Le Mans - In the lap of the gods - Charity Sale

[Grand_Fromage]

I know we forbid auctions on CA but the idea for this one is for a charity and I'm asking how folks feel about putting up a special signed copy up for sale here on CA.

John Mathews of  "Bigger Picture" called me today and asked if he (in conjunction with Martin Short) could put up a special signed copy of this DVD for auction on CA with proceeds going to a children's charity of our choice.

Comments please.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Mans-Lap-Gods/dp/B000JJ7C1W

[Mr. Invincible Mou]

I think anything for a full valid charity deserves as much support as you can give. If, as in this case, it means a slight breach of your guidelines, then as long as it is made clear that it is only for charity, I personally cannot see how anyone could be too upset about it.

I would suggest that perhaps you would wish to make an entirely seperate sub-board on the forum for this, which can be hidden when finished.

I would also like to say, that I think this is a very nice gesture on behalf of John Mathews, Martin Short and Bigger Picture.

Thanks guys, however this works out.

[dukla]

Any chance of adding it to the DfH auction next Friday? The upside is it will be the next, large gathering of CA folk, the auction is already planned and it evades any conflict of interest on this forum.

The downside is is the benefit charity is not related to children.

[jpchenet]

Martin Short has already donated something to the DfH auction in aid of BigH's charity bike ride. 

If we did auction it at the DfH party we could specify that it was going to a childrens charity.

Or if GF wants to do it via a forum style auction here then that would be good too. What's important is that we raise as much as possible for a worthy charity.

If we are looking for suggestions, might I put forward Great Ormond Street Hospital? Or perhaps the Make A Wish Foundation?

Dave, as for whether we should do it on here, I guess we'd need to ask the site owner for his permission...................oh, that's you!!! 

[Lawnmower Man]

I don't see that this idea violates the "code of conduct" for the site.    Not just any old Tom, Dick or Harry can do such a thing.  There are a number of options open.   The Auction Site might have a bigger audiance.  But if it's for CA'ers only then here is the best place.

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[powermite]

i have a signed pair of Andy Wallaces gloves and boots that he wore at Daytona one year.
You are welcome to sell them on

PM

[geoffd]

Any chance of adding it to the DfH auction next Friday? The upside is it will be the next, large gathering of CA folk, the auction is already planned and it evades any conflict of interest on this forum.

Surely the largest gathering is online!  Running an auction on the forum is a great idea,  but it should be done a week or so after Le Mans,  gives everyone a chance to bid then.  Some have already left or will leave shortly, and some like me won't be back till the weekend after, so the best chance of a good price must be after the event,  plus the proper CA and LM fans will be online then.

[jpchenet]

i have a signed pair of Andy Wallaces gloves and boots that he wore at Daytona one year.
You are welcome to sell them on

PM

What would you like to do with them PM?

1. Auction then on here for a childrens charity?
2. Auction them at the DfH Party/Auction for CA charities in general
3. Auction them at the DfH Party/Auction for one of the three CA charities in particular

I'm sure whichever of the three the items will be greatly receieved and hopefully a substantial donation will be made!

[powermite]

JP

If there was an auction at DFH then I could bring them with me next week. I think for the huge effort BigH is making,I would like the money to go to him

PM

[LangTall]

There IS an auction on our fridaynightparty, as is announced here: http://www.clubarnage.com/forum/index.php?topic=7284.0

[jpchenet]

That's great PM!!

As well as Mrs BigH getting a new kidney last year, my sister-in-law is currently on the list for one too so this is a charity close to my heart, hence why I've been doing a bit behind the scenes to get some donations. The DfH guys have some too, which I believe they are doing for the CA Charities in general but the donations I have got are aimed at BigH's fund to boost the Kidney Research UK pot. Still waiting for the pledged items to arrive so we won't list them yet but if the promises arrive we'll have stuff donated by drivers, teams and a few individuals that will be well worth people dipping into their wallet for!! 

[Andy]

I have taken a note of the thread, would you mind if I approach a contact at LeMans Aston Martin team for an item for auction to add to DFH party auction if it takes place? No promises yet as I will be hopefully meeting at the Aston hospitality paddock set up.

[BigH]

That's great PM!!

As well as Mrs BigH getting a new kidney last year, my sister-in-law is currently on the list for one too so this is a charity close to my heart, hence why I've been doing a bit behind the scenes to get some donations. The DfH guys have some too, which I believe they are doing for the CA Charities in general but the donations I have got are aimed at BigH's fund to boost the Kidney Research UK pot. Still waiting for the pledged items to arrive so we won't list them yet but if the promises arrive we'll have stuff donated by drivers, teams and a few individuals that will be well worth people dipping into their wallet for!! 

Powermite and JPC, that's just tremendous lads, I'm quite touched at this end (quiet at the back!), sterling stuff indeed. I don't know what to say, apart from "thanks", "have a cold one" and "have you seen the state of my bottom?"
Good work!!
H

[jpchenet]

I have taken a note of the thread, would you mind if I approach a contact at LeMans Aston Martin team for an item for auction to add to DFH party auction if it takes place? No promises yet as I will be hopefully meeting at the Aston hospitality paddock set up.

Absolutley Andy, the more the merrier!

[Dirk3D_NL]

I have taken a note of the thread, would you mind if I approach a contact at LeMans Aston Martin team for an item for auction to add to DFH party auction if it takes place? No promises yet as I will be hopefully meeting at the Aston hospitality paddock set up.

Absolutley Andy, the more the merrier!

that would be much appreciated indeed!