For the month of August, I’m running in support of a fundraising appeal for Fred Hollows. It’s a great cause, restoring people’s sight with low-cost operations. You can support me here
Not that I’m competive but it would only take a little over $500 to put me into the top 20 individual fundraisers,
John Quiggin 
No paywall, promise, the man said. What he failed to mention was the shamewall. (Sighs, forks out again)
Fred Hollows Foundation is a great organisation, as shown by their high ranking on ‘The Life You Can Save’: https://www.thelifeyoucansave.org.au/
@James: No such thing as a free blog
@Chris: Thanks for this. I was pretty sure on this, but it’s good to have it confirmed
Yup. Though TANSTAAFB does not work as a Heinlein expletive.
JQ,
I have paid my lost economic bet with you. Bet made about 11 years ago and matured on Dec 2020. Original amount was AUD $100. I made it up to $150 to allow for inflation. Donated to a charity (Fred Hollows) as you requested. Since I face my 3rd sequential eye operation tomorrow and am lucky enough to live where I can have it and be able to afford it privately, I could hardly not pay the lost bet to this charity. 😉 Hopefully, you will soon get to your donation goal. Cheers.