OK! Weekend fund drive for Brad! Let's see how, everyone dig deep. OR HERE"S AN IDEA!... Options

[ChrisFoley]

I tend to be a pretty selfish guy, and only generous to people I really like.
Not only that, I never have much spare cash on hand, but if I can afford to race I can afford to help the Creator (of the 914 Club).
I've already kicked in a 50 and I'm prepared to send more if need be.
What we need is a money thermometer at the top of the page to visually show our progress toward the goal.

[TheCabinetmaker]

Kinda cash challenged this week, but I sent 20 bucks anyway. I'll do some more next week when I get paid for a job I just finished up.

[rick 918-S]

QUOTE (Racer Chris @ Mar 5 2005, 06:36 AM)

I tend to be a pretty selfish guy, and only generous to people I really like. Not only that, I never have much spare cash on hand, but if I can afford to race I can afford to help the Creator (of the 914 Club). I've already kicked in a 50 and I'm prepared to send more if need be. What we need is a money thermometer at the top of the page to visually show our progress toward the goal.

Hi chris! I sent yaroon a pm about maybe posting some progress on the fund for us. He didn't get back to me yet. But Brad did that when we were raising money for Daves wheel chair that ultimately turned into " the Van" If he's around this weekend I'm sure he will chime in.

[Jeroen]

Hey everyone....

First of all:
Thanks for your relentless support to Brad. You have no idea how much this is appreciated!!!
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/pray.gif)

Please understand that the admins are caught between a rock and a hard place here...
We understand that all of you are eager to help Brad out and want to stay informed

Andy is "closest to the fire" and he will keep us updated with news as much as he can
If you don't hear anything new, there just isn't any news to report.

As Andy also explained, there is still an ongoing investigation
And sad but true, it's not all just Brad's friends who hang out here... Big Brother is watching us
Anything said and done here can and WILL be used against Brad

So yes, for that reason, we will be monitoring what is going on and what is being posted here closely
We will keep these things on a very short leash. We will edit, or delete posts and threads that we think are inapropriate and we will not go into discussion about it...
There is absolutly no margin for errors!

We're only trying to do what's best for Brad right now
That is our only interest. It's not about us bashing you or putting you down. It is not about ego's
This is about helping Brad, and helping Brad only...

We understand (and appreciate) your enthusiasm to help out, and the creative ideas, but we ask you to please not start anything on your own. If you think you have any ideas on helping out, please go through the admins...

Right now, the only way to help and support Brad is through donating hard cash and/or by posting your support message in one of the dedicated threads.

I know we're asking a lot, but you'll just have to trust us on this one, blind...
We're just as eager for info and for this mess to end as you are

So, once agian, thanks for your patience, understanding and most of all, your support

cheers,

Jeroen

If you're donating, donate to paypal@rennware.com ONLY, and no where else
This is a new and dedicated account that I set up for this which is and will not be used for anything else

[william harris]

Racer Chris: Glad to see you here buddy. Your idea of posting to let us know how we are doing is a good one. Yesterday, Birgit posted that about $4,000 was raised for the bail fund. I want Brad out, so I dug deep and PayPaled the money Raby was gonna spend for me. Admins: let us know how we are doing if possible. Everyone else, this is the time to raise the funds to FREE BRAD!! Rick (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wub.gif) The Alien is among us!!! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beerchug.gif)

[Doug Leggins]

Ok - I just contributed to the fund. Don't really know what I was waiting on. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wacko.gif)

I've thought many times about how Brad and this club have helped me with my project. It is amazing how much influence Brad and this club have had on decisions that I have made on what to do for my car!

I am truely proud of this club when i think of all of the good things that this club has done for cars and people! When i talk to non 914 people about my project I am always bringing up this club and mentioning how fantastic it is to be able to get amazingly quick support. And that there is this guy in California that started the club and that he's a 914 guru that helps people out with about any question they have on a 914. And how the club goes beyond the cars and really has created a group of good friends that have for the most part not met one another in person.

Think about it folks-this place rocks! Our assistance can make a significant impact for someone that has tremendously benefitted us and the 914.

[rick 918-S]

I second every word of what you posted Jeroen. I am watching this thread and I have a small band of brothers that want to see this thread grow. Were not admins but we aren't afraid to call one and have this thread deleted. This is a weekend effort for raising cash. This is not a debate forum. I started this thread and I will delete the whole thing if it goes wild.

My interest is pointing people to the paypal link to help our brother. That's it, that's all.

Everyone read my blog and beeehaaaveee. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wavey.gif)

Let's raise some money! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/clap.gif)

[Qarl]

Perhaps we can take this to a couple of the other forums (if the admins agree). Pelican.... Rennlist, Shoptalk, Yahoo...

The more exposure the better.


I dunno.

[rick 918-S]

I went to Pelican and posted a message. My focus in on the group here. I know we can do this here for our friend.

