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!

You Help Decide the Next Trade

I have to an agreement in principle for the next trade, but it all depends on you, the followers and supporters to help out.  Allow me to explain.  I have found the next person that wants to help out with the project, but they do not have any use for the glove and want it to go to the a good home where somebody can enjoy it more than they would.  So here is the deal, I am putting the glove up for "sale" and the trade item I get in return will depend on how much the glove sells for.  The glove is posted on online and has a ceiling price as well as a best offer option.  Whatever the highest offer is will determine which item I get in return for the glove's sale amount.  I will not reveal the three possible items so it stays a mystery, but do want you all to know that you can all impact this next item and help me get one more step closer to the ultimate goal!  Doesn't that sound fun?  Now it's up to you to determine the next item I get.  

The ranges for the items are listed below:

If the glove sells for $200-$250 I will receive Item #1, which is the least I will get for the glove in the end.  

If it sells for $251-$300 I will receive Item #2, which is a little higher end item that would help out a lot.

If it sells for $301-$350 I will receive Item #3, which is the best item that I can receive in this deal.

If you would like to make an offer please check out the item here and send it in to me.  If you do not have an Ebay account or would prefer not to use Ebay and would still like to send an offer, you can do so by sending it to againsttheodds2012@gmail.com.  Thanks so much and I can wait to see where this goes!

Football is Upon Us

2012 Outback Bowl Framed, Autographed Poster

This week I received yet another piece of sports memorabilia that I am able to auction off to raise money for the trip.  Outback Steakhouse generously donated a very cool item.  This time the item crosses over into the football realm.  Click the link below the picture to go straight to the auction page!

Up for auction is the above pictured 2012 Outback Bowl Signed and Framed Poster.  The frame is a custom 24x27 poster frame. This poster came directly from Outback headquarters and was donated to the charity project.  This framed poster features two tickets from the game and autographs from each of the coaches above their respective school's logo.  Above the Michigan State logo, Head Coach Mark Dantonio, wrote "Go Spartans!" and signed his name.  Above the Georgia logo, Head Coach Mark Richt, wrote "Go Dawgs!" and signed his name.  This would be an excellent piece for a fan from either school and would go great in a man cave or sports room.  

On another side note the biggest impact on this project his week comes from Jimmy Traina, Sports Illustrated's Hot Clicks Writer.  This past week he posted my project on his daily PM Hot Clicks.  From that I received more page views than I could ever imagine.  For that I would like to thank him.  You can check it out for yourself by clicking here.

The Ike Davis glove is still up for trade.  I need to get the trades back going again so we can send a sick child to the big game.  If you know anyone that would like to trade or would like to do so yourself, please send me an email to me at againsttheodds2012@gmail.com.  As always keep following along or start following if you haven't on Twitter @TwoBlueDice.
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Items Up for Auction

We've now got 3 new items up for grabs at online auction to raise money for this cause.  Just click on the link below each picture to go to the live auction.  I will add the money to the general donations and use it to help pay for all of the trip expenses.  If we are able to cover all of the expenses all of the rest of the money will go straight to medical bills for the family.  Thanks for looking and to the people who donated the items.  And dont forget to follow along on Twitter @TwoBlueDice 

Chipper Jones Autographed Rawlings Bat

Ernie Banks Autographed Retired Number Flag

  Bob Feller Autographed Baseball



And of course don't forget that Ike Davis's Custom First Basemen Glove is still up for trade.  I am still no the mission to trade these items up to the the Super Bowl Tickets for the sick child!

Click Here to email me with a trade offer!