As I write, the total raised so far is a whopping US$41,000! We are just the best. It's not finished yet and I have shamelessly swiped something from Grab Your Fork to let you know the closing times for donations in our region. There is still time to get on so hurry up, don't stand back.

Menu for Hope raffle ticket sales end local time:

9am Saturday 23 December - CAMBODIA

9am Saturday 23 December - THAILAND

10am Saturday 23 December - HONG KONG

10am Saturday 23 December - MALAYSIA

10am Saturday 23 December - SINGAPORE

11am Saturday 23 December - JAPAN

11am Saturday 23 December - AUSTRALIA, Perth

11.30am Saturday 23 December - AUSTRALIA, Northern Territory

12.00pm Saturday 23 December - AUSTRALIA, Queensland

12.30pm Saturday 23 December - AUSTRALIA, South Australia

1pm Saturday 23 December - AUSTRALIA, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania and the Australian Capital Territory

3pm Saturday 23 December - NEW ZEALAND