Many of you know Don M of King Cove Outfitters has been battling cancer for quite some time. Don is a great guy, is a strong supporter the site and is great to all the members. I would like to organize a raffle fundraiser to help him offset his medical bills. Some of our members have donated some really nice prizes. They will be raffled off in groups as listed. You can make donations through Pay-Pal and PM either John R or Fishpart to let them know you made a donation, you can also mail donations to: Lineside Technologies PO Box 9183, Warwick, RI 02889.

The raffle will run through the 22nd of February

Tickets will be $5.00 each or 3 for $10.00.

So far we have these donations for prizes:

John R---------- 2 Rods 9 foot and 8 foot, Wrapped by Goose
4 Plugs - Large Gibbs Pencils/SuperStrike Popper/Darter

Fishweewee---Newell P-Series Reel

Got Stripers---A $75.00 shopping spree redeemable for Ledge Runner Baits.

MAC------------- Three Beautiful Swimming Plugs and a sweet Needlefish

Slipknot--------Three Beautiful Needlefish Plugs

Karl F-----------Plugs

Bernzy----------Plugs

Fishpart-------Service two reels

Bigfish---------Two Plugs

Afterhours - some PLugs

Don is a class guy and has been helping people out from this site since practically day one. Many of you know him as he has hosted all of our Rhody Leg events in the 4 Leg Tourneys and has always put his best forward for our members.

I'm donating a 9' Custom Surf Rod and I'll know in a few days if I can sweeten the pot by adding an 8' Custom Spinning Rod (if I can get things together).

I will also be donating 4 LARGE Gibbs Plugs, new in package.

Bigfish added some plugs to the pot :D

Can we use the donate button at the bottom of the pages here on the site or do we need your specific email addresses to send in the cash?

And because we are all tackle afficianatos (sp?), give us the details on this (or these) rods? Make/Model etc?

-IWK

I will be donating a 9' Batson 1088 (or 1089) with Fuji guides and seat, thread wrapped by Goose and epoxied by moi, an 8 foot Batson spinner with Fuji guides and seat, also wrapped by the Gooster and epoxied by me (efficiencies :hee: )

The 4 Gibbs plugs will likely be a some large pencils, a darter - need to see what I have in "inventory".

Yes - paypal on the site button is fine, please send a PM to me and Fishpart when you make a donation - thanks!

John

I just sent in my money and PM'ed both John and FP.

I am going to win !!!


Any chance Goose is going to let me watch/help wrap the rod if I win?

-IWK

Sorry - no chance Goose will let you watch :D . I'm sure he will be doing it as time allows. He has a lot of work to do as well. I'll be doing my portion of it late at night too...

Ed -I,ll come up with something //probably what you gave your wife ,<><<><<,;)

don's a great guy. sorry to hear about his health. checks in the mail tomarrow. what name should I put on the check, the company?thanks ed.

Originally posted by fishfearme61
don's a great guy. sorry to hear about his health. checks in the mail tomarrow. what name should I put on the check, the company?thanks ed.

Thanks FFM - I'd say for now make it out to Linesider Technologies and put DonM Raffle in memo... I just received 2 checks from people and have a few PayPals for tickets.

Fishpart - we should get together soon to discuss some more of this :hee: ....

Afterhours has added some plugs. So far there are some great prizes...

Donation made via PayPal, PMs to JohnR & Fishpart on the way.

I'll be PMing your ticket numbers out well before the raffle...

MAC Plugs

Slipknot Plugs

Bump for a good cause......

Originally posted by Moses
Bump for a good cause......

It is a sticky. God didn't tell ya.

Clammer is donating a three or four photo spread like this one. He has doors, lighthouses, flowers,/////////You will have to choose the pictures//////////////////

Fishweewee donated this Habs Needle it's the big one...

Fishweewee also donated this Newell G235-F with a spare spool.

Ed, I'll throw in a reel servicing into the pot too.

-WW

$75.00 Surfcasting Rhode Island Gift Certificate and good wishes for Don.........

Joe - that is awesome - Thanks!

John

Hope I got it right this time. Afterhours Plugs

John,

$20.00 in the mail to Linesider

Thanks Megabyte!

For those that have not jumped on this one yet (and we haven't yet sold as many tickets as we thought we would) there is some seriously good stuff here for the Don M raffle!

Get on board and support a good friend to the people here!

Thanks,

John

Let's go guys and gals

We're a society/organization/club/ass...ociation.

We all can fish without one plug, but can't fish without our health

Let's show 'em what were all about.

John, Bill Ct surfcasters. Don is a great guy. Always helpful and knowledgable. He is one our clubs advertisers. I would like info on donations. We at the Ct. surfcasters will be donating a Mark Lucik hand drawn print. It's a drawing of an Albie. How can I arrange delivery or should I send it? Bill DeLizio

If the raffle is not doing well , maybe we should auction any new stuff donated?

