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Title: Leukemia Benefit Race and Fund Raiser Post by: mangeldbug on July 06, 2009, 08:02:17 AM I am a member of the Ohio YSR League (http://www.ohioysr.org/rules.htm) mini-racing club. Around Thanksgiving 2008 it was announced that one of our members, a 13 year old kid and fellow racer, Harrison Ringel, was diagnosed with leukemia. Harrison is so far doing well, but it has been unbelievably hard on everyone involved, especially his family. Fortunately the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society has been phenomenal. They have done so much, in fact, that Harrison's father wants to give back to this organization by putting on a benefit race to raise money for the Society.
Harrison racing his tricked out racebike just 1 month before his diagnosis (http://www.caringbridge.org/tres/images/photos/1/0/3/5/103585/l.ePmllvSdAhDrxJXv.jpg) And here he is (#617) on August 22, 2009 still beating out the competition despite the chemotherapy! (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v619/fireman_343/Racing%20pictures/CJB_7322.jpg) In addition to the race entry fees and kart rental fees generating money for the benefit, Harrison's father is also selling T-Shirts. Any organization (such as the DMF) to raise $100 or more was listed as a "sponsor" on the benefit race T-shirts. Money was collected via Paypal through August 31, 2009, and amazingly the DMF donated a whopping $1000 with the DMF match amount! The most out of any sponsor...which gave us TOP BILLING for the Benefit T-shirts! To order a shirt, please fill out THIS FORM. (http://sites.google.com/site/harrisonbenefitrace/registration-form) They are $10. Again, all monies collected from T-shirt sales will be donated to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. After submitting the form, Harrison's father Paul will send you an email with the total and where to send a check. Once he receives your check, you will be mailed your T-shirt. Here are some pictures of the finished product: FRONT: (Harrison is on the right in the 2nd picture) (http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af49/JustinWilkins922/HarrisonShirt.jpg) (http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii11/Ohio_YSR_League/Aug%2022%202009/DSC02480.jpg) BACK (http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b168/mangeldbug/YSR/Harrison%20Tshirt/P1040079.jpg) (http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b168/mangeldbug/YSR/Harrison%20Tshirt/P1040080.jpg) Here is a link to the benefit race details: http://sites.google.com/site/harrisonbenefitrace/ (http://sites.google.com/site/harrisonbenefitrace/) Here is a link to Harrison's Caring Bridge Journal: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/harrisonringel (http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/harrisonringel) You don't have to just donate; if you are anywhere near Circleville (near Columbus) Ohio, please come out and RACE!! We are a mini-racing club and race NSR50's, YSR50's, motards, XR100's, scooters, pocketbikes, etc. We also have a lot of kids that race with us and the go-karts will be available for rental during practice and at other scheduled times during the day. More details on all of that are in the benefit race link above. Harrison is a great kid, polite, fun - always happy. Even with all that is going on right now you just cant bring him down. Everyone involved with OYL was devastated when we learned he was diagnosed with leukemia. Harrison is on the left with my dog and his best friend on the right. (http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a67/falcn12/YSR%20Racing/Circleville%20October%204%202008/P1010776.jpg) Thanks everyone! ADDED MARCH 2010 A video of Harrison's story: "Dude, where's my hair?" http://www.youtube.com/user/MegaDudeshow#p/a/u/2/bFpsB2yKaUk (http://www.youtube.com/user/MegaDudeshow#p/a/u/2/bFpsB2yKaUk) Title: Re: Go Full Throttle Against Leukemia: Benefit Race and Fund Raiser Post by: Statler on July 06, 2009, 08:16:59 AM cool fundraiser. Wish I were closer for the event itself. Money on its way.
Title: Re: Go Full Throttle Against Leukemia: Benefit Race and Fund Raiser Post by: z0mb1e_DUC on July 06, 2009, 10:33:29 AM Lost a close friend to cancer 23yrs ago. He was sixteen. No child should have to go thru this.
Money sent. Title: Re: Go Full Throttle Against Leukemia: Benefit Race and Fund Raiser Post by: Statler on July 07, 2009, 03:37:27 PM From the start of this forum to date, the admins have each taken fifty dollars as a beer/drink money as a thank you to the members who have donated to the beer fund (pictures in progress as we know we now owe drunkled proof). After expenses, that leaves us with a bit. We're making sure the rainy day fund is ok so the DMF won't go away, but after a year it's time to start giving back the extra.
