Adopt A FReeper

April 26, 2010 | jellybean

[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.

[jellybean]

Go ahead and try it...LOL.

I think I will! It sounds like fun and FReepers are very competitive!

[onyx]

LOL. I will be shocked if anyone gets it within 2 minutes!!

[onyx]

Aside from people reading this thread and practicing now.

[jellybean]

I think we’re pretty safe - most won’t read this far!

[onyx]

LOL. I'll start posting graphics.

Concentrate On The Center Circle!
You Will Donate To FreeRepublic!
You Will Donate Now!

You Will Donate To FreeRepublic!
You Will Donate Now!
Click The Circle!

[mstar]

I hate to leave Soothsayer hanging.

$15.00 a month for Soothsayer.

[jellybean]

$15.00 a month for Soothsayer.

You're awesome, mstar!!

[jellybean]

THAT will definitely distract them!

[onyx]

ALL RIGHT, WHO HASN'T DONATED? :)

[jellybean]

It's UP!

[onyx]

AND

MSTAR, your generosity is humbling. God bless you!

[2ndDivisionVet]

As a disabled veteran I can’t afford to give right now, but if I could do anything else to help, please let me know.

[onyx]

You’re a wonderful FReeper who contributes a lot just by the articles you post here for all of us to read!!!

[jellybean]

... but if I could do anything else to help, please let me know.

How about bumping the FReepathon thread a few times?

[jellybean]

Anybody else interested in adopting a FReeper?

Are you in the service and would like to donate, but can't afford it right now? Please step forward! We still have 2 offers to adopt a service member.

[mojitojoe]

No and hell no.