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I’ve got $5 on it. And if you do too, I’ll match it.

Nov 17th by Jon

Turns out giving is a lot of fun. So here’s what I’m going to do.

I’ll personally match 100 people today who give at least $5. But wait, Katdish is going to match $1 and so is Eve Nash. And Jason Yarborough is going to match 50 cents. (That means I’ll give $500 at the end of the day, Katdish and Eve are going to give $100 each and Jason is going to kick in $50.)

So 100 people who give at least $7.50 will be matched today. And not just the next or first 100 people because then the West Coast folks wouldn’t have a chance to have fun doing something that changes the other side of the planet and challenges us all. The match opportunity will be open all day.

If you want to give more than $7.50 that would clearly be fantastical. In the comments section of the giving page, please just say “match me” so that we can count 100 folks.

And if someone else, say a company or an individual, wants to jump in on the matching club, email me.

Click here to donate.

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Barry Wallace Nov 17, 2009

Match me.

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Jonathan Acuff Nov 17, 2009

Consider it done Mr. Barry Wallace.
I'll probably put my matches in the form of song lyrics tonight. A lot of people have been giving $2 and leaving comments with song lyrics on the giving page and I think that's hilarious.
Jon

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barrywallace Nov 17, 2009

I look forward to the song! And I really appreciate the opportunities you've made for believers to band together and provide significant help to those in need. Thanks.

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Lance Olenik Nov 17, 2009

Oops. Forgot to read the directions before donating. I gave a bit of money which I'd like to be matched. Thanks, Jon, Katdish, Eve, and Jason!

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Becky Miller Nov 17, 2009

So we can say "Match Me" and then also still quote Newsies, right? i.e. "Match me. BROOKLYN!" or "Match me. Headlines don't sell papes." Ooh, I wonder if we can get Christian Bale to match on those donations…

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HeartAfire Nov 18, 2009

OK…something really strange is going on here…..

The last few people who have made donations made them on November 18th…..

But ….it's November 17th…..

[cue Twiight Zone music]

… trapped in a world where sound collides with color, and shadows explode…..

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West Jan 6, 2010

Not so sure i'd go around using the word "fantastical". Mostly because of the "tastical" way that it ends. Say it aloud. Enjoy it.
My last name is West. Guess what suffix can be added on there to make it awesome? Or possibly revolting, depending on which way you take it.

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