The DMF will match member donations up to a total donation of $500 If you were about to donate to the DMF, send it here instead, and the DMF will match you dollar for dollar. It's not like the admins need more booze right now. (well...sort of...but not paid for by anyone else ;D) Kristen will give us a total. Let's not waste any and match the $500 DMF amount! cheers, Chris and all the DMF admins. [beer] Title: Re: Leukemia Benefit Race and Fund Raiser (now with DMF match) Post by: mangeldbug on July 07, 2009, 04:02:36 PM WOW that is so awesome of you guys! Extremely generous, and I know the Ringel family will be so happy to hear this. [bow_down]
Right now our DMF total is at $10. Everyone who decides to donate, please put "DMF" in the paypal notes section. Then there will be no guessing where the money came from!! We need $100 by the end of July to be listed as a sponsor on the race benefit T-shirts, but we will be collecting donations through the end of August. I would love to see $500 in donations from members! That would be phenomenal! Title: Re: Leukemia Benefit Race and Fund Raiser (now with DMF match) Post by: Grampa on July 07, 2009, 04:13:46 PM [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Leukemia Benefit Race and Fund Raiser (now with DMF match) Post by: somegirl on July 07, 2009, 05:01:36 PM sent [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Leukemia Benefit Race and Fund Raiser (now with DMF match) Post by: DoubleEagle on July 07, 2009, 05:06:15 PM How do you or can you handle credit card donation ?
Dolph :) Title: Re: Go Full Throttle Against Leukemia: Benefit Race and Fund Raiser Post by: x136 on July 07, 2009, 05:18:58 PM The DMF will match member donations up to a total donation of $500 Rad! [beer] How do you or can you handle credit card donation ? If you make a PayPal account, you can use a credit card. Title: Re: Leukemia Benefit Race and Fund Raiser (now with DMF match) Post by: Popeye the Sailor on July 07, 2009, 05:21:06 PM How do you or can you handle credit card donation ? Dolph :) Dolph-you're in Ohio, this is in Ohio-you near? You should go do a track day there ;) Title: Re: Leukemia Benefit Race and Fund Raiser (now with DMF match) Post by: mangeldbug on July 07, 2009, 05:27:12 PM How do you or can you handle credit card donation ? Dolph :) Do you not have or do not want to get a Paypal account? We just upgraded the account to Premier so we can now accept credit card donations through Paypal. You just have to have the credit card you wish to use added to your account. Other than the Paypal option, we have no way to accept credit card donations. SWEET- we just hit $150 in DMF donations!! We are now officially sponsors for the benefit race. Could an admin or mod please email (kjskvorak@gmail.com) me a high resolution file of the DMF logo that you would want to be on the shirt? I will then get it to Paul ASAP. Title: Re: Leukemia Benefit Race and Fund Raiser (now with DMF match) Post by: red baron on July 07, 2009, 05:38:40 PM sent
Title: Re: Leukemia Benefit Race and Fund Raiser (now with DMF match) Post by: Grampa on July 07, 2009, 05:40:03 PM and....where can we purchase a shirt to further help?
Title: Re: Leukemia Benefit Race and Fund Raiser (now with DMF match) Post by: mangeldbug on July 07, 2009, 05:49:08 PM and....where can we purchase a shirt to further help? I thought we could order shirts on the benefit race details site, but looking at it now it doesnt look like ordering is possible at this time. I think Paul (Harrison's father) planned to have the T-shirt sales actually AT the event, but selling them remotely to people unable to be there on 9-12 is a good plan. I will ask Paul how he wants to do that and get back to you guys. Title: Re: Leukemia Benefit Race and Fund Raiser (now with DMF match) Post by: Grampa on July 07, 2009, 05:50:13 PM I thought we could order shirts on the benefit race details site, but looking at it now it doesnt look like ordering is possible at this time. I think Paul (Harrison's father) planned to have the T-shirt sales actually AT the event, but selling them remotely to people unable to be there on 9-12 is a good plan. I will ask Paul how he wants to do that and get back to you guys. gracias [thumbsup] Title: Re: Leukemia Benefit Race and Fund Raiser (now with DMF match) Post by: Howie on July 07, 2009, 06:08:57 PM Doh! I'm a dumbass :-[ I sent money, but somehow missed the notes section. I'll PM you with the info.
