CONTEST (is over) Congratulations to Visc, and thanks everyone.

[Danimal]

*2/10 EDIT*- The deadline to enter the contest is Friday, March 3rd, three weeks from today. If you've been considering donating, please do it soon! Thanks.

Hey All.

A very dear friend of mine (I think of her as the little sister I never had) has signed up to do a 26 mile walk this May to raise money for the fight against breast cancer. Before she can participate in the walk, she's required to raise $1800 in donations, and she's feeling a little overwhelmed by the amount. I really want to help her with this, so I decided to appeal to the CAG community and put up a contest open to anyone willing to help out.

Here's how it works: to enter the contest, make at least a $5 donation (but please consider giving more! The more you give, the more stuff you'll win if I draw your name. I'll go into more detail about that below) Here's the link to her personal webpage, set up through the Avon Foundation, the sponsors of the walk:

http://walk.avonfoundation.org/site/TR?pg=personal&fr_id=1160&px=2221158

**EDIT**- Apparently the page above will only accept donations of $10 or more. I apologize, I wasn't aware of this. If you would like to donate $5, please pm me and I'll give you info about how you can donate by check. Again, I'm sorry for not being aware of this before.

There's a button on the page marked "Click here to support me" that allows you to donate using a credit card. If you'd like to give, but don't want to use a credit card, pm me and I'll give you info about how to donate by check. When I draw a winner, they'll get to pick their prizes. I'm putting up a choice of games for the PS2, GC, PC, Dreamcast, N64, and Genesis (sorry, I don't have an XBox), and also a few DVD movies. When I draw a winner, I'll pm them to get their shipping address, verify their donation (my friend's webpage keeps a list for her so she can send out thank-you notes, and I'll keep track of people paying by check), then get their choices and ship them out. **IF YOU DONATE, PLEASE PM ME (AND TELL ME HOW MUCH YOU DONATED) SO I'LL KNOW TO ENTER YOU IN THE CONTEST!!*

- If the winner donated $5, they can pick one item from each of 3 different categories of their choice
- If the winner donated $10, they can pick one item from each of 5 different categories of their choice
- If the winner donated $25 or more, they can pick one item from each of the 7 categories, as well as one item from a bonus category (TV on DVD sets)
- If the total donations from CAG reaches $200, I'll also throw in a $25 gift card to the store of the winner's choice
- If the total donations from CAG reaches $400, I'll make it a $50 gift card to the store of the winner's choice
- If the total donations from CAG reaches $500, I'll add the $50 gift card for the winner, plus draw 2nd and 3rd place winners, who will each get to pick games or movies using the rules above (from what's left over), as well as a $15 gift card to the store of their choice.

All games and movies should be considered "lightly used" (scratch-free, in excellent condition and complete with everything but the shrinkwrap. A few N64 boxes may be slightly beat up) unless otherwise noted. Here are the prize options for each category:

PS2

Bard's Tale
Splinter Cell
The Hulk
Champions of Norrath (non-GH, new sealed)
Chaos Legion (new sealed)
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Chaos Bleeds
Rygar
Futurama
Spyhunter (GH, new sealed)
Spyhunter 2 (new, sealed)
The Mark of Kri
Red Faction (GH, new sealed)

Gamecube

Soul Calibur 2
Metroid Prime
Pikmin
SSX Tricky
Finding Nemo
Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker
Tak and the Power of Juju
Starfox Adventures
Shrek 2

PC

Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine
Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus
Heroes of Might & Magic: Millenium Edition
Pandora's Box
Sanitarium
Escape from Monkey Island
Full Throttle
Freedom Force
Motocross Madness 2

Dreamcast

Crazy Taxi
Sega Rally Championship
Chu Chu Rocket
Toy Commander
Marvel vs. Capcom 2
Rayman 2: The Great Escape
Resident Evil: Code Veronica
Sonic Adventure
Ready 2 Rumble Boxing
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver
NFL 2K
NHL 2K
NBA 2K

Nintendo 64

Lode Runner 3-D
Star Wars: Shadow of the Empire
Tetrisphere
1080 Snowboarding
Diddy Kong Racing
Star Fox 64
Banjo-Kazooie
Wave Race 64
Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

