Thank you so much to everyone who contributed in even the smallest way!  We've, hopefully, made some difference to many people with this!

The much talented forcryinoutloud made the following greeting from all the messages left for David for his birthday before the final total was collected so it got to him in time for his birthday (there were a few late payments and donations).  A smaller version was posted to his forum and also e-mailed to him.

Best wishes to David and to all those this fabulous sum helps!