TBCS Charity Raffle. Helping one of our own in a time of great need.

[Oneslowz28]

http://thebestcasescenario.com/oneslowz28/newsdesk/contest/Sponsorimage1.jpg (http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/frontpage/?q=chairty+raffle)Write up by Kayin and Oneslowz28

I think most of us have seen a post or two by PartyLikeARockstar, and most of us have seen him because of his work in the Project Logs part of the forum. Or we've found him in the Chatterbox, or in the forum chat hamming it up. It's a fair bet to call him a fixture of the site-he's normally somewhere to be found in amongst all this craziness...

However, a string of events has left our friend on his back, and we being the people we are here at TBCS, we've heard and we've decided to help him and offer an awesome contest at the same time. Simply put, we're holding a raffle-we'll help a good friend, and you have a chance to win some excellent hardware at the same time! We're offering quite a range of prizes, and tickets are priced attractively enough we hope you're tempted to buy a few-it helps a friend AND increases your chances of getting a sweet prize!

A personal appeal from PartyLikeARockstar himself.



Hey guys, a lot of you know me around here. I try to hop on now and again, and offer something witty, funny, or useful once in a while. My wife Johanna and I have a unique situation, and we are hoping that some of you on TBCS are willing and able to assist us.

Our situation is not unlike a lot of Americans at the moment: we're currently homeless, sleeping on the floor at a friend's house with a kid here, and another on the way. We didnt get this way from a lack of working, rather a bunch of bad luck encountered on the way to trying to make a better living.

In the place we're staying now, while our funds are low, we found a place that's safe, clean AND affordable. We need to raise a fairly substantial amount of cash, and we will be able to turn our lives around in the little home that we found. It's enough room for our kids not to be cooped in thier cribs because it's too unsafe and dirty for them to play. The "friends" that offered us the place we're sleeping have fleas, and they don't allow us to clean the place, claiming that it upsets them to clean. We spend hours in the car, just to keep our daughter out of the filth as long as possible. Social Services here won't help us, because we are working, and also even the homeless shelters won't take an "intact family". Any assistance would literally change our lives. We can afford the apartment, our only barrier is the startup cost. We have approached our church, and also they are not able to assist. So we are literally asking any and all family and friends for any assistance to reach our goal, with intent to pay every cent back.

Our Goal: $3000 USD consisting of:
2 months security plus first months rent @ $645 per month
Startup deposits for utilities (gas, electric, water, trash etc)
Gas to pick up a bed and basic furniture (hoping to scour the free Craigslist for this)

Our Current Standing: $594

$115 in donations ($50 kindly donated by knowledgegranted!)
$479 of our savings

The prizes will be given away in groups based on their manufacturer. Since I'm sure you're dying to know what those prizes are, here's the list:

NZXT has donated:
Phantom (http://www.nzxt.com/new/products/crafted_series/phantom)
Sentry LXE (http://www.nzxt.com/new/products/fan_control/sentry_lxe)
LED String (http://www.nzxt.com/new/products/case_accessories/sleeved_led_kit_-_blue)


Cooler Master has donated:
HAF X (http://www.coolermaster.com/product.php?product_id=6653)

Gigabyte as donated:
P67A-UD5 (http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=3647)

Thermaltake and TT eSports has donated:
Armor A30 (http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/Product.aspx?C=1466&ID=1989)
Challenger Pro (http://www.ttesports.com/products/product.aspx?g=feature&s=3)
Azurues mouse (http://www.ttesports.com/products/product.aspx?s=14)
BlacX 5G (http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/Product.aspx?S=1268&ID=1981)

In-Win has donated:
Dragon Rider (http://www.inwin-style.com/website/pd/pd_detail.php?iw_lanid=0&iw_name_id=484&iw_pd_id=13)

SgtM has donated:
Custom Airbrushing on 1 of the cases.

Kayin has donated a:
OC-proven Sapphire 4870x2.

Our raffle "tickets" will be sold in the form of an entry into a drawing, just like we have done in the last few prize giveaways. Ticket prices are as follows:

1 ticket for $5
2 tickets for $10
3 tickets for $15
5 tickets for $20

You can purchase as many tickets as you like and any donation is welcome, but to be entered into the raffle you have to donate at least $5. So there is no confusion I will list 3 examples of ticket sales.

