Claudio is from Brazil, and is an "almost" every day local at Crandon.

well said George.

Kites worldwide should understand that apart from showing compasion for another rider, for $5 bucks you could end up with some amaizing kite gear. This is not just a Florida issue.. it is worldwide...
With the relitave low amount of tickets that has been sold means that the odds are great that you will win something!!!...

$5 bucks...what have you got to loose...most of you spend more on a beer!

go to Rick's link and help a brother out...

Thanks to those that have helped out so far..


DC.

Please do Click on the Link and send some dough to Help.

I have never met Claudio myself but I understand he is a great guy and he needs help.

I cant even imagine being in his position right now.

I was trying to think of something to donate from my shop, but instead I decided to buy $100 worth of Raffle Tickets and if I win I will work with Rick and the Forum to Raffle off the prize in an attempt to raise some more to help.

It was so easy to give, click and you will see just how simple it is!

Philip
Kitesite.net

I am proud at how the kiteboarding community worldwide has come together in support of one of our own. Folks are starting to buy raffle tickets, THANKS to everyone for your participation in this cause.



Want A Chance At ALL those GREAT PRIZES AND a chance to do some good?
Raffle tickets are only $5.00 USD and are easy to get through PayPal. JUSTCLICK HERE!

Also, the raffle prizes keep rolling in! We are very grateful for the solid support of businesses and individuals in this benefit drive. If you would like to donate a prize, please contact Rick Iossi via PM to ricki or email <flkitesurfer@hotmail.com>


Thanks to everyone and please don't forget about the cookout tomorrow in Miami. Chef Luco is warming up the paella pans for an ARMY of guests, up to 500!

Friends Of Claudio Silva

I just heard from Luco that Claudio was taken in for the spinal operation today. That should mean that the pneumonia is better. Our prayers are with you Claudio!

Thank you for the positive responses and actions. It looks like the kiteboarding community is rising to help support Claudio and this is inspiring to see. I received many emails from some terrific people around the globe. You are buying raffle tickets and more companies are donating more prizes. This is going to be huge.

Once again, no one is asking for large donations. One raffle ticket might mean one less beer or burger this weekend. Multiply that by all who read this equals a tremendous amount of assistence to Claudio and his family. And with all the prizes donated the odds are with you that you could you win something awesome.

And please do not be afraid of using PayPal. It is what EBAY uses for their transactions and I use PayPal on my website for years without a single problem. It is as simple and secure as any credit card transaction.

thanks for the kick in the pants, george. i needed that to get off my lazy (solopsistic) ass. i just got a few raffle tickets and encourage others to do the same.

best wishes and good karma to claudio and his family.

Donations are coming in from all over including:

Australia
Brazil
Canada
Denmark
Germany
Japan
Mexico
Portugal
Spain
Switzerland
United Kingdom
United States (20 States)

AND FROM MANY OTHER COUNTRIES AS WELL. These are only the ones that appear in the PayPal records.

Thanks to everyone that has contributed to this global effort!

Friends Of Claudio Silva

I have been trying to buy $ 100 worth of tickets but the paypal doesn't have Aruba in the country selection,

I will send Mikesfl to get them for me.

The paypal country list is very limited.

Hope you get well soon Claudio.........

In the future the news will be used for companies to shout out their commercial news. To keep the forum clean from unwanted advertising, this is an inexpensive way to advertise. More details will follow with the new layout comming soon.

as a special for all donating companies which are kite/travel related:

every company who donated will get a news item for free on http://www.kiteforum.com news !

Thx for everyone's support!

Toby