Genesis

Ghouls and Ghosts
Side Pocket
Truxton
Arnold Palmer Tournament Golf
Jeopardy
NBA Jam
Ms. Pac-Man
Jurassic Park

Movies on DVD

Catch Me if You Can
Changing Lanes
Dawn of the Dead (2004 version)
Ghost Ship
Insomnia
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
Pitch Black
Red Dragon
The 6th Day
The Sweetest Thing
Suicide Kings
Lord of the Rings: Return of the King

TV on DVD sets (Bonus category- available if winner donates $25 or more)

Chappelle's Show: Season One
Chappelle's Show: Season Two
Da Ali G Show: Season One
The Ben Stiller Show: Complete Series
NewsRadio: Season 1+2
Sealab 2021: Season One

So does it all sound good? You could conceivably win yourself 6 games, a movie, a DVD set....AND a $50 gift card (depending on the generosity of the CAG community), all for making a $25 donation to a very, very worthy cause. Even a $5 donation helps. Every little bit helps. Even if there's not one thing on the lists that you'd want to win, please consider donating. You'll be helping out a great girl, and a great cause.

Deadline: I've decided to set a deadline of March 3rd. I'll draw the winner at random on the morning of Saturday, March 4th. Thank you very much in advance to everyone who donates, and good luck.

[Danimal]

bump

[Beana Blasta]

pmed

[Visc]

All I can say about this dude, is you kick ass. Once I get my finances in order I'll definately be dontating

[Danimal]

Thanks Visc. I appreciate that.

[Danimal]

afternoon bump

[Danimal]

Evening bump

[Psykodelik]

PM'ed. Hope your friend gets to walk.

[chakan]

PM'd

You're a good friend!

[Deadpool]

tag. i'm too drunk to donate now.

[Danimal]

I just wanted to mention that it's been brought to my attention that my friend's webpage will only accept donations of $10 or more. I've edited my original post, but I wanted to post again here for anyone who just skimmed my ridiculously long (sorry about that) original post. You can still donate $5, but I guess you'll have to do it by check. (If you pm me, I can give you my address, and I'll get the check to my friend- the check would be made out to "Avon Walk for Breast Cancer")

I'm really sorry about the mixup, and I apologize to anyone who tried to donate $5 at the link I posted.

[Danimal]

Super Bowl bump

[Visc]

just out of curiousity - whats the donation level at currently?

[Danimal]

just out of curiousity - whats the donation level at currently?Her total donations received currently stands at $261, so she still has a long way to go. There have been 2 donations from CAGs so far. I hope that number will increase over the next week, but we'll see. In the meantime all I can do is hope for the best and occasionally bump this thread.

I haven't given her my donation yet, and I know my parents and my brother are also planning to give something, as well as a few of my coworkers. If I can't end up helping her raise enough money, it won't be for a lack of trying.

[Kuma]

dont get me wrong, i totally believe in what youre doing and you should be comended for it. But what kind of organization wont take anything less than 1800, its kind of bullshit and probably turns alot of people away from it.

BTW what part of Mass is this in?

[Danimal]

dont get me wrong, i totally believe in what youre doing and you should be comended for it. But what kind of organization wont take anything less than 1800, its kind of bullshit and probably turns alot of people away from it.

BTW what part of Mass is this in?Thanks. I completely agree with you about the $1800 requirement. I think part of it may go toward provisions for the walkers, or the costs associated with getting them there, and I guess they set up a sort of tent village for them since the walk is over two days (May 20-21), but it's still an outrageous amount to expect someone to raise just to participate. There are 8 of these walks scheduled around the country this year, and apparently thousands of people do the walk. Maybe some of them get corporate sponsorship or something. I don't know, but I'm really starting to wonder if she'll be able to raise that much money.

The walk is going to be in Boston. She and I both live about 45 minutes from Boston by car, so if she ends up walking I plan to go down to sort of cheer her on. The other cities that are having Avon walks this year are Washington D.C., Chicago, Denver, San Fransisco, Los Angeles, New York, and Charlotte.

[Danimal]

bump

[Danimal]

...anybody?

