The amount of funds promised from readers was $225. As promised, I will match that in the amount of $225, which brings the total to $450.00. What I neglected to mention is that I will take that amount and donate it via my firm's online matching program (providing everyone agrees), which will quadruple the donation to $900.00. YAY!
Thanks for the financial donation and link support.
Finally, for those who still wish to give, please make sure that when making a donation, you are practicing informed giving and that your chosen organization also practices charitable integrity. You can check on an organization by visiting Give.org.