Ok so, regardless how it's done so long as it's regulated, an account set up with a bank for reward money would be the way to go. We would need to check with Crimestoppers to see if they can be administrators on a special account for Lucas, or check with WPD for similar. If nothing else, I've seen several local banks set up accounts over the years for fundraising -- transplants, cancer treatment, memorials, etc -- and you let the bank handle the account, deposits only until predetermined conditions are met for funds to be released.
You're right Wildcat--we need PB to weigh in with her experience. Do rewards help, statistically? Or do they just bring out crazy theories (like my numerology one upthread)?
My concern is the plethora of fundraising activities that have already taken place -- diverse groups selling items, the most recent trying to hire a PI, a reward in existence already, and now the possibility of trying to raise more money. People are skeptical and I'm afraid they'll become weary -- but if there's a good chance it will work, we should definitely try!
