Please donate to cancer research as I race from Base 2 Space!

RKCNDY
RKCNDY Posts: 31,013
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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)
The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun.

- Christopher McCandless
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  • RKCNDY
    RKCNDY Posts: 31,013
    Bump for added raffle prizes!
    The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun.

    - Christopher McCandless
  • Amongst the Ani
    Amongst the Ani @Wobbie Posts: 7,790
    Saturday bump.
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  • RKCNDY
    RKCNDY Posts: 31,013
    edited June 2015
    Love the support Ani!

    Bump for another 2 prize donations! Thanks to Brianlux for his mailed in donation, you rock!
    Post edited by RKCNDY on
    The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun.

    - Christopher McCandless
  • Hobbes
    Hobbes Pacific Northwest Posts: 6,438
    Bumpin' this up

    Donations being made, raffle items being added, Rob is in his crocs. This is happening people. Get in on this. :peace:
  • RKCNDY
    RKCNDY Posts: 31,013
    Thanks for the support Hobbes!

    Bump for some generous donations made over the weekend...check it out!
    The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun.

    - Christopher McCandless
  • PP193448
    PP193448 Here Posts: 4,282
    When does the raffle end?
    Do you want anymore prizes to add to your list?
    Can I get dog tags if I donate a decent prize?
    2006 Clev,Pitt; 2008 NY MSGx2; 2010 Columbus; 2012 Missoula; 2013 Phoenix,Vancouver,Seattle; 2014 Cincy; 2016 Lex, Wrigley 1&2; 2018 Wrigley 1&2; 2022 Louisville
  • RKCNDY
    RKCNDY Posts: 31,013
    edited June 2015
    PP193448 said:

    When does the raffle end?
    Do you want anymore prizes to add to your list?
    Can I get dog tags if I donate a decent prize?

    I think I'm going to end the raffle sometime mid-late September.

    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)

    The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun.

    - Christopher McCandless
  • PP193448
    PP193448 Here Posts: 4,282
    Close... Not colored PJ20 but the regular black one great condition, I never played it but got it from someone else that I think played it once. Let me know if you want that as a prize. I will just donate money then.
    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.
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  • RKCNDY
    RKCNDY Posts: 31,013
    Would you like to donate both? I can add you to the list of awesome prizes!
    The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun.

    - Christopher McCandless
  • PP193448
    PP193448 Here Posts: 4,282
    Sure thing. I will donate both the LP set and the setlist.
    2006 Clev,Pitt; 2008 NY MSGx2; 2010 Columbus; 2012 Missoula; 2013 Phoenix,Vancouver,Seattle; 2014 Cincy; 2016 Lex, Wrigley 1&2; 2018 Wrigley 1&2; 2022 Louisville
  • Amongst the Ani
    Amongst the Ani @Wobbie Posts: 7,790
    Bump to the top for a holiday weekend.
    Tom Brady & Donald Trump, BFF's
    Fuckus rules all
    Rob
    Seattle
  • RKCNDY
    RKCNDY Posts: 31,013
    bump...have you checked out the prizes recently?
    The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun.

    - Christopher McCandless
  • Hobbes
    Hobbes Pacific Northwest Posts: 6,438
    page 1 bump

    Get in on this people. Great cause. Great prizes.
  • Hobbes
    Hobbes Pacific Northwest Posts: 6,438
    bump
  • northerndragon
    northerndragon Posts: 9,851
    Bumping on up. It's for a great cause people.
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    You never really had to begin with.


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  • derbydave
    derbydave Columbus, OH Posts: 11,254
    Lisa...
    I ordered my print for you!!
    I did a 16" X 16" canvas print of this image of PJ on stage in Cincinnati:

    image

    I'll let you know when it ships and then I'll send it out to you in Seattle.
    :plus_one:
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  • SD48277
    SD48277 Posts: 12,243
    That's a great pic, Dave!
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  • RKCNDY
    RKCNDY Posts: 31,013
    Cutoff for getting a memory necklace is SEPTEMPER 15!

    Thank you all for your generous support!
    The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun.

    - Christopher McCandless
  • northerndragon
    northerndragon Posts: 9,851
    5 days for commemorative necklaces and 23 days left to donate.
    Anything you lose from being honest
    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.
  • SD48277
    SD48277 Posts: 12,243
    Bump, while we are waiting....
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