Posted on 04/26/2010 10:37:33 AM PDT by jellybean
Unlike the federal government, which has the power to steal money from you to pay for programs and policies that you don't support, Free Republic relies on the voluntary donations from it's members.
While there is already a large number of FReepers and lurkers who donate on a regular basis, either monthly, quarterly or a generous yearly donation, it's not enough to cover FR's operating expenses. There are also FReepers who would like to donate, but just don't have the resources because they are temporarily unemployed, living on a fixed income, have on-going medical expenses or other family obligations.
I will make a $25.00 donation on behalf of another FReeper who would like to give, but just can't right now. Are there any other FReepers out there who are willing to give just a little more? I'm asking you to step forward and commit to sending a small donation, $5, $10, $20 or more, in the name a fellow FReeper who doesn't have the funds right now.
What you can do:
If you have a few extra dollars, post your pledge here or put "Adopt a FReeper" in the comment box on donations page.If you're a FReeper who would like to donate, but money is tight, please post here to let us know. You can also FReepmail me and I will try to match you with another FReeper who has indicated they are willing to send in a few extra dollars.
Just received another request in FReepmail from someone looking to be adopted.
Who would like to sponsor this long time FReeper?
One of my anonymous FReepers from #151 has been adopted!!!
Woo Hoo!!
That’s wonderful news!!!
Did you have time yet to go through the FReepathon thread and this one? Did you see my count? I might be wrong, but I think we might have $10 from Florida on the books for one adoption.
#161 has been adopted.
(((musicman)))
LOL No, I haven’t had time to go through the threads to check your count. I’ve been answering FReepmail. I’ll trust your count - you were right on top of things tonight!
If we still have $10 from Florida, we still have one orphan in #151. Those 2 would match up!
((((( musicman ))))) has adopted #161!
You are awesome, musicman!! FReeper #161 has been notified about their adoption!
I think that’s how onyx felt tonight!! Whew!! She’s amazing isn’t she!
Yes she is!! And so are you for starting this thread!!
jellybean ROCKS!
She is generous with her time and her money that she works for 6 days a week!!!
I feel guilty because I started the thread, but she did all the work while I was out goofing off!
I’ll try to make up for it tomorrow.
Are you kidding me! Perish the thought!!!!
Don’t listen to jellybean. I already told you.
She works 6 days a week. Two jobs!!!
Oh, Honey, you kept track of all the sponsors and all the adoptees which must have been confusing at times!
I wasn’t sure how this idea would be received, but it looks like it was a success. I was misty eyed reading all the responses when I got home! FReeper generosity warms my heart!
Have you thought about pitting the dog lovers against the cat lovers...to see who would contribute most in their pet’s name?
That's a great idea!! Wanna start a thread??
No snakes though...I HATE snakes!
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