More Gmail Accounts!
posted on june 27, 2004, tag: web
This giveaway is now over.
I'm giving away 42 more Gmail accounts. You have until 6PM EST on Friday, July 2 to enter.
If you would like to have a chance to win one of five Gmail accounts, all you have to do is donate $5 or more to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Simply visit the donation page and give at least $5 US. Then, when you receive your confirmation email, forward it to garrett at maniacalrage dot net. You can remove your address from the email before forwarding it to me.
On Tuesday night, I'll select—at random—42 people who donated and they'll get a Gmail account. Yes, it's true—you might not win after donating the five dollars. But at least you'll have helped to support a good cause. I made my donation, now it's time for you to make yours. Good luck!
Current Donation Total: $767.00 US
Even if you don't want a Gmail account, you can still donate!
Updates (newest to oldest):
- This giveaway is now over. Thanks to all who participated. You can view the results.
- Whoops, I made a mistake and accidentally counted 4 accounts twice. 42 available.
- Andrew Hume donated 2 more accounts. 42 available.
- SM donated 2 more accounts. 40 available.
- Richard Cornish donated 2 more accounts. 38 available.
- Mathew Hoy donated 2 more accounts. 36 available.
- One person has donated $250 US! Fantastic!
- Colin Devroe donated 3 more accounts. 34 available.
- I'll also be donating any money I make from Google AdSense until the contest ends.
- Erik has donated 4 more accounts. 31 available now.
- [Shawn](http://morrisonfilm.com "MorrisonFilm") put another 4 accounts into the pot, so we're up to 27!
- I've also extended the deadline until Friday, July 2 at 6PM EST.
- Jay from Brainstir has also donated 4 accounts. Thanks Jay!
- Didier Hilhorst of SuperfluousBanter has donated another 4 accounts. Thanks Didier!
- I've upped the total accounts to give out to 15. Five came from Katia's account, and Greg Storey of Airbag fame has donated 5 more. Thanks Greg!
- Many thanks to Geremy for supplying 3 of the 5 invitations for this contest.
Comments
There are 15 comments, comments are closed
Allen on 06/27/2004:
cheers what a great idea. with all the moaning, begging and spamming from people who want an account, this is by far the best idea :D I'll be donating. But I don't need an account, got one.
Jay on 06/28/2004:
indeed, great idea. therefore i've decided to add in 4 more gmail invites if you want em.
Garret gimme a shout (a mail will be fine) and tell me how you want to work this out.
i hope there are some good souls out there
Jonathan on 06/28/2004:
Wonderful idea Garrett! I wish there were more contests like this. It's great to be donating towards a good cause.
ErikG on 06/28/2004:
I would like to donate 4 invites for you to give away. My mother has had MS for over 15 years now.
Garrett on 06/28/2004:
Thanks to everyone for the feedback and encouragement so far. The number of accounts still outweighs the number of donations, though, so keep telling others about this little contest.
I would love to his the $1,000 mark!
SM on 06/28/2004:
I've got two more invites to add to the pot. I'd like to see it hit 1k as well.
cale on 06/28/2004:
hmm whats a Gmail account?
Mike P. on 06/29/2004:
Hey,
I've got two g-mail invites to donate to this great idea. Good luck on hitting the 1k.
Send me an e-mail to confirm!
Garrett on 06/29/2004:
Okay, we're up to 45 accounts available, but only 9 people have donated (3 of which don't want Gmail accounts, they just donated to donate).
I would prefer if anyone who wants to send invites donate instead. I thank everyone for your help in giving me lots of accounts to give out, but from this point on I want to make sure at least enough people donate to give out accounts to.
Thanks!
Jeremy on 06/29/2004:
Thanks for putting this on Garrett.
Martin Jansen on 06/29/2004:
Nice idea. If it isn't too late yet, I would like to donate one GMail invite as well.
Martin Jansen on 06/29/2004:
Oops, I didn't read Garret's last comment about not offering more invites. Never mind ...
Garrett on 06/29/2004:
Thanks for the offer Martin, I'm sorry for closing the invites part. But please do feel free to donate! You don't have to want a Gmail to be a part of this fundraiser!
Jay on 06/30/2004:
42 thats a nice number.
come on folks, make some donations!
Adam on 07/02/2004:
Would it be ok to donate to the british MS campaign since I don't have a credit card (well not with any cash on) that will work with the american page. Well Im gonna donate just because It's nice to see someone coming up with something like this. I really hope the huge amount of gmail invites flying about doesnt damage it..