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Eleemosynary Bug


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I just started a new bug, that I think is unique. I'm starting this thread because on its page, I said I would to discuss it. Its purpose is to collect donations for Heifer International, and I thought people who found it would want to talk about it and keep tabs on it. When it returns home, I'll post the results here.

TB Page: Eleemosynary Bug Page

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Given the number of caches plundered and the number of travel bugs that go missing, I would seriously think twice before placing money in a travel bug.

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A TB that has info about a charity in its description seems like a reasonable thing to do, and might get some people interested and go donate, but bons is right: it's likely to go missing before it completes its mission and the money will be lost.

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Given the number of caches plundered and the number of travel bugs that go missing, I would seriously think twice before placing money in a travel bug.

I have to agree with bons.

As an alternate idea, how about using a package of pre-addressed and stamped envelopes. Have a description of what Heifer International does with the package. Address the envelopes to Heifer International and ask the finders to put the money or a check in the envelope and mail. The downside would be that you can never tell what someone may put in the envelope.

 

 

RichardMoore

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If the charity has a web site where you can donate online, you could always place the web site address on the bug and keep a small notebook with it so people can keep track of what they donated.

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I agree it's a risk, but against my better judgment, I sent it on its way this past weekend. Probably should have used a more popular cache as a starting point, but I guess we'll see what happens! Wish it luck.

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Well, it's off - it's been picked up from its hoem cache and moved again after that. Looks like a total of $11 raised so far.

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