Gambling is also permitted because gaming contributions help defray expenses incurred in burying the dead. Limited partners received their return before the production company could defray any of their expenses. The city used the proceeds to defray the demolition costs. He also asked for donations via PayPal, to defray legal costs. To help defray the tour's costs, the Jacksons sought a corporate sponsor. Proceeds from the concert went to defray the costs associated with Natasha's illness. Sums collected are designed to help defray the cost of the Tony Awards ceremony itself. The proceeds from the game went to defray Campanella's medical bills. Tickets are sold to defray the rental cost of the venue, usually for $10. Almost from the outset, newspapers carried advertising to defray the cost of printing and distribution. Proceeds from the shows went to defray medical treatment for Klingman's bout with cancer. That same day, a supporter launched an online crowdfunding campaign to defray Manning's fines. The CMS would defray the other half of the price.