[rick 918-S]

You guys want to know how serious I am about this?

If I have to sell my car to get your interest I will! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif) Think about that for a day! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/rolleyes.gif)

I can build another one..... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smash.gif)

[william harris]

We are all serious. A couple of dozen of us have stepped up to the plate. A real band of brothers and sisters. Hey, all you lurkers, don't say (after this is all over) I wish I had helped Brad, but I didn't have the time, money, etc. As we write this and enjoy life - BRAD SITS IN JAIL - come on, now is the time, believe me, we need all of you. This club has how many members? Everybody can afford to put in something - together we can really accomplish something here. Together nobody can stop us! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/burnout.gif)

[butch]

FREE BRAD!

one of the most honest and trustworthy inidviduals I hav ever had the pleasure to meet. It is such a shame that our law enforcement community has misdirected their thier valuable and scarce resources at such an upstanding citizen. I hope they figure out the real story soon.

FREE BRAD!!!

[TimT]

I stepped up and dropped some coin the other day, This past year was pretty good for me, so I can go to the well again if needed. Im ready to do that for Bradholio.

I got myself in a pickle years ago and it was the support of friends and family that helped me eventually prevail. Helping Brad out is like being part of his extended family!

When this is over, he can have us all over for Thanksgiving (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/chowtime.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/monkeydance.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ohmy.gif)

I just cant understand why they dont release him on his own recognizance? that can be debated later I guess

(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beerchug.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/mueba.gif)

[David_S]

Well ...here goes my part !!! Brad was one of the first guys to ever reply to my first post about how to do something to my teener, and after I read his post, and several others by him, I thought "what an asshole". But then ......several months later, I called and talked to him on the phone. My thoughts changed right then!!! The "asshole", as he calls himself, knows these cars BIG TIME. Brad and DD were the first 2 people I have actually gotten to meet from this board, and still the only 2 I have ever met. If he helps everyone like he helped me, which is obvious that he does, then you would have to be stupid not to try and help him!! The thing that still sticks in my mind ....How many people tried to fix DD's car after it had problems for how long ??? Brad stepped up and got it going in no time at all....and yes ...I got to see the little blue teener on its way to the Parade last year !!! I do not have a PayPal account, and have never wanted one......but I set one up last night, so ....after I have to wait 2 to 3 business days so I can verify the account, I am DEFINITLY going to pony up......just hope that it won't be too late. Until then ....I guess I will just have to wait!

[scotty914]

okay time for a (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/icon_bump.gif)

and i dare every vendor who sells products here on the 914 club, to send the money profited from stuff this weekend to the brad fund. i mean how much stuff would you really sell if the club was not here.

come on people brad has supported the club and 914's, its time 914's and the club give some support to brad.

yoou caan dooo it <--- best rob schnider impression

[Bruce Allert]

$20 via PayPal.....

Brad, it's your time now! This is all for you. What the 914 Club is doing now may not have ever been done before and, I'm sure, you can feel the positive thoughts & prayers in the air like static electricty. When a multitude of followers band together with their minds in the same thought pattern there is little place for negativity. It litterally drives it out. It's happening for you right now Buddy. The way of thinking will be swayed to your favor.

Chin up dude, be positive (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beer.gif) I'm hav'n a FAT TIRE for ya (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif)

.........b

[Mueller]

glad to hear that the bail amount was dropped to a more "reasonable" range.....

I kicked down a few bucks, I would like to have done more, but too many other things in the loop right now....

too bad someone just couldn't loan B $50K with low interest, with the $5K it'll never be seen again except for the fattening of the bail bond companies wallet, at least with the $50K loan, the full $50K would be given back when he goes back to trial...and I'd imagine that to be fairly soon...3 or 4 weeks possibly???

[william harris]

Ya-roon!!!! How we doing! Man, I will feel so much better when I know the bond has been posted. Come on guys, drop that coin and have a beer with Brad when he is back to the real world. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beerchug.gif)

[richardL]

I went to the arraignment for Brad yesterday.

One thing to remember is once you get involved with this system IT IS NOT CHEAP - regardless of the right or wrong, or the role you played - IT IS NOT CHEAP.

I can give you my word as to how your generosity is and will be appreciated.

Remember also that life is like a shit sandwich - the more bread you've got, the less shit you have to eat. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)

Richard

[Pnambic]

The first two people I ever met on the board were Brad and Sean at Sean's house a few days before the first FFC. I don't know that you could pick two finer spokemen for the club©. I actually worked next to Brad, under Sean's car and he was constantly spewing out encouragment and knowledge. A truely awesome guy to be around.

If I hadn't just blown my entire wad on a Disney family vacation and an unexpected $600 for a new freaking waterpump in the boonies of GA trying to get back I'd have already donated. I hope that when I get paid this Friday, its not too late to still make difference.

(you can never trust a wasserpumper...) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/mad.gif)