Title: Re: Leukemia Benefit Race and Fund Raiser (now with DMF match) Post by: DoubleEagle on July 07, 2009, 08:16:20 PM Dolph-you're in Ohio, this is in Ohio-you near? You should go do a track day there ;) I'm not aware of a full sized track in Circleville.My Company owned property their for 20 some years. Have been there probably over a 100 times , it's a rather small town . I would have known of a Race Track large enough for bigger bikes . Sounds like a Cart track. Possibly they race around the Pickaway County Fair Grounds. Dolph :) Title: Re: Go Full Throttle Against Leukemia: Benefit Race and Fund Raiser Post by: DoubleEagle on July 07, 2009, 08:24:44 PM Rad! [beer] Not interested in dealing with Pay Pal.If you make a PayPal account, you can use a credit card. May be I can donate to the DMF and then they can pass it on. Dolph :) Title: Re: Go Full Throttle Against Leukemia: Benefit Race and Fund Raiser Post by: x136 on July 07, 2009, 08:32:34 PM Not interested in dealing with Pay Pal. Yeah, I understand. I resisted a long time, and am still pretty wary of them. Title: Re: Leukemia Benefit Race and Fund Raiser (now with DMF match) Post by: Popeye the Sailor on July 07, 2009, 08:55:13 PM I'm not aware of a full sized track in Circleville. My Company owned property their for 20 some years. Have been there probably over a 100 times , it's a rather small town . I would have known of a Race Track large enough for bigger bikes . Sounds like a Cart track. Possibly they race around the Pickaway County Fair Grounds. Dolph :) Who said anything about a full track? Or bigger bikes? Go race one of their little bikes around. ;) You don't have to just donate; if you are anywhere near Circleville (near Columbus) Ohio, please come out and RACE!! We are a mini-racing club and race NSR50's, YSR50's, motards, XR100's, scooters, pocketbikes, etc. We also have a lot of kids that race with us and the go-karts will be available for rental during practice and at other scheduled times during the day. More details on all of that are in the benefit race link above. Title: Re: Leukemia Benefit Race and Fund Raiser (now with DMF match) Post by: mangeldbug on July 08, 2009, 03:22:08 AM Yeah, its just a little kart track - about 0.7 miles long. Circleville Track Link (http://www.circlevilleraceway.com/)
Here is a blurb from OYL, my racing club, on the bikes we race: Quote We offer competitive racing for 50cc to 100cc 2-stroke motorcycles, up to 150cc liquid cooled 4-stroke motorcycles, up to 200cc air-cooled 4-stroke motorcycles, and 250cc (max displacement) two stroke scooters. Racing is divided into Modified Stock, Supersport, Formula One, Formula two, Formula three, exhibition Scooter Stock, exhibition Scooter Specials, and exhibition Automatic 50 (Junior and Senior) classes. Title: Re: Leukemia Benefit Race and Fund Raiser (now with DMF match) Post by: mangeldbug on July 08, 2009, 03:28:09 AM New total as of now: $280 in DMF donations!! Thanks to all who have donated thus far! [clap]
Title: Re: Leukemia Benefit Race and Fund Raiser (now with DMF match) Post by: mangeldbug on July 08, 2009, 03:38:08 AM A quick note about T-shirt sales and how to order:
Please do not add T-shirt money to your donation and send that to the paypal account listed. We would like to keep T-shirt sales separate from member donations, and I can see how keeping T-shirt orders straight could get complicated pretty fast. I briefly talked to Paul and he is trying to figure out some kind of online order for the shirts through the benefit website. I will post here when I find out how and when you can do that. Title: Re: Leukemia Benefit Race and Fund Raiser (now with DMF match) Post by: mitt on July 08, 2009, 04:14:41 AM Could an admin or mod please email (kjskvorak@gmail.com) me a high resolution file of the DMF logo that you would want to be on the shirt? I will then get it to Paul ASAP. I emailed the logo to you. mitt Title: Re: Leukemia Benefit Race and Fund Raiser (now with DMF match) Post by: mangeldbug on July 08, 2009, 04:37:46 AM I emailed the logo to you. received, thank you!mitt Title: Re: Leukemia Benefit Race and Fund Raiser (now with DMF match) Post by: duqette on July 08, 2009, 07:36:24 AM Sent! [thumbsup]
Leukemia & Lymphoma is a fantastic organization. I've done one of their Team in Training century rides, and what an amazing experience that was. My best friend died of complications from leukemia almost 10 years ago now. So, let me just say, Go Team Harrison!! [clap] [clap] Title: Re: Leukemia Benefit Race and Fund Raiser (now with DMF match) Post by: mangeldbug on July 10, 2009, 03:33:13 AM New DMF member donations now total $300 as of this morning. Thanks again to all who have contributed to this awesome fundraiser!
