Sticking to the reason we have a raffle, I would like to pass along the information that was received directly from the school regarding how last year's donation was utilized. Also how they are thinking they can put our donation this year to good use.
The last donation paid for many athletic items. Athletic shoes and warm-ups were purchased for the boys and girls basketball teams. We were able to have a co-ed soccer team and the donation helped purchase cleats and uniforms for the whole team. The wrestling team was able to purchase new warm-up sweatshirts and water bottles with carriers.
The next donation will be used for more athletic needs directly related to the students. Such as: Warm-up gear, shoes and cleats for next season. The warm-ups and sweatshirts are personalized to the student, so after the season is over he or she is able to have something relating to the school from which they attend. This gives the students great pride to be apart of the campus and athletics.
I really love how we are coming together as riders from all over the US and Canada and leaving a positive impact in our wake. It has been awesome to watch this event grow into what it has become and to see kids truly benefit from us having a great time together, doing what we love to do. Thanks to all of you that are making this possible.
As was mentioned earlier, all proceeds from our raffle for the Helite Adventure Jacket go directly to to The West Virginia School For The Deaf and Blind. Tickets are available at the event. For anyone that would like to participate and cannot be at the event, I will be happy to hold your tickets for you. Let's face it, it would look really bad if I won.
If you can't be there but want to donate and have a non-participant hold your tickets (non-attenders only) send a check made out to "The WV School For The Deaf and Blind" to the following address.
Romney Cycles, Inc
51 Industrial Park
Romney, WV 26757
Attention: Larry Presgraves - Camp-N-Ride
Tickets are $10 each. On the check memo include your forum and forum name. If your check does not have your real name and address printed on it, include that, too. If you do not provide your forum information it will be considered a welcomed donation...thank you.
I recommend checks because for the last two years the school has sent out thank you letters and donation receipts. Regarding the charitable status of giving to the school, please discuss that with your accountant.
