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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsDr. Christina Blasey Ford GoFundMe page to cover her security expenses at $206,661 in one day.
The original figure was $175,000.
https://www.gofundme.com/to-cover-dr-fords-security-costs
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Dr. Christina Blasey Ford GoFundMe page to cover her security expenses at $206,661 in one day. (Original Post)
NBachers
Sep 2018
OP
the original figure was much lower..50K??. but they kept raising it as donations flowed in
Demovictory9
Sep 2018
#2
The creator of that made one to help fix up a Repub office that was firebombed.
joshcryer
Sep 2018
#8
PJMcK
(22,038 posts)1. I just sent $25
Why not?
It's as good as a contribution to a candidate.
Or an excellent website like DU.
Demovictory9
(32,467 posts)2. the original figure was much lower..50K??. but they kept raising it as donations flowed in
Demovictory9
(32,467 posts)3. https://www.gofundme.com/help-christine-blasey-ford
the other gofundme is at 58k
Cha
(297,409 posts)7. Thanks, Demo..
chillfactor
(7,577 posts)4. I wish I could donate....
but I live on social security.....I have $16 in my account and my next check doesn't come until the 8th of October.
Cha
(297,409 posts)6. Whoa, the 8th! Mine comes
on the 3rd.. and I can hardly wait.
We do what we can, chillfactor
More_Cowbell
(2,191 posts)9. You're doing what you can in other ways
My "extra" money this month went to an animal rescue group, but I'm keeping my eye on Dr. Blasey and also on Democratic candidates.
*No one* expects people to give what they can't afford.
Cha
(297,409 posts)5. Mahalo to all you Generous Dems! Thank You,
NBachers for posting this!
joshcryer
(62,276 posts)8. The creator of that made one to help fix up a Repub office that was firebombed.
She's legit.