supporters to join Team Megacoin,
Please contact ohiwastedmylif for the details 

Thank you for your kind support everyone.
-Dr. Kimoto Chan