Chance to help a fellow cyclist in need and chance to win a bike

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Cross posting from a different forum.

Tony, a frame builder, has a friend w/ skin cancer. He's helping out his friend by auctioning off a frame. (see below for info, in his own words). Just helping out by spreading the words and buying a few tix.

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Help my friend beat cancer, get chance to win a bike
Hey all,

Sorry to muck up the forum, but I've got a friend who needs your help.

My very close friend Jeff Bates has a terrible case of skin cancer. Some friends and I put together a drawing for a custom Pereira SS 29er. The bike is complete with top-shelf components donated by our friends at Chris King, Enve, Shimano, Continental and SRAM. Winner also gets round trip airfare to Portland (from anywhere in the conti US) to meet with me for design consult, two dinners at great local restaurants (including Screen Door) and hotel accommodations. I'm wondering if you all can help me get the word out. Maybe on your blog? On your twitter or facebook page? Money raised will go to Jeff and his family to help take care of medical costs and reduce stress so that he can heal. More info here:

Pereira Cycles Custom SS 29er Mountain Bike | Jeff Bates Melanoma Fundraiser

I met Jeff working at Wild Rose bike shop in Salt Lake City. We have been riding buddies for years--he absolutely rips on a mountain bike. Jeff helped me get my business started, riding and racing the 2nd (and 23rd and 83rd) bikes that I built, encouraging me to pursue my passion and live my dream. He also introduced me to the woman who is now my wife. Jeff is the best kind of people you would ever want to know and deserves our help. Please do whatever you can to spread the word.

Thanks,

Tony


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