For those who haven't seen it, on the main page of the site, just under New Mixed Quizzes, is a link to the charity page which Terry has set up.



The aim is to raise $5,000 for this charity. This appeal only started yestereday (Friday 20th July) and has made an excellent start.

I went there and donated . It doesnt show up. I wonder why.

Here is a thought about raising money: How about a system in which everyone taking out or renewing gold membership in the next 12 months is offered a choice of the usual rate, or a higher rate that adds $5 to go to the appeal?

Darksplash you must have read my mind, was going to suggest the same thing.

That's a very good idea, but what folks need to keep in mind is that campaigns can't sit in "limbo" indefinitely, so all of them have a limit of 90 days in order for the charity to most effectively make use of the money. While all donations certainly help the cause, once the campaign goes over the 90 days, it is still "accessible", but you can no longer donate money to it and we won't see a particular "project" the donations garnered until that point have been applied to. Here's a paste from their FAQ pages:

"In order to turn the funds raised into successful water projects, we had to pick a close date for campaigns. Three months is the maximum campaign length allowed. Already reached your goal before three months? No problem -- you can increase your goal or even start a brand new campaign. Sign into your mycharity: water account to do this from your campaign page. Please note: Your page URL will still exist past the campaign end date (in case you'd like to show off for friends and family), but your campaign won't be active, so you won't be able to collect donations for it"


I see Terry has implemented the subscription bonus idea and I presume the certificates can be used at any time within a year, as needed (or you could donate your certificate to someone you know who can't afford a gold membership)

: )

We have a little over a month left ...