Need your help CP! [Archive]

halo

05-17-2007, 05:41 PM

For those of you who don't know, I have Multiple Sclerosis.

I'm starting this thread because my sister rides in the MS 150 (http://www.msillinois.org/site/PageServer?pagename=07msbike_homepage) each year. She used to be on the planing commitee and I've seen first hand what a huge effort is required by everyone to make this happen. The event is made up entirely of volunteers.

This year she is way short of her goal so I am asking for your assistance. I figured we could make whatever we raise a donation on behalf of Club Polk (like Darla did with her fellow officer suffering from cancer) to the MS150 by "sponsoring" my sister. Obviously if you are in the area we'd love to have your help as a volunteer. You don't have to donate money - your time and assistance is valuable too!

Here is a direct link to my sister Denise & her role in the MS 150 (LINK (http://www.msillinois.org/site/TR?pg=personal&JServSessionIdr008=b920zuoph5.app1b&fr_id=1160&px=1055136)).

She rides with Team Alpine (http://www.msillinois.org/site/TR?pg=team&fr_id=1160&team_id=29390&JServSessionIdr008=br9bomub81.app1b), almost all of whom I've gotten to know over the years. I'm the guy in the chair in the team photo.

Anything you can give is appreciated :)

Thanks for your attention :)

halo

05-17-2007, 09:50 PM

Thanks for getting the ball rolling HTrookie :)

schwarcw

05-18-2007, 12:00 AM

Done.

Thanks for posting this Victor. I know people with this disease and how everday life can be a struggle. I admire your courage and your attitude towards your disease. You are a hero in my eyes. Keep up the good work, you're looking good!:)

Demiurge

05-18-2007, 12:09 AM

Hope it helps. :)

halo

05-18-2007, 12:10 AM

Thanks Carl! Thanks for the kind words :o :)

halo

05-18-2007, 12:10 AM

Thanks Dave! Every contribution helps! You sure you can't make it to the PF this weekend?

halo

05-21-2007, 01:15 AM

Wanted to thank snow for his contribution :)

Also wanted to thank "Polk" Paul DiComo for donating the I-Sonic to be raffled off at the Chicagoland Polkfest :)

The winner was HTrookie!

My sister was floored by all the "new" donations from everyone here at Club Polk. I gave her the money we raised at the PF this morning which just so happened to be the annual pancake breakfast / final training ride for Team Alpine. All the riders there were EXTREEMLY impressed with the generosity of Club Polk & Polk Audio.

I've said it before & I'll say it again - BIG thanks go out to Polk Audio & Club Polk, from me, my sister, and the millions living with MS for the contributions :) This truely is THE BEST forum out there - BAR NONE!

If I've missed anyone please let me know so that I might give you the credit you deserve :)

snow

05-21-2007, 01:19 AM

your welcome bro. Stay strong.

REGARDS SNOW

exalted512

05-21-2007, 01:19 AM

I worked at the MS150 for 4 years straight. Cool thing, lots of very nice bikes too.
-Cody

halo

05-22-2007, 01:42 AM

I worked at the MS150 for 4 years straight. Cool thing, lots of very nice bikes too.
-Cody
Thats awesome Cody! Thanks for your support :)

hearingimpared

05-22-2007, 02:17 AM

snow

05-22-2007, 06:10 AM

Hey Vic, I just saw this thread. . .I'm in!

Talk about coincidence (I don't believe in coincidences) my cousin Victoria, suffers from a form of MS called Fredrick's Attaxia. I go to her home every Tuesday and cook her a weeks worth of food and do a house cleaning for her. Great joe thats awful nice of ya. Thats the way it should be family taking care of each other and giving back as a whole.

If you have more than you need give some away. Someday it may be your turn to have someone give to you if you need it. It doesnt have to be much, $5-10 donations add up quick if theres enough people giving.

I remember a story about the mohawk indians when the white people came over they said it was easy to figure out when they went to a village who the chief was because he had the smallest house and the worst clothes of anyone there. Made me think a little.:)

REGARDS SNOW

halo

05-22-2007, 07:50 PM

hearingimpared

05-22-2007, 10:38 PM

Thank you Joe & Phyllisann!

You've got a big heart broham :) I'm sorry to hear about your cousin :( Victoria is very fortunate to have you in her life :)

snow - I like the way you think :)

Vic I learned a long, long time ago that when all hell breaks loose and you go through it, and then the dust settles, the smoke subsides, the blood leaves your eyes and you look around and all that is standing near you is God and your family!!!

halo

05-22-2007, 10:50 PM

Amen to that Joe :)

Thanks again!

hearingimpared

05-22-2007, 10:52 PM

Amen to that Joe :)

Thanks again!

You're welcome Brother, I wish I could do more!

halo

05-25-2007, 01:33 AM

The level of support from CP has been amazing. Thanks to all that have contributed to the cause.

She still hasn't reached her goal but she is closer now thanks to all of you :)

The ride kicks off at the end of June so there is still time!

halo

05-25-2007, 12:51 PM

Thank you Mike & Annie! :)

I know that folks aren't exactly hemorrhaging extra cash these days and that makes me appreciate your efforts & contributions more than words can express.

fredv

05-25-2007, 01:56 PM

Didn't see this ealier. Victor, please email me your addy, I'll mail you a check. Or, I can use Paypal if it works better. Either way, drop me an email.

halo

05-25-2007, 02:08 PM

email sent.