[Visc]

I just got a graduation check from my aunt yesterday - this puts me in the green to donate :)

[Eviltude]

I have no money but I would gladly donate another game. I am going to let Danimal pick one game from my TL and he can have it.

[Jedi1979]

pm'd:)

[Danimal]

I have no money but I would gladly donate another game. I am going to let Danimal pick one game from my TL and he can have it.I PMed you on this. It's very generous of you, and much appreciated.

[Nirvanaguy777]

Bump for your kindness.

[Visc]

I just put $10 into the fund :)

[Eviltude]

I just put $10 into the fund :)
Way to go Visc.
I have agreed to donate Halo 2 to Danimals list and possibly some more stuff which I will surprise him with :lol: Stop slacking people, this is for a better cause than my "New Years Resolution" (http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=79215) game giveaway a while back and this also has a WAY better prize selection! Tighten up give back a couple of those bucks you have saved thanks to this site!

[Eviltude]

bump

[umcthomas]

Thanks. I completely agree with you about the $1800 requirement. I think part of it may go toward provisions for the walkers, or the costs associated with getting them there, and I guess they set up a sort of tent village for them since the walk is over two days (May 20-21), but it's still an outrageous amount to expect someone to raise just to participate.

That is alot. I ride the local MS150 every year. It's a 150 mile bike ride over two days. There are tents set up about every 10 miles, plus lunch and breakfast, plus facilities at the state fair grounds if you want to camp overnight (I just get a hotel). Plus they have weekly "training" rides in the area all summer to get you ready. They only ask for a minimum pledge of $200 + about $20 to sign up.

Anyway, I'm glad you did this, maybe I can do somehting on a smaller scale in the fall when I am collecting donations.

T

[Danimal]

I just put $10 into the fund :)
Excellent. Thank you, Visc! :applause: (and thanks again to everyone else who's donated so far)

[Danimal]

bumping this again.

I've got 4 donations so far, so look at it this way- if you donate, your odds of winning are pretty decent. I'd love to see that total doubled when I check back here tonight after I get up (I work nights, sleep days) In case you missed Eviltude's post above, he is giving me Halo 2 to add in to the winner's package of prizes. HALO 2?! Are you kidding me? That's worth trying for all by itself! If you don't want to donate through the link in my original post, you can always pm me for info about other ways to donate.

[Visc]

bumping this again.

I've got 4 donations so far, so look at it this way- if you donate, your odds of winning are pretty decent. I'd love to see that total doubled when I check back here tonight after I get up (I work nights, sleep days) In case you missed Eviltude's post above, he is giving me Halo 2 to add in to the winner's package of prizes. HALO 2?! Are you kidding me? That's worth trying for all by itself! If you don't want to donate through the link in my original post, you can always pm me for info about other ways to donate.

Just for the record, if I happen by some miracle to win this, find a second winner for Halo 2 - I don't have an xbox;)

[Sonic Fighters]

I donated $75. I forgot to fill out the message box to her, but I wish her luck and fun.

[Danimal]

I donated $75. I forgot to fill out the message box to her, but I wish her luck and fun.
$75?! :shock: :shock:

Wow, that is amazingly generous of you. You just made my day. Thank you very much! :bow:

[Visc]

$75?! :shock: :shock:

Wow, that is amazingly generous of you. You just made my day. Thank you very much! :bow:

Give em Halo 2:bouncy: For a donation that high the CAGer deserves something I reckon :)

[the_gloaming]

Not to rain on the parade, but if she doesn't raise enough money by the deadline, where is all the money going?

Btw, tag for later. Gotta get my paycheck and I'm down.

[Eviltude]

Give em Halo 2:bouncy: For a donation that high the CAGer deserves something I reckon :)
If he wants it and Danimal agrees to it, I'm game. I haven't sent it out yet. Danimal, if he wants it, pick another game of mine.

[chakan]

Way to go DKN!

[Psykodelik]

Not to rain on the parade, but if she doesn't raise enough money by the deadline, where is all the money goiing?

Most likely it will still go to the foundation they're sponsoring. I don't think it would go back to the people that donated.

Free bump from me.

[Danimal]

Most likely it will still go to the foundation they're sponsoring. I don't think it would go back to the people that donated.

