Fund raiser Show'n'shine.

[TT]

1228 members on here with obviously more than a passing interest in the sport.



If we each drop in just 20 bucks, we'll soon make the life of one of our own a little easier................. 

[firko]

Thanks boys. That's a good point you blokes have made. If every forum member gave 20 bucks we'd be well underway to getting Noels wheelchair.
We had a $100 donation from the USA this evening which was a lovely hands accross the sea gesture. The amazing thing is that he's not a member of the forum (that I know of) and isn't known to me.

[TT]

Good to hear Noel's out of hospital and doing the rehab thing. 
So he's going to need that chair sooner rather than later. 
Also sounds like he's going to be a bastard to beat at arm wrestling pretty soon too................... 

[firko]

PM Sent Hornet. Thanks so much for your support.

[firko]

Thanks Anette and to the others who've contributed over the last few hours.
I had the belief that at least the forum regulars would show their concern for a fallen fellow vintage racer and contribute to the cause but it's proving that I may have expected too much from people. The amazing thing is that most of those who have contributed don't actually know Noel. I still have the faith that Noels fellow Victorians and the other members of this forum can dig in. It's amazing that we can outlay crazy money on our bikes without a blink but to spend a small percentage of our bike budget on helping a bloke who's life's fallen into deep shit seems to be too big an ask.
 
Trust me...We're going to get that bloody wheelchair .   

[VMX247]

Once again for those that missed it...

Noel Clarke Benefit.
Account name: Mark Bernard Firkin
Account number:484400886
BSB Number: 112-879

Easily done on the internet or take a stroll to any bank down town.

[Old Husky]

Well done Firko, I will bring a few Huskies up and I will get around to more of the Gong boys to get there as well.

[KB171]

It wasn't to hard find a $100 to add to the collection for Noels Benefit,I HOPE a few more Victorian members of the Classic Scramble Club, Victorian Classic Motocross Club and  Viper Club can chip in, Every bit helps ,bigger bits will help more 

[TT]

The amazing thing is that most of those who have contributed don't actually know Noel.  

Tis true that I don't know Noel, but his brother reckons we've met once before and that's close enough for me. 

[Tim754]

Next time your over this way Tony I will take you to Brian Clarkes. Tim

[firko]

This mornings uppdate: $1205.32
Only $23806.68 to go. 
Any of you who've ever raced at Ravenswood will know just how much the Clarkes have put into our sport. It's time for us to help them out now. Keep those donations coming.

[TT]

Good to see you got my 32 cents. 

[VMX247]

Good to see you got my 32 cents. 

bugger off ! that was my piggy bank      
every cent counts 
cheers

[firko]

That 32c may be the most important 32c ever donated  (BTW,it's not Tony, the 32c is a part of a much larger donation from one of the nicer forum members.)
Tony, your old mate Super Hunky has agreed to help us out with some autographed merchandise. I'm waiting on replies from Brad Lackey, Bob Hannah and Neil Hudson. Let's hope they can help out. A forum member has kindly donated a number of front number plates for me to get famous racer autographs which he will then add numbers and graphics and we'll put 'em up for auction at the Show'n'Shine. If anyone has any contact with famous overseas racers from the past, please let me know their contact details and I'll hit 'em up for their autographs.

If you can't afford to make a donation to the fund, perhaps you can donate something for us to auction? It doesn't have to be worth a lot of money, it just has to be something someone else would bid for. Dig through your stash and see what you've got. We've all got crap we don't need that someone else could use.

[TT]

Are you talking to Terri or Bob Hannah?
Bob's hard to catch but if you get hold of Terri, I'm sure she'll do something.
Nice people.