I donated, too (to doctors without borders). Looks like the rest of my family has been stingy, even though they have more money than I have. It's been a bit disappointing to learn about that.

But I heard the German people have donated a lot of money already.
Our Chancellor, Gerhard Schroeder, has suggested to not buy fire works for New Year's this year, but to donate the money instead. Obviously many people did...

Kirsten