$30 = 7 Tickets.
$65 = 16 Tickets
$100 = 25 Tickets

TBCS Administrator OvRiDe will be the middleman for this and all donations should be made through him. We are going to let this run until Midnight PST on 12 Feb, 2011.

To purchase tickets please send your donation via paypal to:

ovride[at]thebestcasescenario.com

Please send all donations as a Gift, that way Paypal will not deduct a fee from the donation.

We would like to thank all of the industry partners and individuals who donated items, time or web space to make this raffle possible. The help you have provided will definitely change the life of this family.

Prizes Donated By:
Thermaltake (http://thermaltakeusa.com)
Gigabyte (http://gigabyte.us)
Cooler Master (http://coolermaster-usa.com)
NZXT (http://nzxt.com)
In-Win (http://inwin-style.com)
SgtM (http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/forum
/member.php?u=2435)
Kayin (http://www.thebestcasescenario.com/forum/member.php?u=10001)

A special thanks to:
Modders-inc (http://modders-inc.com)

*Please note that while we would love to ship prizes internationally, we simply can not afford to do so. If you live in another country besides the USA or Canada and would still like to enter the contest, you would have to cover shipping in the event of winning a prize.

[Lothair]

The prizes will be given away in groups based on their manufacturer.

Does that mean that a "winner" will receive all items from whichever said manufacturer or is each individual item a prize that can be won?

I assume that each raffle ticket counts as an entry? So if you were to purchase 5 for example, that roughly translates to 5 chances to win?

Finally, is it possible to setup a paypal "donation" link here? I've seen those before, such as on popular websites, and am just wondering if it would be possible?

This is fantastic! Great prizes for a great cause. I shall definitely be participating! Best of luck and warm wishes to PartyLikeARockstar and his family!

[Luke122]

Hi everyone!

PLAR and I have been in constant contact for the last 2 years, having met through this site. We are good friends, and even speak on the phone at least a couple times every week.

Being a young family has challenges all its own, but to be facing them with so little resources, and to face impossible odds time and again is frustrating beyond belief. Because they are working, they dont qualify for assistance, including child care subsidy. Shelters and such wont help them either, because they are an "intact family".

I've been throwing website referrals to him for over a year, and do my best to give them whatever resources I can. I encourage everyone to throw any donation you can to them, above and beyond what you enter in the raffle.

[slaveofconvention]

Finally, is it possible to setup a paypal "donation" link here? I've seen those before, such as on popular websites, and am just wondering if it would be possible?

Why not just buy extra tickets to the value of your desired donation - the money all goes to PLAR and you get an extra chance to win a prize :)

[Tech-Daddy]

Agreed to that, Slave. I hope and pray that this grants some measure of relief. Many people out there need it, and it is good to see the community step up to try and help one of their own.
*applauds*

Now, let's see if we can exceed the need!

-=TD

[Luke122]

Now, let's see if we can exceed the need!-=TD

Awesome!

I'm setting a challenge to everyone here for personal donations..

$200 from me.

*Edit to clarify.. I'm donating straight to the family, not buying that many tickets. Feel free to do so though!!*

[BerticusPryme]

You can count me in as well. I may not have been as active as I used to be but things are about to change. I think all of the TBCS family can blow this out the water for PLAR.

[billygoat333]

I am in, How long are we leaving this open for?

EDIT: I figured it out... duh... lol

[Diamon]

Haven't been here enough to really get to know "PLAR" but of course I'll give back to the community that has helped me. And maybe I'll win something in the process :D

[blaze15301]

i have never seen any group of people come together to help someone out like this. im honored to be able to be part of this web site.

[TheMainMan]

Is there any way to get a counter going on the front page for this? I think it's pretty important to help out and having a way for people to see how we're doing as a community would be great! Best of luck to PLAR and family!

[Tech-Daddy]

Hi everyone!

PLAR and I have been in constant contact for the last 2 years, having met through this site. We are good friends, and even speak on the phone at least a couple times every week.

Being a young family has challenges all its own, but to be facing them with so little resources, and to face impossible odds time and again is frustrating beyond belief. Because they are working, they dont qualify for assistance, including child care subsidy. Shelters and such wont help them either, because they are an "intact family".

I've been throwing website referrals to him for over a year, and do my best to give them whatever resources I can. I encourage everyone to throw any donation you can to them, above and beyond what you enter in the raffle.

