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Posted: 5/28/2018 10:40:19 AM EDT
If you have ever visited the PSA subforum, you probably have come across @GamecockOperator. Steve is a huge fan of PSA, and many of the stickied threads are ones he started. He has been an ardent defender of PSA, sometimes even a little too much. For the past few months, Steve has been having health issues, and has required walking with a cane even though he is only 42. After countless doctor visits, trips to the ER, etc., Steve finally saw a new doc that gave him not so great news. Three weeks ago, he was diagnosed with multiple myeloma cancer.
You can read his post about his health in the SC HTF here: https://www.ar15.com/forums/Hometown/GamecockOperator-can-use-our-support-update-Monday/65-624065/#i6881368 He is currently at Lexington Medical Center, where he is undergoing treatment. His hospital stay was supposed to be just a week, but yesterday marked the beginning of week 3. Several of us arfcommers have been keeping tabs on him. Prayers and visits are one thing, but the financial burden of cancer treatment is another. Amazingly enough, PSA jumped in and wanted to help. They have graciously provided not one, but two firearms as prizes for a fundraiser. First up is a PSA 1911, in all stainless. This is their Stainless Premium model. Next up, and the grand prize, is a custom built PSA AR-15: It features a Seekins comp, 15" Odin rail, FN CHF barrel, Enhanced Polished Trigger, Nickel Boron BCG, Magpul CTR stock, MOE grip, and Vortex AR Sparc. Rules are as follows: 1) each ticket is $25, unlimited in the number you can buy. 2) winner of each firearm will work with PSA to ensure a legal transfer, all FFL rules apply. 3) if the winner is in a ban state and cannot receive the rifle I will personally get you a PSA gift card for at least $100 ( I will work with the winner and PSA if this is the case) 4) drawing will be held the evening of Monday, June 11. 5) each firearm is a separate drawing. 6) I am ineligible, as is GCO. To be entered into the drawing: 1) make a donation to GCO's PayPal account: [email protected] Please use the "friends and family" option and put your arfcom user name in the message box. GCO's wife Emily will be keeping track. 2) please respond in this thread so I can check you off the list Emily provides me. You may send me a PM if you wish to do it that way. We don't want to miss anyone. Or 3) send me a PM if you would like to mail in a donation. Finally, a HUUUUGE (you just read that in Trump's voice) thank you to Jamin, Josiah, and all the employees of @PalmettoStateArmory Ya'll are awesome! Striker approved Edit: @Wangstang has thrown in a Serpa 1911 holster as part of the prizes. Thank you! May 31 update: Steve went into the ICU this morning. Waiting to hear from Emily for more info. June 1 update: Steve is headed back to oncology floor. New items: GSL is donating an MOE midlength rail pbellp2012 has donated 2 free NFA trusts bajagringo has donated an Arfcom silver coin Northpolar threw out a $10k challenge! Prizes here:Northpolar challenge. Harleyfx69 has donated a 1911 holster : Bronsomburner has donated a Vortex strick fire optic: M4-AR donated a stingr rail : Northpolar Prints: 1) 2) $3500 Prints) $5k Prints) Yoga pants: |
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In for GCO. Good work fighting this thing, dude. Keep positive thoughts; keep the mental battle fought to help win the physical battle! Stay optimistic!
Remember what i said the hospital; hurry up and beat this so we can kill you via butt stuff at Cola Warrior! |
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It is nice that I can help GCO since there is no way in the world that I will ever win!!
Thanks for organizing this, D16 and I will be participating soon. PSA for the win!! |
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Thanks guys! Edit to the OP to change the specifics of the 1911 to the Premium Stainless model.
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@d16man
Thank you for what you are doing! The AR pictured is the actual one being given away. The 1911 shown is a demo gun, so it has a few scratches. I will be sending d16man a picture of the identical gun, just not a demo one by Wednesday. With it being Memorial day, I could not get a picture of one that was untouched. The warehouse was locked up! The one that we take a picture of and have up by Wednesday will be the ACTUAL one being given away. Again, same model as pictured, just no marks! Josiah |
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Thanks for doing this d16man. GCO, hope you get well soon brother. You'll beat this. |
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I would love to help and enter the raffle but no paypal. Godspeed!
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I think I bought a few tickets. All my options looked different when I logged in to Paypal.
CHRIS |
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In for a ticket. Wish I could do more.
Thanks for doing this, OP |
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@d16man Thank you for what you are doing! The AR pictured is the actual one being given away. The 1911 shown is a demo gun, so it has a few scratches. I will be sending d16man a picture of the identical gun, just not a demo one by Wednesday. With it being Memorial day, I could not get a picture of one that was untouched. The warehouse was locked up! The one that we take a picture of and have up by Wednesday will be the ACTUAL one being given away. Again, same model as pictured, just no marks! Josiah View Quote |
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I've got something I can add to the giveaway prize list.
IM on the way |
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Money sent. God speed prayers and good wishes to all. I love this place.
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You said each gun is a different drawing, so I need a ticket for each gun?
Thanks. I mainly need an excuse to buy more tickets |
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Donated. I've seen too many friends and relatives battle cancer.
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For the average ARFCOMmer, winning a PSA rifle is like winning a pair of socks - there's already a drawer full of them in the house.
edit - kidding of course! Just bumping the thread. |
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Donated, thank you PSA for helping out.
GCO, I wish you well in the treatment and a positive recovery. |
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Gentlemen, thanks for the bump. I just pitched in as well. From one state employee to another, good luck GCO!
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Little bit more love for a dude that’s fighting cancer.
We gotta pump up those numbers.!!!! |
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