markamodeo 0 #1 June 29, 2004 How would you like to maybe win yourself one of two awesome Basic Research packages consisting of: - a Basic Research BASE pilot chute! - a Basic Research BASE logbook! - a Basic Research sticker! And help a fellow BASE jumper raise money for a worthy cause at the same? Sound good? Then please, read on... On July 24th, myself and three team-mates will be competing in the "3 Peaks Challenge". We have to summit the three tallest mountains in Britain within 24 hours (Ben Nevis in Scotland, Scaffell Pike in England, and Snowdon in Wales). Why? Well, because they're there! Also, because the event raises money for Action Medical Research, a charity that funds research into a number of medical areas, from diabetes to artificial joints. Basic Research, who have for a long time been a pillar of the BASE community, offering some of the best equipment, training, and support there is, have contributed these prizes solely to support my fundraising efforts. I am not a Basic Research employee (I wish I was!) There are two packages up for grabs... So, how might you win one of these packages? Well, all you have to do to be entered into the prize draw is to contribute a minimum of £2.50 (approximately $4.00) into my online fundraising account (the funds are paid directly to Action Medical Research, so credit cards are fine.) For every £2.50 you contribute, you'll be entered once. (So £5.00 will buy you two entries, £7.50 will buy you three entries, and so on). The two winners will be notified on August 25th 2004. To contribute, just go to the link below (don't forget to leave your email address in the message box, in case you win!): www.action.org.uk/~BASE539 So please, go ahead, help out a fellow BASE jumper, contribute to a worthy cause, and maybe win a really cool prize... you know you want to! Oh, and also, you can laugh knowing the pain I'll be in trying to drag myself up and down Snowdon (the last mountain) in the middle of the night, with my legs still back at Ben Nevis, and my brain back at Scaffell Pike! Thanks for reading, Mark Amodeo, BASE 539. markamodeo@yahoo.com Hey, visit www.basicresearch.com ... those folks are awesome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luke 0 #2 June 29, 2004 Quote www.action.org.uk/~BASE539 Walking up one of those bastards sounds like unnecessary pain to me- you want to do the three, one after the other? I think you've totally lost the plot, fella. Bet you're the kind of person that would jump off a cliff "just cause it was there". Good luck with reaching and surpassing your target and kudos to BR for offering stuff good enough to get tight bastards like me to have a punt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BASE813 0 #3 July 1, 2004 bump............... help this dirty sheep shagging elvis rig jumping fat boy to reach his target! A PC maybe yours for the time taken to sponsor his sorry arse up those mountains.................. You can keep that mate!!! - I have seen you climb! heheehe Good Luck! Michael Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skreamer 1 #4 July 1, 2004 Aah, so that is how your last name is spelt. I thought you were markimodium from up north. Might be a good idea to bump this thread next week when everybody is back from Moscow. Looking forward to receiving my new PC. Will Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markamodeo 0 #5 July 1, 2004 Thanks to those who have contributed and offered words of - ahem - encouragement? Great idea to bump this when the folks are back from Moscow. In fact, I'll probably keep bumping it on a regular basis. See ya! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markamodeo 0 #6 July 3, 2004 Well, Marty at Asylum Designs has just made a very generous contribution to the prize list. Included in an amazing Asylum Designs package is: -an Asylum Designs BASE pilot chute! -an Asylum Designs T-Shirt! -an Asylum Designs beverage coozie! -an Asylum Designs BASEball hat! C'mon people, Asylum Designs and Basic Research have REALLY stepped-up to the plate with these incredible prizes. PLEASE do your bit, and contribute by buying a ticket. It's for a good cause... the BASE 539 really sore knees fund! www.asylumbase.com www.basicresearch.com Oh, one thing: Asylum Designs and Basic Research will not be responsible for shipping costs. Shipping will be the responsibility of the winners, although I might cover shipping costs myself, depending on where the winner lives! But these prize packages are all worth in excess of $100.00 USD. And a ticket is only around $4.50 right now!! Think about it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BASE813 0 #7 July 6, 2004 bump.............. as requested by MA............. