OzBargain 2013 EoFY Charity Donation - Vote for Charities!

scotty on 06/06/2013 - 13:36
Last edited 23/06/2013 - 21:43 by 1 other user

Post-Poll Update: Thanks to everyone who has participated! We now have the top 3 charities voted from our community members, and the donation will be distributed according to the votes they have got:

Charity Votes Donation
Fred Hollows Foundation 127 $5,902
Cancer Council 93 $4,322
Salvation Army 69 $3,206

I will be arranging the donation and post an update here once it's done.

Donation Update: Final amount — $13,430. Please use the poll to vote your favourite charity.

It's that time of the year again! We donated last year, and again just before Christmas. For the end of this financial year, OzBargain will again donate $10,000 to charities in Australia — and you guys are going to help us to decide which one to donate to. Do use last Christmas' list as a guide on which charities in Australia have minimum administrative cost, as we do prefer to give to those that put majority of donations to good causes.

However, there's more! For every unique commenter here (of published comments), I would be adding an extra $10 to the donation, until mid-night this Sunday 9th of June (or until my accountant calls in to cut this short :) So, if there are 100 people commenting in this thread, I'll be adding an extra $1,000 to the donation. Or an extra $2,500 if there are 250 people comment here (to the total of $12,500).

Do note that

  • Creating multiple accounts on OzBargain is against our terms and conditions, and might get your accounts banned.
  • Posting spam, personal attacks and trolling comments might get your comment removed (your account might be temporarily banned as well). Unpublished comments don't count towards the tally.

So,

  • DONE. Until Sunday 9 June, comment and suggest the charity that OzBargain should be donating to this year.
  • DONE. We'll finalise the amount (after counting the unique commenters), and then put up a poll for people to vote.
  • DONE. Voting will stop on 16 June. The top 3 charities will receive their portion of donation in proportion to the number of votes they get.
  • DONE OzBargain will then donate to these charity organisations the following week.

All clear?

Poll Options expired

  • 36
    Australian Prostate Cancer Research
  • 52
    Beyond Blue
  • 93
    Cancer Council
  • 127
    Fred Hollows Foundation
  • 9
    MS Australia
  • 29
    Medicins Sans Frontiers
  • 37
    RSPCA
  • 9
    Red Cross
  • 30
    Royal Flying Doctors
  • 69
    Salvation Army
  • 11
    Swags for Homeless
  • 7
    The Smith Family
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Comments

  • victorwilson on 08/06/2013 - 16:05

    Legacy Australia
    http://www.legacy.com.au/

  • nanick on 08/06/2013 - 16:06

    in

  • citybargainhunter on 08/06/2013 - 16:16

    +1

  • pamer on 08/06/2013 - 16:47

    +1 HADA

  • incarnate on 08/06/2013 - 16:56

    $10 for charity! GW OzB

  • May4th on 08/06/2013 - 17:17

    MSF :)

  • Vague on 08/06/2013 - 17:18

    Good on you, OzB! (:

  • mustkill on 08/06/2013 - 17:19

    +$10 for charity :)

  • botftw on 08/06/2013 - 17:31

    This is very cool. #uniquecomment.

  • sloshie on 08/06/2013 - 17:45

    Another vote for the Smith Family.

  • kulprit on 08/06/2013 - 17:51

    Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia. But ideally anything non secular is fine by me.

  • Flite on 08/06/2013 - 17:52

    I would like to nominate the Australian Cervical Cancer Foundation! They're a small charity but they're doing great work!

  • wantphp on 08/06/2013 - 17:56

    cancer council

  • IamEzza on 08/06/2013 - 18:37

    +10

  • fieldafar on 08/06/2013 - 18:47

    Here's a 10 Dollar note with your name on it! :)

  • MissLouise on 08/06/2013 - 18:55

    I'd like to see the money go to a charity that works with people who are down on their luck, like the Salvos or Smith Family - considering the many job cuts recently and families struggling to make ends meet.

  • evol on 08/06/2013 - 19:13
    +1

    +$10, great to see this happening again :)

    On a side note though…

    Do use last Christmas' list as a guide on which charities in Australia have minimum administrative cost, as we do prefer to give to those that put majority of donations to good causes.

    @Scotty/whoever else thinks min admin cost = a good metric of a charities effectiveness, please watch this great TED video about why that train of thought is a bad idea:

    http://www.ted.com/talks/dan_pallotta_the_way_we_think_about…

    Not saying that everything the speaker says is correct, but I think he makes an excellent point in that we're too quick to judge charities/organisations on this very flawed metric.

    • scotty on 10/06/2013 - 00:19
      +1

      I've actually already written my reply here. Maybe some charities do need to spend some money on marketing. However I am already here with money in hand willing to give — I want to make sure the money is used on the cause, not on the fund raising overhead.

  • LaTerrible on 08/06/2013 - 19:21

    This is a terrific initiative, bravo. I'm happy for my $10 to go to whoever the horde decide.

  • indium on 08/06/2013 - 19:38

    Support Mental Health - Or I'll Kill You!

