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bmfm64 · 09-25-2011, 02:47 AM

So a friend of mine had a baby boy 5 weeks ago tomorrow. Long story short he has a disease that is curable but he needs an operation that is gonna cost 11k out of pocket that my buddy doesn't have. So a bunch of us donated random stuff and had a one day garage sale today to donate the proceeds. We assumed we'd make a few hundred to donate to the cause, but all said and done we ended up over 3k!!! There was a ton of stuff that rolled in this morning from random people that a lot of us didn't even know, they simply heard about the cause and that every penny was being donated. Flat out awesome! I had several people way over pay for stuff and a few that said there was nothing there they needed but here's 10 or 20 bucks. I just thought I'd share as it put a smile on my face after all the bad stuff you hear all day, it was really cool seeing a community come together like that. Sorry no pics as I didn't think it was gonna be nearly as big as it was and once it got that big, I was too busy for pics!

heeroyue2002 · 09-25-2011, 03:06 AM

that was a nice thing to do

Longhorn Man · 09-25-2011, 07:50 AM

that is an amazing story. We need more people liky you, your friends, and the people who came just to help/donate.
I can't even imagine what your friend is going through, I'm not usually a praying man, but you got one headed their way.

Sammy · 09-25-2011, 09:12 AM

We need more people like you around. Please spread your DNA and have plenty of off spring.
There are entirely too many oxygen thieves in this world!
I pray and hope his son has a full recovery and a very normal childhood ife.

Andy4639 · 09-25-2011, 09:49 AM

That is a asume story. Thanks, what a great way to start a Sunday morning!

Dunenutt · 09-25-2011, 09:57 AM

Thats the kind of hope and change we need!
I hope all works out well!

**special-K** · 09-25-2011, 10:03 AM

Way to go! I'm glad the sale was so successful. My best wishes on raising the remainder of the $11k. That boy deserves a chance on life.

bmfm64 · 09-25-2011, 10:14 AM

Thanks guys! It was a little overwhelming seeing all the people come out of the wood work to help or donate, even the kids set up a lemonade stand once the clouds parted and the sun came out, they did over 200 dollars in sale of lemonade, cupcakes and cookies! The operation is scheduled for next monday, and he will be billed for the left over so he can make payments on it. We just wanted to help take a bit of the strain off if we could... He was layed off for 3 months in the beginning of the year so savings is pretty well tapped. I'm usually a "you made your bed, now you gotta sleep in it" guy, but not this time, it was awesome to know we helped out so much! And in this economy to see the giving nature of all the neighbors was incredible!

**LockDoc** · 09-25-2011, 10:26 AM

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Great Sunday morning wake up story. Do they have any kind of account set up at a bank or anything for them?

LockDoc

**Tim Christian** · 09-25-2011, 10:47 AM

Yes what LockDoc said? If they have a Pay-Pal or something I would like to make a donation. Tim

VA72C10 · 09-25-2011, 11:07 AM

bmfm64 · 09-25-2011, 11:08 AM

I don't know if they have paypal, I know they don't have any donation type thing set up this was just a few friends sitting around having beers trying to think of what we could do to help. I really wasn't trying to solicite donations here and I'm not sure that's allowed. I will see what the BOD says about it and see about setting up an actual account for it as I would feel better doing it into a bank account specifically set up for that use than using a personal paypal. You guys are awesome that you would even think about donating. I will get a flyer we had printed about the baby and see what I can do about setting something up, thanks again! This is the topper to an already great weekend. Thanks for all the thoughts and prayers as well, you guys rock!
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68gmsee · 09-25-2011, 11:19 AM

Great story! This is the America I've always known!

**Tim Christian** · 09-25-2011, 11:22 AM

Hey bmfm64, I did not take it as trying to solicite donations and Really would like to donate. Thanks Tim

**LockDoc** · 09-25-2011, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Tim Christian

Hey bmfm64, I did not take it as trying to solicite donations and Really would like to donate. Thanks Tim

..What Tim said.