I told Paul, Harrison's father, about the DMF raising enough to be a sponsor for the benefit race and the generous DMF Match the admins have pledged. This was his response: Quote Kristen, that is fantastic news! The money raised by the DMF has been really unexpected. They must be a great bunch of people! Title: Re: Leukemia Benefit Race and Fund Raiser (now with DMF match) Post by: DesmoDiva on July 10, 2009, 03:52:40 AM Sent. [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Leukemia Benefit Race and Fund Raiser (now with DMF match) Post by: metallimonster on July 10, 2009, 04:03:02 AM Dolph,
I think it is just the go-kart track right there off of 23 N of Circleville. I'm down to go if you want to meet there. Title: Re: Leukemia Benefit Race and Fund Raiser (now with DMF match) Post by: red baron on July 11, 2009, 08:28:39 AM Great work Kristen keep it up. 8)
Title: Re: Leukemia Benefit Race and Fund Raiser (now with DMF match) Post by: Randimus Maximus on July 12, 2009, 06:39:54 PM Leukemia & Lymphoma is a fantastic organization. I've done one of their Team in Training century rides, and what an amazing experience that was. +1 - just did the Tahoe Century with TNT. And I'll get a donation headed your way shortly! Title: Re: Leukemia Benefit Race and Fund Raiser (now with DMF match) Post by: mangeldbug on July 13, 2009, 06:31:45 PM DMF member donations now total $325! Thanks all and keep it up!! [thumbsup]
I noticed something - Paypal payments labeled as "gifts" have NO FEES DEDUCTED! When making a donation, please click on the "Personal" tab and choose "gift" for the type of payment. We want ALL that is donated to go to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society! Title: Re: Leukemia Benefit Race and Fund Raiser (now with DMF match) Post by: Randimus Maximus on July 19, 2009, 09:37:02 AM Bump back to the main page.
Donation sent! Let's get to $500 in DMF donations by the end of the month!!! Title: Re: Leukemia Benefit Race and Fund Raiser (now with DMF match) Post by: mangeldbug on July 19, 2009, 04:40:17 PM Thanks for the bump!
DMF member donations now total $375! Only $125 more to hit that DMF match of $500!! Way to go everyone! [bow_down] Title: Re: Leukemia Benefit Race and Fund Raiser (now with DMF match) Post by: Randimus Maximus on July 26, 2009, 02:54:58 PM Did enough donations come in yet to hit the DMF $500 match offer yet?
We have a week left. Title: Re: Leukemia Benefit Race and Fund Raiser (now with DMF match) Post by: mangeldbug on July 26, 2009, 05:28:34 PM We are currently stalled at $375. Very close to the $500 match mark!
BUT we are going to be collecting donations through the end of August. I'm confident we can hit $500 by then. The benefit race is September 12, so we have some time. We sent the T-shirt sponsor money plus a little extra to Paul this weekend, and will send the rest at the end of August before the benefit. I also have not heard back about how to place T-shirt orders, but will ask again. Title: Re: Leukemia Benefit Race and Fund Raiser (now with DMF match) Post by: Howie on July 26, 2009, 06:08:16 PM C'mon folks, open your wallets!
Title: Re: Leukemia Benefit Race and Fund Raiser (now with DMF match) Post by: somegirl on July 27, 2009, 06:16:33 PM Tonight's bump. :)
Title: Re: Leukemia Benefit Race and Fund Raiser (now with DMF match) Post by: Howie on July 28, 2009, 03:01:08 AM This morning's bump :)
Title: Re: Leukemia Benefit Race and Fund Raiser (now with DMF match) Post by: Howie on July 28, 2009, 06:42:45 PM Rebump!
Title: Re: Leukemia Benefit Race and Fund Raiser (now with DMF match) Post by: mangeldbug on July 28, 2009, 07:05:40 PM Thanks for the support all! I really hope we can make it to $500 by the end of August, but either way we have raised a FANTASTIC amount. Paul was really touched by all the donations thus far. Thank you! [clap]
Title: Re: Leukemia Benefit Race and Fund Raiser (now with DMF match) Post by: mangeldbug on August 11, 2009, 02:04:58 PM I wanted to post an update since there is about one month before the Benefit Race takes place and only 3 more weeks to collect donations. We just sent a second check to Harrison Ringel's family this weekend and assured Paul that more would be coming once the DMF match takes place! He really cant believe how much we have raised thus far and is very grateful.
The DMF donations total is still at $375. I would love it if we could get to $500 by the end of this month to satisfy the max DMF match! If we can get a little closer, I will donate some more of my own money to top it off. Thanks to all who have donated. It is much appreciated. Title: Re: Leukemia Benefit Race and Fund Raiser (now with DMF match) Post by: Statler on August 11, 2009, 02:21:37 PM I'm holding $25 for a member here...not sure if you have that in the total yet....so perhaps it's 400. that makes 800 total with our match (or 750 if you already counted that $25). nice job regardless of final.
