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Over the past couple of years I've gotten to know Scott Erickson who is a young man (like me) who is going through his second bout with kidney failure. Not having a kidney to give him, I decided to give another part of myself to help his situation. In order to help with his compounding medical expenses, I've donated a guitar to be raffled for him. 200 tickets have been printed at a price of $20 each in the hopes of raising $4000.

Sales here in town have not been going real well, but a posting like this to luthiers has sparked some much needed ticket sales.

I'm asking you to consider buying a raffle ticket for this instrument.

If you'd like to see the guitar, it is on display at the Music Connection here in Forest Lake, MN. You can also get tickets there. You could also PM me for tickets and I'll make arrangements to get your name in the drawing.


The drawing will be held on Saturday, November 26.

Here is a link about Scott and his battle.
http://www.presspubs.com/forest_lake/ne ... 03286.html

This is a link to a thread about the instrument here on the forum.
viewtopic.php?f=10101&t=32350




Thanks for considering this,



Dave Livermore






With much appreciation, this posting was approved by board administration.

Dave,
Tell us how to purchase a ticket.


Hutch

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Jack Batts Maker and Repairer of Fine Violins

Agreed - how do we buy a ticket?

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Burner Guitars

Thanks for asking guys,
If interested, send me a PM and I'll get you my address.

Checks should be made out to
Friends of Scott Erickson

You could also send them directly to the music store

Scott Erickson Guitar Raffle
c/o The Music Connection
77 8th Ave SW
Forest Lake MN, 55025

yep, please give a link with tix purchase info...i'd like to share it on my Facebook page too !
this is a great idea

Gawd, they still make checks? I haven't filled out a check in years. How about PayPal?

I know, lame huh? I'm just trying to keep up with the 21st century. My philosophy is Kurzweilian (Ray Kurzweil), we will soon transcend into Singularity. (I'm starting to sound like the Padma.... )

Hutch

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"After forty-nine years of violin building, I have decided that the search for a varnish is similar to the fox hunt. The fun is in the hunt."
Jack Batts Maker and Repairer of Fine Violins

It is definitely a good cause -- talk to the owner of Acoustic Guitar Forum (the AGF). It has a huge user base and at $20 for a chance to win the guitar -- I think you would get a heck of a lot of raffles sold.

Sorry Hutch,
No Paypal for this one.
Cash or checks only.

Hope you can make that work.

Thanks,

Dave

If anyone in the US would like to send a cheque for me I'll donate $40.00 to the cause via paypal to the sender or does the shop take paypal ?

NO PAYPAL???!!!!!!

There's your sales problem, right there....
I ain't got time to mail a check.

Dave F.

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"There goes Mister Tic-Tac out the back with some bric-brac from the knick-knack rack"

Hello All,

Any news on how the Scott Erickson turned out? Hopefully a ton of money was raised for a great cause.

Dave

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Dave

Remember, to always plant trees under which you may never sit.

No word yet, huh?

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Dave

Remember, to always plant trees under which you may never sit.

Hey all,

We held the raffle last Saturday and Scott's niece picked out Janelle Kendrick's ticket. She was very excited about winning and will be giving the instrument to her son who plays for church services at his college.

All told, we raised about $2000 for Scott!

We don't have a picture of her yet but here's a shot of the magic moment with myself (holding the guitar) Scott and his niece.



Thanks to everyone here who helped out. We received quite a few checks from our members and I'll always remember and be thankful for the way you folks stepped up and helped out.

Thanks,

Dave

Very cool of you to do Dave. Hope the $$ helps in some small way.

Cheers,

Dave

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Dave

Remember, to always plant trees under which you may never sit.