Free bump from me.That's right. If she doesn't get to $1800, the money she raises still goes to the Avon Foundation for research and treatment of breast cancer. Knowing how much she wants to do this walk, though, there is no way I'm going to let her not make it. If I have to sell off half of everything I own on ebay, and beg strangers on the street for change, that's what I'll do. (I don't think it will come to that, though)

[Danimal]

If he wants it and Danimal agrees to it, I'm game. I haven't sent it out yet. Danimal, if he wants it, pick another game of mine. I PMed DKN about this. It's fine with me. When I hear back from DKN, I'll let you know.

[Eviltude]

Let's have a Bump-a-thon to raise breast cancer awareness!

[chakan]

Bumped to save breasts.

[Danimal]

I PMed DKN about this. It's fine with me. When I hear back from DKN, I'll let you know.Heard back. DKN would be happy to accept Halo 2. Definitely well deserved. :applause: :applause: (the second emoticon is applauding Eviltude for the generous offer of Halo 2 to help the cause)

[Danimal]

Just wanted to mention that I've set a deadline of March 3rd to enter the contest (3 weeks from today) I've edited my original post to reflect this as well. If you've been thinking about donating, please do it soon. Thanks.

[Eviltude]

Final Destination 3 Bump...that shit was crazy. Go read about it in the offtopic forum.

[Eviltude]

morning(ish) Bump

[chakan]

Lunch bump. Genuine Gyros are tasty!

[Danimal]

Thanks for the bumps, guys.

Come on now, I know there has to be more than 5 CAGs willing to help out a worthy cause for a chance to win a pile of free stuff.

[Danimal]

bump

[chakan]

C'mon-it's-for-a-good-cause bump!

[Danimal]

still keeping the faith in the generosity of CAGs bump

[chakan]

Bump to say Call of Cthuhlu is a scary game. I still hope for Eternal Darkness 2, though.

[Danimal]

Bump for my 500th post.

[Danimal]

Tomorrow is Valentine's Day, guys. Even if you couldn't care less about any of the games or movies I'm giving away, think about all of the women in your life that are important to you, and then think about how important this charity could someday be to them. Mothers, sisters, girlfriends, wives, friends, aunts....whatever. It's scary to think how many women are diagnosed with breast cancer, especially when you stop and think about how many women you care about.

I started this contest because I want to help my friend reach a difficult goal, but the reason I'm being so persistent (some might say annoying) about bumping it over and over again is because I think the fight against breast cancer is so very important. Even if you don't donate to help my friend, I hope you think about supporting breast cancer research in any way you can.

[chakan]

Bumped for a great cause.

Manimal's friend is 25% to her goal. I KNOW CAGers could bring her to 50% by Valentines Day.

Here's a thought; instead of spending $20 on flowers that wilt the next day, or chocolates that make your girlfriend sick(you don't want her to associate that with you!!)donate to breast cancer research. Print out your donation in HER name, put it in a nice card, and write a cheesy note about how you care about her and wanted to protect her in the future. C'mon, she'll think you are the most creative, romantic guy ever!

[Santurio]

I like what you're doing Danimal. I figure every, small or not, donation helps so I figured I'd pitch in. There has to be a few more CAG members that can give a little bit.

[Eviltude]

BUMP to bump.

[Danimal]

I like what you're doing Danimal. I figure every, small or not, donation helps so I figured I'd pitch in. There has to be a few more CAG members that can give a little bit.I appreciate the kind words, Santurio. You're right, every donation does help. You get enough people giving even a small amount, after a while it really adds up to something big. Thank you very much for helping.

[worx]

Eviltude convinced me to put some money up ;) - I'm going to have a $5 check in the mail at some point this week if I ever get my lazy ass motivated

[Danimal]

Eviltude convinced me to put some money up ;) - I'm going to have a $5 check in the mail at some point this week if I ever get my lazy ass motivated
That's great. Thanks, joevan. You can make the check out to "Avon Walk for Breast Cancer". Eviltude has my address, or I can give it to you myself if you pm me.

[chakan]

So CAGers, did you get something great for your sweetie for Valentine's day? Or are you desperate, only have a few hours until you see her and don't have any good ideas? See my post above, or if you're too lazy, here it is again.

