Rev_Hal Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Donations link- https://www.paypal.c...tton_id=9617074 Ebay auctions - http://shop.ebay.com...=&_trksid=p4340First off, I want to sincerely thank everyone who has contributed to the Coach Smith Charity Drive in the past week. We have already exceeded our initial goal of $2300, and will finish well past the $3000 mark. This initiative was driven by you, and your contributions will touch the lives of children in Atlanta.I personally want to thank all of the people who have shown their support not only financially, but through positive feedback and encouragement. Your statements not only inspired me, but many others as well. Thank you.The Coach Smith Charity Drive will run through this Sunday night. Next week, we will deliver a check to the Atlanta Falcons Youth Foundation. The check will officially come from the Falcons Nation in the name of Mike Smith.I am speaking now with representatives of both the Falcons ad the AFYF on how the money will be used. It appears that there may be a special project that this money will go towards that will be visible to you and others. I think it is really awesome that you will be able to know exactly where your contributions will be going. I will share more details on this when the plan is finalized.There will also be news in the coming weeks about future charity opportunities that the AFMB will drive, and how our fundraiser can become an annual event. This is very exciting, as we will have the opportunity to work directly with personnel from the Falcons on future charity drives. More details to come.There is still some work to be done. We are accepting donations up until Sunday midnight. If you want to contribute something after that date, PM me and we can discuss this.Also, we have several great items still on eBay that are still up for auction, including the magnificent 24" x 36" posters but GritzBlitzer and professional prints from Superfan. We also ahv autographed Falcons rookie cards and other items. PLEASE LET NO ITEM GO WITHOUT A BID!!!! Check out all of the eBay auctions at http://shop.ebay.com...=&_trksid=p4340.As always, cash donations can be made via PayPal at https://www.paypal.c...246201019c8adab.Finally gang, I wanted to let you know that not only I appreciate all you have done. But the Falcons are deeply grateful for your outpouring of support for your coach and your generous donations. Everyone in the organization is now aware of your efforts, and they are truly astonished at what you have done. One representative from the organization told ne that they had never heard of a fan base coming to the defense of a coach like this, much less turning into an opportunity to help the less fortunate. When the time is appropriate, you will hear some of the thoughts from personnel at the organization. They are very proud of you, and they want to show the rest of the league that the Falcons Nation is truly one of the best fan bases in the nation.If you have any questions, let me know.Hal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infinitepwnz Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Thanks so much for doing this REV. You need to take some credit as well. I'm so proud of all of our fans that made this happen, good job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev_Hal Posted November 18, 2009 Author Share Posted November 18, 2009 Thanks so much for doing this REV. You need to take some credit as well. I'm so proud of all of our fans that made this happen, good job!I didn't do much at all. This is all about the colective fan base soming together for a good cause.From what I can tell, we received donations from at least 4 continents (North America, Europe, South America, and Austrialia). I have no idea how many coutries or states were represented. Hundreds of people have given at this point, and most donations are in the $5-$10 range. The donations for the auction items have been trmendous - Thanks to AtlantaPokerPro, GritzBlitzer, SuperFan, karst41, and everyone that helped with the eBay acutons. And whoever was going to donate the big check for the presentation - PM me!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev_Hal Posted November 18, 2009 Author Share Posted November 18, 2009 I want to give a special shout out to Todd at Autograph Signs. He created and donated the large artwork banner that was auctioned off on eBay. Todd is a huge Falcons fan, and his company does excellent work. If you have banner or printing needs, call Todd at 678-422-3000, and check out www.autographsignsinc.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymadd Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Thanks Rev for getting this started, and big ups to all who donated to help the less fortunate, especially our Youth, and showing your support to the Falcons and Coach Smith. This is truly great when we can all come together for such a great cause and put our differences aside. It is amazing what can get done when everyone comes together. I look forward to this being a yearly event. Just a Day in the Mind of Jaymadd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BankerBird™ Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Like the Falcons players, our fans "play" with heart, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AutoMax Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 I'll be checking out some of those EBay items this afternoon as I can't check it from teh work. I would love to end up with some awesome art, so I'm pretty sure I'll be freeing up some bidding funds this afternoon. 'preciate the heads up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev_Hal Posted November 18, 2009 Author Share Posted November 18, 2009 I'll be checking out some of those EBay items this afternoon as I can't check it from teh work. I would love to end up with some awesome art, so I'm pretty sure I'll be freeing up some bidding funds this afternoon. 'preciate the heads up.I can tell you that the poster that Grtiz did is stunning. Those are the ones on the "Buy it Now" feature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robb4242 Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 What you guys (everybody, from all donors to the person who came up with the idea, and everyone in-between) is amazing. Given the circumstances around which this started, I can understand the organization has needed to be rather closed lipped about it thus far. I cannot wait though, to see where this goes from here and allowing the organization to work closely yet again with some of it's more rabid fans in a positive way, doing good for the community. I hope this becomes an annual event, with maybe even a fan award and the donation being dedicated to the player or coach who the fans believe shows the most "I've got your back" spirit (on and/or off the field) each season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dem Birds Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 How much did the banner go for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finally Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Checking in for a moment... looking good guys. Looks like the main forum has gone a bit nutso but the good we are doing is way more positive than anything the trolls can counter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_winger Posted November 18, 2009 Share Posted November 18, 2009 Since the total went over 2300, how about just setting the new goal at $23,000?Just kidding. Awesome work everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rounz Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 I still have some auctions to win, so there will be a little more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev_Hal Posted November 19, 2009 Author Share Posted November 19, 2009 How much did the banner go for?In the neighborhood of $89. I made Mrs. Rev stop biddnig at $75 (especially since we only had $25). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karst41 Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 WOW @ $3k + Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev_Hal Posted November 19, 2009 Author Share Posted November 19, 2009 WOW @ $3k +Ebay auctions are concluding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur.Blank Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Like the Falcons players, our fans "play" with heart, too. Most do, the rest are just sad cabbages.Lord Thunderdunkie approves this Topic in its entirety. :ph34r: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tandy Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 This was phenominal and I'm so proud to be a part of such a giving and supportive fanbase. FALCON FANS ARE THE BEST IN THE WORLD!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFanSince1970 Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Very good job Rev and the team! (Tandy, Gritz, SuperFan and who ever else helped pull it off). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev_Hal Posted November 20, 2009 Author Share Posted November 20, 2009 Sometime next week, we will have news on where the money is going. All I can say right now is that you will be able to see exactly where our funds went, and you will be pleased. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconfanjason Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Awesome job everyone! Really looking forward to the new playground! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21 Falcon Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Over $3k....wow, that's awesome! I love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FALCONS TO GO Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 Just did a "Buy It Now" for a piece of history. Thanks to everyone involved.Tandy is right :FALCON FANS ARE THE BEST Go Falcons! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_winger Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 Ok, I got outbid on the Hall rookie cards. Didn't think anyone else would want them, so I wasn't watching.PM me before the drive closes, and I'll round it up to the nearest 23 cents. :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev_Hal Posted November 21, 2009 Author Share Posted November 21, 2009 Ok, I got outbid on the Hall rookie cards. Didn't think anyone else would want them, so I wasn't watching.PM me before the drive closes, and I'll round it up to the nearest 23 cents.Get a poster. Those are really magnificent. There are 7 left as of right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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