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October Fundraiser 2026: Help Keep Burning The Ground Online

Hello, BTG family.

October is here, and that means it is time once again for the annual Burning The Ground fundraiser.

This year is especially important because my two-year web hosting renewal is due. The renewal cost is $422.14, and as always, my overall fundraising goal for October is $1,500.

  If you’d like to support Burning The Ground, you can donate securely via PayPal through the Donation Page or by clicking any of the yellow Donate buttons throughout the site.

I have to admit that I felt a little anxious about asking for support this year.

I have been away from BTG more than usual lately. First, I took some vacation time. Then, shortly after returning home, we experienced a death in our family. That understandably pulled me away from the blog again for a while.

Thank you to everyone for your patience, kindness, and support during that time. Your comments, messages, and warm welcome back meant a great deal to me.

Burning The Ground has been part of my life for many years. What started as a place to share my love of 12-inch singles has grown into a large archive of past posts and a community of people who share that same love of music.

Keeping BTG online also comes with real expenses.

There is web hosting, site maintenance, records, equipment, replacement styli, supplies, and all of the work that goes into cleaning, transferring, restoring, researching, and preparing each post.

The $422.14 hosting renewal is the immediate expense this month. The rest of the $1,500 goal helps cover the other costs involved in keeping BTG going throughout the year.

Because of storage limitations, I cannot keep every older download active indefinitely. However, the archive of past posts remains online to read, browse, and revisit.

If you are able to contribute, every donation helps, no matter the amount.

Please do not feel obligated to donate. I know everyday expenses are high for everyone. If you are not in a position to contribute financially, you are still every bit as welcome here.
Visiting the site, leaving a comment, sharing a memory, and being part of the BTG community are all forms of support that I appreciate.

To everyone who has donated in past fundraisers, thank you. Some of you have supported BTG year after year, and I never take that generosity for granted.

  If you would like to help with this year’s fundraiser, you can donate securely through PayPal using the Donation Page or any of the yellow Donate buttons throughout the site.

My hope is that we can once again reach the $1,500 goal and keep Burning The Ground spinning.

Thank you for sticking with me, welcoming me back, and continuing to support BTG.

I am very happy to be back behind the turntable.

Let’s keep the music playing.

Paul
Burning The Ground



Burning the Ground – October 2025 Fundraiser

Hello, friends and fellow music lovers,

It’s that time again — our October Fundraiser is officially underway!

Burning the Ground is a labor of love dedicated to preserving and sharing the rare 12″ remixes, extended versions, and hard-to-find vinyl gems of the ’80s, ’90s, and beyond. Whether you visit to relive a favorite dancefloor memory or discover something new, I’m so grateful to have you as part of this passionate community.

Every six months, we run a small fundraiser to help keep the site running smoothly and securely. Our goal for October is $1,500.00 — and every dollar counts.

Your generous donations go directly toward:

🔒 Website hosting, security, monitoring, and protection
💿 Purchasing requested records for future posts
🛠️ Equipment maintenance and upgrades

If you’d like to support Burning the Ground, you can make a secure donation by debit card, credit card, or PayPal through our Donation Page on PayPal, or by clicking any of the yellow Donate buttons throughout the site.

We know these are challenging times, and that makes your support mean even more. No amount is too small, and every contribution helps ensure BTG continues to bring you the music you love.

Thank you all so much for your continued support of Burning the Ground. Whether you’ve donated, shared the site, or simply stopped by to enjoy a favorite track, you’re helping keep this music alive for generations of fans and collectors to come. I truly couldn’t do this without you. ❤️

Much love,
Paul
Burning the Ground



Thank You!

THANK YOU! so much for your support during the latest fundraiser we reached and exceeded our goal.

I appreciate everyone who has contributed whether it be by donation or a friendly comment. You guys always make it happen, and I am so thankful for your support and generosity. Our next fundraiser will be in April 2024, however, you can donate at any time of the year.

THANK YOU! for helping to make BTG a great community.

Love & Light,

-DjPaulT

October Fundraiser

Hello BTG family,

It is October! and time for our second fundraiser of 2023 last April we had a very successful fundraiser in which you guys really chipped in and helped out so much. Thank you again. For those that are new to the site, we have a fundraiser every six months to keep funds in the Burning The Ground PayPal account to go towards site hosting, website security, monitoring & protection, buying records that are requested, and maintaining my equipment.

Our goal is always to reach $1000.00 which I know we will meet without any doubt.

Any amount that you can chip in will be very helpful. I also understand completely if you can’t give anything right now.

All you have to do to make your donation is click on one of the yellow donate buttons anywhere on the site. I use PayPal. It’s safe and secure, and you don’t need an account to make your contribution.

Thank you so much for chipping in.

-DjPaulT