Benefit Raffle for Kyle Hicks

[bjfish11 35]

I have teamed up with Jacob to sponsor a raffle for a young kid in need of a bone marrow transplant. Basically, he has a rare skin disease, and if he doesnt get this transplant, he will die from skin cancer within 10 years. This certain procedure has only been done twice (IIRC) and therefore Kyle's insurance has deemed in "experimental" and will not provide any financial help. It is estimated that $500,000 is needed for the operation. Since May, nearly $200,000 has been raised. Much more info can be found here: http://cotaforkyleh.com/

I got the opportunity to meet Kyle recently, and this young man is amazing. He has such high spirits and is a very down to earth kid. Kyle loves the Dallas Cowboys, and we talked about their season so far, as well as what we expected for the rest of the season. I felt very privileged to get to meet him, and am very excited that I have the opportunity to help a great kid such as Kyle.

Jacob from SundownAudio.com was kind enough to donate an SAE-1200D and I have personally pitched in a 12" SSA Icon/Fisher Customs package. I also want to give a BIG THANK you to the fellas at SoundSolutionsAudio.com. They were kind enough to allow me to exchange a BNIB Dual 1 ohm Icon for a Dual 2 model. Thanks again guys Duece212 just sent me a private message and will be ordering a Kicker 1/0 install kit (PKD1) to add to the raffle. JaggedEdgeKustumVinyl.com has kicked in some vinyl decals to go along with the package. Also, Scott Hall and Jon Buragas from the Amp Repair Center has contributed a free amp repair as a secondary prize.

All warranties on the items are transferable to the winner of the raffle.

The raffle rules are fairly simple. This is very similar to how Nick from IA has run a couple raffles, and it seems like he has had good success doing it like this. I sure hope he doesnt mind me borrowing his idea.

Tickets will be for sale from Nov. 2nd to Nov 23rd. They must be purchased through my online store, at http://www.fishercustoms.com/store/index.p...;products_id=37. But as many, or as little as you want. Every dollar helps!

On Nov. 24th the drawing of the raffle will begin. One name will be drawn each day, until any given name has been drawn 3 times. Every ticket that gets drawn, will be put back into the hat, so even a donation of $1 has a chance of winning the raffle items.

For example:

Day 1- Person #3

Day 2- Person #6

Day 3- Person #1

Day 4- Person #3

Day 5- Person #2

Day 6- Person #1

Day 7- Person #3

In this instance, Person #3 would be the winner of the raffle prize. Tickets will be able to be purchased up until the winner is actually selected.

Guys, lets make this as successful as possible. Donate what you can, 100% of the donations will go directly to Kyle's cause. If you want to help further, just simply spread the word. Post this to other forums you visit, link this thread, keep it bumped to the top for us. Just whatever you guys can do. We actually have the opportunity to see a life get saved.

New List of Raffle Prizes:

More products have been offered, so I will update here as they become official.

Raffle Item #1

Sundown Audio SAE1200D

12" SSA Icon Dual1

Fisher Customs Enclosure

Kicker 1/0 Amp Install Kit

Vinyl Decals Courtesy of Jagged Edge Kustum Vinyl

-Sundown windshield banner 5"HX15.5"W

-(2) Sundown side window stickers 2.50"HX7.75"W

-Fisher Customs rear window decal 13'HX24.48"W

Raffle Item #2

(1) Free amp repair compliments of Scott Hall and Jon Buragas at Amp Repair Center

[bjfish11 35]

Bump this up fellas.

[bjfish11 35]

Lookie what I got today...

[bjfish11 35]

I got all 1141 tickets cut up that have been purchased so far. Lets get some more!

[cecaa850 0]

I got all 1141 tickets cut up that have been purchased so far. Lets get some more!

I'm in. (keep mine toward the top!!!) Great cause. I hope all goes well with the little guy.

Carl

[bigbirney420 0]

Im in for $20, and probably a lot more by the 23rd. I love it when good things are done in the name of audio.

[duece212 0]

Closing in on the 1200 tickets sold mark. Spread this around wherever you can where you think people might like to take part.

[akjay907 0]

I should be able to help out by the 23rd. You guys are very helpful and kind. I hope all goes good for the guy.

[bjfish11 35]

Still bringing in some cash for Kyle. Lets keep it up guys!

[Cheesemind 0]

Is this gonna be the only raffle? I have a few items I could donate to the cause if you want to run another one, or I can add something to the current one. Whatever raises the most money. Let me know!

[bjfish11 35]

Another raffle is in the works already. Shooting for next year though. Dont want to crowd them together.

On a side note, bump this up. Lets get to 1500 tickets tonight!

[RobClay 20]

how much for a ticket?

[bjfish11 35]

1 buck per ticket

[danieln_88 0]

donated!!! good luck and is a great thing you're doing!!

[bamaster 0]

I got in for $25. Benefit raffles like this are always a good idea. Thank you for doing it.

Edited November 25, 2008 by bamaster

[bjfish11 35]

Thanks guys, let keep this rolling!