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If you’ve seen the news or been on social media for the past few hours, then you already know France is in the midst of a cultural inferno. The iconic cathedral Notre Dame de Paris is burning, and we’re losing her and countless priceless works of art stored inside it as I write this. Having never gotten to experience the beauty and awe of this magnificent centuries-old monument beyond film, it breaks my heart.
We may not be able to put out the fires ourselves, but there is something we can do to salvage what we have.
For every $5 you contribute to the Friends of Note Dame de Paris restoration fund, I’m giving you an extra vote for the next movie review voting round in May (So $10 gives you two votes, $15 three, etc.) Anyone who gives $50 or more will get a written view of a film of their choice from the Shelf.
Also, considering what day this is, I should add that any gift you decide to give is tax deductible in the US.
If you decide to make a pledge, make sure you forward me a receipt as proof of your kind donation via upontheshelfshow@gmail.com. Please consider donating so future generations will be able to admire Notre Dame as it should be (and so Quasimodo won’t be homeless).
Merci.
(NOTE: You might have to reload the link to the fund a couple of times to get it to work.)
gordhanx said:
Don’t know if it’s just me, but for some reason, I’m unable to get in. It keeps saying: Error establishing a database connection.
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UpOnTheShelf said:
It’s not just you, I’ve been having trouble with it too, but I have gotten through. Close it and try again, and keep reloading. I get the feeling a lot of people are going straight there to help and overloading the site’s servers.
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gordhanx said:
All right, got it working! And donating sent!
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UpOnTheShelf said:
Awesome! Your receipt’s been received! Thank you for donating!
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Mr. B said:
Even with the reports that the main towers of the cathedral have been saved, the destruction that’s already been caused is just heartrending on so many levels. I can only hope that when Notre Dame is rebuilt, that it captures as much as possible the spirit of what has been there for centuries before.
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The Library Key said:
Donated, and receipt sent!
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UpOnTheShelf said:
Thank you! =)
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The Library Key said:
You’re welcome! Anything to help restore such a magnificent building as Notre Dame!
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Abigail Kane said:
I saw it on the news this morning; I just felt so sad. I wish I could donate, but tax season hit me pretty hard this year (and I’m still looking for work). If only I had more money…
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UpOnTheShelf said:
It’s okay, I understand not everyone can contribute. Simply spreading the word and encouraging others to help is enough.
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