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TGreene
Trad climber
Jonesboro, Arkansas
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Topic Author's Original Post - Sep 3, 2006 - 07:49pm PT
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For those of you who don't already know, climbing legend John Bachar suffered multiple spinal fractures in a tragic auto accident that killed Steve Karafa (President of climbing shoe manufacturer Acopa). More info here.
A website has been set up for donations to help cover the costs of John's medical bills.
It's important to note that for legal and tax purposes, we simply can't call this a raffle, but rather a donation that allows you to automatically be enrolled into a special prize drawing. -- I made note of this in red text on the { * Make A Donation *} page.
http://bachar.gr-outdoors.net
-Tim
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SammyLee
Trad climber
Memphis
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Tim,
The site looks good, works well (it managed my donation without a hitch) and your work (and the expense you have to pay to host it) is appreciated. Probably more than you'll ever hear from folks but I know that is not why you do it.
I really hope it gets enough incoming dollars to get some to Steve's family as well.
Thanks again, brother man.
SammyLee
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TGreene
Trad climber
Jonesboro, Arkansas
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 3, 2006 - 09:37pm PT
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It's about the love man, it's all about LOVE...
While we're on the subject, everyone that's able to do so, needs to get out and GIVE BLOOD. I donate religiously, because it's just the right thing to do!
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TGreene
Trad climber
Jonesboro, Arkansas
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 3, 2006 - 10:34pm PT
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It seems 2 or 3 folks have received server timeouts on the PayPal side of things at this point, so if that happens, just send your donation directly to my PayPal account ((bachar.raffle@gr-outdoors.net)) and it will be adjusted accordingly.
You would think that sine they are a multi-billion dollar corp, that they could get some simple code straightened out... that or they run on an MS Server! ;~(
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PJ
Trad climber
MD
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Looks like its working fine this morning.
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Hootervillian
climber
the Hooterville World-Guardian
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OT Bump.
is this 'Arkansas Tim' formerly of Flag?
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TGreene
Trad climber
Jonesboro, Arkansas
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 5, 2006 - 12:31pm PT
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Nope, never been to Flag.
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burp
Trad climber
Salt Lake City
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Tgreene,
Timing out over and over and over and over ...
You mentioned sending directly to your paypal account through paypal? Not being familiar with paypal, how do I go about doing that?
Thank you.
burp
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TGreene
Trad climber
Jonesboro, Arkansas
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 5, 2006 - 01:26pm PT
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I just posted up a huge response from PayPal in regards to potential issues.
To bypass that though, simply goto PayPal and select {Send Money}, then use the email addy of bachar.raffle@gr-outdoors.net
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Scared Silly
Trad climber
UT
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I am not sure where in all of the threads about John to post this question so rather start another I will try it here (and if people feel this is a thread hijack - please do not reply and I will delete my post).
I know that John will have many medical bills by why are these not being covered by California Workman's Comp? After all he was on his way home from a business trip????? Instead should we be contributing to the Bachar legal fund so that Workman's Comp will pay for the medical bills.
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TGreene
Trad climber
Jonesboro, Arkansas
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 5, 2006 - 06:59pm PT
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A fund is a fund is a fund, and the donations will be used where they are needed, and as they are needed...
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Burns
Trad climber
Arlington, VA
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Tim-
I tried to donate a few minutes ago and kept getting rejected at the security check where you have to type the 5 character code shown. I tried a few times thinking it was case sensitive, and eventually got booted and told to use a different credit card. Is there something wrong or am I just an idiot? Thanks,
Matt
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TGreene
Trad climber
Jonesboro, Arkansas
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 7, 2006 - 06:50pm PT
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Okay, it should be fixed now... I actually spoke w/ a tech that knew what the issue was (turns out it was the frames) and gave me some work-around code to fix it...
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TGreene
Trad climber
Jonesboro, Arkansas
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 8, 2006 - 10:53am PT
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You can use a credit card directly through PayPal w/o having an account.
To do so, simply select the {Don't have a PayPal account? Click Here} link.
The reason for PP, is that we don't have to deal with the time and expense involve in setting up specific credit-card processing accounts. PayPal is quick, easy and secure.
I sincerely hope you'll reconsider.
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Burns
Trad climber
Arlington, VA
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Tim-
Thanks for fixing the bug. It worked this time. I'll be sure to spread the word out here in the east. What you're doing with all of this is great. Condolences to Steve's family and best wishes for a speedy recovery to JB and Anastasia. I'm sure the mounds of good karma you have generated will circle back to you soon.
MB
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Burns
Trad climber
Arlington, VA
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Get after it, Tim! Climb bold like Bachar!
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Anastasia
Trad climber
Near a mountain, CA
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Wow... That's a nice site, it surprised me.
Thanks to all of ya'.
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