  • BrunoBear on 08/06/2013 - 19:40

    $10

  • Vermiculite on 08/06/2013 - 20:06

    Soo many worthy charities. Royal flying doctor service for me.

  • Bargainboogan on 08/06/2013 - 20:23
    +1

    Fred Hollows

  • ballsofsteel on 08/06/2013 - 21:14

    ozbargain society pleaseee

  • scotty on 08/06/2013 - 21:15
    +3

    Just counted (or rather, SQL query does it for me) that there are 241 people commented on this thread so far. I am getting rather nervous :)

    The $10 bonus will stop at mid-night tomorrow. I will then set up the poll from people's suggestions on Monday.

  • timbobjim on 08/06/2013 - 21:32

    Beyondblue foundation

  • odc on 08/06/2013 - 21:37

    Unicef

    Because Scotty does know!
    Scotty does know!
    Scotty does know!
    Scotty does know!
    So do tell Scotty!
    Scotty does know!
    Do tell Scotty!

    Love your work Scotty

    • gmatht on 08/06/2013 - 23:14

      Hmm, I think I can convert my Qantas points into a Unicef donation.

  • BMO on 08/06/2013 - 21:41

    +1 Royal Flying Doctors, thanks Ozbargain.

  • yjun355 on 08/06/2013 - 21:52

    Vote for Cancel council. Thanks scotty

  • someguy102 on 08/06/2013 - 21:56

    $10 =D

  • chloden on 08/06/2013 - 21:59

    Lifeline, Kids Helpline, Beyond Blue

  • khelddar on 08/06/2013 - 22:02

    Where do you get your funding from? Salvation Army.

  • hm on 08/06/2013 - 22:10

    great idea, my votes for Alzheimers Australia

  • ilsan0 on 08/06/2013 - 22:15

    Good cause. Any charity that you see fit.

  • woojya on 08/06/2013 - 22:28

    Luv ur work … Keep it up!!

  • rewstar on 08/06/2013 - 22:43

    well done scotty

  • lolmao on 08/06/2013 - 23:03

    o hai there

  • [Deactivated] on 08/06/2013 - 23:03
    +1

    Lovely to see someone giving so generously :)

    If I had $12K+ to donate I'd use it to help support the fledgling milk banks that are struggling to get established in Australia.

    Often when babies are born prematurely their mothers don't produce sufficient breastmilk for them - the problem is that they need it even more than a full term, healthy baby. Formula carries a lot of risks for babies who are in the NICU (such as higher chance of Necrotizing Enterocolitis).

    My friend's twins spent 4 months in the NICU last year, luckily she was able to pump enough milk for them but she had serious problems storing it - desperate mothers would steal it from any fridge that wasn't secure. I think that says a lot when a mother is desperate enough to take milk from an unknown source and give it to her sick baby. It would be wonderful for all premature babies to have access to clean, safe breastmilk.

    http://www.mercyhealthbreastmilkbank.com.au/#/about-us
    http://mothersmilkbank.com.au/about-mmb/

  • bajillionaire on 09/06/2013 - 00:28

    Oxfam please.

    Because Australia isn't perfect, but we've got it pretty good. And our little bit here goes a long LONG way over there.

    <3 OzBargain 4 eva

    \o/

  • Choc83 on 09/06/2013 - 00:31

    +1 to the cancer council.

  • keano1 on 09/06/2013 - 00:46

    Good Work Guys!

  • abandc2003 on 09/06/2013 - 00:48

    Thanks Scotty!

  • hyp3dup on 09/06/2013 - 01:06

    +$10

    Great work Scotty

  • vicsta on 09/06/2013 - 01:07

    Nice work

  • Tnetennba on 09/06/2013 - 01:44

    +10 just for you scotty (well not really)

  • raziel on 09/06/2013 - 02:08
    +1

    +1 Medicins Sans Frontiers

  • zzzsianzzz on 09/06/2013 - 02:58

    +1 for cancer council

  • Geewhizz on 09/06/2013 - 07:23

    Dammit, I only just found this thread (a day too late,) so missed out on adding my $10 worth. This is an awesome gesture though Scotty and there are many worthy charities mentioned.

    • scotty on 09/06/2013 - 07:44

      No… until mid night today, i.e.another 16 hours to go.

  • Pixel Spam on 09/06/2013 - 07:32

    +1 Cancer Council or Australian Cancer Research Foundation. Thanks Scotty!

  • floxyz on 09/06/2013 - 07:36

    There are so many good causes but I'd like to vote for the less fortunate, starved and homeless.
    Btw we all have benefited from ozb. Why don't we donate thru ozb with Scotty?

    • scotty on 09/06/2013 - 07:49
      +1

      No I don't want to handle the money :) although I do encourage everyone to think about what you can do with the excess we have and use that to do some good.

      We are already quite privileged that we can actually discuss and debate about shopping and other first world problems here. Many in the world can't.

  • cst on 09/06/2013 - 08:06

    Lort Smith Animal Hospital.

  • coin saver on 09/06/2013 - 08:35

    some good suggestions here add another $10 i will vote when available

  • flyingtrapeze on 09/06/2013 - 08:36
    +2

    guide dogs, state of your choice

  • Methodical on 09/06/2013 - 09:03

    Fred Hollows Foundation has my vote :)

  • angstymuffin on 09/06/2013 - 09:49

    Fred Hollows. Well done OzB.

