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4.30.2004

Gmail Charity Auction

As I said below, I find the whole idea of auctioning off (freely gotten) Gmail accounts for profit really crass. Which is why I'm giving one away for free (see below). But it occurred to me last night that auctioning off a Gmail account for charity might be a really good way to give back to the community and raise funds for the AIDS ride, while also providing a Gmail account to somebody who really wants it.

So, I decided I'm going to auction off my last Gmail invitation to whomever is willing to make the largest (fully tax deductible) donation to my AIDS/Lifecycle effort. It will work somewhat like a silent auction, except via email rather than in writing.

The Rules:

1. email mhonan+gmailauction@gmail.com with your bid.
2. Minimum bid is $50
3. I'll close the auction on Tuesday May 4, 2004 at 5PM Pacific time, and notify the winner via email. The winner will then be expected to make a donation via my fundraising page on the AIDS/Lifecycle website.
4. Upon confirmation of your donation, I'll send you the invite via email. If the high bidder no longer wants/needs the address, I'll move it down the line.
5. In the case of a tie, I'll notify the high bidders, and extend the auction 24 hours (open to those bidders only).
Note: I'll only be giving away one invite via this auction. If you'd like to go ahead and make a pledge or donation to AIDS/Lifecycle, please do so, but note that it will not in any way affect your chances of getting the invitation. Only bids made via email to mhonan+gmailauction@gmail.com will be considered for the Gmail invitation.

To learn more about AIDS Lifecycle, and the 585 mile bike ride I'll be doing in June to raise funds for people living with HIV and AIDS, please click here.

Update: Auction Closed! Thanks everybody! More info TK.


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