Independent Sources: Fund Raising Challenge
Indepundit came up with a very good idea for raising funds for Katrina survivors. Namely, you pick a vice, go without it for a month, and give that money to a Katrina charity. His suggestions were along the lines of giving up beer or Starbucks–two things that’d be tough for me to do. But I liked the creativity and it gave me the following idea.
Instead of giving something up I am going to do the opposite and the more of something I get the more that I’ll give. What’s my biggest vice? Independent Sources, of course!
The Independent Sources Challenge.
For the next week I will do the following:
For every link to this page of Independent Sources I will donate $5.
For every blog roll addition to Independent Sources I will donate $20.
For every comment to this posting I will donate $1.
For every comment that says something nice about Insider $2.
Leave comment below and make me pay. If you are linking let me know in the comment. Make me pay. Thank you for the support and making the donation fun and successful. Make me pay!
There you go. I have to cap it at $1,500.00 but I’ll see what I can do to get others to match it. Let’s see how quickly we can get to the maximum level. If others are inclined to do the same thing by all means do so. Separately from this I’m going through anything and everything that can be donated for the relief effort or sold on eBay so that more can be given. I think about 1/2 my DVD collection can be sold without me really noticing and that is money that can certainly go to a better use. Thanks Indepundit for the inspiration.
PS. I’ll be donating to the Red Cross unless someone suggests a better organization.
PSS. In terms of auditability, email contact at independentsources dot com and I’ll send you a copy of the donation receipt. I understand that the Internet is not the most trustworthy of places but looking at the pictures of New Orleans I’d say even the Nigerian Internet scammers are giving this one a pass. (Also, I’ve posted this where friends and family who know who I am are reading it).
PSSS. This effort is tiny compared to what others are doing. Malkin has a great summary, as does Captain’s Quarters. Also Wizbang has an auction going on.
Update: This is going great and I’m heartened by the comments. I have taken the time that I would normally be blogging to go through CDs/DVDs to cull what could be turned to cash. I was amazed how many crappy CDs I had bought over the years leading to a lot of “what was I thinking?” In my area there is a music store that pays cash for used CDs and I’ll be going there at lunch. Thanks again for all of the support for this and the efforts you are invidually doing for the folks in the affected areas. This is a story that just keeps getting worse.
Update: Thank you all. We are over 100 comments and numerous links and blogrolls. The cross-posts are doing the job and thank you especially to those who posted on Fark (and reposted), Craigslist, and then numerous message boards. A quick unofficial link count has it at 15 links and 5 blog rolls (but I think it is much more and will do a more careful count at the end of Monday). I’ll check Google, Technorati, and Truthlaidbear to catch anyone linking who didn’t mention it here. I’ll also make the first payment Monday night wherever we are since they need the money now. Let’s keep it up.
Update: The English Guy is compiling an unofficial list who has donated what (on a grand scale). Pretty cool.
Update: Three donations have been made so far; all to the Red Cross. You have all done well and the links, posts, comments, etc. all have been great. Since we are not yet at the maximum I’m going to keep it open as the recovery needs are long-term.
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September 3rd, 2005 at 12:43 pm
yee-eeaaah!
September 3rd, 2005 at 2:05 pm
Awesome. Insider is the best. Keep it up.
September 3rd, 2005 at 2:42 pm
Great job!
September 3rd, 2005 at 3:32 pm
Hmmm, does it count if I delete you from my blogroll and then add you back in;) O.K., linking back to you.
September 3rd, 2005 at 3:43 pm
This is such a great idea! Glad you ar doing this!
September 3rd, 2005 at 3:49 pm
I emailed Glen Reynolds with this. You never know…Oh, by the way, I love your blog:) KA-CHING!
September 3rd, 2005 at 7:11 pm
i love this a lot. the insider is great.
September 3rd, 2005 at 9:34 pm
this is an excellent idea. the insider rawks? yes.
September 4th, 2005 at 4:33 am
our park to our good neighbors from Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama who have lost so much in Hurricane Katrina.I can’t vouch for the gentleman, but his contact info is on the page. (Thanks to A Wandering Confluence) And Independent Sources is selling indulgences for Katrina Relief.