What city is he in and what is his employment expertise?
-=TD

[farlo]

don't have alot to give, but i sent $40.

[x88x]

What city is he in and what is his employment expertise?
-=TD

Since he has his old location in his profile, I'll go ahead and answer this (some people get upset about personal details on the internets, why I checked). He's in Baltimore, MD, and from my talking with him, I believe his primary experience is in web development and IT support.

I'll definitely put something towards this once my paycheck goes through tomorrow night...have to consult the budget first to see how much.

[Airbozo]

...crap... Paypal is not working for me...

Any other way to donate?

[OvRiDe]

Paypal was just the most convenient way to track who has donated and how much. I can imagine we can come up with something else, just not sure what yet. Maybe a deposit into his bankaccount, or western union? Not sure what would work out the best.

[x88x]

You could always just mail a check. That'd definitely be cheaper than Western Union.

[The boy 4rm oz]

I saw this pop up on facebook earlier this week and knew I had to do something. I have a friend and their family in a similar situation so I know how hard it can be. I have been selling some stuff off on eBay lately so I am all cashed up and ready to donate.

I hope everything works out.

[Luke122]

Since he has his old location in his profile, I'll go ahead and answer this (some people get upset about personal details on the internets, why I checked). He's in Baltimore, MD, and from my talking with him, I believe his primary experience is in web development and IT support.


Yes, that is correct!

Thanks to everyone who is stepping up and helping out!

If anyone here is in the Baltimore area, and can donate furniture or household items, please either let myself or PLAR (Shane) know.

[x88x]

If anyone here is in the Baltimore area, and can donate furniture or household items, please either let myself or PLAR (Shane) know.

BTW, if anyone does want to reach him, I've noticed that he responds a lot faster on his MSN messenger account than PMs here. I'm pretty sure me and Altec are the only other members in the area, but you never know. ;)

[dr.walrus]

Just moved out of a house and had to get rid of most of my stuff, it's a crying shame that I couldn't donate some of that stuff - but transatlantic shipping is horrific.

[slaveofconvention]

Just a heads up guys - there is NO tbcs membership requirement for this event - so if you have friends and/or family who might want to help out, and get in on the chance to get some of those cool prizes, feel free to let them know it's totally open - as long as OvRiDe gets solid contact details for them in case they win, they're good to go.

Let's really push this and give a good friend the best push we can :banana:

[Oneslowz28]

I was just informed that Patriot Memory has gotten word of this and is going to donate something to the raffle too.

[The boy 4rm oz]

That is great news :D.

[x88x]

I am really impressed by the industry support of this. Props to all the companies (and people) who have donated stuff for this.

[Oneslowz28]

The companies we deal with are some of the kindest people in the industry. I have met most of them in person and am proud to call a few of them good friends. When I sent out word that we were doing this and what it was for, they jumped on it.

[StormRider]

Wow, it's really touching that everyone will come together for people like this, especially all the people that work at these giant corporations. I've never seen anything like that before.
I don't have much that I can give, but I'll see what I can do

[crenn]

At this rate, you might have to change the prizes, so that the grand prize is a full computer!

EDIT: English, it sucks to use it when effectively drunk. And no, I haven't been drinking or anything like that.... insomnia just sucks.

[Boddaker]

Donated! Good luck PLAR, hope you get back on your feet real soon!

[PartyLikeARockstar]

OMG thanks everyone! This response is overwhelming! Truly thank you for the help you have provided so far. I wish everyone the best of luck in the drawing!

[AmEv]

Ugh. As much as I'd like to help out, AND the nice stuff that's there, I'm broke myself.

[Oneslowz28]

Dewayne Carel AKA American-Freak, owner of Modders-Inc was kind enough to post this raffle on the front page of the site. Check it out. http://modders-inc.com Thanks Dewayne!

[Tech-Daddy]

So, is the PayPal thing figured out? Is that the correct paypal account info that was posted in the first post?

-=TD

[OvRiDe]

So, is the PayPal thing figured out? Is that the correct paypal account info that was posted in the first post?

-=TD

Yep, that is the correct account.

[vashant]

Hi, I come from modders-inc and though I don't know you PartyLikeARockstar I have donated to you in hopes that it will help you get your apartment and what you need because I pray that if the need arises people will be willing to help me out in my times of need. :)

Good luck to you.

