Please donate to cancer research as I race from Base 2 Space!
Hi all! I am participating in a cancer research fundraiser and would love your help!
I started a thread over in the AET: http://community.pearljam.com/discussion/244814/please-donate-to-cancer-research-as-i-race-from-base-2-space?new=1
(Kat feel free to move the original thread over here if you like)
Quick rundown:
What are you doing?
I am climbing the stairs of the Space Needle...that's 848 stairs, 52 stories, 520' above ground.
Are you nuts?
Yes, because I'm terrified of heights! At the 100' level of the Needle, I have the option to 'turn around', but after that, I am committed...there is no turning around or dropping out after that.
Is my monetary donation tax deductible? Where does it go?
Yes, 100% is tax deductible, everything goes to Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research.
Why are you doing this?
I lost my uncle to cancer, 10 years later his wife passed of breast cancer-she was my favorite auntie. My sister in law was recently diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer. Also, this is the first time in Space Needle history they are opening the stairwells to the public for something like this.
...and I want to walk the halo, yeah, the ring on the outer most part of the Needle. Only the top 10 fundraisers and 2 randomly drawn people will get to do this. Again, yes, I am nuts.
For more answers to other questions, and to read more, please check out the thread over in AET, or if you just want to make a donation directly please visit my fundraising page: https://www.classy.org/fundraise?fcid=465904
Thank you all!
(I'm currently working funky hours, and don't have time to come here while at work, so give me some time to reply to PMs)
I started a thread over in the AET: http://community.pearljam.com/discussion/244814/please-donate-to-cancer-research-as-i-race-from-base-2-space?new=1
(Kat feel free to move the original thread over here if you like)
Quick rundown:
What are you doing?
I am climbing the stairs of the Space Needle...that's 848 stairs, 52 stories, 520' above ground.
Are you nuts?
Yes, because I'm terrified of heights! At the 100' level of the Needle, I have the option to 'turn around', but after that, I am committed...there is no turning around or dropping out after that.
Is my monetary donation tax deductible? Where does it go?
Yes, 100% is tax deductible, everything goes to Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research.
Why are you doing this?
I lost my uncle to cancer, 10 years later his wife passed of breast cancer-she was my favorite auntie. My sister in law was recently diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer. Also, this is the first time in Space Needle history they are opening the stairwells to the public for something like this.
...and I want to walk the halo, yeah, the ring on the outer most part of the Needle. Only the top 10 fundraisers and 2 randomly drawn people will get to do this. Again, yes, I am nuts.
For more answers to other questions, and to read more, please check out the thread over in AET, or if you just want to make a donation directly please visit my fundraising page: https://www.classy.org/fundraise?fcid=465904
Thank you all!
(I'm currently working funky hours, and don't have time to come here while at work, so give me some time to reply to PMs)
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- Christopher McCandless
Fuckus rules all
Rob
Seattle
Bump for another 2 prize donations! Thanks to Brianlux for his mailed in donation, you rock!
- Christopher McCandless
Donations being made, raffle items being added, Rob is in his crocs. This is happening people. Get in on this.
Bump for some generous donations made over the weekend...check it out!
- Christopher McCandless
Do you want anymore prizes to add to your list?
Can I get dog tags if I donate a decent prize?
I can always accept more prize donations! In fact, I'm waiting for finalization on some more really cool fan-made art pieces.
How decent of a prize are we talking? Colored PJ20, or a Benny...sure, I'll get you a dog tag. Generally, I'd like to keep that gift for monetary donations-right now I have a fear of having more prizes than raffle entries.
(Jeff Dunham is awesome btw)
- Christopher McCandless
Oh, I will definitely donate a prize that's easy to ship too... Mixup with one of my requests for concert used setlist 2013 shows from the guru Mr. Dalowsky charitable sales where I received setlist for the Spokane show that I paid for and wanted Vancouver. You can have it for another prize.
- Christopher McCandless
Fuckus rules all
Rob
Seattle
- Christopher McCandless
Get in on this people. Great cause. Great prizes.
You never really had to begin with.
Sometimes it's not the song that makes you emotional it's the people and things that come to your mind when you hear it.
I ordered my print for you!!
I did a 16" X 16" canvas print of this image of PJ on stage in Cincinnati:
I'll let you know when it ships and then I'll send it out to you in Seattle.
'98: Seattle: Memorial Stadium 1 & 2
'00: Columbus: Polaris
'03: Columbus: Germain
'10: Columbus: Nationwide Arena
'11: East Troy: Alpine Valley - PJ20 1 & 2 + EV Detroit
'12: Missoula + EV Jacksonville 1 & 2
'13: Chicago / Pittsburgh / Buffalo / Seattle
'14: Cincinnati / St. Louis / Tulsa / Lincoln / Memphis / Detroit / Moline
'15: New York City - Global Citizen Festival
'16: Greenville / Hampton / Raleigh / Columbia / Lexington / Ottawa / Toronto 1 & 2 / Wrigley 1 & 2
'17: Brooklyn - Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
'18: London 1 & 2 / Seattle 1 & 2 / Missoula / Wrigley 1
'22: Nashville / St. Louis
http://www.livefootsteps.org/user/?usr=170
Thank you all for your generous support!
- Christopher McCandless
You never really had to begin with.
Sometimes it's not the song that makes you emotional it's the people and things that come to your mind when you hear it.
PLEASE sign it and write the show date and location on the bottom for the winner! can you send a print to Amy for the matching frame as well? you guys are awesome!
