This week, my friend Lia and I are running a friendly competition to raise money for a cause we love: the Internet Society! They are hosting a big event this week to celebrate the people who are protecting the Internet every day. We want to raise 1000 USD each and whoever gets there first wins chocolate (and the glory of winning).

Here's what Internet Society stands for:

The Internet is a place of possibility and opportunity.

It is where we collaborate and innovate for a better world. Where we share our hopes and strengthen our bonds. It is where we work, learn, and make progress. We are a global non-profit organization empowering people to keep the Internet a force for good: open, globally connected, secure, and trustworthy.

We are the Internet Society. People are at the heart of our mission. We believe everyone should be able to benefit from an open and trusted Internet.

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