Donate through the link on the first post, and you'll get a confirmation page from Avon. Fold it up, put it in a Valentine's day card, and either explain or write in a note that you love her(whoever she is)SOOO much and you want to spend many, many years with her, so you funded breast cancer research to protect her in the future. She will think you are so sweet!

While I can't GUARANTEE you will get some, you'll be helping a great cause, and most importantly to a CAG heart, have the opportunity to win free games!

[RudyPants]

Just donated $10. Come on people, ten dollars for a good cause and chance to win some games. Hope she makes it Danimal.

[RudyPants]

Oh, I donated in my girlfriend's name (Lindsey Moore), because I'm sweet.

[chakan]

*claps*

Way to go, RudyPants. I'm sure your girlfriend will be impressed, awed, and other favorable verbs.

[Danimal]

Oh, I donated in my girlfriend's name (Lindsey Moore), because I'm sweet.
Now that's a guy who knows what's what on Valentine's Day. ;) Thanks very much RudyPants.

[Danimal]

bumped again

[chakan]

Lunch Bump!

[Eviltude]

New shirt bump, do we need pics of the sweetness that I got with my Eddie Bauer Gift Card?

[Visc]

Finally enough space in the thread for me to make a bump of my own!

[Eviltude]

Finally enough space in the thread for me to make a bump of my own!
It doesnt count. You need to start your own page for it to be your own. Sorry!

[Visc]

no I misinterpreted - I meant enough space between all the topics.

[Danimal]

The way I look at it, a bump is a bump is a bump.

Speaking of which...

[Danimal]

Bump before I leave for work

Incidentally, we've got $145 in total CAG donations so far. If we can get another $55 donated by the CAG community, a $25 gift card to the store of the winner's choice gets added to the prize package, so at this point a donation could help a fellow CAG (along with my friend and breast cancer research in general) It's win-win. :D

[chakan]

Insomnia bump

[Danimal]

Friday is always a great day to do something nice. Donate today and feel good about yourself all weekend! :bouncy:

[chakan]

Bump to request pics of Eviltude's shirt. My car flashlight isn't here yet.

[Danimal]

bump before I go to the movies

[Danimal]

bump because I'm back from the movies (finally saw King Kong)

There must be someone out there who feels like helping a good cause tonight

[chakan]

Midnight bump PST.

[Danimal]

12 days left for this contest.

My friend Leigh has about $800 in donations so far ($736 showing on her Avon webpage and another $70 in checks), so she still needs $1000 more. Every little bit helps. I really appreciate all of the donations so far from CAGs, but I'd love to see some more.

[chakan]

44% bump!

[Danimal]

I just (finally) made my first donation, so that calls for a bump.

11 days left in the contest.

[Danimal]

Just got an e-mail from my friend, Leigh. She's hit the $1,000 mark in donations ($886 showing on her Avon page, the rest in checks) and she's starting to get excited about reaching the final goal. Thanks again to everyone here who has helped with this.

I'd love to send some more donations her way to help her keep pushing toward that final goal. There hasn't been a new donation in a while, but even if we can only get one or two more donations I'll feel like all these bumps were maybe worth it. You could win a bunch of games. I hope more of you will take a shot at them.

[neudog]

Question Danimal, if we make a donation through the link in the OP do we just PM you to let you know?

[Danimal]

Question Danimal, if we make a donation through the link in the OP do we just PM you to let you know?Yeah, you can do that, or even just post into this thread and say you donated. I check this thread a few times each day, and I'm keeping an eye out for any pms, so either way is fine.

I probably should be putting her link into some of my bumps, too, in case anyone skips the first page. Here it is again, in case anyone missed it in my OP:

http://walk.avonfoundation.org/site...1160&px=2221158

I should mention again that her Avon Foundation page only accepts donations of $10 or more. I wish I had known that when I first set up this contest. It still only takes $5 to enter the contest, but the donation would have to be made by check or money order made out to "Avon Walk for Breast Cancer" and sent to me, rather than directly through her page.

[WolfPac_Ite]

BUMP.

By the way, what will happen to the funds if she does not reach $1800?

