Readers have until the end of the day to donate to the annual Ars Technica Charity Drive sweepstakes, which offers participants a chance to win over $4,000 worth of prizes while supporting charitable causes. Over 450 readers have contributed nearly $38,000 to either the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) or Child's Play as part of this year's drive, with the EFF currently holding a slight lead in total donations.

The current total is still short of the 2020 record of over $58,000, but organizers are hopeful that a final push from readers will help close the gap. The sweepstakes encourages donations to these charities by offering entrants a chance to win various prizes. A complete list of available prizes can be found in the Charity Drive kickoff post.

Donating is straightforward, and instructions on how to enter the sweepstakes are readily available on the Ars Technica website. The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) is a non-profit digital rights group that defends civil liberties in the digital world. Child's Play is a charity that provides games and consoles to children in hospitals and shelters.

The Ars Technica Charity Drive has become an annual event, fostering community engagement while supporting organizations dedicated to important causes. Readers who have been considering donating are encouraged to do so before the end of the day to support the charities and enter the sweepstakes.