Mooch Update

[yakhopper]

Not trying to take away from the situation but,
Last week I sent a pm to a few key event organizers about a similar situation.
It started about 3 years ago when we received the call that my 2 yr old grandson had been diagnosed with Lymphoma Cancer. He was treated at the Oakland Children's Hospital. Unfortunately they didn't have the the knowledge or ability to cure his Cancer and he was taken from us 6 months later.
Since that time I have been working on increasing the popularity of a series of kayak fishing events i have been organizing. My goal is to make these a anticipated event series that will eventually start in San Diego and run up the coast to Northern Washington  called "Fishing for a Cure" with all the procedes going to the local Children's Hospital in that area. I have already had great response from a few groups to the south and was going to discuss this with a few groups to the North. Many of our own NCKA members (including Joel) have already received a pm from me asking to discuss an idea I have - well this is it.  
Again I don't want to take away from the current situation and was thinking of dedicating the remainder to our brother in need. I have the support of the sponsors and this series has always been to promote the brotherhood of Kayak fisherman. What better way to show this than to see if we can make things a little better for one of our own.
My intent was to talk with some more key players first but the current circumstances have changed my schedule. If anyone with event experience would like more details  and poss. join the cause please contact me.
I believe that a few well organized events will do more than a bunch of smaller events. Imagine a series of a dozen or so events similar to GS4 with all the procedes going to help the cause.  

Sorry for the thread jack,
Eric

[porky]

Yakhopper, So sorry about your grandson, that hurts, But your idea is just AWESOME man!!

ill support you anyway I can! My mother is heavily involved in this stuff too, she made it her life. What ever you need man, what a great cause!

After loosing your grandson, I'm sure something inside you has driven you to create the "Fishing For a Cure" program, something you need to do... right? And what a great idea!! I know that feeling well.

Like you, as little as my quest is, its something I need to do...

With that said, support the paddle me and Jim are doing with a small donation!

[Danglin]

I'm all for helping you Porky and Jim... will do,


  Yakhopper's already laid plan looks awesome,

          and sorry for your loss...

The Power of Sponsors involved makes Things Bigger, and that's what we need...

There to Help anyway I can and will start digging up some (Sponsors) myself....

[porky]

Awesome. Have a good night guys

[guitarzan]

I have antique rods n reels n lures, and lots of other non-fishing collectibles, but I dont know E-bay, any NCKAers who have that aptitude out there? You will probably get lots of stuff from everyone, Ill help with whatever I can, give the proceeds to da Mooch and his Sis. Also, I could bust out some artwork if there's a market, I havnt ever sold a thing yet but I would for da Mooch.
How about a fundraising music event, Eric B.has a pro band, Im in a garage band....

[zisco]

I like all of your guys ideas  let me know  where and  how I can  help(where do we send $)   

[porky]

Me too, its all in good faith.

For our paddle event, we have no where designated to send $, I was hoping someone who knows Mooch, with a previous paypal history on this site could help out, someone everyone knows and already trusts.

Great to see people wiling to help out and participate in the fight no matter how its done.

[polepole]

For our paddle event, we have no where designated to send $, I was hoping someone who knows Mooch, with a previous paypal history on this site could help out, someone everyone knows and already trusts.

Do I fit the bill?  Will gladly handle the goods.

-Allen

[Fishin-Jay]

Also, I could bust out some artwork if there's a market, I havnt ever sold a thing yet but I would for da Mooch..

I would gladly be the first to buy one of your paintings Ben! 

[porky]

Allen, that would be awesome! Just the man we need, thanks for stepping up.. Il contact you when details are dialed...

[porky]

We need some art too for the house....

[Danglin]

Also, I could bust out some artwork if there's a market, I havnt ever sold a thing yet but I would for da Mooch..

I would gladly be the first to buy one of your paintings Ben! 

I smell an auction!!!!

[fishdit]

Try a paypal donate sticky post too. Some folks may not be able to make it to events but clicking a donate button is easy

[porky]

Great idea.

[yakhopper]

Allen,
I will be collecting donations at ARW and the next 2 events I am hosting.
If you are at any of these events I would really appreciate your help with this or If you set up an account I will be glad to forward any donations that way.

Porky,
I will be sure support you.
Send me details as they are avail.

Stay strong brother "Mooch" your family at NCKA will help you through.