Title: Re: Leukemia Benefit Race and Fund Raiser (now with DMF match) Post by: mangeldbug on August 11, 2009, 03:40:29 PM I'm holding $25 for a member here...not sure if you have that in the total yet....so perhaps it's 400. that makes 800 total with our match (or 750 if you already counted that $25). nice job regardless of final. Yes, the $375 includes the $25 you are holding for a member. Title: Re: Leukemia Benefit Race and Fund Raiser (now with DMF match) Post by: Statler on August 11, 2009, 03:45:11 PM allright. I'll donate $25 so we're at $400. ;D
I'll move it into the DMF account and then send $425 when it's time (unless we have more by then...cough....) Title: Re: Leukemia Benefit Race and Fund Raiser (now with DMF match) Post by: mangeldbug on August 23, 2009, 08:29:04 AM We had an OYL race at BeaveRun Raceway in the Pittsburgh area yesterday. It was a great day for racing, and I was surprised to see that Paul had Benefit T-shirts to sell there! I wasnt expecting to see them until the event!
Paul was so excited to show me the back of the shirt with all the sponsors...because we got TOP BILLING! Paul told the people he had make the shirts to make the DMF "nice and big". (Check out who is on the bottom right...Mat Mladin!) Here are some photos: FRONT (http://i992.photobucket.com/albums/af49/JustinWilkins922/HarrisonShirt.jpg) BACK (http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b168/mangeldbug/YSR/Harrison%20Tshirt/P1040078.jpg) (http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b168/mangeldbug/YSR/Harrison%20Tshirt/P1040079.jpg) (http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b168/mangeldbug/YSR/Harrison%20Tshirt/P1040080.jpg) The shirts look awesome. To order a shirt, please fill out THIS FORM (http://sites.google.com/site/harrisonbenefitrace/registration-form) As for donations, we are at $400...only $100 away from $500!! We have just 8 days to reach that goal. I will be taking donations through the end of August. Thank you! Title: Re: Leukemia Benefit Race and Fund Raiser (now with DMF match) Post by: Randimus Maximus on August 23, 2009, 10:20:04 AM The shirts look awesome!! [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Leukemia Benefit Race and Fund Raiser (now with DMF match) Post by: ducpainter on August 23, 2009, 12:13:08 PM WooHoo
Title: Re: Leukemia Benefit Race and Fund Raiser (now with DMF match) Post by: somegirl on August 23, 2009, 05:40:08 PM [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Leukemia Benefit Race and Fund Raiser (now with DMF match) Post by: red baron on August 23, 2009, 05:58:00 PM me thinks Mr. Mladin should step it up. ;D
Title: Re: Leukemia Benefit Race and Fund Raiser (now with DMF match) Post by: Ddan on August 24, 2009, 01:22:58 AM Sent [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Leukemia Benefit Race and Fund Raiser (now with DMF match) Post by: Statler on August 24, 2009, 06:13:51 AM sweeet shirt.
pm sent. Title: Re: Leukemia Benefit Race and Fund Raiser (now with DMF match) Post by: mangeldbug on August 24, 2009, 07:18:52 AM GO TEAM HARRISON!!!
(http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii11/Ohio_YSR_League/Aug%2022%202009/DSC02480.jpg) He even raced on Saturday! He is up front, #617 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v619/fireman_343/Racing%20pictures/CJB_7322.jpg) Title: Re: Leukemia Benefit Race and Fund Raiser (now with DMF match) Post by: mitt on August 24, 2009, 08:07:25 AM Very nice Tshirt. How about a better picture of the front design also?
Also, you have a typo in your last post - mitt Title: Re: Leukemia Benefit Race and Fund Raiser (now with DMF match) Post by: mangeldbug on August 24, 2009, 08:15:54 AM Very nice Tshirt. How about a better picture of the front design also? I added the front graphic pic from the first page to the above post that shows the t-shirt back. I dont have any close-ups of the actual T-shirt front right now (ours are in the wash) but I can get one. It looks just like the graphic, only the green is slightly different. Also, you have a typo in your last post - OOPSIE! Fixed. In my defense, I had just gotten finished racing and my brain was dead [bang] Title: Re: Leukemia Benefit Race and Fund Raiser (now with DMF match) Post by: mitt on August 24, 2009, 08:18:32 AM Medium Tshirt ordered [thumbsup]
mitt Title: Re: Leukemia Benefit Race and Fund Raiser (now with DMF match) Post by: GLantern on August 24, 2009, 10:31:44 AM Don't know how i missed this thread, donation sent [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Leukemia Benefit Race and Fund Raiser (now with DMF match) Post by: mitt on August 25, 2009, 05:09:50 PM donation sent
mitt Title: Re: Leukemia Benefit Race and Fund Raiser (now with DMF match) Post by: mangeldbug on August 27, 2009, 01:57:38 PM Member donation update:
The new total is $445! Sooooo close to that $500 mark. Remember, I will only be collecting through the end of August, so that leaves only 4 1/2 days... Also, I talked to Paul this week and he said that he has gotten some DMF T-shirt orders. The T-shirts are packaged up ready to ship, he is just waiting on checks to arrive. He will ship once he has those in hand! Thanks all! Kristen Title: Re: Leukemia Benefit Race and Fund Raiser (now with DMF match) Post by: ZOSO on August 27, 2009, 03:15:03 PM PM sent.