For every link to this page of Independent Sources I will donate $5. For every blog roll addition to Independent Sources I will donate $20. For every comment to this posting I will donate $1.
September 4th, 2005 at 10:06 am
great idea
September 4th, 2005 at 12:07 pm
You get a big attaboy for this!
SO ATTABOY!!!!
September 4th, 2005 at 12:38 pm
What a great thing for you to do! I don’t have a blog or I’d link you post haste. Found you through Baldilocks, so give her some linkage credit–this is wonderful! If I bookmark you and come back and comment again will you add another 2 bucks? I’m doing my other donating through the Red Cross and through the hospital that I work at (and yes, even though we are the fruits & nuts in California we are sending a team of medical personnel to aid in the relief effort!) I second the Attaboy!
September 4th, 2005 at 1:56 pm
This is amazing. Im really glad there are people like you out there helping out like this. Thank you.
Also, The Insider is the roxorz.
September 4th, 2005 at 2:39 pm
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September 4th, 2005 at 3:01 pm
This is a great Idea!!!!!!… Awesome:)
September 4th, 2005 at 11:50 pm
the insider is cool
September 5th, 2005 at 2:28 am
thanks for doing this.
September 5th, 2005 at 2:28 am
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Check out my site.
September 5th, 2005 at 2:30 pm
This is a good idea.
September 5th, 2005 at 4:31 pm
You are a wonderful human being!
September 5th, 2005 at 5:22 pm
Make Independent Sources pony-up! The Independent Sources Challenge. For the next week I will do the following: For every link to this page of Independent Sources I will donate $5. For every blog roll addition to Independent Sources
September 5th, 2005 at 11:36 pm
I am tired of hearing about new orleans… screw that waste of a town. Damn dirty ***. Please support disaster relief in Mississippi and Alabama. At least those people know how to behave.
September 6th, 2005 at 12:23 am
it’s been a good day, with good nourishment, and this idea is in good taste.
sept 24th is annual pie day
listen to the kitchen
party in the kitchen
feed those who need
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September 6th, 2005 at 11:03 am
Hi! I’m a first time visitor, but I like the few articles I’ve read so far. This is a really amazing thing that you’re doing here. (Okay.. so a link plus a nice comment is $7, right?
) Good luck with the fundraising!
September 6th, 2005 at 1:01 pm
what a great idea
September 6th, 2005 at 2:02 pm
Independent Sources you’re on a French Roll. Hey Independent Sources, let me know if you are going to host Mardi Gras in 2006
September 6th, 2005 at 9:54 pm
This is a wonderful thing that your doing. I feel so badly for ALL who suffered due to the hurricane. Now, I’m also REALLY worried about the animals that were left behind. I hope that the many volunteers there now, who are trying to save the animals, will have great luck in their efforts and are able to save many of their lives.
September 7th, 2005 at 8:47 am
This is awesome. I can’t commend you enough.
September 7th, 2005 at 9:04 am
Be strong.
September 7th, 2005 at 12:17 pm
well tohught out idea. best luck and I’ll spread the word of this site to others.
September 7th, 2005 at 5:16 pm
I’m glad to help any way I can. You guys are great for doing this.
September 7th, 2005 at 5:21 pm
This is a great thing to support and im proud and willing to support this any way possible!
September 7th, 2005 at 5:25 pm
ooooh, i think this is a great idea. being able to give a little just by something so simple. i’m glad this will help get that mess cleaned up a little bit……..
September 8th, 2005 at 3:00 pm
This is a good idea, I am going to post this link on my bulletin board!
September 10th, 2005 at 11:11 am
i love the insider!
September 11th, 2005 at 6:50 am
I’m leaving a link in my vampirefreaks.com page, and a post in my journal. Thank you for making it so easy to help! There are so many people out there who are helping and it makes me happy. =) You all have a good day.
Vampirefreaks: http://vampirefreaks.com/profile.php?user=Eka
LiveJournal: http://www.livejournal.com/users/eka414/
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