SUPPORTING POLK COUNTY AND SURROUNDING AREAS
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AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
RELAY FOR LIFE
BENEFIT
FEATURING
FOOLS 
ON SUNDAY April 1st, 2010
I will admit... I was extremely disappointed in Polk County on this one.
See the guy with the skull cap on? He was diagnosed with stage three throat cancer. He decided if he was going to go, he was going out doing what he truly loves!
He decided to hit the road and invited his old high school buddy to go with him. He said "Sure!" as long as he could bring his son, an 11 yr old prodigy!
What better day and way to host this band than to have FOOLS ON SUNDAY play on April Fools Day and to make it a fundraiser for Relay For Life!
It was listed in the paper and various other media! I was giving away over 80% of MY PROCEEDS!!
Only... no one showed up.
And after two months with a collection jar for Relay For Life, only $20.00 was collected. Our own Pam Wease took the measly amount to PCHS to add it to their efforts.
I SEA MONSTERS
CLOTHING DRIVE FOR THE NEEDY!
July 2009
Now... I can't take all the credit on this one.
The WONDERFUL guys from the now defunct band I SEA MONSTERS were collecting clothes for the needy during their 2009 summer tour. The response was so good, by the time they reached Polk County, their poor tour van was filled to capacity.
The band asked us if we could help out. So, under the promise that we would ensure the clothes would reach those in need, we took much of their collection under our roof.
Then we added to it!!
Oddly, getting someone to come GET it was a completely different experience...?
We contacted SEVERAL "charities" but it seemed as those no one was interested. So, we found some families on our own.
Finally, OVER a year later, in.... Feb of 2010... a very lovely lady from <?> came to pick up the clothes!
We have already started a new collection as well!! So, if you wish to add to it, please come and drop off what you dont need!
November 29th 2008
High Tech Heaven & The Ultimate Basement
were proud sponsors AND participants of the 2008 Polk County Toy Run.
Yes, that is a full sized, accessorized
ten speed bicycle with a helmet strapped
to the back of my motorcycle.
I am proud to add that this bicycle was
road-tested at over 70 mph and it handled
just fine!
The Polk County Toy Run is a wonderful
opportunity to give toys that will directly
benefit Polk County children and families.
Pictured is my son who, while freezing,
enjoyed the chance to ride along with me.
November 22nd 2008
High Tech Heaven & The Ultimate Basement held a benefit concert with The Nameless and Out Fade.
When I say it was a benefit concert, I don't mean that just "I" gave some of my proceeds. I mean these wonderfully talented young men also gave of their profits as well.
Together with Music for Unity, we were all able to give $100.00 (each) to Thermal Belt Outreach Ministies.
I have assisted Thermal Belt with computer & networking services in the past and couldnt think of a better group to recieve some help.
I wish we could have given more.
October 31st 2008
High Tech Heaven & The Ultimate Basement opened our doors to trick or treaters free of charge for Halloween.
We had music, games, contests and even a couple of Piñata’s! Candy and goodies were EVERYWHERE!
When you put smiles on faces such as this picture shows... well, you just KNOW your doing something right!
October 2008
Polk County High School's Tech Club was presenting a booth at their annual Wolverine Day hoping to raise money for their club.
So... they came to the biggest geek they knew (not counting themselves) asking for help with equipment and games.
October 18th 2008
High Tech Heaven & The Ultimate Basement offered free pumpkin carving lessons (or just a fun place/time to carve one while jamming to motown!) to any and all carvers.
Fun was had by all and the only cost was if you needed a pumpkin.
We had some exciting and talented folks!
October 20th 2008
By sheer luck (good or bad is debatable), I was one of the first few on the scene at this terrible event. (I only recall seeing two other people there when I rushed in.)
I tried to assist in any way possible and even rode the bus with them to the hospital.
I was so very impressed with these kids. As scared as they were, as horrific as it was watching the students and staff drop left and right, the kids really stuck together and fought back their fear.
I felt the need to honor them in some way. I made certificates commending them for their courage and kinship. The certificates also offered them a free day at my place.
No media was told, it was not a publicity item.
The certificates were given to school admins so the kids names could be added prior to handing them out.
As often happens though, no good deed goes unpunished. The school just passed out the certificates without even filling in the names.
So, naturally, I recieved xerox copies from kids who were not even there trying to get in free.
I tried..