Kaj_Sotala comments on Heuristics and Biases in Charity - Less Wrong
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I have the impression that identifiable cases tend to get far more money than what'd be needed to save them.
Well, this is one data point. After the initial request for help was posted, the requested amount was reached in one day... and some people continued to donate even after the stated goal was reached.
These people also managed to raise much more money than they originally asked for...