[Danimal]

BUMP.

By the way, what will happen to the funds if she does not reach $1800?
Thanks for the free bump, Wolfpac_Ite. If she doesn't reach the $1800, whatever money she has raised still goes to the Avon Foundation to fight breast cancer. The money donated on her page goes straight to them, and is just credited toward her total amount, so it's not like she has a pile of money that she has to deliver to them at some point.

[Dori-dori]

Well, it was either this or Shadow Hearts 3.

And, as much as I want to get that game, this seems much more important, don't you think?

Great cause; donated $20 to her Avon site-thingie. (Although I forgot to write in my name, is that ok?)

>( C'mon people, donate some more money! What would life be without soft and squishy breasts? Ok, an exaggeration, but still! Donate!

EDIT: So...wait. If she doesn't reach the $1800 mark, then she won't be able to walk??

[psiufoxx2]

Just contributed $20 to the cause by means of a check - the site wasn't loading properly.

I must say, as I mentioned to Danimal, this is truly one of the most sincere threads I've ever seen on CAG. My mother is a breast cancer survivor and I fully support breast cancer research in any way possible, from the smallest collections to the largest fundraisers. I've donated as much time and money as possible to foundations like Avon and Susan G. Komen for the express purpose of saving more lives.

I'm moved that CAG can help in our small way by making contributions to promote the walk for the cure. Please send a donation along to Danimal. $5 would help and certainly won't break your bank. It may even win you a few games. But even if it doesn't, it may help to save someone's life. It helped save my mother's.

[chakan]

I would like to salute Dori-dori, a brand new member to this site! If your actions here in this topic are representative of you as a person, you will be a great CAG! Welcome.

A Standing Ovation goes out to psiufoxx2 as well, with an equally generous donation! Great CAGs such as yourself are true inspirations.

Thanks to all the CAGs who have helped Manimal's friend, it makes me proud to be a part of this community!

[Danimal]

Well, it was either this or Shadow Hearts 3.

And, as much as I want to get that game, this seems much more important, don't you think?

Great cause; donated $20 to her Avon site-thingie. (Although I forgot to write in my name, is that ok?)

>( C'mon people, donate some more money! What would life be without soft and squishy breasts? Ok, an exaggeration, but still! Donate!

EDIT: So...wait. If she doesn't reach the $1800 mark, then she won't be able to walk??Thank you very much, Dori-dori. Not a big deal if you didn't put your name on her scroll; I'll pm you to get your info and I can verify the donation with my friend easily enough. To answer your question, you're right- if she doesn't raise the $1800, she doesn't get to do the walk. There's not any question that she'll hit the $1800 goal, though. I have a few other ideas for raising funds for her if it gets close. She's over $1000 already, and I'm certain she'll make it with or without any further help from me, but I intend to help her as much as I possibly can.

[Danimal]

My mother is a breast cancer survivor and I fully support breast cancer research in any way possible, from the smallest collections to the largest fundraisers. I've donated as much time and money as possible to foundations like Avon and Susan G. Komen for the express purpose of saving more lives.

I'm moved that CAG can help in our small way by making contributions to promote the walk for the cure. Please send a donation along to Danimal. $5 would help and certainly won't break your bank. It may even win you a few games. But even if it doesn't, it may help to save someone's life. It helped save my mother's.Amen to that.

I'm glad to hear your mother survived. It's nice to know there can be happy endings where breast cancer is concerned. It's good to know that money donated to research and treatment can make such a big difference in someone's life. Thank you very much for the donation.

[Dori-dori]

I would like to salute Dori-dori, a brand new member to this site! If your actions here in this topic are representative of you as a person, you will be a great CAG! Welcome.

Aiyah, thank you very much! I joined this site shortly after I found it yesteday (yay, cheap goodness!), and this contest was really inspiring~

Thank you very much, Dori-dori. Not a big deal if you didn't put your name on her scroll; I'll pm you to get your info and I can verify the donation with my friend easily enough. To answer your question, you're right- if she doesn't raise the $1800, she doesn't get to do the walk. There's not any question that she'll hit the $1800 goal, though. I have a few other ideas for raising funds for her if it gets close. She's over $1000 already, and I'm certain she'll make it with or without any further help from me, but I intend to help her as much as I possibly can.

