We did it! The #FontBracket is over, and the medalists' podium looks like this:

🥇 Garamond
🥈 Verdana
🥉 Cooper
💐 Papyrus

Bracketeers donated USD$2,262 to great charities, and pledged to give $765 to the causes chosen by top-scoring bracketeers.

Let's see the scores: 🧵

THE TOP 39 #FONTBRACKET BRACKETEERS (out of 39)

In 39th place, with 17 points out of a possible 222, is:

Matt "Comic Sans" Sutterer @mjsutterer, who gave to https://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/maui-strong

Maui Strong Fund

Maui Strong

In 38th place, with 24 points, is Lyndsay "Avenir" Troyer, who donated to Wingbeat 88 https://www.wingbeat88.org/
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Wingbeat 88

Wingbeat 88
In 37th place, with 25 points, is Professor "Lobster" Fereous @DrFerrous, who gave to Blue Ridge Abortion Fund https://blueridgeabortionfund.org/
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Blue Ridge Abortion Fund

In 36th place, with 26 points, is "Modern Love Grunge" Lisa @TappinLisa, who donated to Hawai'i Community Foundation https://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/
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Home - Hawaii Community Foundation

In 35th place, with 27 points, is "Century Gothic" Bill @WestSeattleBill, who gave to West Seattle Food Bank https://westseattlefoodbank.org/
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West Seattle Food Bank

Helping to feed our local community in the West Seattle neighborhood, Seattle, Washington

West Seattle Food Bank

In 34th place, with 28 points,:

Dr. Anne "Modern Love Grunge" Carpenter @DrAnneCarpenter, who gave to the National Museum of African American History and Culture https://nmaahc.si.edu/
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A People’s Journey, A Nation’s Story | National Museum of African American History and Culture

In 33rd place, with 31 points:
Sydney "Architects Daughter" Trask 🐺 @sydneytrask.bsky.social, who donated to Trans Lifeline https://translifeline.org/
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Home - Trans Lifeline

Radicalcommunity care Trans Lifeline provides trans peer support for our community that’s been divested from police since day one. We’re run by and for

In 32nd place, with 33 points:

"Helvetica" yay-dee @jayd, who donated to https://www.rfsl.se/
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Hem - RFSL

RFSL - Riksförbundet för homosexuellas, bisexuellas, transpersoners, queeras och intersexpersoners rättigheter.

RFSL

Tied for 29th place with 35 points:

Eric "Avenir" Scott @LeafyEricScott, who gave to https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
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Support Homepage

The Trevor Project is a non-profit suicide prevention organization that provides 24/7 crisis support services, research, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ young people.

The Trevor Project

Tied for 29th place with 35 points:

Kerry "Proxima Nova" T @kerrytani, who donated to Maui Just Recovery Fund https://secure.actblue.com/donate/maui-community-power-recovery-fund
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Tied for 29th place with 35 points:

Dr. Kat "Pacifico" Napaaqtuk @napaaqtuk.bsky.social, who donated to https://www.memberplanet.com/campaign/cnhamembers/kakoomaui
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Kākoʻo Maui

The Kākoʻo Maui Fund is providing resources that can be deployed quickly and efficiently to support recovery efforts on Maui. CNHA is working in close collaboration with state and county leaders, nonprofit organizations, and community members to get an understanding of the quickly evolving priorities. Funding will support evolving needs, including shelter, food, financial assistance, and other services as identified by our partners doing critical work to support Maui.  For more information on this effort visit www.hawaiiancouncil.org/helpmauiAug. 11 Update: Thanks to generous support from private, philanthropic, and corporate sponsors, we have received commitments to match up to $3,000,000 in individual donations. Mahalo to these organizations that committed matching funds.Together we can make a difference. Let's rally around our Maui community during this time of need. Your donation can help provide immediate relief to those affected by this tragedy.A little history - While national outlets report on Lahaina as a tourist destination, it was so much more than that.  Lahaina was the capital of the Kingdom of Hawai‘i for 25 years and home to the sacred Moku‘ula, the piko (center) of the Kingdom and the burial home to many of our ali‘i (chiefs). The loss of any ʻāina (land) is deeply felt by our community, but the destruction we’ve seen in Lahaina will be a scar felt for generations to come.Your generosity will not only help them rebuild but also show the strength of our unity and aloha spirit.  Checks may be written out to "Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement" with a memo "Kākoʻo Maui."  Please send checks to:Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement91-1270 Kinoʻiki St. Ste. 1Kapolei, HI 96707Please e-mail [email protected] for more information.About CNHA: The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement (CNHA) is a member-based 501(c)3 non-profit organization with a mission to enhance the cultural, economic, political, and community development of Native Hawaiians. Headquartered in Kapolei, CNHA is a Native Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) certified by the U.S. Treasury Department and a HUD-Certified Housing Counseling agency. We provide access to capital, financial education, and individualized financial counseling services with a focus on low and moderate-income families. CNHA serves as a National Intermediary, providing grants and loans targeting underserved communities in Hawaiʻi.  Visit our website at www.hawaiiancouncil.org for more information. **A $0.30 transaction fee and a 3-5% processing fee will be charged by the credit card processor and will be deducted from the amount of your donation. These fees are charged by the credit card processing company and not by CNHA.  If you prefer to make a gift of any amount by check, please address as noted above.