Title: Re: Leukemia Benefit Race and Fund Raiser (now with DMF match) Post by: mangeldbug on August 27, 2009, 05:46:36 PM FANTASTIC NEWS! We just hit $500 in member donations!! [clap]
This means with the DMF match amount, the DMF will have donated $1000 to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society!! [bow_down] Thank you so much on behalf of the Ringel family to everyone who has given to this great cause. BUT I will still be collecting donations through the end of August! $500 was the goal to maximize the match amount, but it is by no means a cap amount! Let's try to collect all we can in these last few days of August! Title: Re: Leukemia Benefit Race and Fund Raiser (now with DMF match) Post by: Randimus Maximus on August 27, 2009, 05:54:24 PM Awesome! [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Leukemia Benefit Race and Fund Raiser (now with DMF match) Post by: Howie on August 27, 2009, 06:45:43 PM Yaaaay!
No need to stop giving though, folks ;D Title: Re: Leukemia Benefit Race and Fund Raiser (now with DMF match) Post by: Randimus Maximus on August 30, 2009, 06:33:15 PM Bump for the last day or so for donations!
Title: Re: Leukemia Benefit Race and Fund Raiser (now with DMF match) Post by: mangeldbug on August 31, 2009, 03:50:57 AM Bump for the last day or so for donations! Thanks Randimus! Yes, today is the last day I will be collecting donations sent to the paypal address but you can continue to order T-shirts!Title: Re: Leukemia Benefit Race and Fund Raiser (now with DMF match) Post by: mangeldbug on September 02, 2009, 03:08:25 PM OK, FINAL total donated by the DMF was $1000! I received the match amount a few days ago from the Admins. Thank you all so very much! When Paul Ringel was first telling my mini race club of his plans for this benefit race, he was hoping to raise $1000 TOTAL from all sponsors combined.
The fact that the DMF alone raised that much is quite an accomplishment! [beer] [clap] I wanted to share something that Harrison's mother wrote in response to a PM I shared from ZOSO about Harrison and the benefit race. I think it sums up the Ringel's thoughts and feelings nicely. Quote Thank you so very much for sharing that with us. You and Ryan have been so helpful in raising these funds and encouraging others to help us. As I (Ginny) read what you sent from Peter and what you wrote, I was so touched, tears ran down my cheeks. To know that our Harrison inspires those who don't even know him, is very touching to me. This whole journey has been surreal and though my tears flow often, they have sometimes been the result of something that makes me smile. I keep thinking that Harrison, after all he has endured, will be a really neat man, and sometimes I have to be reminded that he already is a really cool kid. Though I'm not sure why this has happened to my little man, the great part of all of it is the positive attitude he continues to have, and the sweet and happy boy he remains. You have reminded me of one of the reasons I am so very proud to be his mom. Thanks again for all you have done, and continue to do. It means the world to us. Love, Ginny Ringel T-shirts will be available for order until they are gone! I will edit the first post to reflect that. Title: Re: Leukemia Benefit Race and Fund Raiser: order DMF sponsor T-shirts now! Post by: mitt on September 02, 2009, 04:09:05 PM I got my T-shirt. Damn nice for $11 shipped [thumbsup]
mitt Title: Re: Go Full Throttle Against Leukemia: Benefit Race and Fund Raiser Post by: somegirl on September 02, 2009, 04:54:31 PM From the start of this forum to date, the admins have each taken fifty dollars as a beer/drink money as a thank you to the members who have donated to the beer fund (pictures in progress as we know we now owe drunkled proof). Whatever happened to the drunkled proof? [popcorn] Title: Re: Go Full Throttle Against Leukemia: Benefit Race and Fund Raiser Post by: ducpainter on September 02, 2009, 05:13:48 PM Whatever happened to the drunkled proof? [popcorn] Psssst...I'm living proof. ;D Title: Re: Go Full Throttle Against Leukemia: Benefit Race and Fund Raiser Post by: mitt on September 03, 2009, 08:09:32 AM Whatever happened to the drunkled proof? [popcorn] Here is 2 of us - I will let you guess who's who. (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3113/3172886954_87fc277744_o.jpg) (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3098/3183823230_4dcc0069c8_o.jpg) The other flounders are slackers getting their pics up ;D Title: Re: Leukemia Benefit Race and Fund Raiser (now with DMF match) Post by: ZOSO on September 03, 2009, 11:17:10 AM I wanted to share something that Harrison's mother wrote in response to a PM I shared from ZOSO about Harrison and the benefit race. Thanks for sharing Ginny's touching e-mail. It is nice to know the DMF helped a family that appears so kind and deserving. I will continue to draw inspiration from Harrison and will keep him in my thoughts. Take care, Peter PS: BIG thumbs up to the DMF admins, it was their generosity that partially drew me out of the woodwork! Title: Re: Go Full Throttle Against Leukemia: Benefit Race and Fund Raiser Post by: somegirl on September 03, 2009, 01:25:13 PM Here is 2 of us - I will let you guess who's who. [thumbsup] [beer] Title: Re: Leukemia Benefit Race and Fund Raiser: order DMF sponsor T-shirts now! Post by: Statler on September 03, 2009, 01:49:58 PM slippery tires. saved it with my knee. 'cause I gots mad skillz.