Vashant

[Oneslowz28]

Welcome and thanks for the donation Vashant

[PartyLikeARockstar]

You guys literally embody the kind spirit of the human heart.

[dr.walrus]

There is going to be public pressure to post pictures of your new house though :glasses:

[PartyLikeARockstar]

I will be proud. Does someone have a TBCS vector? My wife said she'll make a flag and fly it outside :)

[olorinpc]

Great to see the community coming together like this :)

[985323]

I bought seven tickets

[Oneslowz28]

Bumping this to the top.

[Tech-Daddy]

Dough-nated! Let's keep this ball rolling!

[Okele]

As soon as I get my budget for the month squared away I will be purchasing some tickets. My paypal account still exists....I think....

[xazraelx1981]

Was referred over here from NZXT on FB. I would like to send in some $$ to help out, Best of luck!

[Luke122]

Bump!!!!

[crenn]

I think this thread needs to be stickied.

[blueonblack]

I think this thread needs to be stickied.

NOOOOOOO!!!! :eek:

Sticky threads may as well be stamped :Ignore Me:

[xazraelx1981]

bump

[Snowman]

Don't want it to seem callous that I didn't donate this closes before i get paid so it will be donating straight to the family when I get paid.

[Oneslowz28]

Yea Sticky Threads are ignored for the most part. My brain automatically overlooks them at this point. They are great for things like rules and site guidelines but for things like this a normal thread is better.

[PauL]

Is there a possible update to how much money has been raised so far?

[xazraelx1981]

Is there a possible update to how much money has been raised so far?


X2

[OvRiDe]

So far we have raised $765! A big thank you to all those that have donated. There is still time for those that haven't!

[DynamoNED]

My donation of $50 is on its way! Thanks for the great opportunity to help a fellow modder in need.

[xazraelx1981]

Bump bump bumpbump it up! Lol

[Lothair]

Bump bump bumpbump it up! Lol

I'm listening to a song right now and I read your comment... to the exact beat of the song. LOL Hilarious.

Has anyone posted this on reddit yet? Now that's a great place for charity causes. Such a crazy helpful website sometimes.

[x88x]

Bump!

Also, tickets purchased.

Curtis, could we get a running total in the OP?

[Waynio]

I don't check the front page often enough.

Wow, sounds a seriously rough time for a young family, never heard of PartyLikeARockstar but would donate a bit if I could, a friend of this modding community is a friend of mine, I'm absolutely broke infact a little overdrawn until the 16th, I imagine a donation on 16th or 17th is ok?.

Have to say it's really horrible the authoritys aren't willing to help because it's a family thats together :hurt:.

[Tech-Daddy]

*bump*

[SXRguyinMA]

donation sent snail mail today to you PLAR :D

[TheGreatSatan]

I've got a hundred to give. Please do not enter me in the contest.

[The boy 4rm oz]

Can we get confirmation that our donations went through? I donated $40 but you can't always trust paypal you know.

[OvRiDe]

Yep, I got it. I will send an email out confirming your donations before the drawing.

So far we have collected $1090. I was able to transfer all the donations up to Thursday to PLARs account and he was able to secure the deposit and has the keys to the new place. He is still not out of the woods yet, as he has to have the deposits for the utilities or they will cancel his lease.

I want to say thanks to all of the donors. I am proud to be a part of a community that has shown this much support.

You guys are the best!

[Oneslowz28]

I second all of the gratitude and honor to be part of this forum that OvRiDe expressed. This place is truly one of the greatest forum communities online. When I came back here just over 2 years ago, it was because I was bumped off of a very popular car forum, just because I was one of the "old timers" who had been on the forums for several years and they removed some of us who might scare away a new crowd who was set to flood the forum in a few months. I now know that I made the right decision by making TBCS my home.

Every single one of you ROCK!

[The boy 4rm oz]

Thanks for the confirmation OvRiDe. I am glad that PLAR has got the keys in hand. Just the utilities to go now.

It really makes me proud to be part of a community that cares about its members as TBCS does. It is great to see the members of our forum and people from beyond our forum helping out a fellow modder in need.

[blueonblack]

So far we have collected $1090.

And 69 cents.

