I really like the thread idea. If you don't want to donate or sponsor then just hit the back button and don't bother. No need to flame somebody for steppin outa their bubble a little bit.
I sponsor a little guy in Nicaragua through a ministry called Compassion. I donate $32 whopping dollars a month. I set it up automatically too, so I don't have to bother writing checks or remembering to pay all the time lol. It's pretty sweet really. My little guy (Jose, 11yrs old) sends me letters every month or so and always includes a little picture or somethin he colored. I can obviously write back and over time, get to know him more and encourage him.
If you are at all interested please check out these links. If not, then don't.
One time donation:
https://www.compassion.com/contribution/defaulta.htm
Full time sponsorship:
http://www.compassion.com/sponsor_a_child/default.htm
You won't regret it
...and if you do, or just cant afford it anymore, you can always cancel your sponsorship.