Posted by Chris Meyers on 1-26-15
One thing is certain when it comes to cancer it sucks. When it comes to Childhood cancer, it REALLY sucks. Friends and family can often feel powerless and at a loss of what they can do to help. Sometimes the thought of giving money doesn't always make sense, but it does really help. Imagine your average medical bill, and multiply it by ten, or more and you may have a better idea of the costs of treatment.
So I really want to help, I also don't have a ton of extra money. I know most of you may not either. I also love Fantasy sports, especially Fantasy Baseball. So, I started thinking....."What if I could combine the two? Have people donate money (optional, but encouraged) to a fantastic individual (Jude who is 3 years old) and his family (Barb and Aidan -One of my closest friends, and the youngest Finn) AND play Fantasy Baseball to get in the league (Perhaps even make a donation) and try to win some cool prizes (You can win without donating)!
It is a win/win right? I gotta be honest, the Baseball season is long, and so is the Fantasy season. I wouldn't blame people for dropping out, but would hope most everyone plays out the whole season, has fun and knowing their participation and donations went to a fantastic cause.
I am working on logistics of my "PLAN" as we speak, which site(s) to use, how to gather prizes (and enough of them), how many league(s) we will need, etc, Coordinating drafts. I REALLY hope it is more than I can handle to be honest :) Because obviously, that means there is interest.
Please feel free to let me know if interested already without all of the details and I will reserve a spot. If you are willing to assist, run a site and would like to donate prizes (cash, t-shirts and other swag, free subscriptions, draft cheat sheets,sponsorship, or even just a shout out) let me know please.
[email protected]
or on Twitter
@fantsychillpony
I will continue to post updates and details here, as well as on my Twitter page. Thanks for reading already, and hope this can take off!
One thing is certain when it comes to cancer it sucks. When it comes to Childhood cancer, it REALLY sucks. Friends and family can often feel powerless and at a loss of what they can do to help. Sometimes the thought of giving money doesn't always make sense, but it does really help. Imagine your average medical bill, and multiply it by ten, or more and you may have a better idea of the costs of treatment.
So I really want to help, I also don't have a ton of extra money. I know most of you may not either. I also love Fantasy sports, especially Fantasy Baseball. So, I started thinking....."What if I could combine the two? Have people donate money (optional, but encouraged) to a fantastic individual (Jude who is 3 years old) and his family (Barb and Aidan -One of my closest friends, and the youngest Finn) AND play Fantasy Baseball to get in the league (Perhaps even make a donation) and try to win some cool prizes (You can win without donating)!
It is a win/win right? I gotta be honest, the Baseball season is long, and so is the Fantasy season. I wouldn't blame people for dropping out, but would hope most everyone plays out the whole season, has fun and knowing their participation and donations went to a fantastic cause.
I am working on logistics of my "PLAN" as we speak, which site(s) to use, how to gather prizes (and enough of them), how many league(s) we will need, etc, Coordinating drafts. I REALLY hope it is more than I can handle to be honest :) Because obviously, that means there is interest.
Please feel free to let me know if interested already without all of the details and I will reserve a spot. If you are willing to assist, run a site and would like to donate prizes (cash, t-shirts and other swag, free subscriptions, draft cheat sheets,sponsorship, or even just a shout out) let me know please.
[email protected]
or on Twitter
@fantsychillpony
I will continue to post updates and details here, as well as on my Twitter page. Thanks for reading already, and hope this can take off!