Our Own Stickboy's Adventure for CCFA- PLEASE READ!

MakeMeCry43

Aww Mandi, that's not exactly the news I bet we all wanted to hear! But come on CCFA, support Eli....Is there anything that the memebers here can do Mandi? It really sucks! After all what Eli is trying to do and they're not supporting him? I really hope that there's something that can be done! Keep us posted!

Fahka

MakeMeCry43 wrote:

Aww Mandi, that's not exactly the news I bet we all wanted to hear! But come on CCFA, support Eli....Is there anything that the members here can do Mandi? It really sucks! After all what Eli is trying to do and they're not supporting him? I really hope that there's something that can be done! Keep us posted!

hi there:) The pit members have been so great and so supportive ( i know he appreciates it even more than me) Everyone has done so much here just by donating and passing the word along. (wow, pearl jam is such a lucky band to have fans like you guys) I wish there was something i could do but you basically (for tax reasons, and money collection) have to be under an established non profit organization i guess (otherwise, like i said, he would be rolling by now)


Just keep up the good work guys Mucho love to all of ya and thanks for supporting my bud on his venture.

Lizard

Thanks for the update, Mandi.

Good Luck Eli!! Hope things work out

WildChildRose

LeatherMandi wrote:

As some of you may already know, a regular at the pit (stickboy) Has embarked on quite the adventure. He will be riding his bike from Queens, NYC to San Diego California. He is riding for the CCFA and i am urging anyone who can afford it to donate to crohn's and colitis victims and make it worth Eli's while:)
He has already come a long way! He passed through and left Philadelphia and southwest bound tonight. Yes, he really is riding a bike from NYC to San Diego with not much more than food money and a sleeping bag. Please share this link with family and friends.


You can donate securely and easily here:

http://www.ccfa.kintera.org/cyclingacrossamerica


More info
http://www.ccfa.org


EDIT: Keep up with eli's progress on his blog!

http://www.myspace.com/cycleacrossamerica

wow that is quite an adventure!

stickboy

hey peoples, just a quick update from Savannah, Georgia. I know Mandi already touched on whats been going on a bit, but I just wanted to come in and say thanx again for everyones help, donations, wishes and support. At the moment I am having real issues with the CCFA as far as their support goes. I'm hardly getting any feedback when I ask them for updates and if the websites been updated. All I'm getting is the feedback my sis is having with them thru phone calls almost on a daily basis and from some of you guys here who stay in contact with them. Sis has been trying to keep in touch with them since Im on the road a lot and its frustrating her just as much. They keep giving her excuses as to why they cant update the page until 2009 cause of software problems and lack of IT guys, etc. Also trying to still get sponsors and the only one we've gotten so far is Panera Bread who does a lot of charity work and are willing to donate proceeds of meals bought to the CCFA when people come in with the flyers for CyclingAcrossamerica. That would help a lot and weres still working on other sponsors like Best Western who showed interest but we're still waiting to hear back from them. Basically a place like Best Western or whatever hotel, hostel or Inn wants to support would help me tremendously cause Im going thru LONG stretches of nothingness and darkness at times, not to mention its getting dark earlier and colder so I gotta keep it safe more than anything. I'm thinking about Florida for a few months to keep warm while at the same time even if Im working to sustain myself I plan on still doing my thing to raise money and awareness on a daily basis wether it be by biking to a job or biking every day just distributing flyers and such along the beach and tourist spots. I figure I can stay involved down there for a bit and I still have plenty of friends, family(who would also get involved and/or donate) and a lot of my stuff down there from my old apartment with an old roommate so that would help me and the cause also. And when March or April comes around I can continue out West and still keep raising money and awareness. I had thoughts of ditching CCFA and joining another charity but I dont want everyones efforts here and money to go to waste so I'm gonna stick it out with them till the end as much as I could just to make sure that we didnt do this for nothing.
If anyone has any thoughts, questions, ideas, advice feel free to post em or hit me up. I'll be here for maybe another day or 2 and then head to florida.

Cree Nations

Maybe the CCFA really doesnt understand the the true scope of what you are undertaking.
Wish you the best Eli, just sent some support, hope it helps. Stay safe and stay STRONG!

stickboy

Cree Nations wrote:

Maybe the CCFA really doesnt understand the the true scope of what you are undertaking.
Wish you the best Eli, just sent some support, hope it helps. Stay safe and stay STRONG!

you're the man D! I dunno, its just frustrating not getting any feedback from them. I'm about to email them again for an update on how things are going.

Lizard

stickboy wrote:

you're the man D! I dunno, its just frustrating not getting any feedback from them. I'm about to email them again for an update on how things are going.

does your sig mean you are DONE??!!!???!!!

stickboy

Lizard wrote:

does your sig mean you are DONE??!!!???!!!

nah not done yet. Just need to work again for a bit make some more funds and continue, lol
still promoting it tho

MakeMeCry43

Damn straight! Keep on goin' Eli!!! When the going gets tough the tough gets going!!! We're all behind you mate! You're doing a great job and we're proud of you!

stickboy

thanx people!

PJPixie

You are freaking awesome! Can't wait till you make it out west, YOU WILL! Sen and I are planning a shindig to welcome you!!!

joint in a tree

Good Luck, Eli!
Hopefully the CCFA will step up.

