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 As you know, ShowdownJS is a free library and it will remain free forever. However, maintaining and improving the library costs time and money.
 
-If you like our work and find our library useful, please donate thourgh [patreon](https://www.patreon.com/showdownjs) or directly through [paypal](https://www.paypal.me/tiviesantos)!! Your contribution will be greatly appreciated and help me continue to develop this awesome library.
+If you like our work and find our library useful, please donate through [patreon](https://www.patreon.com/showdownjs) or directly through [paypal](https://www.paypal.me/tiviesantos)!! Your contribution will be greatly appreciated and help me continue to develop this awesome library.
 
 ## Installation