(http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd110/grumpylawyer/cheers005.jpg?t=1252017948) glad we could help out with the cause. Title: Re: Leukemia Benefit Race and Fund Raiser: order DMF sponsor T-shirts now! Post by: mangeldbug on September 03, 2009, 02:56:37 PM [laugh] That's fanTASTic!
Title: Re: Leukemia Benefit Race and Fund Raiser: order DMF sponsor T-shirts now! Post by: mangeldbug on September 14, 2009, 07:23:59 AM My husband and I are back from the Benefit Race! The benefit was Saturday and then there was a regular OYL club race the next day (ugh, tired!). There were quite a few spectators there for the benefit, and we had a bunch of members from the NJ MiniGP racing club (http://www.njminigp.com/) come out! That was pretty cool - we had some pretty big grids of minibikes! They put stands out in the field in some corners, and since there were shirts available for sale there, when you looked at the stands it was just a sea of green! Very cool. They had go kart rentals between the bike races, a blow up bouncy thing for the little kids, some National Guard guys were there in their BDU's with a big military HumVee and they were giving rides, and then there was food and lots of stuff that people donated for a silent auction (we got a shirt signed by Mat Mladin, Sidi boots worn and autographed by Aaron Yates, and a real Larry Pegram Ducati team shirt). They had lots of other stuff - signed helmets, other signed shirts, Indianapolis MotoGP stuff, gift certificates to local shops, etc.
At first count, after paying what they owed for the use of the track and the go karts, they raised over $4000! I have photos - will post them when I have a chance. There are still LOTS of T-shirts available for order! Paul, Harrison's dad, said he is getting them out the same day he receives the checks from people. With all the donations they have received for Tshirts orders, all orders are now 100% profit to go to the Leukemia and Lymphoma foundation. He said there were quite a few people Saturday that wrote checks for $50 or more but only wanted a single shirt. With all the doom and gloom you see on the news, sometimes the kindness and generosity of people surprise you. ...Oh and speaking of the news, one of our OYL members went to some local news stations with the story of Harrison and the benefit race to ask if they would like to cover it and NO ONE wanted to! Seriously, a story about people from all over the country coming out to help a sick kid and raise money for the Leukemia Foundation? What's better than that, especially for a small town in Ohio? I guess its too uplifting and inspiring for the news [bang] Paul also said he has been telling the story of the DMF donation to everyone and it just blows people away. No one else even came close to donating what we came up with. Ginny, Harrison's mom, came up to me and expressed how much she appreciates all that we have done and got all teary. We should really be proud. [clap] Title: Re: Leukemia Benefit Race and Fund Raiser: order DMF sponsor T-shirts now! Post by: mitt on September 14, 2009, 09:41:23 AM That is great [thumbsup]
mitt Title: Re: Leukemia Benefit Race and Fund Raiser Post by: mangeldbug on March 14, 2010, 04:03:12 PM I know this thread has been inactive for a while, but the DMF did SO much to help raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Foundation, that I thought you might be interested in this.
