[jQuery] Function variables getting lost? (super simple I'm sure)

[jQuery] Function variables getting lost? (super simple I'm sure)


I'm working on upgrading a calender to AJAX so it is much snappier,
however i'm having trouble getting it to recognise my links.
I have created this function:
function loadContent(id) {
$("#imacalendar").load('inc/eventcalendar.php?event_date='+id);
}
Which is called into use like so:
<a href="javascript:loadContent(*date*);">
However this isn't working. I know the variables are getting 'lost'
because the function works if I test it like this:
function loadContent(id) {
$("#imacalendar").load('inc/eventcalendar.php?event_date=2008-05');
}
... the calendar correctly retrieves and displays May =)
I'm sure this is super basic, so any help is greatly appreciated!