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I don't know if this will fly...if this post upsets anyone, let me know I'll delete it.
My pals at RBR have built up a bike to be auctioned as a fundraiser for another member. His baby, Collin, is currently fighting leukemia, the RBR family have pretty much adopted Collin as one of their own.
Collins Bike
It's up for auction now on Ebay, if you wanna take a look.....
I kin spel reel gud.
Fundraiser Bike.
:):o:):o
Collin looks like a really sweet kid -- I hope he can beat this!
I hope they can get more for it than where it stands now. It certainly is worth it.
One of their charity builds went for $1500. Here's hoping. ;)
That's a great idea. (It might also be nice if they set up a separate fundraising site where people who don't necessarily want a bike or to spend quite so much could help out. That way more people could actually donate.)
That might be happening, I'll let y'all know if they do.Quote:
Originally Posted by maillotpois
I happy and proud to announce the bike sold for $987!
On another note, this is the 6 month anniversary since Collin had his bone marrow transplant. Keep up the fight Collin!
It just gets better and better. The buyer prefers to remain anonymous. He/She is sending the seller a check for $1000, rather than going through PayPal and having any fees taken out.
Then.....
He/She has asked that the bike be re-listed and auctioned off again, for Collin.
I don't know whether to cry, laugh, jump up and down or what. I love my invisible internet friends.:cool:
Oh, wow. That's awesome!
Please let us know if there is another site or place we can donate to....
Tina
Oh, stories like this restore my faith in humanity. Thanks for sharing. I'm going to feel good for the rest of the night.
The bike sold again tonight for $710. The buyer has turned it over ---- to be auctioned again.
For those that asked about another place to donate, one of the people on RBR has made Team Collin stickers -- all proceeds go to Collin and his family.
http://www.butnz.com/TheLounge.html
Scroll down a bit and you'll see the stickers. Payment for these goes to a PayPal site separate from the other items he is selling.
There is also the Caring Bridge site, where you can donate to help other families who need it.
I'm so happy and proud to belong to such an amazing group of people.
:: needs a tissue ::
snap, that's awesome; thank you for sharing this.
Sounds like Collin has a few guardian angels out there! Thanks for updating!
Yup, he's become "our" baby. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by NbyNW
Wow! It's like a really cool bike version of paying it forward! I hope the chain continues!!
Also hope the little dude will be able to look back at this one day in awe of the generosity of folks!