Dalifted1
02-28-2006, 05:37 PM
A buddy of mine has decided to raffle off a bike that is very close to his heart. The proceeds are going to a great cause and the whole story is very touching and important to me. Take the time to give the story a quick read and who knows you might end up with a sweet giant and help a good cause. I figured where better to post this then nsmb because of what cam and the crew has done for me.
Story: http://www.dropmachine.com/ae_raffle.php
http://www.dropmachine.com/stuff/aeraffle.jpg
How many people would like to own a sweet freeride bike for practically nothing? Ok, now how many of you would like to help out a great charity in the process? That’s what I thought. Well I think we may be able to help each other out here.
Before I get into that, a little bit of history for you. Andrew Elliott was born in Simcoe, Ontario on September 13, 1974. He died on November 2, 2005 after a long struggle with colon cancer. He was my little brother great friend and riding buddy. About a year ago he became too weak to ride his bike anymore so it was relegated to a storage spot in a damp basement in his house on the Ottawa River. For nearly a year it sat in the dark and rotted and seized and pitted and leaked. In short, it was un-ride able.
With the wonderful help and generosity of Dropmachine.com, Eastside Cycle and Sport in Kitchener, Fox Racing shocks USA, and Magura Brakes, Andrew's ride has been restored to better than its former glory. Now shes ready to rip.
This is where you come in. I can’t imagine a better fate for this bike then for it to fall into the hands of someone who had a passion for riding and life as much as Andrew did. With that in mind, I can’t just give it away, So, I’m gonna (with your help of course) raise a ton-o-money for a little place called Camp Trillium.
$5 gets you a very good chance at walking away with this bike, $20 gets you 5 very good chances.
Written by Aaron Elliott
Story: http://www.dropmachine.com/ae_raffle.php
http://www.dropmachine.com/stuff/aeraffle.jpg
How many people would like to own a sweet freeride bike for practically nothing? Ok, now how many of you would like to help out a great charity in the process? That’s what I thought. Well I think we may be able to help each other out here.
Before I get into that, a little bit of history for you. Andrew Elliott was born in Simcoe, Ontario on September 13, 1974. He died on November 2, 2005 after a long struggle with colon cancer. He was my little brother great friend and riding buddy. About a year ago he became too weak to ride his bike anymore so it was relegated to a storage spot in a damp basement in his house on the Ottawa River. For nearly a year it sat in the dark and rotted and seized and pitted and leaked. In short, it was un-ride able.
With the wonderful help and generosity of Dropmachine.com, Eastside Cycle and Sport in Kitchener, Fox Racing shocks USA, and Magura Brakes, Andrew's ride has been restored to better than its former glory. Now shes ready to rip.
This is where you come in. I can’t imagine a better fate for this bike then for it to fall into the hands of someone who had a passion for riding and life as much as Andrew did. With that in mind, I can’t just give it away, So, I’m gonna (with your help of course) raise a ton-o-money for a little place called Camp Trillium.
$5 gets you a very good chance at walking away with this bike, $20 gets you 5 very good chances.
Written by Aaron Elliott