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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Topic Author's Original Post - Jan 25, 2015 - 03:25pm PT
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This is something I have been planning and thinking about for quite sometime now;..and it looks as though it is going to happen this spring!!
As most of you know (those who know Tom anyways)....Tom Gilje, a local So. Cal. climber from Hemet...had an accident Nov. 2010.....so it's been over 4 years now. He was on a mtn bike ride with his son in Moab, Utah, and he crashed and fractured his neck. He survived the accident, and is now confined to a wheelchair. As you can imagine, this has been a life changing event for Tom, and I'm sure it's been a tough and trying adjustment.
We love Tom, miss him, and think of him often. As he no longer has a source of income, I think it would be cool to have a fund-raiser to throw some $ his way so he can get a few things that would help make his challenging situation a bit less challenging. I know there has a Tom Gilje recovery fund set up just after his accident, and I'm sure that helped out a bunch. Now, it's 2015, and I would like to hold a fundraiser in April at my house to help out some more. Our fundraiser goal is to raise $10,000;..which should be an easily attainable goal to reach for Tom. I will be sharing ways we can do this and look forward to spearheading this effort with the climbing world.
We have had 4 fundraisers at my house already, ..and they have been fun, successful, and awesome. More than the cash;..it's just great to know that the climbing community "has your back", that your friends love and care about you, and that people like to help each other out and give a helping hand when needed. Also the climbing community enjoys getting together to drink beer, over-eat, talk about "back in the day", see climbing presentations, see old friends, meet new people, win raffle prizes, and buy donated stuff that we climbers use, want , and need.
I am totally psyched about this event, and I hope many many of you can attend, help out, contribute, and make this special day a day to remember for Tom and the climbing community...
The date is April 11th on a Saturday in Joshua Tree at my house. I have talked to Tom and he will traveling here from Moab, Utah to attend this event and he's psyched to party and see his homies and meet new friends. I talked to Andy Gorrill and we will be having Machin' playing music for us (Mexican Folk/punk/rock/ragaee). Greg Epperson will be giving a slide show too. Pizza and beer and snacks for dinner. And, of course, two porti-potties;..one for climbers and one for boulderers.
More info coming soon;...........It will be a fantastic gathering and a wonderful occasion to get together to share the love with Tom Gilje!
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Bullwinkle
Boulder climber
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Jan 25, 2015 - 03:35pm PT
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I'm also in with Collectors Edition StoneMaster Books and StoneNudes Books too. . .df
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Happiegrrrl2
Trad climber
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Jan 25, 2015 - 03:41pm PT
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Way to go Todd.
I can donate some things too, and will make the party a date to be at before my "Heading Back East" launch.
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 25, 2015 - 03:55pm PT
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OK......how are we going to raise $10,000 for Tom Gilje.
Here is how we have done it at our past fundraisers;
Donations
Plain and simple;..send $ to me and I will hand it to Tom. I will keep a running tab of $ donated, so we can see how we are doing with reaching our goal. If you want to send a donation, send it to Todd Gordon P.O. 138 Joshua tree, California. You can make checks out to Tom Gilje. If you wish to keep your donation annonymous...that is cool too;..just make a note of this to me, and I will do so. I will start the donations out myself with a $100 donation. This is a great way to help out, especially if you wish to help but cannot attend the fundraiser party/function.
Climbers gear/stuff donations
This is a WAY cool thing and I get pretty excited about this. If you cannot send a $ donation, think about donating ANY climbing gear or climbing stuff to be solid or raffled off a the fundraiser party. I know a lot of climbers don't have a lot of money...but every climber has gear they could donate to be sold at the fundraiser. Cams, pins, stoppers, guidebooks, clothes, chalk bags, holds, ice stuff, collectables, ......whatever;..you know what to do. This way you can help out with your donation and at the fundraiser/party, you can help out again and buy some cool stuff that you want/need/like/deserve....(I like to have the prices bro-deal prices;......which means deals for everyone......it's how we roll....)..
You may send anything you wish to be sold at the fundraiser to me
Todd Gordon P.O. Box 138 Joshua tree, Ca. 92252
I will be posting pictures of stuff as it arrives. If you are planning on attending and don't wish to waste time/money with the post office and packages....just bring stuff day-of to the party/fundraiser, and we will take care of it then on the spot.
Services
If you have a service or talent or something you wish to donate to help raise $........let it be known,...which will help us further toward reaching our goal of $10,000.
If you are a guide and would like to donate a free guiding day....or you would guide a climb for $ to donate to the goal;....that would be awesome!