[OvRiDe]

My bad .. BoB ,you are correct sir.. it is $1090.69.. :D

[Luke122]

I also have been hit by the finance bug.. things are tight atm, but I've pledged $200 to be sent ASAP. :)

[Waynio]

I'll go ahead & say I'll chip in £30 which currently is $48 on the 16th, the price of a game I'll wait for the steam sales to buy ;), every little should help right.

So when the 16th comes up should I just send it to the paypal address on the first page?.

[SXRguyinMA]

My bad .. BoB ,you are correct sir.. it is $1090.69.. :D

don't forget to add in my donation :D

[StormRider]

just added my donation. I would love to give more, but money is a bit scarce for me too(especially given my age ^__^)

[d_stilgar]

I donated $20. I'm pretty poor but I think most normal people should be able to spare $20. It's the sacrifice of a few meals or one night eating out somewhere nice. That's a sacrifice I think we can all make, even if you already too poor to eat out ever.

[Tech-Daddy]

*bump*

[Tech-Daddy]

*bump*
:)

[Lothair]

You double bumped!? You dare break the sacred internet forum rules?? Well, I think we can let it slide this one time. But we're watching you, TD! You and your hipster double bumping. ;)

[farlo]

"hipster double bumping" sounds like a porno

[Waynio]

"hipster double bumping" sounds like a porno

Hehe :D.

[dr.walrus]

"hipster double bumping" sounds like a porno
a really bad one. with a soft focus lens and Dallas hairdos.

[Lothair]

Nah. It's what happens when a girl iphone meets a boy iphone. ;)

(fyi - the iphone has a "bump" function that utilizes data sharing between two iphones.)

Okay, this has gone way too off topic! So what are we at now donation wise? Any closer?

[TheGreatSatan]

I get paid tomorrow and I'll probably donate more. I can't let Tech-Daddy win...:whistler:

[OvRiDe]

LOL.. well you guys aren't really fighting for the lead.. there is at least 1 that is more then both of your donations combined! :P

Thanks again everybody. There is still time to get into the raffle so keep it coming..

Total donations collected by TBCS alone is sitting at $1155.69 That's not including the donations that were sent directly to the family.

Way to go!

[Tech-Daddy]

You double bumped!? You dare break the sacred internet forum rules?? Well, I think we can let it slide this one time. But we're watching you, TD! You and your hipster double bumping. ;)

:whistler:
"Check the dates...."
*cough*...slacker....*cough*

[msmrx57]

I'm in for $20.

[SXRguyinMA]

bump :D

[TheGreatSatan]

Another $100 coming from Yours Truly :santa:

[Lothair]

Either I was brought up to have misunderstanding of Satan or Santa is actually Satan! Wait a minute... Satan... Santa... THEY USE THE SAME LETTERS BUT IN A DIFFERENT ORDER.

:eek:

I WANT A RED BICYCLE!! :D

[x88x]

I WANT A RED BICYCLE!! :D

It might be a little hot when you get it. :whistler:

[Lothair]

It might be a little hot when you get it. :whistler:

Why does it have blonde handlebar tassels?

[x88x]

lol

[mofo]

Sent 20$ at the last minute, sorry its so little and so late. Check cleared late. :)

[OvRiDe]

Sent 20$ at the last minute, sorry its so little and so late. Check cleared late. :)

Thank you so much. But its not little nor last minute.. the entries close at midnight PST on Sat.

[mofo]

Well, awesome then! Glad to help!

[x88x]

Bump!

[dr.walrus]

Okay you can tell us who won now

[OvRiDe]

Well PartyLikeARockStar won silly. :D

I have all the entries in a fishbowl, and working on getting ready to do a live drawing. I have had a cold for the last 2 days so its been a bit slow going.

I am aiming for the live event to be at 7PM CST. So keep checking in for more information.

[farlo]

whats the tally on the money raised?

[OvRiDe]

I will announce the grand total during the live event.

[vashant]

Good luck to all and I hope there was enough raised for PartyLikeARockStar so he can get himself and his family what they need for their fresh start. :)

[xazraelx1981]

Good luck to all and I hope there was enough raised for PartyLikeARockStar so he can get himself and his family what they need for their fresh start. :)

I couldn't agree more. It would be awesome to win something but waaaay more fulfilling to help someone who needs it. All I can say to rockstar is "good luck" and "pay it forward"

I hope everything works out for you and your family

[SXRguyinMA]

well it's now after 7pm CST and no more info! lol

:EDIT: NVM, just saw the banner @ the top of the page :facepalm:

[StormRider]

aww, I got on just as it finished >__<'

[SXRguyinMA]

my internet went out and I missed it! grrr....what was the total and who won what? :?