  • antonthenet on 09/06/2013 - 11:00

    $10

  • Dmd on 09/06/2013 - 12:10

    Cancer Council

    Well done :)

  • aj3000 on 09/06/2013 - 12:36

    +1 for Cancer Council

  • gooddealmate on 09/06/2013 - 12:51
    +2

    Good to see such kind-heartedness.

    My vote goes to Sea Shepherd.

    Thanks

  • Leeeroy on 09/06/2013 - 14:16

    Cystic Fibrosis Australia - Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is the most common, genetically acquired, life-shortening chronic illness affecting young Australians today.

    Donate here - http://www.cysticfibrosis.org.au/all/donations/

  • 1bug on 09/06/2013 - 14:17

    My vote goes to the Fred Hollows Foundation.

    Since its formation in 1992, the Foundation has helped restore sight to well over 1 million people.
    An estimated 39 million people around the world today are blind. Four out of five don't have to be.

    My personal donation also went to the Foundation:
    http://www.hollows.org.au/

    Great work Scotty.

  • keithality on 09/06/2013 - 14:37

    Great initiative
    Here, have my +$10

  • Joysky on 09/06/2013 - 14:46

    Tax Break!

  • bluechan on 09/06/2013 - 15:22
    +1

    Just some food for thought. I personally only make donations to charities which help animals (WWF, RSPCA, Australian Marine Conservation Society, Environment Victoria are some examples). Humans can usually help themselves but animals don't have a voice. Why do we need 7 billion humans on the earth anyway?

  • Shwayne on 09/06/2013 - 15:36

    Child's play! :D

  • dy on 09/06/2013 - 15:37

    Add my $10 too! =)

  • nfs1 on 09/06/2013 - 15:47

    Great work OzBargain.

  • AusGaz on 09/06/2013 - 15:47

    Good to see ozbargain giving back to the community, not just us cheapos!

  • krucera on 09/06/2013 - 15:47

    +1 to Cancer Council

  • lilaznb0i1 on 09/06/2013 - 15:51

    +10$

  • wickedcherub on 09/06/2013 - 16:13

    Wow :)

  • soakedintaquila on 09/06/2013 - 16:14
    • 10$
  • TivTiv on 09/06/2013 - 16:27

    +10

    This is a fantastic thing to do good work mate

  • Spinner on 09/06/2013 - 16:42
    • $10
  • mudkipz on 09/06/2013 - 16:43

    $10!

  • chuneeperformance on 09/06/2013 - 17:04

    $10!

  • rodzy on 09/06/2013 - 17:36

    So many options - such a generous benefactor, Scotty. Not sure if they've had a mention but PANDA (Post and AntiNatal Depression Association) do an outstanding job. Keep up the wonderful work people!

  • luker9001 on 09/06/2013 - 17:54
    +3

    scotty got OzBargained

  • Feeblely on 09/06/2013 - 18:03

    +$10

  • Rachzilla on 09/06/2013 - 18:06

    Headspace

  • kesslar on 09/06/2013 - 19:25

    Cancer Council

  • Henray on 09/06/2013 - 19:27

    Thanks for doing this!

  • fryandlaurie on 09/06/2013 - 19:29

    +$10

    Thanks Scotty for the ongoing donations. I hope I'm not too late. Whatever charity it goes to it will certainly help. I would like to vote for the Smith Family if I can.

    I remember last year's nomination as well and I certainly do like the extra $10 per comment this year!

  • movieman on 09/06/2013 - 20:08

    Great effort…

    Tax deduction?!??

  • stripe on 09/06/2013 - 20:31
    +1

    Medicins Sans Frontiers

  • machej on 09/06/2013 - 21:14

    I assume the limit has now reached $12500. Thanks again Scotty.

    • scotty on 09/06/2013 - 21:26

      A bit more than that actually. Just update the main post.

      • machej on 09/06/2013 - 21:32

        Wow, didn't think it could go over $12500.

        • scotty on 09/06/2013 - 21:38

          Finger crossed now that it won't go too much over $12,500…

        • machej on 09/06/2013 - 22:20

          You might want to take out some insurance. :P

  • gjk on 09/06/2013 - 21:17

    Well done again oz bargain - lets support something Australian again this year.

  • flibby on 09/06/2013 - 21:30

    This is a great idea, and so many worthy causes.

  • BartholemewH on 09/06/2013 - 22:08

    National Breast Cancer Foundation

  • 17833 on 09/06/2013 - 22:25

    A local organisation in Victoria, Animal Aid does some wonderful work with stray animals a bit like RSPCA but with much less funding http://www.animalaid.org.au/about-animal-aid.html

  • DrStinge on 09/06/2013 - 22:34

    Cancer Council for me :)

  • Belistic on 09/06/2013 - 22:52
    +1

    Fantastic post… I just vote to keep the donation to an Australian charity. No point helping others when we can't help out our own…
    Salvos
    Beyond Blue
    The Black Dog Institute

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