Bitcoin Community Gives Back!

[Nightowlace]

Amazing! Just received another 0.48 BTC that's puts us at 1.51B donated and 1 Casascius coin that is already bid at 1.2

[molecular]

Cool idea.

What's the current estimated market value of that house? You bought it for $50k, but how much could you potentially sell it for today?

[steelboy]

I will for sure donate something to this. Great idea.

[phoenixsilverbird]

I can't promise a huge donation, but I started mining recently and I'll be sure to give some to this charity. Sorry I can't give more.

[Nightowlace]

Cool idea.

What's the current estimated market value of that house? You bought it for $50k, but how much could you potentially sell it for today?

I bought it for $17,000 originally and put $30,000 in repairs. I just had a pipe burst because of the bitter cold temps that cost me another $3,000. I had it listed for $80,000 which was a bit high and turned off a lot of potential buyers and realtors. I reduced all the way to $65,000 which is easily attainable but it's not the season. So I can sit on it and hold it for another four months and try to resell it or we can do this and turn my missed opportunity into a positive life changer for someone else.

[SgtSpike]

Are you trying to raise the entire $56,000, or are you going to donate a portion of your basis towards the project?

[Nightowlace]

Are you trying to raise the entire $56,000, or are you going to donate a portion of your basis towards the project?

Realistically I can easily sell the house for $60-$65,000 so I am giving up a good bit of profit. Camolist and I have also donated one of our Casascius Single B coins to be auctioned off with all proceeds going to this.

[SgtSpike]

Are you trying to raise the entire $56,000, or are you going to donate a portion of your basis towards the project?

Realistically I can easily sell the house for $60-$65,000 so I am giving up a good bit of profit. Camolist and I have also donated one of our Casascius Single B coins to be auctioned off with all proceeds going to this.

Makes sense, thanks.  I'll consider making a contribution. 

[Nightowlace]

Are you trying to raise the entire $56,000, or are you going to donate a portion of your basis towards the project?

Realistically I can easily sell the house for $60-$65,000 so I am giving up a good bit of profit. Camolist and I have also donated one of our Casascius Single B coins to be auctioned off with all proceeds going to this.

Makes sense, thanks.  I'll consider making a contribution. 

Thanks Spike. We need all the help we can.

[Nightowlace]

I've spoken to a local appliance resale shop that would be willing to donate the appliances. That saves us $4,000 on the money we need to raise. I am going to reach out to a bigger chain and see if we can get new ones donated.

I also spoke to Cuyahoga County Children and Family Services today. They thought it was a joke. I literally was transferred around to like 20 people. Finally they put me through to the directors VM. I expect a call back tomorrow.

Didn't get ahold of my lawyer today he was in court all day.

So currently we have;
1.51BTC
Casascius Coin bid up to 1.3BTC
Free appliances.

We need to raise another $49,000 give or take a few bucks.

[kjlimo]

Bitcoin Poker at Seals 

I'm going to donate all of my affiliate earnings for Bitcoin Poker at Seals this month.

Furthermore, I'm going to donate any of my winnings from the 1.25k krill freeroll tonight.

So if you want to support charity while playing poker, sign up here: https://sealswithclubs.eu/aff.php?aff=125 

PM me with questions on Bitcoin Poker at Seals.  Good luck!

[Nightowlace]

We received another .02 last night. Thank you whomever it was. If anyone knows anyone knows any bitcoin sites that might be willing to run a match program that would be awesome.

[dave3k]

If anyone wants to make a banner/add or something,
I'll post it on my site (only a small site but every little helps).

[Nightowlace]

Well I've emailed a bunch of people and I get the same response from everyone. "Lets see how close you get then I'll donate" We have 1.53 so far and a Casascius Coin selling for 1.35 in the auction thread. So we are almost at 3B but we need some momentum. Anyone else have any ideas?

[johnniewalker]

very cool idea...can you please post any press released on this?

[Nightowlace]

very cool idea...can you please post any press released on this?

There have been requests for press on this from the local Fox News station here in Cleveland but I don't want to go to the press if we aren't going to be able to follow through. I think we need to get some momentum going before I go to the press and then look dumb for not being able to do it.

[Nightowlace]

So I'm still reaching out to people and still trying. If anyone has any ideas let me know

[dozerz]

i have contributed, will see if i can also help promote.

[greenthumb85]

very cool idea...can you please post any press released on this?

There have been requests for press on this from the local Fox News station here in Cleveland but I don't want to go to the press if we aren't going to be able to follow through. I think we need to get some momentum going before I go to the press and then look dumb for not being able to do it.

There could be some bag holders that won't see this thread but might see it on the news, I would let the media make the momentum!