LockDoc

sean1969c10 · 09-26-2011, 06:45 AM

What a great thing to do. Our thoughts go out to your friends family.

waynep · 09-26-2011, 09:43 PM

Way to go.. Awsome

09-25-2011, 02:47 AM	#1
bmfm64 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Covington, Wa Posts: 5,240	Had a garage sale today... So a friend of mine had a baby boy 5 weeks ago tomorrow. Long story short he has a disease that is curable but he needs an operation that is gonna cost 11k out of pocket that my buddy doesn't have. So a bunch of us donated random stuff and had a one day garage sale today to donate the proceeds. We assumed we'd make a few hundred to donate to the cause, but all said and done we ended up over 3k!!! There was a ton of stuff that rolled in this morning from random people that a lot of us didn't even know, they simply heard about the cause and that every penny was being donated. Flat out awesome! I had several people way over pay for stuff and a few that said there was nothing there they needed but here's 10 or 20 bucks. I just thought I'd share as it put a smile on my face after all the bad stuff you hear all day, it was really cool seeing a community come together like that. Sorry no pics as I didn't think it was gonna be nearly as big as it was and once it got that big, I was too busy for pics!

09-25-2011, 03:06 AM	#2
heeroyue2002 fat old dude Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: fresno, california Posts: 1,424	Re: Had a garage sale today... that was a nice thing to do __________________ 1972 c-10 shortbed 350/400 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389157 1968 workhorse http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446216 Accepting part donations

09-25-2011, 07:50 AM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Had a garage sale today... that is an amazing story. We need more people liky you, your friends, and the people who came just to help/donate. I can't even imagine what your friend is going through, I'm not usually a praying man, but you got one headed their way.

09-25-2011, 09:12 AM	#4
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: Had a garage sale today... We need more people like you around. Please spread your DNA and have plenty of off spring. There are entirely too many oxygen thieves in this world! I pray and hope his son has a full recovery and a very normal childhood ife. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

09-25-2011, 09:49 AM	#5
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Had a garage sale today... That is a asume story. Thanks, what a great way to start a Sunday morning! __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

09-25-2011, 09:57 AM	#6
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09-25-2011, 10:03 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,859	Re: Had a garage sale today... Way to go! I'm glad the sale was so successful. My best wishes on raising the remainder of the $11k. That boy deserves a chance on life. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-25-2011, 10:14 AM	#8
bmfm64 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Covington, Wa Posts: 5,240	Re: Had a garage sale today... Thanks guys! It was a little overwhelming seeing all the people come out of the wood work to help or donate, even the kids set up a lemonade stand once the clouds parted and the sun came out, they did over 200 dollars in sale of lemonade, cupcakes and cookies! The operation is scheduled for next monday, and he will be billed for the left over so he can make payments on it. We just wanted to help take a bit of the strain off if we could... He was layed off for 3 months in the beginning of the year so savings is pretty well tapped. I'm usually a "you made your bed, now you gotta sleep in it" guy, but not this time, it was awesome to know we helped out so much! And in this economy to see the giving nature of all the neighbors was incredible!

09-25-2011, 10:26 AM	#9
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,477	Re: Had a garage sale today... - Great Sunday morning wake up story. Do they have any kind of account set up at a bank or anything for them? LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

09-25-2011, 10:47 AM	#10
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Re: Had a garage sale today... Yes what LockDoc said? If they have a Pay-Pal or something I would like to make a donation. Tim

09-25-2011, 11:07 AM	#11
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09-25-2011, 11:08 AM	#12
bmfm64 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Covington, Wa Posts: 5,240	Re: Had a garage sale today... I don't know if they have paypal, I know they don't have any donation type thing set up this was just a few friends sitting around having beers trying to think of what we could do to help. I really wasn't trying to solicite donations here and I'm not sure that's allowed. I will see what the BOD says about it and see about setting up an actual account for it as I would feel better doing it into a bank account specifically set up for that use than using a personal paypal. You guys are awesome that you would even think about donating. I will get a flyer we had printed about the baby and see what I can do about setting something up, thanks again! This is the topper to an already great weekend. Thanks for all the thoughts and prayers as well, you guys rock! Posted via Mobile Device

09-25-2011, 11:19 AM	#13
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: Had a garage sale today... Great story! This is the America I've always known!

09-25-2011, 11:22 AM	#14
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Re: Had a garage sale today... Hey bmfm64, I did not take it as trying to solicite donations and Really would like to donate. Thanks Tim

09-26-2011, 06:45 AM	#16
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