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mcclone 0 #8 July 6, 2004 Hey Mark....what's up brudda.... sounds like quite an undertaking....good on ya. Hey send me your mailing address...you can email it to me: mmcclone@abcwi.org. I'll make a donation for ya.... And hey, get back to Wisconsin dude.... I've got a cliff for ya.... low, but we've been hittin it quite a bit... I know, a cliff in wisconsin is like doing an antennae in Moab.... Or hey 813, you seem to be online more than Mark, can you help me track him down. i have some stuff I want to send him. Cheers, 734 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skreamer 1 #9 July 6, 2004 Email address : markamodeo@yahoo.com Link to sponsor Mark : www.action.org.uk/~BASE539 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BASE813 0 #10 July 7, 2004 hey I will speak to him today and let him know you are after him.................. be cool Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BASE813 0 #11 July 7, 2004 spoken to Mark and he has mailed you......... be cool dude................ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markamodeo 0 #12 July 8, 2004 Some more info about Action Medical Research's achievments. And remember, even if you don't live and/or jump in the UK, giving is giving, and good karma is good karma. I need your help, Action Medical Research need your help. We are all members of the awesome international BASE community, after all. We're family! Also, please don't think of it in terms of "well I don't NEED a new pilot chute"... the prizes are awesome, but the giving is really its own reward... Many thanks to those who've contributed so far... Oh, and don't forget: after a lifetime of hucking ourselves off of things, we might all be glad of an artificial hip or two... "Over our 50-year history, Action Medical Research has touched the lives of everyone in the UK. Research funded by us has brought about some of the most important medical breakthroughs of the last century, including: Britain's first polio vaccine Pioneering hip replacement surgery The first medical use of ultrasound scanning Testing the rubella vaccine The discovery of the role of folic acid in pregnancy in preventing spina bifida The specialised treatment of burns injuries in children New treatment for epilepsy Development of communication aids for severely disabled people Development of the shapeable "matrix" wheelchair for severely disabled people The 'Tools for Living' programme Production of a new diet which helps children with liver disease Development of a new blood typing technique for babies in the womb Major advancements in the treatment/knowledge of osteoporosis, nerve repair, hydrocephalus and myasthenia gravis. There are currently 100 research projects underway thanks to Action Medical Research funding, building on our track record of life-changing medical research. We're committed to continuing our work funding the very best medical research, to keep improving the health and quality of life of everyone." Cheers, Mark Amodeo, BASE 539 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BASE813 0 #13 July 9, 2004 nice one mark! speak soon mate! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cpoxon 0 #14 July 9, 2004 You may not be able to win any cool BASE stuff but you can also sponsor another British jumper, BASE802, who is also attempting this challenge. Please give generously, all money goes to CARE Internation UK You can sponsor his team hereSkydiving Fatalities - Cease not to learn 'til thou cease to live Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markamodeo 0 #16 July 17, 2004 Wow... Morpheus Technologies have just entered the fray with some extra way cool prizes. Thanks Morpheus! Thanks to them, you might win: -a pair of awesome Morpheus Technologies Big Grab toggles! (There are two pairs up for grabs) or -an awesome Morpheus Technologies padded, adjustable stuff sack! -a Morpheus Technologies patch also comes with each of these prizes. You can visit Morpheus Technologies at: www.baserigs.com So come on! If you haven't contributed to my fund-raising account yet, now's your chance! Cheers, Mark. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BASE813 0 #17 July 18, 2004 rock on! how cool is that! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markamodeo 0 #18 July 21, 2004 This gets better and better! Vertigo have just contributed a Stash Bag to the prize pool also! So come on! There's plenty of prizes, and it's a great cause! I just want to take this opportunity to again thank the BASE gear manufacturers for their support. Thank you to: -Basic Research www.basicresearch.com -Asylum Designs www.asylumbase.com -Morpheus Technologies www.baserigs.com -Vertigo www.vertigobase.com These guys have stepped-up out of sheer generosity to help a member of the BASE community to help others. Let's show them OUR support in return... Also, thanks so much to those who have donated so far. Good luck in the prize draw! The 3 Peaks Challenge takes place this weekend!! -Mark Amodeo BASE 539 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
