January 20, 2010 by sharky
Updates (March 19th): This has now ended. Waffles raised $84,012 | TehConnection - $6,353 | Wunza - $390
* Current stats as reported in irc.p2p-network.net #waffles.fm-haiti (hotlink here).
Waffles.fm <3 Haiti:
Source: Waffles News Homepage - 2010-01-19 17:59:04
By now, you’re aware of the devastation and chaos that has befallen Haiti. The stories and photos are heartbreaking, to say the least.
Although we had planned on running a charity food drive during February, we felt it would be a good idea to hold one now, in light of the recent events. According to CNN, money is the most sought after donation.
What’s in it for you?
250 points for each dollar donated.
Points will be awarded as I see the proof of donations in the thread, same as the toydrive.
Where can I donate?
HERE is a comprehensive list of places accepting donations.
* If you are in the US, we strongly recommend Americares for their exemplary ratings on Charity Navigator.
* Outside of the US, your local red cross and/or World Food Programme are both good options.
Note that whatever charity you choose, you will be awarded points.
How do I provide proof?
You will need to provide a screenshot of your donation receipt in this thread.
During our last charity drive we invited other trackers to participate. We’d like to invite any and all tracker staff to join us in this relief effort.
Thank you, Wafflers.
Please ask any questions in the announcement discussion thread, or on IRC at irc.p2p-network.net #waffles.fm-haiti
While the above announcement doesn’t indicate when the donation drive is slated to end, staff have told FSF that it will go on for at least another week, and probably longer. Check back on Waffles’ homepage for news updates.
Late Edit — In response to the misguided reader who left a comment below: These are not donations to Waffles; these are donations that have been sent to charities to assist Haiti. Waffles is not involved whatsoever in the handling of funds, nor can members donate to Waffles to have the monies redirected to a specific charity. In short, Waffles is not directly involved. Members simply provide a screenshot of an e-Receipt from a donation made to any charity (that has a disaster relief fund program set up for Haiti).
Now, back to the points. 250 points are awarded for each US dollar donated. Wafflers already know how difficult it is to amass points, so for those who are already thinking about donating to the Haitian cause - why not do it through Waffles? Also, it’s retroactive - which means if you donated days ago it will still be accepted.
Due to the amazing amount of points being offered, hopefully Wafflers can expect to see "24-hour sitewide freeleeches" in the future (there’s already been one as a result of this particular drive so far). Stay tuned…
TehConnection Haiti Drive:
Waffles isn’t the only tracker determined to help Haiti - TehConnection.eu is also currently running a donation drive. So far about $2,500 has been raised by TehConnection members - great job everyone! Recent news from TC:
Last year we supported Waffles in their quest to raise the number of donations to Toys For Tots, and now we’re back again to help support them with another cause; Raising aid for the people of Haiti.
What’s in it for you?
500MB upload credit for every dollar donated, after proof has been provided to this thread.
This is a good cause to help out people that have been devastated by this disaster. If you can swing it, please consider donating, it makes a world of difference.
Thanks to everyone who considers! Discussion thread is available here: link.
/* TC Team */
Wunza.ws, Offering Points for Donations:
Wunza.ws is also offering 1,000 points for every 5 dollars donated to charities supporting Haiti - see forum thread here (Update: 02/15/10 - thread has now been trashed).
Whether you donate $1 or $1,000 - every little bit counts. Haiti needs our worldwide support.
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