Happy Holidays!

With the the Holiday Season so close I wanted to reach out to everyone and thank them for everything so far.  The support has been amazing so far.  I also wanted to let everyone know that my mission is still not complete, but I have not given up.  I now have a young boy that I know would love to make it to the Super Bowl and I have to make it happen.

Over the last month or so I was lead on about a trade that could have changed the shape of the project in a big way.  It never came to pass and lead me to waste a lot time hoping that it would work out and get us one step closer to the goal.  That being said I may be on the verge of another very cool trade.  I do still have the four-wheeler and may be coming home from the holidays with a new item to the put back up for trade.

I just wanted to let everyone know that I have not given up and I WILL make this happen.  I set out to complete this journey and although there have been some pretty big bumps in the road, I am not going to let it get the best of me.  Please share the story with family and friends this holiday season and get this project back out there so people can see it an help us.  Any spreading of the project would be greatly appreciated, whether it be social media, large scale media, or word of mouth.  Every little bit helps.  I am hopefully that I can get this project back in the national spotlight and get it completed in time for the Super Bowl.  Again, thanks so much and God Bless.

A Recipient has been Chosen

Thanks to the help of the Children's Hospital of Illinois here in Peoria we have selected a child to receive the Super Bowl tickets once they are in hand.  I still plan on making it surprise to the child when I give them the tickets so I will not reveal the child at this time, just to make sure it doesn't get leaked in any way.  I will say that this child has been through cancer treatment and has last a limb due to the disease.  This child loves sports and from what I have been told is a huge Bears fan.  Although I have a favorite team of my own, I would love for him to get the chance to see his Bears play this year on the trip.

I will keep everyone up to date more often as I haven't posted anything in a while.  I think I am on the verge of another trade in the next week or so, so I will keep everyone up to date as we inch closer to the tickets and making this dream project come true!  Thanks for all of the support so far and don't for get to follow along on Twitter @TwoBlueDice.  I hope to be back soon with more goo news!

Good as New

The 4-Wheeler has been painted and tuned up!  It is finally ready to go to and be traded for the next item.  The paint is fresh and and all wiring has been inspected and approved for riding.  The oil has been changed and the gas lines have been checked.  This thing is ready to go full force.  With it being hunting season in many areas I think this could find a home very soon, and those Super Bowl tickets for the sick child are just around the corner!  Check out the Twitter page @TwoBlueDice for more photos!

Over the Airwaves

Greg and Dan, from WMBD 1470, invited me back for another round of being on air with them and I couldn't have been happier to accept.  Its been awhile since I was able to get the word out through another form of media besides my blog and Twitter so it was great to go back.

I gave an update of the project, including where it all started and where I am today.  I had a blast going on the show again and I can't wait to go again.  They are always a pleasure to be around and truely appreciate their helping me spread the word.

If you would like to take a listen Click Here to listen to the interview in it entirety.  As always you can follow along on Twitter @TwoBlueDice.

Four Trades, Four Wheels

After making the deal in principle a couple weeks ago, I was finally able to make it official this past weekend!  I traded the iPad for a Kawasaki 300 4-Wheeler.  The trade came from a family in Southern Illinois, who were very easy to work with and excited to help.  They had a need for a tablet computer and were willing to trade away the quad to get it.  The vehicle is in full working condition and can be used as is, but I am going to make a few cosmetic changes.  After I get a new paint job done on this machine it will look better than ever and I will be able to make the next trade that much easier.

With this last trade, I am getting closer than ever to the overall goal of sending an ill child to the Super Bowl. I realize that it will soon not be my goal and dream, but a reality.  If you or anyone you know would be interested in trading for this item please let me know by emailing me at againsttheodds2012@gmail.com or send me a message on Twitter @TwoBlueDice.  Thanks so much for the support so far and that which is given going forward!

Back on the Right Path- Trade #3

Its been a long road getting to this point, but it's finally here.  With the help of others I was able to turn the glove into some cash that turned into this 16GB iPad.  This item is a huge upgrade and has put us back on track and moving in the right direction!  This iPad is slightly used and had no scratches or cosmetic damage.  It comes with a black case to keep it in the best condition.

I am currently in the process of finding a child to give the Super Bowl tickets to when I get to that point. I want to make sure that it is the right choice and goes to somebody that could really use it.  Stayed tuned for that in the next couple weeks, but for now spread the word about the iPad.

If you are interested in trading something for the iPad please let me know by shooting me an email to againsttheodds2012@gmail.com, shooting me a Tweet @TwoBlueDice, or via a message on our Facebook Page.  Thanks so much for the support so far it has been amazing!

I Refuse to Give Up

UPDATE: I have decided to try and get a little more interest in donating to the cause so this project can keep going and I would like to announce that there will be prize raffled off for everyone that donates.  For each $5 that is donated you will be entered into a drawing to win a brand new autographed bat signed by top Cubs prospect Jorge Soler.  You will be entered multiple times for amounts donated in increments of $5.  He just completed his first season in professional baseball and it seems he is going to be as good as advertised.  He should rise through the ranks of the Cubs system very quickly.  All you need to do is click the link below! Thanks so much for helping me reach the goal.

These past couple weeks have been very busy for me, as I wound down my first season working the front office of a professional sports team.  I haven't been able to focus as much time as I would like on making sure this project does not fall through.  Now that I am going to have a little more time on my hands I am jumping right back into it.  I refuse to give up and will not stop until this project is complete.

Because I have had such difficulty with trading the Ike Davis glove I have come up with yet another alternative.  I found a website that allows you to create a campaign to raise money in a short period of time and I have decided to use it to get to the next step in the project.  I am looking to get the value of the glove donated to the project so that I can use that to get a trade item and move on from there.  I will then take the glove and donate it to a sick child who happens to be a Mets fan.  The project is now helping another child which I could not be more happy about. 

My goal is to get to $200 in the next 10 days.  That will be enough to move on and get this project back into another gear.  It will move forward much faster from there on out.  If you can donate anything at all please click here to donate.  Every little bit helps and will get us to the goal quickly. No donation is too small.  Thanks so much!