John, if you are coming to plugfest, bring the tickets with you to sell and some photos of the stuff :btu:
I'll buy some there.

john
I will give you a check at the dinner on the the 26th for a donation .

Originally posted by Slipknot
John, if you are coming to plugfest, bring the tickets with you to sell and some photos of the stuff :btu:
I'll buy some there.

Same deal, I will grab some up too...

Isn't this raffle drawing on Feb 22nd ? ? ? ?

yes it is

Originally posted by chris L
john
I will give you a check at the dinner on the the 26th for a donation .

Yes, the Don M raffle ends on the 22nd, several days before TFCTF. We have not finalized the details but likely we will have the prize drawings at our semi-official S-B Warwick Airport area meeting hall :hihi:

I will bring tickets and photos to PF2005 as well :)

Delivered my donation to John R. Today, this is a real nice package for some lucky guy, and will help out one of the good guys.

Any ideas on how the web-buyers will get their tix?:confused:

I put ticket numbers to names at lunch today and will PM them before monday...

John -

We've been flat out getting stuff ready for the SWE Fair, the RISAA show and putting a package together for the grant we're working on.....but I was just re-reading this and wanted to sweeten the pot a little heading into the home stretch.

I'd like to donate an 11x14 double-matted framed print of the Graves Point Fishing Club from The Angler's Art to the list of prizes.

We know firsthand how tough it can be to deal with health issues like this having gone through it in our own families and we hope it will help Don out a bit.

I'll also pick up some raffle tickets via PayPal in Mrs. Crafty's name - since I never have any luck :rolleyes:

Don's a helluva nice guy and we wish him a full and speedy recovery so he'll soon be able to enjoy a morning like these gentlemen had! :kewl:

Oops- forgot to add the file extension - here's the Graves Point print for the raffle:

WOW - Thanks Chuck!

Folks, the Ante is UP - get in on this Raffle!

Also added to the list: AdamR (you know, the one that got a 50 on his own needle this fall) is going to donate a custom needle and swimmer to the list of prizes...

Thanks guys!

John

Ed ,, I just sent John a C-note for raffle tickets via P/P /I hope this is going well for Don,s benefit/////

I have donated 2 of these jointed surfsters for the raffle.:D

Originally posted by BigFish
I have donated 2 of these jointed surfsters for the raffle.:D sweet...

And here is an image of the Albie Print donated by CT Surfcasters (does not do it justice) and this print is an ORIGINAL black ink pen drawing of an albie by Mark Lucik.



I also have a donated box of tins Point Jude Lures - thanks Joe!

Donation made via PayPal

Bernzy

$20.00 paypal sent plugs look great

I just sent my money for 9 tickets

Bob

I know its last minute, just sent $50.00 through PayPal....

Just sent through Pay Pal for some tickets too ....

Words can’t express the feelings I have right now for what the S-B family is doing with this raffle. It is with the greatest admiration and respect for everyone at S-B, I write this humble note of thanks.

This illness has been very trying, to say the least. At times it has been very difficult keeping a positive attitude, but just following this thread has kept the fire burning and the need to beat this.

I just want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart. Everyone within this community is not only great fisherman but incredible humanitarians as well. Each and every one of you will remain in my thoughts and prayers for a long time to come.

I look forward to seeing you at the first RI leg this spring.


Many Thanks and God Bless,
Don Michaud

Hello Don !
saw kevin on sunday and gave me the latest on your fight . Keep it up !

Don,

Never met ya', but I got to tell ya, keep on fightin'

I've taken care of several close friends that have been through a similar fight and all have WON !

Our best thoughts

Bruce

We are all pulling for you Don :btu:
Keep up that positive outlook and be strong.
I know you have alot of fight in you.
Any guy who played in the NHL back when you didn't wear helmets has got to be a tough SOB
I remember reading your name in some of the hockey mags when I was a kid. I wanted to be just like Cheevers back then.
Anytime you need something, just ask :wavey:

Don, we can't even begin to thank you for what you have done for us as a group.

We are behind you 100%

Don - you are quite welcome and certainly command the respect among us. Thanks to you for all of the support you've given all of us over the years. The CT Surfcasters have lent a hand in raffle prizes and buying tickets and the guys at plugfest generated a seperate raffle that day as well.


Keep your eye on the prize and we'll see you soon.

Don, we'll be keeping you and your family in our prayers. I'm glad you have the resolve to fight this thing!

Don Our thoughts and prays are with you. Bill Delizio, and all C.S.A. members

John, I just sent $10.00 fpr tix. I'll probably see ya at Hooters tonight.

PP order sent and PM to JohnR.