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Russell

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I have an opportunity for you to win a rare ball and help out a great cause. I have a Hammer Black Widow Fear (only 151 made), 15lb NIB with all proceeds going to the Rally Foundation for Pediatric Cancer Research. I am running my first full marathon in a few weeks also in honor of my son who has battled a rare form of bone cancer for the past 15+ months. He is done with treatment and hopefully cancer free, but advancements come slow as very little research is done on pediatric cancers.

Here's how it works.....you send a paypal payment to customfitproshop@gmail.com for one of the amounts below:

1 ticket = $4
3 tickets = $10
7 tickets = $20

On March 8th the winner will be drawn and notified (video posted on youtube). Drilling is included and this is first quality, no blem. Again only 151 of these were made.

100% OF THE PROCEEDS WILL BE DONATED

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« Last Edit: March 08, 2014, 10:54:20 AM by Russell »

 

Seanmullins

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Re: Raffle for Black Widow Fear (only 151 made) to benefit charity
« Reply #1 on: February 25, 2014, 01:48:36 AM »
Russell... I may not. Know you personally, but that doesnt change anything.  You sir are an amazin man.  One of those few that lead by example rather than follow the wagon.  I really hope all goes just as well as its sounding thus far for your son....  One things for sure, you must have tough tough dna flowing through your family, for not only all the treatment and physchological stress that your son had to endure, but i honestly cant even begin to imagine just how hard it mustve been on you and your family as well.  Anyways, im sure this is going to be huge success, for an even bigger successor :).  This really helps to put the little things that we so often bitch and moan about in life (damn pin carry sucks... Would it kill em to oil at least once before our league... Just once.... Or how about them lanes huh?  I wouldve shot a 900 all day if they never broke down so irregularly!!!!  into perspective...
Russell, just remember people may have more honor scores or make more money tyan all of us.... But rarely will u ever run across a man with the integrity as yourself. Best of luck to your son and to his new life.   As for you my friend, just remember, slow and steady wins the race lol.... Good luck in the marathon


Btw.  How do we go about buying the tickets?

Thanks,

Sincereley,
Sean Mullins

Russell

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Re: Raffle for Black Widow Fear (only 151 made) to benefit charity
« Reply #2 on: February 25, 2014, 09:15:08 AM »
Russell... I may not. Know you personally, but that doesnt change anything.  You sir are an amazin man.  One of those few that lead by example rather than follow the wagon.  I really hope all goes just as well as its sounding thus far for your son....  One things for sure, you must have tough tough dna flowing through your family, for not only all the treatment and physchological stress that your son had to endure, but i honestly cant even begin to imagine just how hard it mustve been on you and your family as well.  Anyways, im sure this is going to be huge success, for an even bigger successor :).  This really helps to put the little things that we so often bitch and moan about in life (damn pin carry sucks... Would it kill em to oil at least once before our league... Just once.... Or how about them lanes huh?  I wouldve shot a 900 all day if they never broke down so irregularly!!!!  into perspective...
Russell, just remember people may have more honor scores or make more money tyan all of us.... But rarely will u ever run across a man with the integrity as yourself. Best of luck to your son and to his new life.   As for you my friend, just remember, slow and steady wins the race lol.... Good luck in the marathon


Btw.  How do we go about buying the tickets?

Thanks,

Sincereley,
Sean Mullins

Sean I don't know what to say, thank you for the kind words.  I am doing what I think anyone would do in the same situation.  The past 15 months changed me as a person without question, and my only real regret is that it took something like this to make me see some things the way I do now.

As far as the raffle, send a paypal payment for the number of tickets you want to customfitproshop@gmail.com and I will email you confirmation and your ticket numbers.  After the drawing the winner will be notified and a video will be posted on youtube (I'll share it on here).

Tickets are:
1 for $4
3 for $10
7 for $20

Again drilling and shipping are included.  Thank you again for the kind words.

Randy

JOE FALCO

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Re: Raffle for Black Widow Fear (only 151 made) to benefit charity
« Reply #3 on: February 25, 2014, 10:24:28 AM »
Sean ..you said it beautifully .. Thanks I couldn't find the words!

Rus .. I'll be back later this week for my tickets .. good luck my friend!
RIP Thongprincess/Sawbones!

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Re: Raffle for Black Widow Fear (only 151 made) to benefit charity
« Reply #4 on: March 04, 2014, 07:07:27 PM »
ttt.  Payment sent.
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Russell

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Re: Raffle for Black Widow Fear (only 151 made) to benefit charity
« Reply #5 on: March 05, 2014, 09:35:43 AM »
Thanks everyone....only 4 more days before the drawing and there aren't that many tickets in the pot.  This ball goes on ebay for about $200 PLUS shipping!

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Re: Raffle for Black Widow Fear (only 151 made) to benefit charity
« Reply #6 on: March 05, 2014, 10:33:03 AM »
Glad Joe brought this up.  I must have missed it.

Payment sent, and Godspeed to you and your family.

JOE FALCO

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Re: Raffle for Black Widow Fear (only 151 made) to benefit charity
« Reply #7 on: March 05, 2014, 12:20:09 PM »
Good luck again .. had a tough time finding this .. attempting to keep it active!
RIP Thongprincess/Sawbones!

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Re: Raffle for Black Widow Fear (only 151 made) to benefit charity
« Reply #8 on: March 05, 2014, 01:52:53 PM »
Sent..  Such a great cause! 
Thanks Russell, and prayers your way.

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Re: Raffle for Black Widow Fear (only 151 made) to benefit charity
« Reply #9 on: March 05, 2014, 06:20:35 PM »
I'm in!

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Re: Raffle for Black Widow Fear (only 151 made) to benefit charity
« Reply #10 on: March 05, 2014, 09:03:33 PM »
   
           I am in.  $20 sent via paypal (no fees)

            timw

             wonderful cause, hoping you raise a lot of money
             but it is the spirit and heart of your efforts that inspires and gives hope.


                 ttt

Russell

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Re: Raffle for Black Widow Fear (only 151 made) to benefit charity
« Reply #11 on: March 05, 2014, 10:41:23 PM »
Thanks everyone....my wife and I will get ticket numbers out asap.  It's been a busy day and Jake has his 6 month scans tomorrow...lots of stress involved.

We need better treatments.  Jake's oncologist told me when we first met him "We are going to throw everything we have at this because we only get one shot at it."

Those words have haunted me....if something shows up or it comes back....that's pretty much it.  The best we have to fight this type of cancer is a handful of drugs that are all 30+ years old.  We can be the change....one dollar at a time...one letter to a member of congress....one more person aware.

Thank you all for the support....this has been a journey unlike any other....and it has had its ups and downs.  Tomorrow is a big day, let's hope it ends on a good note.

Russell

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Re: Raffle for Black Widow Fear (only 151 made) to benefit charity
« Reply #12 on: March 05, 2014, 10:50:11 PM »
Sorry I just got home from school and saw all of the emails (had organic chemistry lecture until 10:15).  Didn't realize my wife had already sent the numbers.  My friend told me once that I "outkicked my coverage" with her.  He couldn't be more right....I'm a lucky man.

Thanks again everyone,
Randy

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Re: Raffle for Black Widow Fear (only 151 made) to benefit charity
« Reply #13 on: March 06, 2014, 11:27:52 AM »
I am praying for you and your family today .. hope you get good news!
RIP Thongprincess/Sawbones!

Russell

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Re: Raffle for Black Widow Fear (only 151 made) to benefit charity
« Reply #14 on: March 06, 2014, 11:51:21 AM »
Scans were clear :). He is officially 6 months cancer free!