[OvRiDe]

The raw video is out on U-Stream. We are going to try and produce a HD version of it as well.

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/tbcs-test

WARNING:I let it run way long on the record.. so after about 15 minutes it goes off wandering a bit...

[StormRider]

aww, I can't get it to play >_<
edit: nevermind, I'm an idiot. and a sad idiot at that.
-goes off and sits in the corner of a very dark room-

[985323]

Sorry i wasn't in the livestream had a family function

Congrats to all the winners :)

[OvRiDe]

I forgot to post the winners!!

NZXT Package -- MitaGT
Cooler Master HAF X -- SXRGuyinMA
Gigabyte P67A-UD5 -- Mach
ThermalTake eSports Package -- Datech
Inwin Dragon Rider -- dr.walrus
Custom Airbrushing by SgtM -- TheBoy4rmOz
Sapphire 4870x2 -- x88x

Total collected and verified by TBCS was ...
$1,545.69 Way to go guys!!!

Thanks for all the participation, and congrats to our winners!

[SgtM]

I thought I was painting one of the cases in the raffle. A separate prize works for me though. PM me.

[The boy 4rm oz]

Nice, I won some custom airbrushing. This may get a bit difficult lol. Such a great result guys, well done.

[dr.walrus]

I forgot to post the winners!!

NZXT Package -- MitaGT
Cooler Master HAF X -- SXRGuyinMA
Gigabyte P67A-UD5 -- Mach
ThermalTake eSports Package -- Mach
Inwin Dragon Rider -- DaTech
Custom Airbrushing by SgtM -- TheBoy4rmOz
Sapphire 4870x2 -- x88x

Total collected and verified by TBCS was ...
$1,545.69 Way to go guys!!!

Thanks for all the participation, and congrats to our winners!
um, I thought I won the dragon rider?!?!

[OvRiDe]

Damnit!! I put Machs name in there twice.. totally my bad.

You did indeed win the Dragon Rider! My apologies, I blame the Nyquil.

Congrats!

[x88x]

Awesome! On all counts. :D Hmmm, my new MBB does have 3 PCIe x16 slots....let's see how well my TX750 likes running dual GTX260's and a 4870x2. :twisted:

[Mach]

Awesome! Thanks guys and a special thumbs up to Gigabyte for sponsoring a very worthy cause! :up:

[DynamoNED]

Congrats to all the winners, and it gives me a sense of great honor to be a part of such an awesome community.

[SXRguyinMA]

:banana: congrats to everyone! ESPECIALLY congrats to PLAR!!

[Tech-Daddy]

WTG everyone! PLAR, I sincerely hope this helps to get you and your fam into a better place!
-=TD

[dr.walrus]

How am I gonna get that to the UK? :think:

[Snowman]

How am I gonna get that to the UK? :think:

Probably ship it.. :facepalm.. honestly its a sweet case i would chip in for shipping if its an issue

[Kayin]

x88x, PM me your address again, I seem to have lost it in a PM box clearout. Also, I'm covering shipping for the card when I get payed this week.

[msmrx57]

Also, I'm covering shipping for the card when I get payed this week.

This is the kind of thing that really makes me love this place. Well that and the whole purpose of this thread. :D

[slaveofconvention]

How am I gonna get that to the UK? :think:

Never mind the UK - what about NZ? This case could end up doing some serious mileage!! Bear in mind it was probably built in the far east, shipped to InWin in the USA, and now.... heh

[dr.walrus]

Never mind the UK - what about NZ? This case could end up doing some serious mileage!! Bear in mind it was probably built in the far east, shipped to InWin in the USA, and now.... heh
It's funny you say that - it may be worth getting it shipped there, save me the hassle of getting a case if i get the job!

..or if I don't end up going, it'll sit in their apartment for years...

[SXRguyinMA]

OvRiDe, wait to ship my case until I know for sure he got the money order. He told me there was a mixup with his mailbox keys and to keep an eye out for it getting returned, but I've got nothing yet. I'm going to check with the bank tomorrow and see if it's been cashed. If not, I may just see if they can put a stop payment on it and I'll send another

[Lothair]

I forgot to post the winners!!