=/ Geez, that sucks. But, since you're confident that she'll be able to walk, then there's no problem! Glad to hear she's over the $1000 mark as well!

[chakan]

Bump to ask how close your friend is to her goal, Manimal?

[Danimal]

Right now she's at just about $1100. Her Avon page is showing $906, and she has another $200 that she's given them in checks, but I guess it takes those a couple weeks to clear before they update her page with them. I'm going to be giving her another $80 this weekend that I've collected from some of my friends, family, neighbors, and co-workers, so she's going to be just a shade over $600 away from reaching her goal.

I'm hoping a bunch of CAGs will come out of the woodwork in the last few days of this contest (8 days left, counting today) and push her even closer.

[worx]

PM me your address and I'll end my sloth and get the check in the mail :D

[psiufoxx2]

Cheapy can you hear me!!

I know Danimal is too humble to ask, but could you post this contest on the front page?

The contest is for a noble cause, and honestly the window for donation has almost closed. One week of front page exposure might just push Danimal's friend over the $1800 mark.

Thanks to all who have donated.

[projecteightysix]

bump, congradulations on over $1000. i really hope she makes her goal.

[Sonic Fighters]

Bump!

[chakan]

bump

[Danimal]

Bump to say there's 7 days left. One week from tomorrow morning, I'll draw the winner.

[Visc]

100th reply bump

[Danimal]

bump

[chakan]

bump

[Danimal]

Saturday night bump

Still just $15 away from a $25 gift card being part of the prize.

[Danimal]

bump

[spudypresto]

I'll chip in the $15 to put us over the top.

[chakan]

Way to step up to the plate, Spudypresto!

[Danimal]

I'll chip in the $15 to put us over the top.Well all right! That puts us at $200 in total CAG donations (pending one check that I'm expecting to arrive in the mail in the next day or two)

So now donating puts you in line for a $25 gift card to the store of your choice (as long as there's one near me) as well as a bunch of games and/or movies. The prize package just got a bit more..... :drool:

Thanks very much for the donation, Spudypresto!

[Danimal]

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[spudypresto]

Bump.

[Danimal]

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[Clue]

$75, I wish her the best of luck on the walk.

Having family members that survived the disease and the recent sad news of a friends mother who will not survive through the end of next month due to it, I realize how much this disease impacts life everyday.

People who are on the fence about donating should realize that at any moment someone they care about may be affected with this disease and more often than not the end result is sobering. While a new gadget may seem more important and eyecatching, in the long run even that small donation can make a big difference, and could be the deciding factor in saving your or someone you care about's life.

[Eviltude]

WOW. A great big thank you to Clue! I know I have been MIA as of late but I am still keeping up. This means alot to me because I had become so involved in it and to see people donating so much for such a good cause is amazing. Much love and good fortune to those who have donated and those who have supported this effort. Thanks to CAG's, the large sum of money needed to enter is just that much easier to attain.

[chakan]

Wow! An outstanding donation from a brand new CAG!

I salute you, sir.

Welcome to CAG, and know that your generosity will be returned to you sevenfold.

[rowe]

PMed - bump! Thanks to chakan for pointing out this thread in another one.

[Danimal]

$75, I wish her the best of luck on the walk.

Having family members that survived the disease and the recent sad news of a friends mother who will not survive through the end of next month due to it, I realize how much this disease impacts life everyday.

People who are on the fence about donating should realize that at any moment someone they care about may be affected with this disease and more often than not the end result is sobering. While a new gadget may seem more important and eyecatching, in the long run even that small donation can make a big difference, and could be the deciding factor in saving your or someone you care about's life.
Wow! Thank you so much. That is extremely generous of you. You're absolutely right about even small donations making a big difference. It all adds up.

[Danimal]

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[chakan]

Rowe, you're welcome, and thank YOU for donating!

[Danimal]

Just realized I never thanked rowe for the donation here in the thread. I did send a pm, but I like to say thanks in the thread as well. I'm always really pressed for time when I check the thread at night before I go to work.

Sorry for the oversight. The donation is much appreciated.

