cesar11 Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Hey guys. So back story of why I'll be doing this and if you guys are down to help me out:So, my mom needs both a liver and kidney transplant. She's never had a drink or smoked in her life. She's diabetic, which we all know is a bitch of a sickness. If you didn't know, IT IS. Her liver has scar tissue due to non alcoholic cirrhosis that accumulates toxics and causes hepatic encephalopathy, which means that it causes mental confusions. Let me tell you guys, it's heart breaking when you see your mom in a hospital bed and she has no idea who you are, what year it is and how old she is. Her kidney and liver are damaged because of her diabetes and she also ha renal failure because her body isn't producing enough white blood cells. A few weeks ago, she went in for a check up and was admitted that night because her doctor noticed something was wrong and on top of all of this, she found that she has 3 blocked arteries in her heart. We were going to move down to Florida a few weeks ago and she was going to have her transplant in Jacksonville at the mayo clinic but luck was on our side and the UCLA hospital here gave us a call and said that they were going to take her case.It's a lot to take in, I know. Insurance will be covering a portion of the surgery which will take place in about a month or two, but we're going to be left with bills that I wish no one to deal with.So, here's the deal:I'm going to be raffling off Thrice's Alchemy Index box set. The buy in will be $15. It's a lot of money, I understand but know that it will most definitely be going to a good cause. Plus, c'mon. How AWESOME would it be to win this for $15?! If you guys are up for it, great. Much thanks. If not, no biggie. I'll put it on eBay or something. Also, if I get 20 or more people/entries, I'll throw in Beggars on Blue. Numbered, signed, the whole deal.Let me know, VC!!Thanks in Advance.Edit [April 1]:Alright guys, lets do this. And no this isn't any April Fools joke or any of that shit. So, as mentioned above, the buy in is $15. Paypal e-mail is: [email protected] and if you would send it as a gift and your user name and/or real name that would be awesome. Limit of TWO entries per person. Donations are also welcomed! The deadline will be Friday, April 5th, at 5PM my time (Pacific). I'll announce the winner the next day via YouTube. Name out of a hat thing, just like RyBread did.Remember folks. 20 or more entries and Beggars on Blue will also be included!Here are your contestants:DaegorChobble (x2)enjoy the ride (x2)ordinary_madnessry breadCompany Ink - JoeKnocksvilleboobz09nick059 (x2)thrice55 (x2)PaintedInExilesilentsoliloquyhassenpepperinc (x2)debrew66 (x2)TheRareCreaturelehooch dobski Underoath23 stuffsux00 king of the gutters (x2) Oh, and in case you were wondering:- includes both damaged and fixed Earth Discs- #1635/3000-Beggars is #1867/2000 daegor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 last i knew, people were kind of trying to put an end to raffles. but i think it had a lot to do with so many newbs being involved. being a tenured member, you may have some luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cesar11 Posted March 28, 2013 Author Share Posted March 28, 2013 I understand it is and I was totally going to message you and ask if it was ok because I got the idea from you when you did it. But if the Mods don't want me to be doing this, please delete the thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noalarmplanet Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 I am down. So sorry to hear your mom is sick! Edit: Didn't see the buy in price. Can I donate 10 just to help out? Whats your paypal? homework 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daysaves Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Best of luck to you and your mom! She's lucky to have someone like you who clearly cares about her so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cesar11 Posted March 28, 2013 Author Share Posted March 28, 2013 I am down. So sorry to hear your mom is sick! Edit: Didn't see the buy in price. Can I donate 10 just to help out? Whats your paypal? dude, that's really awesome of you. I'll PM you in a bit. Thank you. Best of luck to you and your mom! She's lucky to have someone like you who clearly cares about her so much. Thank you. There's a saying I was always told when growing up and that's "mama. solo hay una", which translates to "mom. there's only one". daysaves 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blanchardoswald Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 I honestly have no issues with raffles, but I think you'll make more money if you lower the entrance fee. I can't imagine people dropping $50 for the chance at a record Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrewest Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 You may get a lot more people to buy in if entries were $10. I'd absolutely jump on that. But if you'd like to keep it at $50 that's cool and good luck. I'll gladly still donate $10 tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cesar11 Posted March 28, 2013 Author Share Posted March 28, 2013 I've gotten a lot of messages asking to lower the buy in so let's go ahead and do that guys. how's $15 sound to everyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourfourtwo Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Diabetic here, this disease sucks. If I didn't already pay an assload for medication because healthcare in America sucks, I'd totally pitch in. For those who don't know, with standard insurance, medication for diabetics costs about $10k in co-pays and misc in a year. $10k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cesar11 Posted March 28, 2013 Author Share Posted March 28, 2013 Diabetic here, this disease sucks. If I didn't already pay an assload for medication because healthcare in America sucks, I'd totally pitch in. For those who don't know, with standard insurance, medication for diabetics costs about $10k in co-pays and misc in a year. $10k. it's true. I took this last year and it was 4 different kinds of meds for my mom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKO5950505 Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Sorry to hear about your mom, man. I think $10 per entry would bring in more; nevertheless, I would certainly participate for $15. Best of luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paintedinexile Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 I'd participate, if this is allowed by the mods. From what I remember, these types of things are prohibited because it's gambling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daegor Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 totally in this, but actually for beggars. I'll pony up next week when I'm paid next week (assuming it's still going?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRareCreature Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 I would do it for $10 or $15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanRees Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 thats a bummer man, count me in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loungeact21 Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 I'm in for $15. Sorry to hear about your mother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmoney Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 I'm in for $15. Sorry to hear about your mother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
companyinkrecs Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 In for $15. But don't include me in the raffle, I hate Thrice. EDIT: I'll donate my slot to Ian as a good luck with the record store gift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugar Shane Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 I'm 100% in. I wish you the best for approval of the raffle and care for your mother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 screw it, i'm in. i did like at least some portion of this compilation at one point, and it's always looked like a really well-done set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrewest Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 I'm for sure in at $15...maybe you should see if you get enough people to commit though to make it worth it to you. And if you don't get enough, still count me in for a $15 donation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swemoll Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 I'd be in, man. Love to help out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinylmaus Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Start a website with a paypal link. I'd be in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cesar11 Posted March 29, 2013 Author Share Posted March 29, 2013 Just got home from work guys and wow. Thanks for wanting to take a part in this guys. I'm just waiting for the ok from the mods and I'll post the remaining details in the first post. Again, much thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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