You have our love and support!

stickboy

PJPixie wrote:

You are freaking awesome! Can't wait till you make it out west, YOU WILL! Sen and I are planning a shindig to welcome you!!!

hey its looking like spring time at the moment cause its getting a bit too cold to travel right now so Im laying low and still raising money and letting people know mostly thru email since savannahs a small town and stuff.


anyways last I heard we were at 750 and still havent recieved an update from them. Gonna email them again tomorrow or call them and see what the friggin hold up is.

but thanx Pix I cant wait to come check yall out and kick it Cali style


joint in a tree you know I love you 2 and cant wait to see the baby.

100 Pacer

Happy Birthday, Stickboy!

pjtaper

you almost to Denver yet? I can't fucking wait!

stickboy

pjtaper wrote:

you almost to Denver yet? I can't fucking wait!

I'm on hold right now in savannah dude cause I havent heard from CCFA in like 3 weeks. I keep emailing them and nothing so my sis whos like a lawyer and shit send them a letter to see whats up with their issues.
I'll def let you know when I head out towards that way tho.

stickboy

pjbiz wrote:

Eli is the man!!!

nah bro, YOU"RE the man and everyone else here

stickboy

hartamh wrote:

That was or is it still going on {I'm not sure}, anyway I'm proud of you Eli;) I know for a fact I couldn't do it. It's going for a good cause! You must feel like a saint {even though I have a feeling your not}, it's all in good fun:)

Some day I'll give you a big (((((((((((((([size=+2]hug[/size]))))))))))))))))

Good luck in all your ventures:)

Thanx man. It feels good to do stuff like this but right now Im a lil annyoed cause of the CCFA's lack or respoonse to my emails and such. Last update I got we had raised about 1000 bucks and aint heard from them since. But like I said in a previous post my sisters on the case back in NY with the greater chapetr of NY CCFA so we'll see whats going on.
Thank you for your support and wishes tho.

395486pj10

It's really incredible what you're doing. I wish you the best of luck!

stickboy

hartamh wrote:

Did you call me man :eek: [size=+2]"I'm a Woman"[/size]

hahaha bad habit, I call even my sis, and every girl I know man, lol

stickboy

SOLAT319 wrote:

Stickboy keep safe and warm in your travels. I hope you get it worked with CCFA.

thanx hopefully I'll have word in a few days

stickboy

SOLAT319 wrote:

You know it's funny. You and I know a lot of the same people from the Pearl Jam circle but somehow we never got to meet. Hopefully, when you get to Nor Cal next Spring or whenever, we'll have a nice welcome party for you

you gotta fill me in, on the circle. Which same people?

Thats def cool man I look forward to getting out there soon as possible!

stickboy

hartamh wrote:

Hi Stickboy My Friend!!! How's the world treating you today?? I've been sick and in bed, going back shortly

Hey! The worlds and mostly Leathermandi and crew along the way have been treating me good..can't complain PJ friends are all too kickass.

well my sis handled the matter with CCFA and is about to email me with an update so I should have something new posted soon people.
Love you all for helping out and taking part in this and special thank you to Leathermandi for being sucha huge part in putting it together. Love you kid..you're the shit

igotpj

Hey Eli!!! How have you been?? Man has it been a while. I been out of the loop (pj boards) for a while...couple of years actually. But all is better now and today I check the pj forums and there is thread about you at the top of the page. If there is one person with the energy to do this it is you my friend. I will always remember that show in Boston where you looked like you were on a pogo stick for the entire night. If I would have read about this sooner, I would have tried to meet up with you or you could have stayed here. I live near Asheboro. Heck I worked in Asheboro for 5 1/2 years.

Anyway good luck to you buddy and take care of yourself out there. Let me know if you need anything.

Btw, I will be in Atlanta in January. If you are still in Georgia, let me know.


Peace
Brent

luv-ed91

igotpj wrote:

Hey Eli!!! How have you been?? Man has it been a while. I been out of the loop (pj boards) for a while...couple of years actually. But all is better now and today I check the pj forums and there is thread about you at the top of the page. If there is one person with the energy to do this it is you my friend. I will always remember that show in Boston where you looked like you were on a pogo stick for the entire night. If I would have read about this sooner, I would have tried to meet up with you or you could have stayed here. I live near Asheboro. Heck I worked in Asheboro for 5 1/2 years.

Anyway good luck to you buddy and take care of yourself out there. Let me know if you need anything.

Btw, I will be in Atlanta in January. If you are still in Georgia, let me know.


Peace
Brent

Wow, first time I've met a fellow PJ fan from Asheboro - that's where I live. Eli came through & stayed w/me for a few days - we had a blast!!! Since you live so close, maybe we could meet up sometime!

luv-ed91

igotpj wrote:

Hey Eli!!! How have you been?? Man has it been a while. I been out of the loop (pj boards) for a while...couple of years actually. But all is better now and today I check the pj forums and there is thread about you at the top of the page. If there is one person with the energy to do this it is you my friend. I will always remember that show in Boston where you looked like you were on a pogo stick for the entire night. If I would have read about this sooner, I would have tried to meet up with you or you could have stayed here. I live near Asheboro. Heck I worked in Asheboro for 5 1/2 years.

Anyway good luck to you buddy and take care of yourself out there. Let me know if you need anything.

Btw, I will be in Atlanta in January. If you are still in Georgia, let me know.


Peace
Brent

Wow, first time I've met a fellow PJ fan from Asheboro - that's where I live. Eli came through & stayed w/me for a few days - we had a blast!!! Since you live so close, maybe we could meet up sometime!

igotpj

Actually, I live in greensboro and worked in Asheboro. We may know each other. I worked at the health department in Asheboro. I know a ton of people down there. Check your pm. Yeah, lets meet up sometime.