Several of the personal donations to this year's appeal have come from people who love animals.

"We're seeing year-end giving in other people's names instead of just personal donations."

Corporate sponsorships and personal donations also play a role in funding.

In addition, many private American citizens have made substantial personal donations.

This is reported to be the largest single personal donation ever made in China.

They're personal donations so you won't be able to set them against your profits for tax purposes.

A personal donation is a gift, and should be given in that spirit, with no expectations other than sincere thanks.

It would be fitting for the president himself to make a personal donation and to lead by example.

A subsequent personal donation of $50 million was made on June 4, 2008.