This episode describes a situation where thousands of dollars were stolen from the Esquimalt Ribfest, a charitable event, through the replication of drink tokens using a 3D printer. The article highlights the disappointment of organizers but also the overwhelming positive response from the community. A local company, Sasquatch Heat Pumps, donated $2,000 to replace the stolen funds, and various other offers of help have surfaced. Consequently, the event anticipates donating even more than initially expected, and future Ribfests will switch to wristbands to prevent similar scams, ultimately restoring organizers' faith in humanity after this decade-long fundraising event was nearly ruined.
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