Ars Technica's Charity Drive is underway, with donations pouring in to support two great causes: the Electronic Frontier Foundation and Child’s Play. The drive, which began recently, has already secured over $11,000 in contributions, leaving a long way to go before it reaches last year's record-breaking haul of over $58,000.
For those who may be too busy enjoying their new virtual worlds to participate, now is the perfect opportunity to lend a hand. The Ars Technica Charity Drive sweepstakes offers more than 4,000 dollars' worth of prizes for a good cause – no purchase necessary to win.
The prizes are generous and varied, ranging from swag items to tech goodies. For those who donate to either the Electronic Frontier Foundation or Child’s Play during this year's drive, they'll have the chance to take home their share of the prize pool.
To participate, simply make a donation using a credit card, PayPal, or cryptocurrency – as little or as much as you like will do – and then send in your receipt for a chance to win. Don't forget to register your entry with [email protected] by 11:59 pm ET on January 2, 2026.
While the drive is far from over, time is ticking away – so now's the perfect moment to consider donating to these excellent causes and take part in this fantastic sweepstakes.
For those who may be too busy enjoying their new virtual worlds to participate, now is the perfect opportunity to lend a hand. The Ars Technica Charity Drive sweepstakes offers more than 4,000 dollars' worth of prizes for a good cause – no purchase necessary to win.
The prizes are generous and varied, ranging from swag items to tech goodies. For those who donate to either the Electronic Frontier Foundation or Child’s Play during this year's drive, they'll have the chance to take home their share of the prize pool.
To participate, simply make a donation using a credit card, PayPal, or cryptocurrency – as little or as much as you like will do – and then send in your receipt for a chance to win. Don't forget to register your entry with [email protected] by 11:59 pm ET on January 2, 2026.
While the drive is far from over, time is ticking away – so now's the perfect moment to consider donating to these excellent causes and take part in this fantastic sweepstakes.
i mean, don't get me wrong, ars technica's got a good rep and all, but is it really necessary to make sweeps and stuff? can't we just donate straight into the causes? also, 11k so far? that's not bad, but 58k last year? what changed? 
interesting how much of a difference online communities like Ars Technica can make when it comes to supporting good causes! $11k is nothing compared to last year's record, but still, every little bit counts 
. I'm thinking about donating some spare change or even upgrading my old laptop to help out 
. The prizes look pretty sweet too - who doesn't love free swag? 
$58k was the goal and they smashed it 
2024 was also a great year with over $42k raised 
. But this year's drive is looking good too, over $11k so far 
that's still a long way to go but fingers crossed for an even bigger haul 
4k worth of prizes is a great incentive to donate 
. I'm thinking of donating $50 to both EFF and Child's Play 
. And can we talk about how awesome it is to see tech companies using their influence for good? 
Child's Play and the Electronic Frontier Foundation deserve so much love, and I'm happy to chip in whatever I can 
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). The sweepstakes prizes sound amazing too! Like who wouldn't want a chance to win some sweet tech goodies? 
and I'm seriously considering chipping in. The Electronic Frontier Foundation and Child’s Play are both such amazing organizations, doing vital work in their respective fields. It's great that Ars is hosting a charity drive to support them - every little bit counts, right? 
. Let's get this drive going and reach those record-breaking numbers (but hopefully even bigger)! 
. Donating is such an easy way 2 make a difference, even if it's just $10 or something