I am quite humbled that something I had loads of doubts posting got all this love and warmth. Though I didn't score the initial target (250$), I am now quite positive about both being here and managing to raise the rest funds alone.
That said... I think those guys should do the same and they never know. Maybe they will manage their targets or get halfway. What matters is they tried. All the best to them. And good luck to you.
:)