I know for me "putting on the show" really got me to donate. I've been meaning to donate for a long time but hadn't gotten around to it - I'm trying to pick a time when I donate to all my providers of free entertainment, but the traditional time for giving (winter holidays) isn't really a time of extra income. Seeing the competition really gave me the incentive to give right now, although I can't promise I will every time.

And I didn't vote for Dee, but I'm glad she won. And that sum just blew me away - good for you! That's awesome.