The thread of #fontbracket heroes continues!

In 28th place with 38 points:

Chris "Futura" Herdt @cherdt, who gave to the International Institute of Minnesota https://iimn.org/

International Institute of Minnesota - We Make Minnesota Welcoming

The Institute empowers refugees and immigrants through job training, educational programs, immigration assistance, case management and more.

International Institute of Minnesota

In 27th place with 40 points:

"Papyrus" Carolyn @cjradcliff.bsky.social, who donated to One of a Kind Pet Rescue https://www.oneofakindpets.com/site/
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MAIN PAGE - One of a Kind Pet Rescue

One of a Kind Pet Rescue

Tied for 25th place with 41 points:

Scoot "Cooper" Barolo @sbarolo's "heart bracket" — I donated to 'Āina Momona https://www.kaainamomona.org/
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Native Hawaiian Organization | ‘Āina Momona | Hawaii

‘Āina Momona is a Native Hawaiian led community organization dedicated to environmental sustainability, food security and resilience, and social justice.

ainamomona

Tied for 25th place with 41 points:

Nichole "Avenir" Broderick @nabroderick, who gave to the Maryland Food Bank https://mdfoodbank.org/
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Homepage

Together we can diminish the immediate effects of hunger through access to nutritious food, while helping Marylanders build long-term paths to self-sufficiency.

Maryland Food Bank

In 24th place with 42 points:

K "Myriad Pro" Anderson @kanderson, who gave to the Northwest Immigrants Rights Project https://www.nwirp.org/
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Home | Northwest Immigrant Rights Project

Northwest Immigrant Rights Project promotes justice by defending and advancing the rights of immigrants through direct legal services, systemic/Users/miguel/Local Documents/nwirp-temp/index.html advocacy, and community education.

Tied for 22nd place with 43 points:

"Helvetica" Lily @argufier.bsky.social, who donated to the Hawai'i People's Fund https://www.hawaiipeoplesfund.org/
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Hawai'i People's Fund – Supporting passionate, grassroots community groups working for social justice in Hawai‘i.

Tied for 22nd place with 43 points:

"Gill Sans" Una @sciolato, who gave to Médecins Sans Frontières https://donate.doctorswithoutborders.org/
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Help save lives. Donate now.

In 21st place with 44 points:

Maria "Optima" Langer @mlanger, who gave to World Central Kitchen https://wck.org/
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WCK

Founded by Chef José Andrés, World Central Kitchen is a nonprofit organization that provides fresh meals in response to crises. Founded by Chef José Andrés, World Central Kitchen is a nonprofit organization that provides fresh meals in response to crises.

WCK

#FONTBRACKET TOP 20 BRACKETEERS

In 20th place with 45 points: "Brizel" Leelu5

Tied for 17th place with 47 points:
Mariam "Myriad Pro" Aly @mariam, who gave to https://projectsouth.org/

Welcome

Welcome

Project South: We All Count, We Will Not be Erased

Tied for 17th place with 47 points:

Jessica "Helvetica" Tollkuhn @tollkuhn, who donated to 'Āina Momona https://www.kaainamomona.org/
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Native Hawaiian Organization | ‘Āina Momona | Hawaii

‘Āina Momona is a Native Hawaiian led community organization dedicated to environmental sustainability, food security and resilience, and social justice.

ainamomona

In 16th place with 51 points:

Steve "Futura" Shea @neuroshea.bsky.social, who gave to Parkinson's Foundation https://www.parkinson.org/
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Homepage

The Parkinson’s Foundation makes life better for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) by improving care and advancing research toward a cure.

Parkinson's Foundation

In 15th place with 53 points:

"Palatino" Mullinski @choroidlab.bsky.social, who donated to https://www.newlifekahuku.com (listed on Barrack's web page)
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HOME | newlifekahuku

Welcome to New Life Kahuku! We are a young, bible believing, and Holy Spirit filled ministry based in O’ahu, Hawaii with a Global vision. Our mission is to Love God, Love People and Love beyond the Church.

newlifekahuku

In 14th place with 54 points:

Sue "Optima" Wainscott @EriogonumDarwin, who gave to https://www.donorschoose.org/project/hands-on-learning/7354422/
Sue is tied for the most matches predicted correctly (36/64)!
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Hands-on Learning, a project from Ms. Fitzpatrick

Help me give my students unforgettable hands-on experiences. I would love a microscope to teach kids to observe the world around them and work through dissecting owl pellets as they learn about ani...

