Cash donations for St. Judes......Let's do it!

[Ric O'Shay]

The St. Judes auction produces a wonderful gift for the kids and all you TGers should be very proud of the total funds raised over the years. However, I was thinking, (sometimes that gets me in trouble and sometimes I just go to sleep when I think) although there are a lot of items in the auction, the number of successful bidders is relatively low when compared to the number of registered members. Right now we are looking at 36,000+ members.

So, here is my thought and challenge to all the UNSUCCESSFUL bidders and members. After the auction, make a cash donation through TG to St. Judes. If each member would give just $10.00, we could boost the auction total this year by over $360,000.  

What do you say, can we do it this year?
  Cash Donation  

Danny

[GreyGoose]

A cool idea.  I went through my first year (last year) unaware of the auction, have made sure to do some bids this year, and hope to be on top of things enough to list some items next year.  this would be a great way for the whole community to show its heart.

[BCWV]

That's a great idea! I haven't bid on anything but would be happy to give $10. Count me in Danny.

Danny,
Good thinkin!
Even if I win an auction item, I'd be happy to participate in this as well.

[m midd]

Ive been outbid on several things.. And i will gladly donate $10.   Great Idea..

[rastaman]

posted 20 May, 2011 10:32 AM                       
OK Gang, here is the spot if you just want to make a Cash Donation for the kids.


You can donate with check or M/O written to St Jude Children's Research Hospital, (please do not write them to me or Trad Gang) and mailed to...

Walt Francis
4050 West Babcock #16
Bozeman, MT 59718

Or you can pay via Paypal.com Click on the link and log in or register then click on "Send Money" enter PayPal@stjude.org in the "pay to" space, be sure to reference "Trad Gang St Jude Auction" then just follow the instructions. When making you payment you can choose goods,services under purchase and under personal if you select gift you don't have to pay the 3%. Thanks Merle!

Feel free to post your donations here if if you like.

Thanks a bunch to All.

[ May 15, 2012, 02:44 PM: Message edited by: Doug Campbell ]

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[rastaman]

I couldn't get my link to work with my I Pad so I just copied and pasted Doug's instructions..
Way to go Ric!

[rastaman]

And then I posted it twice! Lol!  

[Ric O'Shay]

Randy -
Thanks! I had not seen this post from Walt. The non-winning bidders along with every other member can send their donations to Walt. Thanks again for bringing this up to the forefront.

Best of all, you don't have to bid/buy something in order to get your donation to St. Judes Hospital. Now, all 36,000+ members, break out your checkbooks for a $10.00 donation. You can't buy a 1/2 dozen broadheads for $10.00! Let's see if we can overflow Walt's mail box and frustrate his carrier.

Danny

[4runr]

Good post Danny. Lets keep it up top.

[smoke1953]

Good idea Danny. It's so great that many give so much and the opportunity for others to just give a little will go a long way.

[awbowman]

Great idea. With the economy had, it will take numbers, not high bids.  Come on guys, for the kids!

[Green]

Wonderful suggestion Danny.  Consider it done.

[Ric O'Shay]

OK folks, I'm placing my check in the mail this morning. I've also changed the subject of this thread to more accurately reflect it's direction.

Let's take care of business and get 'er done!

[2treks]

Great idea Danny, I will...
.Keep this to the top,
.spend extras to win my treasures,
.Buy something that I don't want/need if it is un-bid upon, Lets clear the boards.
.make a little extra donation if I can,and I can.

Spread the word people!

CTT

[JV Rooster]

   

[wingnut]

I'm in!

Mike

[Doug Campbell]

Here is the spot guys, at the top of Auction 5  Cash Donations  

Thanks!

[Ray Lyon]

OOps, I posted this on the Auction forum. Hope that doesn't muddy up the waters.  Here's what you'll see after you send your paypal donation:

"Raymond, you have sent $10.00 USD to ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Research Hospital."

I didn't want to wait for the end of the auction. For those with a Paypal account, it takes all of 2 minutes maximum to get this done. It's our time to shine!

[KOOK68]

Great idea!!
I have an auction item that I plan on matching the winning bid.