# Something for David **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [February 4, 2008, 8:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/something-for-david/436262 "2008-02-04T20:09:30Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 16\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Brandon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/f08c70/32.png) [@Brandon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Brandon)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2008, 8:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/something-for-david/436262/41 "2008-02-14T20:56:32Z")
Sent via PayPal. Thank you for putting this together, **Rick**. ---
**Author:** ![David\_Simmons](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/9de053/32.png) [@David\_Simmons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/David_Simmons)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2008, 11:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/something-for-david/436262/42 "2008-02-14T23:22:07Z")
It is quite humbling to think that people would actually give real, cash money. Thanks to all. ---
**Author:** ![Shirley\_Ujest](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/45deac/32.png) [@Shirley\_Ujest](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shirley_Ujest)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2008, 2:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/something-for-david/436262/43 "2008-02-15T02:42:16Z")
[QUOTE=David Simmons] It is quite humbling to think that people would actually give real, cash money. Thanks to all. [/QUOTE] If any charity accepts Monopoly money, let me know. I’ve got wads of it dating back to when it was first issued. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Boyo\_Jim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/87869e/32.png) [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2008, 3:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/something-for-david/436262/44 "2008-02-15T03:24:57Z")
[QUOTE=David Simmons] It is quite humbling to think that people would actually give real, cash money. Thanks to all. [/QUOTE] I tried to donate sperm, but Rick instisted on cash. The kids these days… 😛 Like Shirley, I’ve got wads of it! ---
**Author:** ![Liberal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/848f3c/32.png) [@Liberal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Liberal)\ **Post date:** [February 17, 2008, 11:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/something-for-david/436262/45 "2008-02-17T23:06:25Z")
For those who don’t have PayPal or cannot arrange to send a check, a donation can be made directly to the charity [at their website](http://www.bcan.org/). The process is simple, secure, and optionally anonymous. You can make your donation in David’s name. ---
**Author:** ![Zoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/a4c791/32.png) [@Zoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zoe)\ **Post date:** [February 21, 2008, 7:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/something-for-david/436262/46 "2008-02-21T07:04:53Z")
Bring us up to date, **Rick.**. I’m in. ---
**Author:** ![David\_Simmons](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/9de053/32.png) [@David\_Simmons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/David_Simmons)\ **Post date:** [February 24, 2008, 10:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/something-for-david/436262/47 "2008-02-24T22:03:31Z")
I would to thank all who have participated in this. Especially thanks to Rick for all his good work. ---
**Author:** ![TroubleAgain](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e480ec/32.png) [@TroubleAgain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TroubleAgain)\ **Post date:** [February 25, 2008, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/something-for-david/436262/48 "2008-02-25T18:19:58Z")
[QUOTE=David Simmons] I would to thank all who have participated in this. Especially thanks to Rick for all his good work. [/QUOTE] You know, it’s a good cause even if it \*didn’t \* have an emotional impact to all of us who know and care about you. 🆒 Seconding the thank you to Rick, and the request for an updated total. ---
**Author:** ![joyfool](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/df788c/32.png) [@joyfool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joyfool)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2008, 6:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/something-for-david/436262/49 "2008-03-06T06:36:14Z")
**Rick** , is this open for donations? No matter what though, thank you for all your hard work and effort. ---
**Author:** ![Eonwe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/eonwe/32/240_2.png) [@Eonwe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eonwe)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2008, 2:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/something-for-david/436262/50 "2008-03-09T02:53:50Z")
I also am curious if this is still open. ---
**Author:** ![Rick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/9f8e36/32.png) [@Rick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2008, 3:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/something-for-david/436262/51 "2008-03-09T03:16:13Z")
Yes it is, I am just now getting the last of the checks in from the mail. Feel free to donate. ---
**Author:** ![ivylass](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/9de053/32.png) [@ivylass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivylass)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2008, 7:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/something-for-david/436262/52 "2008-04-15T19:12:18Z")
Hey, Rick, can we can an update? The check I sent you hasn’t been cashed yet. ---
**Author:** ![Larry\_Griffin-Kentzel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/larry_griffin-kentzel/32/14787_2.png) [@Larry\_Griffin-Kentzel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Larry_Griffin-Kentzel)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2008, 4:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/something-for-david/436262/53 "2008-04-20T16:15:15Z")
[**David Simmons - Rest in Peace**](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=464664) ---
**Author:** ![Rick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/9f8e36/32.png) [@Rick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rick)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2008, 5:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/something-for-david/436262/54 "2008-04-22T17:23:57Z")
OK, here are the totals from our donations. Total raised $1,400.00 Direct donations and checks made out to BCAN $75.00 Net donation to BCAN (e check) $1,325.00. Needless to say, you guys are the best. I am proud to be a member of such a group. for those of you that haven’t seen your checks clear, I have been holding them until all was said and done, I will be off to the bank in a few minutes. Thanks again. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2008, 5:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/something-for-david/436262/55 "2008-04-22T17:53:46Z")
Thank you, **Rick**. ---
**Author:** ![ivylass](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/9de053/32.png) [@ivylass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivylass)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2008, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/something-for-david/436262/56 "2008-04-22T18:11:05Z")
Damn…we did good! Thanks, everybody! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/something-for-david/436262.md?page=2)