Hi Happy,
I'm still going with LDH's last comments, that he could (still) use some bucks. Call it a late Christmas gift, Happy Groundhog's Day, late/early birthday gift...
If you feel comfortable sending it anonymously, you might try cash along with a registered or confirmed delivery.
Until Mario's got situated better (eg, gets to Italy/gets unemployment resolved), I hope people will consider putting him into their monthly budget, if there's space.
bebu