Attention District 9 members.......

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I wanted to ask any of the District 9 members or anyone else perhaps that is feeling gererous to help out for a good cause.

There is a club member that I'd like to help get a repalcememt boat since he honestly can't afford it. His name is Dan Corbett, Dan lives on the tightest budget, government assistance and doesn't have the money needed to help support the r/c racing that is needed. I was with him at the pond Sunday and it was dismal to see his frustration and aggrivation come from a boat that should have been buried years ago. Basically, the servos are dead, the boat has been patched, taped, glued and reglued countless times and needs to be retired.

Many of you who know Dan know that he lost his lady friend this year and this would be a real moral boost for the poor guy.

There is a boater on this board that has offered me a used Lee Craft complete w/servos, tanks, etc........basically it comes with everything but a motor, all Dan would need to do is bolt on his motor and race. If he wants to post his name that's fine, I won't because I don't know if he wants to stay anonymous or not?

The cost including shiping to me would be $145. I myself don't have an extra $145 to buy the boat outright myself but can contribute $20-$25 bucks to the cause maybe even more if I don't get enough donations. What I need to know if anyone in District 9 who races or knows Dan could donate $2 to $3 dollars each. That's about what you'd spend one time at Starbucks. If anyone else could help that would be great, even if it's a buc, $1 etc........

If you can help you can Paypal me at: [email protected]

or if you'd like, this Saturday at the races please give your donation to Alfred Lanza or drectly to me at the races this Sunday.

I don't have the expectations that everyone or anyone is going to donate. I just strongly feel this is for a really, really good cause!

Thanks,

Rodney Guerrero

 

[John Knight]

Rod,

What type and size hull do you (Dan) need?

 

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John,

Dan races in the 7.5 mod tunnel class.

 

[Tunnelbill]

Rodney,

I will kick in $20.00 to cover the shipping or the cost of the boat. TB

 

[GTR]

Rodney

Count me in for $10 - although I know I'll never see this guy smile - to support a tunnel racer makes it worth it.

 

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WOW, Thanks Bill, Thanks GTR.

Dan has no idea this is happenig so this is gonna be a big surprise for him. I can't wait to post some pictures of him opening the box.

 

[TomMoorehouse]

I chipped in a little bit

 

[headrcboats2]

To beat all. I have a used 7.5 areo tec hull I will send to you if needed. You will need to get radio gear. Yes this is from headrcboats!!!!!!!!! :unsure: Let me know what you want to do.

 

[topfuel443]

Ive got a little bit of cash in my paypal account, would love to help out a tunnell racer.

~James

 

[bigric]

Hey rod i give 5.00 to help out

 

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Thanks to everyone that has helped or offered to help.

Since the purpose was to solicite help from boaters to help another I'm gonna go ahead and take Headrcboats2 up on his offer. I will refund everyone that has Paypaled me tonight. Thanks Tom, GTR, Bill, Topfuel and BigRic.

Mark,

Thanks for the offer, I'll take it. How do you want me to pay for shipping?

What will I need besides servos, does it have a radio box?

Is the overall condition good or would you reccomend I put a paint job on it for him?

 

Thanks,

Rodney

 

[headrcboats2]

Rodney it has the radio box.It will be about 20.00 to ship. Email me at [email protected]

 

[Watercadet]

Hey Mark I still have the box that Rod sent me a tunnel in :lol: It can be the commuter box between SF and SD If you come to the model basin on sunday I'll bring it maybe save on shipping costs

Adam

 

[headrcboats2]

I may have it boxed and ready to ship before. I do not know if I am going to the pund sunday or not? Call me saturday and check with me. The club race is the next week end. <_<

Rodney I could use some paint on the front. Or he can run it like it is.

 

[GTR]

Rodney,

I'm still happy to chip in a few bucks to help you get any other bits and pieces to turn this tunnel into a good runner for him. Impressive gesture of generosity by Mark. I think if we can keep this sort of spirit going in IW we will keep a lot more people racing/involved - get a lot more people involved and improve boating all around.

 

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Headrcboats2,

YGM.........

 

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Headrcboats2,

YGM.........

GTR,

Thanks for the offer. If you send a couple bucks that's cool, don't go to crazy. I gotta guy to sell me a new 1/4 scale servo for $35 so I can put your doantion towards that.

 

[Scott Schneider]

Rodney, As for a radio, If he needs one? I have got a JR model XR-3 that has 2 std servos with it, Its FM.

*******( It's brand new in box !!)*******

If you get some donation money together I will do my part by selling it to the cause for $50.00 ~~ It's a $169.00 radio new.

PS. If this is worth anything, l will sweeten the pot by giving him a new in package Varsane/ Perry mixture control unit for the 3rd channel mix controll. With or without selling you the radio gear !!

I won't be seeing you guys untill the Lake Minden race.

Scott

 

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Scott,

Thanks, I'll sneak a peek at Dan's radio and let you know. I'm sure it's his original radio.

 

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Mark,

I paypaled the $20 today. Let me know when and how you'll ship thanks.