FREE STUFF+++++ Annual CHARITY RAFFLE +++++ Tickets on sale 11/6 - 11/28

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Its that time of the year again. Time for our annual

CHARITY RAFFLE

(Last year we gave out: 200g box of salt, Algae attack pack, Coral food pack, Test kit combo pack, Koralia Powerhead, Coral/fish/inverts, 60g fish tank, $25 credit, $50 credit, $100 credit, 50/50 drawing (half going to RED CROSS/Half to winner in store credit), and a NEW JBJ 28g tank and stand)
Last year we made the donation to AMERICAN RED CROSS


This year we want your input, which charity would you like to see the donation go to?

Tickets will be on sale starting today at the following price:

$1/ea
Buy 20 get five free
Buy 100 get 130

Paypal (gift) accepted as payment for those that can't make it to the shop before the drawing. Txt 562 822 6673 or PM for details on paypal option

Winner will not need to be present to win

NOW FOR THE PRIZES WHICH EVERYONE HAS BEEN WAITING FOR: (These are the current prizes which will be added to over the next few weeks leading up to the event)

50/50 Drawing (50% to Winner in-store Credit and 50% to chosen charity)
AI Hydra26
RED SEA Energy Set
RED SEA Colors Supplement Set
RED SEA Reef Foundation Supplement Set
$25 in store credit
$50 in store credit
FISH/CORAL/INVERTS

MORE to be added soon...

WE NEED TO KNOW:

Would you prefer the 50/50 and all prizes grouped together eligible for every ticket, or should we have separate raffle tickets for 50/50 and the prizes?

and...

Which charity would you like to see donated to?

and tell me...

Who's in!?
 
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I'll Paypal 10 bucks.

For me, I'd like to see the cash turned into toys which could be donated to a children's hospital. I wanted to solicit donations for this, but thought it's too late.
 
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I'd rather see the 50/50 separate I think?

Charity of choice would be Leave No Paws Behind, a dog rescue in L.A. I foster dogs for them so I have seen where the money goes, and it's 100% to the cost of caring for the dogs. Most of the money goes to vet bills because almost all of the dogs are ones even the other rescues won't pull because they are dying or too old or seriously ill... these are the dogs who have no hope and are scheduled to die. Leave No Paws Behind will get them out of the shelter so at least they don't die there alone. Our last foster was dumped by her owners for being too old. She had congestive heart failure and really bad arthritis but instead of dying at the shelter she had 4 good months in a home with my family before it really was her time. So anyway... That's who I nominate. :) https://www.facebook.com/LNPB0611

And I'm in - will Paypal when I'm not on my phone :p
 
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Usingthejohn said:
I'll Paypal 10 bucks.

For me, I'd like to see the cash turned into toys which could be donated to a children's hospital. I wanted to solicit donations for this, but thought it's too late.
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Do you mean toys for tots? Or having someone physically buying the toys and dropping then off at a childrens hospital? I think it would be cool to do the second option, maybe have a group of scr members drop them off. Would be nice to see all the kids faces light up.
 
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peter said:
Do you mean toys for tots? Or having someone physically buying the toys and dropping then off at a childrens hospital? I think it would be cool to do the second option, maybe have a group of scr members drop them off. Would be nice to see all the kids faces light up.
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Not toys for tots, but an actual children's hospital.

Children's hospital of orange county

Miller children's hospital long beach.

Children's hospital la (this one is far for me)

I know all 3 have aquariums. With choc and lb miller's having a feed to aquarium of the Pacific.
 
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Wow children's charity's and wounded warrior projects, Absolutley beautiful amazing charity's! Maybe we can split between both? Our future as well as our present that have given so much 2 protect us. I'll paypal ya for some tickets and thanks for making this happen great idea and very giving!!!!


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I'm in!!!! How about 75 to charity and 25 to winner??? Children hospital will be my choice. I went to CHLA and CHOC and both are very hard to see the sick children.
 
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OK, little bit of an update, everyone I talk to prefers two separate drawings, so we will now have tickets for the 50/50 drawing and separate tickets for the raffle.

Also I have a lot of people asking to pay with Paypal/Credit/Debit, which is all ok forms of payment or Cash of course. If you can not make it to the shop before the drawing to make your ticket purchase or you prefer CREDIT/DEBIT/PayPal in advance send me a PM or TXT (562 822 6673) and we will get you set up. Be sure to include your full name and phone number in the message so I can write it on your tickets.


So far Wounded Warrior Project has the most votes (with Children's Hospital coming up close behind). We are going to make a decision on Charity by Saturday AM. Get your votes in.
 
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Usingthejohn said:
I'll Paypal 10 bucks.

For me, I'd like to see the cash turned into toys which could be donated to a children's hospital. I wanted to solicit donations for this, but thought it's too late.
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And I'm in - will Paypal when I'm not on my phone :p
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Sounds good shoot me a txt or PM when you are ready to send over, and thank you for your generosity.
 
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LAreefguy said:
Wow children's charity's and wounded warrior projects, Absolutley beautiful amazing charity's! Maybe we can split between both? Our future as well as our present that have given so much 2 protect us. I'll paypal ya for some tickets and thanks for making this happen great idea and very giving!!!!


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Not a bad idea, thx for your generosity also, shoot me a TXT or PM when you are ready to PayPal
 
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Wounded Warrior or Green Beret Foundation

I'm in for 20, but i'll have to paypal you.
 
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This is a really cool idea. Someone mentioned a 75/25 split for the winnings which would be for the greater cause. Also, I think the animal rescue was too quickly overlooked. I say this because larger groups like Wounded Warriors and such have the ability to, and do bring in a lot more donations than a TRUE local rescue group can. Some rescues are ran by crazy people, yes, but there are also many legit ones with organization members spending a small fortune of their own money saving dogs lives and finding them homes. Just something to consider. My 2 cents...
 
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So with over triple the votes of the next runner up our winning charity will be:

Children" Hospital of Orange County (CHOC)

Thank you for all who voted
 
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