DonorsChoose

In 13th place with 57 points:

Shiloh "Inconsolata" Drake @snd1101, who gave to Hawaii Community Foundation - Maui Strong: https://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/maui-strong

In 12th place with 58 points: Joe "Helvetica" Mulvaney @thats
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Maui Strong Fund

Maui Strong

next up: THE TOP TEN #FONTBRACKET BRACKETEERS

If you pledged to donate to one of the top-scoring bracketeers' chosen charities: here we go!

Mastodonian pledgers include:

@nabroderick
@kanderson
@mariam
@LauraMcKnight
@LK_Sass
@sciolato
@mjsutterer
@WestSeattleBill
@mlanger
@DrFerrous
@tollkuhn
@stevegis_ssg
@thats
@sbarolo
@writerethink
@belehaa
@ajaxbits
@cherdt

Tied for 10th place with 59 points:

Andrew "Helvetica" Harned, who donated to https://www.gofundme.com/f/sarkomtour-2023
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Tied for 10th place with 59 points:

Laura "Bookerly" McKnight @LauraMcKnight, who donated to Planned Parenthood https://www.plannedparenthood.org/
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Planned Parenthood | Official Site

Planned Parenthood Federation of America is a nonprofit organization that provides sexual health care in the United States and globally.

In 9th place with 62 points:

Susan "Tahoma" Holmes @sherlockpholmes.bsky.social, who donated to World Central Kitchen: https://wck.org/
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WCK

Founded by Chef José Andrés, World Central Kitchen is a nonprofit organization that provides fresh meals in response to crises. Founded by Chef José Andrés, World Central Kitchen is a nonprofit organization that provides fresh meals in response to crises.

WCK

In 8th place with 63 points:

Dr Becca "Futura" @docbecca.bsky.social, who donated to https://www.donorschoose.org/project/donate-supplies-to-my-23-24-classroom/7609693/?givingCartId=19074397
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Donate Supplies to my 23-24 Classroom, a project from Ms. DiCesare

Help me give my students materials to support their growing social-emotional needs and have materials to set them up for success this upcoming school year! All donations are truly appreciated. I cu...

DonorsChoose

In 7th place with 68 points:

"Century Gothic" writerethink @writerethink, who donated to https://foodlinkny.org/
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Foodlink food bank Rochester NY

Our mission at Foodlink is to leverage the power of food to end hunger and build healthier communities. Learn more about us or find food today.

Foodlink Inc

In 6th place with 72 points:

Brittany "Avenir" Sutherland @sutherlandbl.bsky.social, who donated to ‘Āina Momona - Emergency Aid to Maui Families, https://secure.actblue.com/donate/helpmauifamilies

Brittany is the highest-scoring #fontbracket bracketeer to not predict the champion.

THE TOP FIVE BRACKETS

In 5th place with 90 points:

Beth "Garamond" Haas @belehaa, who donated to Johnson Park Center https://www.johnsonparkcenter.org/make-a-donation/
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In 4th place with 94 points:

"Garamond" Alex @ajaxbits, who donated to Lighthouse Foundation of Chicagoland https://www.lightfoundchi.org/
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Lighthouse Foundation

Lighthouse Foundation

THE #FONTBRACKET MEDALISTS' PODIUM

In third place, with 95 points:

🥉 My "brain bracket" @sbarolo — I donated to the Equal Justice Initiative https://eji.org/

THE #FONTBRACKET MEDALISTS' PODIUM

In second place, with 96 points:

@shrewshrew, who beat me by 1 point juuuuuust to bug me. Shrew donated to Hawai'i Food Bank https://hawaiifoodbank.org/ and Aloha United Way https://www.auw.org/

THE #FONTBRACKET MEDALISTS' PODIUM

And the winner, in first place with 106 points, 10 more than anybody else:

Lisa "Garamond" Sass @LK_Sass, who donated to Camp Kita https://www.thekitacenter.org/.

Congratulations Lisa, and thanks for playing, everyone! 💐

A Home For Healing | Suicide Loss Survivors | Camp Kita

We cultivate a restorative community by honoring the lived experiences of those impacted by suicide. Located in Maine, with a nationwide geographical reach. Learn more.

Camp Kita

For the curious, I've listed which font was preferred by Mastodonians vs. Blueskies, in every #fontbracket match where they differed.

Great game everyone! What kind of bracket should we do next time?

@sbarolo Whatever, just resolve that terrible Lobster-Pacifico tension, I strongly feel that's something we'll have to confront sooner or later.
@TorbjornBjorkman the answer is Lobster. resolved

@sbarolo This is a futile atempt at making things a lot more simple than they really are.

We will meet again.

@sbarolo Have you done ice cream flavors yet?
@sbarolo ha, for whatever reason this matches my stereotypes of mastodon/bluesky
@sbarolo I like that comparison, confirms I'm a Mastodon person rather than a Bluesky person. Sabon should have won!