(Interest Check) 2014 Charity Drive

[Null]

The forums are a charitable bunch. Exploiting the spirit of the seasons, I'd like to gauge interest in a charity drive.

It'd work like this: I'll name two charities. If you donate $10 to either (or a similar organization) and show me the receipt, I will give you special perks.

I'm thinking the two charities will be:

• Autism Research Institute ($1.5m in 2012, for dealing with autism + researching the condition. Desperately need money.)
• Semper Fi Fund ($20m in 2012, for dealing with housing, treatment, and vocation of injured and retired marines and sailors.)

I may set up a way to do this automatically through the forum (so you don't need to manually be promoted), but if I were to do that your contributions would not be tax-deductible. If you were to donate it and send me the receipt, you could also use that for Uncle Sam's business.

Press 1 for charity, gamers.

 

[CatParty]

http://www.saveacat.org/

 

[Ariel]

Would it be okay if there is a worldwide charity too? like Médecins Sans Frontières (Ebola-Chan) so that those of us who don't live in the USA can claim it on our tax returns.

 

[exball]

http://www.saveacat.org/

I'd donate to this instead of something retarded.

 

[Null]

I'd donate to this instead of something retarded.

Uh.

The Semper Fi Fund is the most highly rated charities regarding the US armed services. Its money goes to injured marines.
http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.summary&orgid=11708#.VFb8tfl4oSM

The Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund provides financial aid and quality of life solutions to: marines and sailors as well as members of the Army, Air Force and Coast Guard who have served in support of Marine forces, when they become injured in post 9-11 combat or training, and their families; help defray the expenses incurred during hospitalization, rehabilitation and recovery; assist with the expenses associated with the purchase of specialized equipment, adaptive vehicles and home modifications; and educate the public about the special needs of our wounded service members and their families. Our mission, since May of 2004, has remained constant: to serve those who preserve our freedom.

Similarly, the Autism Research Institute is one of the best charities regarding autism in the US and they desperately need money.
http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.summary&orgid=8792#.VFb82fl4oSM

The Autism Research Institute (ARI) is the hub of a worldwide network of parents and professionals concerned with autism. ARI was founded in 1967 to conduct and foster scientific research designed to improve the methods of diagnosing, treating, and preventing autism. ARI also disseminates research findings to parents and others worldwide seeking help. The ARI data bank, the world's largest, contains over 42,000 detailed case histories of autistic children from over 60 countries. ARI publishes the Autism Research Review International, a quarterly newsletter covering biomedical and educational advances in autism research.

 

[exball]

Uh.

The Semper Fi Fund is the most highly rated charities regarding the US armed services. Its money goes to injured marines.
http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.summary&orgid=11708#.VFb8tfl4oSM




Similarly, the Autism Research Institute is one of the best charities regarding autism in the US and they desperately need money.
http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.summary&orgid=8792#.VFb82fl4oSM

Fuck you and your logic. How do I change my vote.

 

[Holdek]

• Autism Research Institute ($1.5m in 2012, for dealing with autism + researching the condition. Desperately need money.)

We can find a better autism charity. If you dig into it, this one is uncomfortably close to the "vaccines cause autism" movement.

 

[Null]

We can find a better autism charity. If you dig into it, this one is uncomfortably close to the "vaccines cause autism" movement.

I'm glad I posted this in advance. Can you name one?

 

[Holdek]

I'm glad I posted this in advance. Can you name one?

http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.summary&orgid=12720#.VFcJ18mwWOQ

Autism Speaks was founded in February 2005 by Bob and Suzanne Wright, grandparents of a child with autism. Since then, Autism Speaks has grown into the nation's largest autism science and advocacy organization, dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments and a cure for autism; increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders; and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. We are proud of what we've been able to accomplish and look forward to continued successes in the years ahead.

 

[Null]

I meant one further away from the vaccination stuff

 

[Holdek]

I meant one further away from the vaccination stuff

Yeah, Autism Speaks is legit:

http://www.autismspeaks.org/science...mation-about-DIRTY, CRAPPED BRIEFS-and-autism

Many studies have examined possible links between vaccination and increased prevalence of autism....These studies have not found a link between vaccines and autism.

We strongly encourage parents to have their children vaccinated for protection against serious disease.

 

[Sweet and Savoury]

I'm a huge fan of donations to local food banks.

To be a kid and be hungry really, really,really sucks.

How about a drive for that, its something just about anyone can get behind.

 

[CatParty]

http://www.ny-petrescue.org/

 

[Null]

I'm reluctant to switch the charity for autism over to Autism Speaks because I've heard things about it -- but I can't remember if that was anti-vac spazzes and which side they were on.

What I'm basically going to do is have two rewards.

Reward A) Chris/Autism related present on the Chris boards, Trophy for 10 points.
Reward B) Jace/Military related present on the Jace boards, Trophy for 10 points.

As long as you donate $10 to any reputable charity I will let you pick a reward. If you donate to two charities, you can get both rewards. My intentions aren't to rep specific charities, just to give people a reason to donate money to something worthwhile.

 

[CatParty]

What are the awards?

 

[Holdek]

I'm reluctant to switch the charity for autism over to Autism Speaks because I've heard things about it -- but I can't remember if that was anti-vac spazzes and which side they were on.

What I'm basically going to do is have two rewards.

Reward A) Chris/Autism related present on the Chris boards, Trophy for 10 points.
Reward B) Jace/Military related present on the Jace boards, Trophy for 10 points.

As long as you donate $10 to any reputable charity I will let you pick a reward. If you donate to two charities, you can get both rewards. My intentions aren't to rep specific charities, just to give people a reason to donate money to something worthwhile.

Okay, I can look for a third alternative autism charity too (I think some of the criticism about Autism Speaks is from the "neurodiversity movement" which doesn't want autism labeled as a "disorder" to be "treated," and also their logo is a version of the puzzle piece, which is used in humorous ways like on this forum), but allowing the drive for any reputable charity works also. That would have the added benefit of giving people more flexibility (for animal charities, etc.) and give people outside of the US like @chimpchan the chance to make theirs tax-deductible.

I think this is a good idea for the holiday season, Null.

 

[Hmmpf!]

Wow. Thats great! Any future plans of expand to other charities? Aside from the generosity we also want to have a bonus good publicity

 

[Trickie]

If we don't care about having it be tax deductible, would it just be easier to send the money directly to you and just skip having to post up receipts?

 

[CatParty]

I wish to split it on both charities. Should I just send the money to you null?

 

[Holdek]

I wish to split it on both charities. Should I just send the money to you null?

You can send money to me if you want.

Full disclosure: I may donate it to my Alcohol for Holdek charity.