Harrison recently shared his story to an audience as part of his recovery process. He has been in remission since Thanksgiving 2009, almost exactly one year from when he was diagnosed! They put on a show titled "Dude, where's my hair?" It's funny, inspirational, and really shows Harrison's strong positive character. He also talks about his passion for racing motorcycles. [moto] The MegaDudes: http://www.youtube.com/user/MegaDudeshow#p/a/u/2/bFpsB2yKaUk (http://www.youtube.com/user/MegaDudeshow#p/a/u/2/bFpsB2yKaUk) The Ringel Family announced at our miniracing banquet that they will be holding another benefit race this year, this time for the Make a Wish Foundation. Do you want to know the wish they granted?? He and his family will be going to the MotoGP race in Laguna Seca! He will be staying in a VERY nice hotel right near the track, watching the race from a special location, and he gets to meet Nicky Hayden in person - his favorite racer. Nicky's favorite charity is Make a Wish, so this was a pretty easy sell for them I guess. :D Nicky will also take Harrison for a spin around the track on the back of his GP bike! Pretty freaking awesome :) Title: Re: Leukemia Benefit Race and Fund Raiser Post by: ducpainter on March 14, 2010, 04:07:55 PM I know this thread has been inactive for a while, but the DMF did SO much to help raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Foundation, that I thought you might be interested in this. Maybe Nicky can pry Mamolas fingers off the 990cc 2-up bike and give the boy a proper ride. ;DHarrison recently shared his story to an audience as part of his recovery process. He has been in remission since Thanksgiving 2009, almost exactly one year from when he was diagnosed! They put on a show titled "Dude, where's my hair?" It's funny, inspirational, and really shows Harrison's strong positive character. He also talks about his passion for racing motorcycles. [moto] The MegaDudes: http://www.youtube.com/user/MegaDudeshow#p/a/u/2/bFpsB2yKaUk (http://www.youtube.com/user/MegaDudeshow#p/a/u/2/bFpsB2yKaUk) The Ringel Family announced at our miniracing banquet that they will be holding another benefit race this year, this time for the Make a Wish Foundation. Do you want to know the wish they granted?? He and his family will be going to the MotoGP race in Laguna Seca! He will be staying in a VERY nice hotel right near the track, watching the race from a special location, and he gets to meet Nicky Hayden in person - his favorite racer. Nicky's favorite charity is Make a Wish, so this was a pretty easy sell for them I guess. :D Nicky will also take Harrison for a spin around the track on the back of his GP bike! Pretty freaking awesome :) Title: Re: Leukemia Benefit Race and Fund Raiser Post by: somegirl on March 14, 2010, 04:54:24 PM Harrison recently shared his story to an audience as part of his recovery process. He has been in remission since Thanksgiving 2009, almost exactly one year from when he was diagnosed! That's awesome! [thumbsup] [thumbsup] Title: Re: Leukemia Benefit Race and Fund Raiser Post by: Howie on March 14, 2010, 06:55:20 PM Heart warming ;D
Title: Re: Leukemia Benefit Race and Fund Raiser Post by: GLantern on March 15, 2010, 07:20:50 AM That is great to hear, that is going to be a very cool experience riding on Nicky's bike.
Title: Re: Leukemia Benefit Race and Fund Raiser Post by: mitt on March 15, 2010, 07:48:09 AM [thumbsup] [clap]
mitt Title: Re: Leukemia Benefit Race and Fund Raiser Post by: mitt on February 27, 2017, 07:39:49 PM Anyone else here remember this? You have to be an old fart. I still wear my green T-shirt once in a while. I had forgot it was even about Leukemia specifically, it was just one of my motorcycle shirts. That is until my 5 year old said the word on the shirt out loud to me. How did she know a big word like that? She was diagnosed with it last year, and has been in treatment for over 8 months.
Kind of strange I had the last post on this from 2010, and the next one again in 2017... I haven't posted much in a long time. Not due to anything specific, but getting more involved in bicycles VS motorcycles. I still read once in a while and it feels the same. [thumbsup] mitt Title: Re: Leukemia Benefit Race and Fund Raiser Post by: ducpainter on February 27, 2017, 08:18:00 PM Anyone else here remember this? You have to be an old fart. I still wear my green T-shirt once in a while. I had forgot it was even about Leukemia specifically, it was just one of my motorcycle shirts. That is until my 5 year old said the word on the shirt out loud to me. How did she know a big word like that? She was diagnosed with it last year, and has been in treatment for over 8 months. Sorry to hear about your daughter's condition mitt...I truly am. Us dad's aren't programmed for things we can't fix. :'(Kind of strange I had the last post on this from 2010, and the next one again in 2017... I haven't posted much in a long time. Not due to anything specific, but getting more involved in bicycles VS motorcycles. I still read once in a while and it feels the same. [thumbsup] mitt Glad to hear that this place still feels the same for you. Come around more often. [thumbsup] Title: Re: Leukemia Benefit Race and Fund Raiser Post by: Howie on February 27, 2017, 09:46:19 PM Oh man, so sorry to hear this mitt. Best thoughts from the wife and me.
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