If you have a talent or service that you can sell or donate for cash;......cool;....let's be creative and do it up for Tom.
Industry Donations
If you have a climbing company, shoe company, gear company , product company and can help out, that would be wonderful. In the past, most of the big name companies have given to the fundraisers here have been greatly appreciated. Climbers support the climbing industry;..and the industry and community support the climbers.......pretty much how it works. Contact me at home, on my gmail, on supertopo, or on the phone if you can and want to help out.
contact info
Todd Gordon P.O. box 138
joshua tree, ca. 92252
toddwgordon@gmail.com
hm (760) 366-9395
cell (760) 835-1078
We will also have a $20 donation fee at the event;..which will help raise money, cover the cost of food, music, porti-potties, Tom's travel expenses, and misc. Your $20 donation will get you feed, beered up, partied down, entertained, slide show, and raffle tickets to win some cool prizes.
We can expect a couple hundred people, so at $20 at pop...that is a great start to reaching our goal. Of course, if you don't have $20;..that's cool too;...you are welcome to come anyways....all are welcome!
Misc. ways to make money to reach our goal.
If you have a idea or a suggestion;....let me know. Be creative. Make it fun. Make it happen. Let me know. I'm up for just about anything...(as long as it is legal...right...)..
Contact me with your fundraiser idea(s).
Look forward to getting this thing off the ground, getting it some legs, and getting the ball rolling......
Post if you plan on attending this event....let's get this party started!
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 25, 2015 - 03:59pm PT
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Donations
1. Todd Gordon $100
2. Ron Gomez $ 100
3. Jeff Sewell $100
4. Bullwinkle $100
5. Tony Yeary $100
6. Dave/Margie Evans $100
7. Lynne Leichtfuss $100
8. Dan/Cindy Zacks $100
9. Greg Opland $100
10. Guy Keese $100
11. Dave Gustafson $100
12. R.Vogel $100
13. Kervin (klk) $100
14. Stahl Brother $100
15. Tom Murphy $100
16. Andy Blair $100
17. DR (Cragman) "a pocket full of cash"
18. Peter Croft "checks in the mail"
19. Bob Bolton $100
20. Steve (Crusher) Bartlett "check sent"
21. Steve Belford/Karen Roseme $100
22. Louie and Valerie Anderson $200
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 25, 2015 - 04:01pm PT
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Donated climbing stuff;
1. Fish Products stuff
2. Stone Nudes books/Stone master /bullwinkle stuff
3. Happie Girl donated climbing goodies
4. Signed pitons from Jim Bridwell (I got it...)
5. Climbing collectables from Jim Bridwell.
6. Hand crafted gift from Neebee
7. Brassnuts climbing stuff donation
8. Building upgrades from flip flop for Tom
9. Climbing stuff from Steelmonkey
10. Signed stonemaster posters from Roy (tarbuster)
11. cams and overalls from Greyghost
12. Climbing "stuff" from Randy vogel
13. Art pieces from Phylp
14. Art piece from Spencer Lennard
15. Guided day up Ancient Arts , Fisher Towers, Moab Area The Larry
or a day of canyoneering with The Larry
16. Two 5X7 prints of Dano at Book of Red from R. Anderson
17. Adidas swag from j. Long....
18. Donation from Mike Fogarty
19. Desert Towers books Steve (Crusher) Bartlett
20. Gift basket Lynne Leichtfuss
21. Signed Glen Denny Book from Cam Burns
22. Getting High is LA (2) Santa Monica climbing guides Dave Katz
23. Climbing stuff for fundraiser;. From Louie and Valerie Anderson
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 25, 2015 - 04:03pm PT
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Attending the Tom Gilje Fundraiser party
1. Tom Gilje
2. Happiegirl
3. Dean Fidelman
4. Russ Walling
5. Susan Peplow
6. Andrea Gordon
7. Andy Gorrill
8. Tyler Gilson
9. Kelly Corbin
10. Beca Corbin
11. Kelly Vaught
12. Frank Bentwood
13. Aubrey Adams
14. Tucker Tech
15. Robert Fonda
16. Tim Pinar
17. Mike Lechlinski
18. Mari Gingery
19. Don Reid
20. Todd Gordon
21. Dave Gustafson
22. Jim Bridwell
23. Rich Barerra
24. Gina Barerra
25. Jeremy Schoenborn
26. Dave Evans
27. Margie Evans
28. Craig Fry
29. Greg Epperson
30. Alex Kendrall
31. David Macias
32. Briana Cherry
33. Mitchell Arganda
34. Dave Cox
35. Alisa Cox
36. Ron Gomez
37. Kelly Gomez
38. Jeff Sewell
39. Cindy Sewell
40. Bill Leventhall
41. Greg Davis
42. Tony Yeary
43. Lynne Leichtfuss
44. Dan Zacks
45. Cindy Zacks
46. James Lostlen
47. Sarah Lostlen
48. Jessica Crews
49. Daniel Ramos
50. Greg Opland
51. Felicia Opland
52. Bob Damiano
53. Bet Damiano
54. Adam Stackhouse
55. Noel Ladd
55. BrassNuts
56. Crimpie
57. Jeff Scofield
58. Randy Vogel
59. Sarah Vogel
60. Stahl bro
61. Ms. Stahl bro
62. Guy Keese
63. John Gruey
64. klk (kerwin)
65. Kevin Powell
66. Spencer Lennard
67. Jesse Morelock
68. Tom's care-giver
69. Beck Gordon
70. Michael Flanagan
