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DP3

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Happy Holidays: BR.com Pay it Forward Contest!
« on: December 20, 2014, 02:15:20 PM »
Hello everyone! Tis the season, and I was inspired to do this by fellow br.com member directdrill.  I made a post about how my favorite ball cracked and out of sheer kindness, he sent me out the same ball, free of charge. He even refused to take payment for the shipping cost.

Because of that good gesture, I made a promise to him that I would "Pay it Forward ".  So here is my contribution to the BR community.  I have a NIB 15lb 11oz Dynothane Energy that I am going to giveaway for free on Christmas Day, Dec 25, 2014.

 I know it's a ten year old ball, I know it's a midweight, but hopefully this gesture to give back will inspire someone else to Pay it Forward to the bowling community. And while you don't have to give away another ball for free to someone,  a small gesture to a fellow bowler just may inspire someone to restore their faith in the game. Maybe give a lesson to a youth bowler in your league, volunteer a weekend of league service to your secretary or youth league, I don't know.... be creative.

I will not pick a winner based on what you plan on doing to Pay it Forward, I don't even want to know what you are going to do to pay it forward. All I ask is that you respond to this post with the promise that you will do a good deed to the bowling community or a fellow bowler sometime in 2015.

I am going to post pics of the ball later and ship out the ball Jan 2nd. You have until 6:00 am Pst/9:00 am Est 12/25/2014 to get your entry in by simply responding to this post and I will pick a winner at random 12:00pm PST

Happy Holidays everyone and good luck!

« Last Edit: December 20, 2014, 09:17:49 PM by DP3 »

 

jwox

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Re: Happy Holidays: BR.com Pay it Forward Contest!
« Reply #16 on: December 21, 2014, 07:09:18 PM »
This is so cool and I do agree with the rules!!

Snakster

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Re: Happy Holidays: BR.com Pay it Forward Contest!
« Reply #17 on: December 21, 2014, 08:11:07 PM »
I'm in. Already gave away a couple used this year. Will be very happy to continue.
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Strapper_Squared

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Re: Happy Holidays: BR.com Pay it Forward Contest!
« Reply #18 on: December 21, 2014, 08:13:05 PM »
Well done!  I try to do this at least once a year with local bowlers.  Sometimes youth bowlers I see struggling with old/improperly fitting equipment...  sometimes the league bowler who is on hard times.  It's just a little something to support the sport.

Happy Holidays All

Scott
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Re: Happy Holidays: BR.com Pay it Forward Contest!
« Reply #19 on: December 21, 2014, 08:40:40 PM »
I am in. Been donating to high school programs in coordination with the local pro.

L3nn0n

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Re: Happy Holidays: BR.com Pay it Forward Contest!
« Reply #20 on: December 21, 2014, 08:47:06 PM »
I don't want to be selected as a possible winner since I throw 14 lb, but what you are doing is great! I hope more bowlers and people in general can do things like this more often! Kudos to you!

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Re: Happy Holidays: BR.com Pay it Forward Contest!
« Reply #21 on: December 21, 2014, 08:49:53 PM »
I will continue to help the local youth bowlers grow. Would love to be considered.

chrisleftwich

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Re: Happy Holidays: BR.com Pay it Forward Contest!
« Reply #22 on: December 22, 2014, 10:33:55 AM »
Im in and agree....
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Re: Happy Holidays: BR.com Pay it Forward Contest!
« Reply #23 on: December 22, 2014, 01:11:21 PM »
Friends, Happy Holidays!!!! Count me in. Have donated bowling balls to local high schools and will gladly do so again.
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Re: Happy Holidays: BR.com Pay it Forward Contest!
« Reply #24 on: December 22, 2014, 04:50:27 PM »
Im in. If i win i will raffle  this ball to the youth league at my center. Pay it foward X2.

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Re: Happy Holidays: BR.com Pay it Forward Contest!
« Reply #25 on: December 22, 2014, 05:24:20 PM »
I'm in and great idea! Important to give back to the sport & the participants.

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Re: Happy Holidays: BR.com Pay it Forward Contest!
« Reply #26 on: December 23, 2014, 11:55:48 AM »
The gesture is appreciated!  I would continue to donate all of my old equipment to the junior leagues and High school kids.  Merry Christmas Everyone!

DP3

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Re: Happy Holidays: BR.com Pay it Forward Contest!
« Reply #27 on: December 23, 2014, 11:25:06 PM »
Great and awesome ideas everyone. Keep me coming. I am excited to see who wins. I will be out of town from Dec 26 - Jan 1 but I look forward to announcing the winner.

larry mc

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Re: Happy Holidays: BR.com Pay it Forward Contest!
« Reply #28 on: December 23, 2014, 11:42:38 PM »
very cool of u , i agree 2 pay it forward

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Re: Happy Holidays: BR.com Pay it Forward Contest!
« Reply #29 on: December 24, 2014, 10:13:58 AM »
i'm in i have donated a couple to youth league and my driller plugged and redrilled free for them.

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Re: Happy Holidays: BR.com Pay it Forward Contest!
« Reply #30 on: December 24, 2014, 10:51:22 PM »
Put me in I would be glad to be part of this