There's still the rest of tonight, tomorrow, and Friday to donate and enter the contest. If you've been thinking about it, now is the time to do it!

[chakan]

bump for great justice

[Danimal]

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[Visc]

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[worx]

as I tell my bill collectors - the check is in the mail :rofl:
(actually its been in the mail since monday ;)

[Autumn Star]

How much are we at?
I'd really love to know.

[Eviltude]

as I tell my bill collectors - the check is in the mail :rofl:
(actually its been in the mail since monday ;)
Thats what you said about my pot pal!

I know few will put that together, so I'm prepared for the DEA to show up on my door. You too should prepare yourself Joe.

[Danimal]

as I tell my bill collectors - the check is in the mail :rofl:
(actually its been in the mail since monday ;)
Got your check yesterday. Thank you for the donation.

We're currently at $270 donated, and there's one more check I'm waiting on that I expect should come in the mail today, which will put the total at $290. If we could get a flurry of donations today (I'll be drawing a winner sometime TOMORROW) there's an outside chance we could push the total over $400, which would make the gift card in the prize jump from $25 to $50.

Even if there are no more donations before the contest ends, I'm amazed and very grateful that CAGs helped to raise so much money.

[worx]

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[chakan]

Last chance everyone!

[Autumn Star]

Bump
Hip Hip Hurray!

[chakan]

Still time for some last minute donations!

[Autumn Star]

Still time for some last minute donations!
Yes, so donate to a worthy cause!

[Danimal]

My plan is to draw the winner tomorrow around 2:00 pm (EST), so there's just about 19 hours left to enter the contest. I work nights, so 2:00 is about the time I should be getting out of bed tomorrow.

If you've been thinking about it or planning to donate later, there's still time, but it's starting to run out.

[Danimal]

OK, this is my final bump. I'll be back this afternoon to draw a winner.

I just want to say thanks again to everyone for all the donations and support. It's all been very much appreciated.

[Danimal]

Just checked in to see if there were any final donations. The contest is now officially closed. (But still feel free to donate just because it's a good cause :) ) I'm off to put the names in a hat and draw the winner. I'll be back in just a few minutes to post who won.

[spudypresto]

The anticipation is killing us!

[Danimal]

And the winner is......................(drumroll, please).....................

Visc!!

Visc has won a $25 gift card to the store of his choice (provided there's one near me), and 5 games/movies, one each from any 5 of the 7 categories listed in the OP.

Thank you very much to everyone who generously donated, and to everyone who helped with this contest through bumps, kind words and moral support. I appreciate it more than you know.

[Danimal]

The anticipation is killing us!I know, I'm sorry it took me so long. I wanted to triple-check my list of donators, confirm everything...... and I have two young children running around :lol:

[Autumn Star]

Congratulations Visc!
I actually thought he was going to win, weird.

[chakan]

Congratulations, Visc, and thanks to all who donated! You rawk!

[Santurio]

so has she gotten close to her goal yet?

oh and congratulations Visc. I'm just happy to see some CAG's have a compassionate bone in their body and not all about the greed. Granted I didn't give the world but I hope it helps.

[Danimal]

so has she gotten close to her goal yet?

oh and congratulations Visc. I'm just happy to see some CAG's have a compassionate bone in their body and not all about the greed. Granted I didn't give the world but I hope it helps.It absolutely helps. When it comes to charitable causes like this, it's not about giving the world. Look at it this way- if every person who looked at this thread gave what you gave, she would have reached her goal several times over.

I've been trying to get in contact with her today to see where she's at in pursuit of the $1800 goal. Her Avon webpage total is up about $200 from what it was when I checked it earlier this morning, and currently stands at $1263. I believe she still has checks that haven't cleared yet to add to that total, and I think there was supposed to be a fundraiser going on for her at her daughter's school this past week, but I'm not certain. I'll post again when I find out a definite total.

[Visc]

Well that bit of news certainly put a grin on my face after getting home from work. Thanks for good news, and thanks to everyone else for the congratulatory comments.

[Sonic Fighters]

Congrats to the winner. This is good news that she is so close to her goal. :)

[Psykodelik]

A little late but I hope you friend gets to walk and grats Visc.