Thoughts on St. Judes Auction

[BobW]

In reading a reply to a post I made recently, I noticed our "membership" is somewhere over 12,000.  Do you realize if each of us would give a single dollar what we could put together?

Just thinking out loud.  Most of the time that is dangerous.....

Bob

[the Ferret]

um $12,000.00 ?

[Killdeer]

Yet another example of Mickey's unerring accuracy! This is why I trust his proclamations and judgements wholeheartedly, and would follow him blindfolded through downtown Baghdad, The Valley Of Death, or an underground shopping mall parking lot(z). The man is uncanny!

Killdeer  

[TexMex]

[ber643]

BUT, Killie - can he add that (or a reasonable portion thereof) to what we are tallying from those bidding on items? AND show folks what could then be accomplished  - with the two figures - you know - Projected bids tally, plus reasonable, desireable expectations of 1.00 cash donations to equal a possible accomplishment? Aw, there would be the real test for our lovable Resident Wizard.    

And though we jest, it is a point well made and one we often broach - but it is so hard to reach all the people and then to make even a good (reasonable) membership percentage realize, believe, and actually take action. It is a sad fact of fund raising - even for a cause as worthy as St. Judes Hospital for Children. What is that cost per child/per day for St. Judes to operate and save our Children, again? You know, the one that Marlo Thomas mentions on TV? It's staggering, but we can help! Yes, even with $1.00 (one, little dollar).

God bless the Children, God bless the saviours, Bless you all, bless us all.

[Tique]

Can't add much to what Bob and Bernie said. Even if all the winning bidders just included one extra dollar with their payment?? I'll let Mickey do the math.

[the Ferret]

Holy crap Tique, Bob posted a simple math question that i could handle and now you want to go and complicate it.

Hey I agree it would be nice if everyone would donate,but that's not going to happen. Guess I'll just have to make up for the few that won't with mine and my wife's bids, but from the looks of things (ie: I keep getting outbid by some guys with some SERIOUS pocket change) I'm just going to have to make a cash donation. And I encourage everyone else to do the same.  

[Gray Buffalo]

I’m beginning to think I’m poor after going through the St. Judes Auction

[Walt Francis]

Hi Mick,
Think if I donated this somebody would bid on it?
 

Of course they would get the clean one from the rear bumper, this one is reserved.

[Tique]

Mickey, Sorry about the math problem, we'll leave that up to Bernie and Bob.
I get outbid before I even get to bid. I guess it's not exactly a donation but I just bought a $50 cookie; probably the only item I will get but no complaints; I'm having fun!

Jerry, I know how you feel.

[gregg dudley]

Heck, Jerry that is what I thought the first year.  Then I realized:  1.  OK, I am  poor, but there is a ten dollar item that I can bid $20 on that will benefit the cause.  2.  Some people actually save money in anticipation of giving to a good cause.  That whole saving money thing is a little hazy to me, but I admire the dedication.  3.  The St Jude's auction is about raising money for kids.  If I get outbid by someone with deeper pockets, that is just more money for the kids.  4.  It is not about what I can get, but what I can give.  $10 or $10,000 everyone gives what they can.

[vermonster13]

Exactly

[Gordy]

My thoughts ?              

[geno]

[Plumbob]

I have had a blast, been glued to the puter since all the items started coming in.

So much fun in fact I forgot what it was all about till someone mention their son was at St. Judes. This is an awesome event.

[Dingus]

Mickey... Mickey... Mickey...
Check the original question.  The answer is OVER $12,000!

See you in MO!  Less than two months and counting.
Dingus

[Terry Green]

Originally posted by Walt Francis:
Hi Mick,
Think if I donated this somebody would bid on it?
 

Of course they would get the clean one from the rear bumper, this one is reserved.

Yep.....I'd bid on it....

AND, if anyone thinks that 'little things don't matter'....at up 100 little things at an average of $20!!!!!!

That's about how many 'little things' we've got, now just think about doubling that next year.

[MYSTIKBOW]

I was wondering the other night and was thinking about posting a question of how many donate to St Judes besides waiting for this auction. My nice spent a large portion of her childhood at St. Judes. If it wasn't for that place she might not be here with us today. My wife and I donate twice a year to St. Judes and encourage everyone who can to donate whatever they can throughout the year. Any and all amounts can and does make a difference!!

[Whip]

Walt you put that thing on the auction and I'll open at $25.  It won't last at that number, but I promisse that's where it will start!

[Claypipe]

I too think this is a great thing.  I can't keep up with the bids but I amd going to donate some any way.  Hey Walt, I live in Montana and I will frame that plate and cherish it always as a memory of you guys.  Pleeeeeeease send it to me.