The album was funded by a Pozible project (fans donated a total of $12 590 to fund the recording).

If fans donated more money they would receive more incentives.

It was hoped that fans who download the song would donate money to charity.

Initially planning to raise $30,000, fans donated $76,000 before the 30 day close.

Over the past 4 conventions, fans have donated more than US$5,000 to the local food banks.

A benefit concert was organized and a website created where fans unable to attend could donate toward his treatment costs.

Within a few weeks his friends and fans had donated $30,000 for his care.

The fan donated money was then added to the $1000 prize fund giving grand cash reward.

Support was focused on music and arts programs, as 2,435 fans donated $322,700.

In the meantime fans had donated to buy her a new $13,000 Perazzi shotgun.