# 7481
As a one-man-band using Google’s gratis blogger platform, the costs of running this blog are negligible, so I don’t seek donations or run advertisements of any sort.
But for larger concerns, like ProMed Mail and FluTrackers – while they offer their services to the world without charge - there are considerable expenses involved.
Server costs alone can run hundreds of dollars each month.Then there are accounting fees, legal fees, filing fees, Internet access, telephone expenses. . . .
This morning, Dr. Ian MacKay in his Virology Down Under blog took notice of ProMed’s current fund raising drive (see ProMED in need...), and asked if I’d lend my voice to the appeal.
As I’ve done so in previous years (see The Price Of Vigilance), I’m happy to do so again. I’ve also written of FluTrackers need for donations as well (see The Cost Of Fluing Business).
FluTrackers.com Inc. is a 501(c)(3) charity, and donations can be made via credit card or Paypal via their front page.
Both organizations do remarkable work, almost entirely by dedicated volunteers scattered around the world, and both could use your financial support.