71. Ms. Flanagan
72. Tom Murphy and clan
73. TGT
74. Ms.TGT
75. DR (Cragman)
76. Peter Croft
77. Karine Croft
78. AJ Burch
79. Henry Burch
80. Michael Paul
81. Al Kwok
82. John Long
83. Ryuichi Yamamoto
84. Charles Yamamoto
85. Dorinda Worthey
86. Mike Fogarty
87. Steve Belford
88. Karen Roseme
89. Dave Katz
90. Kirschen Hagenlocher-Katz
91. Catherine
92. Lori
93. Lauren
94. Bob Bolton
95. Andy Blair
96. Julie Vogel
97. Derek Reinig
98. Jindalea Reinig
99. Matt Rauch
100. Rodger Raubach
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 25, 2015 - 04:08pm PT
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If you have any pics of Tom ...post them please.....any stories or anything you wish to say about this fundraiser or to Tom (he says he checks Supertopo regularly and will be checking this post out and reading the comments)......These pics I "lifted" from his facebook page...(I borrowed them...)....
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ron gomez
Trad climber
fallbrook,ca
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Jan 25, 2015 - 05:44pm PT
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I'm in for $100.00 Todd, will attend and got an idea that may bring in a few bucks.
I'll contact you. Inviting the Erler's?
Peace
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 25, 2015 - 05:58pm PT
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Erler's (as well as everyone else)...is invited!....Of course!..
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Levy
Big Wall climber
So Cal
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Jan 25, 2015 - 05:59pm PT
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Great idea Todd, count me in as well. I'd be happy to help out Tom and to see him as well would be great! He was always an inspiring an inspiring presence at the crags. Hands down, he was one of the boldest climbers I've ever tied in with, and that's saying something.Tom really pushed his own limits to a place that few can relate to, but all can admire.
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GDavis
Social climber
SOL CAL
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Jan 25, 2015 - 06:38pm PT
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See you there!
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Jan 25, 2015 - 06:55pm PT
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hey there, say, todd... wow, this is wonderful... say, i was trying to do
something nice, for tom, for christmas, but did not know if he was still
at the address, where he was last...
say, but oh my, this is sure TONSSSSSSSSSS better!!!
wow!!!!
your fund raisers, not only raise funds, but todd, they
raise spirits... they give hope and make smiles
for a lifetime...
will add something... i can't get there, :(
as usual, but wow, i will sure start to work on somethings
to add in...
todd, your home, is a GIFT to many, a lovely living-gift,
of care!!
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TYeary
Social climber
State of decay
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Jan 25, 2015 - 07:23pm PT
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Todd, I'm in as well! $100.
When we going to get Tom?
Give me a shout!
TY
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 25, 2015 - 07:35pm PT
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Tom and his caregiver plan on renting a van for the trip to so. cal. from Moab. It will be a great and exciting trip!
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dee ee
Mountain climber
citizen of planet Earth
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Jan 25, 2015 - 07:59pm PT
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Count me in for $100 ...but...more importantly to be there for the party for Tom and for us as well because we love partying and we love Tom.
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Topic Author's Reply - Jan 25, 2015 - 08:05pm PT
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Dee ee....you guys are already on the list;.......it will be an awesome gathering for Tom and the climbing community.....
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Lynne Leichtfuss
Trad climber
Will know soon
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Jan 25, 2015 - 08:22pm PT
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I'll be there and also $100. Lynne
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Tan Slacks
climber
Joshua Tree
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Jan 25, 2015 - 08:24pm PT
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Hey Todd and Tom,
Cindy and I are in for $100 dollars. We will also be there to help on the 11th.
Tom is the man and if I had been braver and stronger we would have climbed a lot more often!
See you all there
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