Thanks Fred! :)

fredv

05-25-2007, 02:23 PM

Got it, replied, thanks!!

halo

05-25-2007, 02:38 PM

Thanks Bob(man1235)! :)

You guys are AWESOME!

bobman1235

05-25-2007, 02:42 PM

My sister in law has MS as well, I'm happy to help.

PolkThug

05-25-2007, 03:27 PM

Donation sent courtesy Bad Mofo Racing! Keep up the fight!

halo

05-25-2007, 03:56 PM

Thanks Thuggy & Bad Mofo Racing! :)

VSchneider

05-25-2007, 04:20 PM

Victor, can we use check or PayPal?

halo

05-25-2007, 04:40 PM

pm sent.

Thanks for your support!

halo

05-25-2007, 06:46 PM

Wanted to thank MBBL, Goose, Bigfish, & Bubba! My sis doesn't have a clue (and neither do I) as to who you really are :confused: :) .

engtaz

05-25-2007, 09:54 PM

Victor, can we use check or PayPal?

same here please inform me.

thanks

mrbigbluelight

05-25-2007, 10:41 PM

Wanted to thank MBBL, Goose, Bigfish, & Bubba! My sis doesn't have a clue (and neither do I) as to who you really are :confused: :) .

I am .....

25152

Yeah, that's right ! I ...... uh ..... wait a second .....

Hey ! Which one of you bastages put "Flatulent" in my Phantom pic ?

Well, here's a pic of 2 handsome guys: (Bubba and MBBL)

25153

Here's a pic of 2 good-looking guys: (Bubba and Goose,oldest son)

25154

Here's a pic of a slut: (BigFish, youngest son)

25155

No, not her .... HIM ! Hahahahahaha .... uh .... just a second ....

Yeah, that's right ... I called you a SLUT .... that'll teach you to mess with my Phantom pic

We're just a merry band of malcontents, n'eer do wells, anarchists, and hard-heads, out to make the world safe for democracy.

and with a soft spot for chicks in biker pants

Huh ? Hey, you guys get the guy in diapers to shut up, willya ?

Good luck to you and your sister !

:)

halo

05-26-2007, 12:53 PM

same here please inform me.

thanksHi guys, a check is better. Make it out to the NMSS (National Multiple Sclerosis Society).

send me a pm or an email for the addy.

Thanks

engtaz I'm sending you the info in a pm.

halo

05-26-2007, 01:08 PM

I am .....

25152

Yeah, that's right ! I ...... uh ..... wait a second .....

Hey ! Which one of you bastages put "Flatulent" in my Phantom pic ?

Well, here's a pic of 2 handsome guys: (Bubba and MBBL)

25153

Here's a pic of 2 good-looking guys: (Bubba and Goose,oldest son)

25154

Here's a pic of a slut: (BigFish, youngest son)

25155

No, not her .... HIM ! Hahahahahaha .... uh .... just a second ....

Yeah, that's right ... I called you a SLUT .... that'll teach you to mess with my Phantom pic

We're just a merry band of malcontents, n'eer do wells, anarchists, and hard-heads, out to make the world safe for democracy.

and with a soft spot for chicks in biker pants

Huh ? Hey, you guys get the guy in diapers to shut up, willya ?

Good luck to you and your sister !

:)Thanks guys! :)

Keep 'em in line Bubba!

halo

05-28-2007, 11:47 AM

Thanks again to everyone for their support :)

Have a great Memorial Day :)

halo

05-29-2007, 08:27 PM

Thanks fredv! :)

halo

05-30-2007, 11:53 PM

Thank you bert26! :)

We are really close to the goal Polkies and I can not tell you how much all this support means to us.

You guys ROCK!

halo

05-31-2007, 07:32 PM

Thanks Norm!

I am soooooooo fortunate to have friends like all of you!

You guys are THE BEST!!!

halo

06-01-2007, 07:37 PM

bump :)

halo

06-06-2007, 05:04 PM

Thanks Val! :)

halo

06-08-2007, 04:19 PM

payday *bump* :)

Hope everybody has a great weekend!

halo

06-18-2007, 12:53 PM

The ride is this weekend and thanks to all you awesome Polkies she is very close to reaching her goal.

Thanks again to everyone for their support!

halo

06-22-2007, 12:38 PM

WooHoo! Denise made her goal! Just in time too as the ride kicks off tomorrow. I'll be leaving with the team tomorrow at 4:45 am to get up in time for the team picture. I'll see off the team at the start line and then motor to the team's rest stop at Hinkley.

Thank you so much Club Polk!

Could not have done it without your generosity.

Pray for good riding weather this weekend.

Thanks again!

MikeC78

06-22-2007, 12:40 PM

WOW!!:) Nice to see that the goal was reached, congrats!:)

Glad I could partially help make it happen, good luck.

Mike

halo

06-22-2007, 12:50 PM

I know it wasn't easy for people to donate and it meant a lot to me for those that did. I realize that it meant putting off audio purchases and other sacrifices. It was a lot to ask of people I've never met and Club Polk stepped up to the plate and knocked it out of the park. Give yourselves a pat on the back CP!

God bless :)