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Clubroom => General Discussion => Topic started by: Lewis on June 06, 2014, 10:21:55 pm

Title: Riders against depresson
Post by: Lewis on June 06, 2014, 10:21:55 pm
From time to time I check progress on the "Riders for Depression". Must say after all the initial interest and positive comments I'm disappointed at the lack of donations. The cause is way off the target they hoped to meet. Dig deep forum members, this is a very worthy cause. Every dollar counts. A one off donation surely won't break the bank. Maybe that trick part(which probably won't make any difference anyway is more important)
Title: Re: Riders against depresson
Post by: supersenior 50 on June 08, 2014, 10:24:29 am
Yes it is disappointing, particularly considering most of us know somebody thats been affected by this insideous condition. We spend hundreds of hours thinking about bikes, working on bikes and riding bikes, and spend thousands of dollars on pursuing this passion. To help less fortunate mates takes about 5 minutes to log into Everyday hero, and a small amount to contribute.
I sometimes think the Aussie ethos of mateship which our nation is so proud of, is dying away, however I'm trying to keep the faith.
Title: Re: Riders against depresson
Post by: supersenior 50 on June 23, 2014, 01:07:55 pm
Hi Lewis, we've had small collections at Gloucester, Qld CMX titles and CD10, but way below expectations.
Title: Re: Riders against depresson
Post by: Stewart Allen on June 23, 2014, 01:26:38 pm
Kicked the can.
Title: Re: Riders against depresson
Post by: Lewis on June 23, 2014, 02:48:29 pm
Hi Lewis, we've had small collections at Gloucester, Qld CMX titles and CD10, but way below expectations.
due to the lack of interest I would have gotten depressed and given up. Keep up the good work.
Title: Re: Riders against depresson
Post by: HeavenVMX on June 23, 2014, 04:03:09 pm
Heaven members and club will be depositing the proceeds from the last two meetings shortly. Sorry for the delay. I need 26hrs days ::)

Collected from riders and guests (I have put approximately as I don't have the exact figures with me)
Gloucester meeting approx $130
Bulahdelah meeting approx $150

Heaven VMX Club have also chipped in $500

We would like to offer a friendly challenge to other Vintage MX and Vinduro clubs to consider something similiar.

Again Supersenior50 sorry we have dragged the chain with the deposits.

In staying with the fight against depression theme for us older guys specifically, Heaven VMX also donated $400 to the Men's Sheds at Bulahdelah and will do the same amount at Canowindra when we visit there later this year. Those communities open their arms and welcome us each year.
Title: Re: Riders against depresson
Post by: Lewis on June 23, 2014, 04:12:52 pm
Heaven members and club will be depositing the proceeds from the last two meetings shortly. Sorry for the delay. I need 26hrs days ::)

Collected from riders and guests (I have put approximately as I don't have the exact figures with me)
Gloucester meeting approx $130
Bulahdelah meeting approx $150

Heaven VMX Club have also chipped in $500

We would like to offer a friendly challenge to other Vintage MX and Vinduro clubs to consider somthing similiar.

Again Supersenior50 soory we have dragged the chain with the deposits.

In staying with the fight against depression for us older guys specifically Heaven VMX also donated $400 to the Men's Sheds at Bulahdelah and will do the same amount at Canowindra as those communities open their arms to us each year.

Nice work guys. Great effort.
Title: Re: Riders against depresson
Post by: supersenior 50 on June 23, 2014, 05:13:24 pm
Thanks for the update, Shoey brought up the Gloucester donation to CD10 and I deposited it to "Riders Against Depression yesterday.
Title: Re: Riders against depresson
Post by: HeavenVMX on June 23, 2014, 05:21:20 pm
Thanks for the update, Shoey brought up the Gloucester donation to CD10 and I deposited it to "Riders Against Depression yesterday.

Umm there must have been two collections as I have your collection container with $130+ dollars in it.

Shoey is a great guy so maybe he also made a seperate donation :)
Title: Re: Riders against depresson
Post by: HeavenVMX on June 23, 2014, 05:21:58 pm
That is good news I guess as it means more money for the fight 8)
Title: Re: Riders against depresson
Post by: HVA61 on June 23, 2014, 05:33:10 pm
Thanks for the kind words Heaven

i hope when my time comes i get the same kind words from heaven , but i will probably end up in the hot end of town with all you devils.

just to clear up any confusion , i delivered the donations that were collected at the PBBB in Victoria.
Title: Re: Riders against depresson
Post by: HeavenVMX on June 23, 2014, 06:07:28 pm
Well done thanks for clearing that up I was thinking what the?????  ;D
Title: Re: Riders against depresson
Post by: HeavenVMX on June 24, 2014, 10:19:02 pm
Heaven members and club will be depositing the proceeds from the last two meetings shortly. Sorry for the delay. I need 26hrs days ::)

Collected from riders and guests (I have put approximately as I don't have the exact figures with me)
Gloucester meeting approx $130
Bulahdelah meeting approx $150

Heaven VMX Club have also chipped in $500

We would like to offer a friendly challenge to other Vintage MX and Vinduro clubs to consider something similiar.

Again Supersenior50 sorry we have dragged the chain with the deposits.

In staying with the fight against depression theme for us older guys specifically, Heaven VMX also donated $400 to the Men's Sheds at Bulahdelah and will do the same amount at Canowindra when we visit there later this year. Those communities open their arms and welcome us each year.
Correct figures
Gloucester $109
Bulahdelah $161.35
Heaven Club $500

Total from Heaven members to date $770.35

This thread keeps drying up and it seems such a worthy cause particularly considering the demographics of our sport
Title: Re: Riders against depresson
Post by: Nathan S on June 25, 2014, 05:23:09 pm
Thanks to everyone who has contributed so far.
I'm about to set up a Facebook page - should be done by the end of the weekend.

And if anyone is interested, I'm planning on taking the KDX down to SA for the 24 hour trial in a couple of weeks. (Not 100% sure about the lights, hence "planning").

Title: Re: Riders against depresson
Post by: 80-85 husky on June 25, 2014, 05:25:18 pm
your a glutton for punishment eh! ;)
Title: Re: Riders against depresson
Post by: Nathan S on June 25, 2014, 07:04:38 pm
Ah, yes, I guess I am... ;D
Title: Re: Riders against depresson
Post by: 80-85 husky on June 25, 2014, 08:47:18 pm
Great job, nothing like makin a plan and heading down the road..good luck, im in limbo currently, awaiting a whole lot of stuff to happen ???...
Title: Re: Riders against depresson
Post by: supersenior 50 on November 25, 2014, 09:30:21 am
Has the Heaven collection been deposited yet?