Ars Technica's Charity Drive Sweepstakes Giveaway Looms as Deadline Approaches.
Don't miss your last chance to contribute to this year's charity drive and potentially win some fantastic prizes in the process. As of today, nearly $38,000 has been raised for Electronic Frontier Foundation and Child’s Play charities from over 450 generous readers. However, there is still a long way to go before reaching last year's record-breaking haul of more than $58,000.
The sweepstakes, which started with a collection of swag valued at over $4,000, now offers even more exciting prizes for participating donors. To take advantage of this fantastic opportunity and potentially win one of the many exciting prizes on offer, you have until the end of the day to donate, after which all entries will be closed.
The Electronic Frontier Foundation has currently garnered a slightly larger share of donations compared to Child’s Play, yet there is still plenty of room for readers to make an impact. With your support and contribution, you can help make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals who need it most.
If you're too busy replaying all of Ars' top games of 2025 to participate, now's the perfect moment to stop procrastinating and give. Your donation will not only contribute to an exceptional cause but also grant you a chance to win some fantastic prizes.
To start donating, follow these simple steps:
1. Visit Child’s Play using your preferred method (credit card or PayPal).
2. Alternatively, donate directly to EFF using PayPal, credit card, or cryptocurrency.
3. Explore the specific Amazon wish list of a chosen hospital and select an item for donation.
Once you've completed your contribution, send your receipt details – including name, postal address, daytime telephone number, and email address – to [email protected] by 11:59 pm ET on January 2, 2026.
Don't miss your last chance to contribute to this year's charity drive and potentially win some fantastic prizes in the process. As of today, nearly $38,000 has been raised for Electronic Frontier Foundation and Child’s Play charities from over 450 generous readers. However, there is still a long way to go before reaching last year's record-breaking haul of more than $58,000.
The sweepstakes, which started with a collection of swag valued at over $4,000, now offers even more exciting prizes for participating donors. To take advantage of this fantastic opportunity and potentially win one of the many exciting prizes on offer, you have until the end of the day to donate, after which all entries will be closed.
The Electronic Frontier Foundation has currently garnered a slightly larger share of donations compared to Child’s Play, yet there is still plenty of room for readers to make an impact. With your support and contribution, you can help make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals who need it most.
If you're too busy replaying all of Ars' top games of 2025 to participate, now's the perfect moment to stop procrastinating and give. Your donation will not only contribute to an exceptional cause but also grant you a chance to win some fantastic prizes.
To start donating, follow these simple steps:
1. Visit Child’s Play using your preferred method (credit card or PayPal).
2. Alternatively, donate directly to EFF using PayPal, credit card, or cryptocurrency.
3. Explore the specific Amazon wish list of a chosen hospital and select an item for donation.
Once you've completed your contribution, send your receipt details – including name, postal address, daytime telephone number, and email address – to [email protected] by 11:59 pm ET on January 2, 2026.
. Nearly $38k raised for two good causes? That's awesome, but where's the proof? I need to see some receipts and sources showing these charities aren't getting any direct funding from Ars. And what's with the sweepstakes thing? Are they gonna make us pay for the prizes we might win? 
It sounds like a win-win situation, but I'm not biting until I see more transparency. Can someone pls drop some documentation or a link to Ars' charity drive page so I can fact-check this?
especially with the prizes on offer it's a no-brainer for me to chip in. $38k raised is awesome but let's smash that record! ars has been doing some amazing work all year and supporting these charities is a huge step forward. plus, winning some swag isn't too shabby either 
gotta give it up to the people who've already contributed tho - we're all in this together now 
. I think it's awesome that the sweepstakes has some sick prizes up for grabs - who wouldn't want to win some swag or a gaming console? 
It's great that there are still plenty of ways to contribute, like donating directly to EFF or choosing an item from their Amazon wish list 
. Don't be a procrastinator, though - you only have until tonight to give 
. Every little bit counts, and I'm all about spreading the love for a good cause 
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. I've actually started browsing some of these charities - Electronic Frontier Foundation is doing some really cool work on tech rights and stuff 
. And Child's Play is just amazing for kids in hospitals... it's so heartwarming to see the community come together like this 
... but seriously, if you can spare a few bucks (or even just a few dollars), now's the time to give 
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think about it, ur donation wud make a real difference in someone's life & who knows, u might even get a sick gaming console or laptop as a prize 
. don't let the deadline slip away, give ASAP!! 
u can do this!!! 
! I've been meaning to give back more often, but life gets crazy, you know? 
Still, it's awesome that Ars Technica is pushing people to donate and potentially win some sick prizes 
. The EFF and Child’s Play are great causes, and every little bit counts 
. I'm thinking of contributing something small now, and maybe even sending in for one of those awesome swag bags 
. We should all try to stop procrastinating and get our acts together to reach that $58k mark... or at least give it a good shot 
. Don't forget to send in your receipt details by Jan 2nd, guys! 
but seriously, $38k is still only like half of last year's amount so let's try to hit that record-breaking mark of $58k already! 
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The EFF is doing amazing work, and Child's Play too! We need to step up our game. I'm gonna donate more than what I already have. Anyone else with me? 
. Our contributions may seem small in the grand scheme, but collectively they add up to create a ripple effect that can change lives.
. In an age where instant gratification and social validation are often prioritized, it's refreshing to see a charity drive that encourages us to look beyond the surface level and make a tangible impact.
I cant believe ars technica is still pushing for this charity drive sweepstakes. they got like over $38k raised so far but still way to go from last years record breaking haul. if u dont wanna c me all day replaying top games 2025 
, u gotta stop procrastinating and give now! its not just about winnng prizes, its about contributin to a good cause like EFF and Child's Play charities. dont wait till the end of the day lol, u wont be able to participate after that. hit up childsplay or eff with ur donation, and make sure u send ur receipt details to 
, can't a person just donate for the sake of giving without having to win something? 
especially if you're too busy playing games to care about others