NZXT Package -- MitaGT
Cooler Master HAF X -- SXRGuyinMA
Gigabyte P67A-UD5 -- Mach
ThermalTake eSports Package -- Datech
Inwin Dragon Rider -- dr.walrus
Custom Airbrushing by SgtM -- TheBoy4rmOz
Sapphire 4870x2 -- x88x

Total collected and verified by TBCS was ...
$1,545.69 Way to go guys!!!

Thanks for all the participation, and congrats to our winners!

HA! That's my best friend! I can't believe he won! I must have missed the announcement when you guys did it live. Awesome!

It may take him a short while to respond as he's currently serving in the US Army as medical personnel (I hope I got that right. lol) but is also currently stationed here in the US training, I assume, teh noobz after having just got back from Afghanistan not too long ago.

Oh... uh... he said to... Uh, yeah... he wants you to mail it to me... for safe handling... and such. *cough* :D

[The boy 4rm oz]

How am I gonna get that to the UK? :think:

Try getting custom airbrushing to australia lol.

[MitaGT]

holy turkey bacon batman...
what did i win?
lol

[MitaGT]

LMAO you drew my name 2x.
its pronounce kinky btw :)

[MitaGT]

I'm glad i could be part of this cause(thanx to Lothair for telling me about it)
its too bad we didn't make the goal but we definitely made a good chunk.
this case will be perfect for a mod case (just hope i don't mess it up XD)

[Lothair]

You won the Nzxt Package - Which includes the Nzxt Phantom, Nzxt Sentry, Nzxt LED String and my personal undying hatred and jealousy, you awful person you. :D

[MitaGT]

well i was gonna need some help with the moding... guess ill have Sem help me instead? LAWL

[Lothair]

well i was gonna need some help with the moding... guess ill have Sem help me instead? LAWL

Oh.

Uh.. I mean.. you won... my.. er.. undying loyalty? And... uh... well, somebody has to distract the fat chick from going after you at the bars. C'mon, that's worth it's weight in gold right there. Literally. LOL

[StormRider]

ah well, Congrats to the winners. heck, I probably would have never gotten anything even if I had won, given my last (and current) prize's shipping predicament-stares at Oneslow-
but meh, I still get that fuzzy "I helped out a family in need" feeling

[billygoat333]

Damn... I had money problems this last paycheck and couldnt donate. can we still donate even though the raffle is over?

[OvRiDe]

I think it would be fine .. but donations from here on out should go directly to the family, if thats possible.

[Boddaker]

Awesome turnout guys! Congrats to all the winners, and I'm sure $1,500 will go a long way in getting the plars family back on their feet. Way to go! :D

[Waynio]

I think it would be fine .. but donations from here on out should go directly to the family, if thats possible.

LOL same names coming up multiple times :D, oh & I like the CTU ring tone, made me grin :D.

Still need to find out what my money situation is but if I'm ok I'll get some sent over, should have at least £30, so I'll check I'm ok for money later, then come back here & ask about who to send it to :up:.

[Waynio]

OK checked my bank & I can afford £30 donation so where do I send it, PM me OvRiDe :up:.

[Ichbin]

Have to say, this is quite awesome! I'll pitch in when I can,

I know you live near me Rockstar, lol, I'll buy you lunch.

[x88x]

I know you live near me Rockstar, lol, I'll buy you lunch.

Wait, we have another person in Maryland? Sweet!

[Ichbin]

Wait, we have another person in Maryland? Sweet!

Well, Northern VA (Manassas). Close enough :up:

[x88x]

Well, closer than most, at least. :D

[Oneslowz28]

I need everyone who won to PM me their shipping info in the format below. Please Include a contact # that the delivery company can reach you in case of delivery issues. For those of you out side the US we need to arrange shipping to you. The rules stated that you must pay for shipping if outside the US)

Full Real Name (UPS will not ship to a nickname)
Address
City, State Zip
Contact Number.

If you are out side of the US, we can ship to one of the TBCS staff and you can pay them the shipping fee to ship the prize to you.

Thanks again for all of the wonderful donations and I know that PLAR appreciates it more than any of us know.

[The boy 4rm oz]

Oneslowz I have pm'd you regarding me relinquishing my prize, you will find all details in the PM, thanks.

I am honored to be picked but trying to organize something will just become too hard for myself.