- Christopher McCandless
'98: Seattle: Memorial Stadium 1 & 2
'00: Columbus: Polaris
'03: Columbus: Germain
'10: Columbus: Nationwide Arena
'11: East Troy: Alpine Valley - PJ20 1 & 2 + EV Detroit
'12: Missoula + EV Jacksonville 1 & 2
'13: Chicago / Pittsburgh / Buffalo / Seattle
'14: Cincinnati / St. Louis / Tulsa / Lincoln / Memphis / Detroit / Moline
'15: New York City - Global Citizen Festival
'16: Greenville / Hampton / Raleigh / Columbia / Lexington / Ottawa / Toronto 1 & 2 / Wrigley 1 & 2
'17: Brooklyn - Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
'18: London 1 & 2 / Seattle 1 & 2 / Missoula / Wrigley 1
'22: Nashville / St. Louis
http://www.livefootsteps.org/user/?usr=170
But seriously please help raise some funds and awareness for cancer research.
You never really had to begin with.
Sometimes it's not the song that makes you emotional it's the people and things that come to your mind when you hear it.
You never really had to begin with.
Sometimes it's not the song that makes you emotional it's the people and things that come to your mind when you hear it.
The canvas print is scheduled for delivery TODAY...
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The shipment has reached the local UPS facility responsible for delivery and has been dispatched to a UPS driver.
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Scheduled For Early Delivery On:
Tuesday, 09/15/2015, By End of Day
Originally Scheduled For Delivery On:
Wednesday, 09/16/2015, By End of Day
Last Location:
Columbus, OH, United States, Tuesday, 09/15/2015
I'll put the requested information on the photo and get it shipped out to you in Seattle tomorrow!!
Best of luck in your BASE2SPACE run!!
'98: Seattle: Memorial Stadium 1 & 2
'00: Columbus: Polaris
'03: Columbus: Germain
'10: Columbus: Nationwide Arena
'11: East Troy: Alpine Valley - PJ20 1 & 2 + EV Detroit
'12: Missoula + EV Jacksonville 1 & 2
'13: Chicago / Pittsburgh / Buffalo / Seattle
'14: Cincinnati / St. Louis / Tulsa / Lincoln / Memphis / Detroit / Moline
'15: New York City - Global Citizen Festival
'16: Greenville / Hampton / Raleigh / Columbia / Lexington / Ottawa / Toronto 1 & 2 / Wrigley 1 & 2
'17: Brooklyn - Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
'18: London 1 & 2 / Seattle 1 & 2 / Missoula / Wrigley 1
'22: Nashville / St. Louis
http://www.livefootsteps.org/user/?usr=170
Also in case you haven't checked out the raffle prizes here they are:
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$5 per entry, 5 entries for $20
When making a donation, please email me a copy of your receipt, PM me for the address.
BONUS!For every $30 donation, you will get 5 raffle entries and a dog tag style necklace engraved with a loved one's name. I will wear the necklace during my climb, and mail you back the necklace after the event. Just let me know if you would like a necklace and send me a copy of your donation receipt, or indicate it with your mailed in donation.
(I am still sourcing out necklaces)
CUTOFF DATE FOR GETTING A NECKLACE IS SEPTEMBER 15, 2015!
PRIZES:
1). Pearl Jam Poster- Hyde Park June 25, 2010 http://expressobeans.com/public/detail.php/123335
2). Pearl Jam sticker and guitar pic set-includes: 1-Eddie Vedder guitar pick, 2- Mike McCready Hockey Talkter guitar picks (one black, one white), 1-Mike McCready Flight to Mars guitar pick. Assorted Pearl Jam sticker set: Winner will receive stickers pictured. additional picks and stickers donated by monkeewrench
3) Pearl Jam Poster- Charlottesville November 1, 2013 http://expressobeans.com/public/detail.php/180037 donated by Amongst the Ani
4) Mike McCready Free Ride 7"-never played donated by Amongst the Ani
5) Mad Season Locomotive 7"-never played donated by Amongst the Ani
6) Eddie Vedder Poster- Summer Tour 2009 http://expressobeans.com/public/detail.php/104750 donated by imalive
7) Pearl Jam Auckland 2014 BDO Bootleg from the box set "Silver Pressed" donated by Ident42
8) Pearl Jam Poster-ACL Zilker Park October 4, 2009 http://expressobeans.com/public/detail.php/111156 donated by Enkidu
9) Pearl Jam holiday single set-up Devil Doll/Better Days 2011, Turning Mist/Hawaii '78 2009-autographed by Mike McCready.
10) Music for Film Box set #378 feat. Mike McCready- SEALED
donated by monkeewrench
11) Pearl Jam Copenhagen 2012 Maxx 242/McFarlane http://expressobeans.com/public/detail.php/154255 donated by monkeewrench
12) Pearl Jam Portland 2013 EMEK http://expressobeans.com/public/detail.php/181851 donated by monkeewrench
13) PJ20 vinyl BLACK-opened, excellent condition donated by PP193448
14) Pearl Jam setlist from Spokane 2013 donated by PP193448
15) Pearl Jam Poster-Toronto 2005
16) Eddie Vedde Tour Poster-2009
17) Canvas Print of Pearl Jam Cincy photo taken by Darby Dave-donated by derbydave matching handmade stained glass photo frame included donated by deadendp (see print here: http://community.pearljam.com/discussion/244883/please-donate-to-cancer-research-as-i-race-from-base-2-space#latest)
You never really had to begin with.
Sometimes it's not the song that makes you emotional it's the people and things that come to your mind when you hear it.