I'm a little late to the announcements with this one, but it is just to cool of a contest/fundraiser to not post about it.
Author Patrick Rothfuss of The Name of the Wind (which is one of my top 10 books read this year) is hosting Worldbuilders 2009. In his own words:
"Well today is your lucky day.
Heifer International is my favorite charity. It helps people raise themselves up out of poverty and starvation. All over the world Heifer promotes education, sustainable agriculture, and local industry.
They don't just keep kids from starving, they make it so families can take care of themselves. They give goats, sheep, and chickens to families so their children have milk to drink, warm clothes to wear, and eggs to eat."
Every donation made will be matched by 50% by Patrick and the really cool folks helping out this year. Also there will be a lottery to win some extremely cool prizes by some fantastic authors (including Patrick). Patrick is also organizing some auctions, and selling merchandise on his page, the proceeds of which will also be donated to Heifer International.
This is a very cool contest. Last year raised over $100,000.
You can find out more info, and see what's been donated as prizes at Patrick's Blog
Or if you want to donate right now click on the duck below which will take you to Patrick's Worldbuilders team donation page.
This is a great way to help out some people who need help during this holiday season.
