Joshua Sparks Benefit Bash/July 24,2010

[Team Nemesis-DJ]

This is for a great cause ,Josh=Brandon @ Sundown son .Joshua is a special four year old who has suffered thru more surgeries and procedures than most of us can imagine.A group of friends (Calling All Friends Foundation or CAFF) has formed and banded with many other friends and friends of friends to show support to Joshua and his family



http://www.facebook.com/pages/Joshua...18322041531203



So come on out and support a great cause .


Dbdrag
Iasca
Meca
Streetspl
and a few more will be attendance ..it will also be a car show .So shine up your ride ,and come on out

[TazDevil]

says page not found for the fb thing...

and can we get a location, entry fee, etc?

[Team Nemesis-DJ]

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=586825558&ref=profile#!/event.php?eid=122272961128147&ref=mf
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=122272961128147&ref=mf#!/pages/Joshua-Sparks-Benefit-Bash/118322041531203
not sure why the other page doesnt work
show will be in Columbia SC.As it looks right know all orgs will X1 pointers.We are trying to get it to all X3 ,we shall see.Entry fees are normal price for each org ..There will tons of raffle items ,there has alot of people step to the plate .Just come on out and support a great cause.We will be adding info on the show ,as we get it

[xdiibilly]

dj, how far away is that from raleigh?

[Team Nemesis-DJ]

dj, how far away is that from raleigh?

310-320 .or so .its 200 for me

[Derrick824]

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b126/derrick824/JoshuaSparksBenefitBashnew.jpg

dB Drag, Iasca, and Nspl will be there. All events are currently only 1x.

[xdiibilly]

just a little too far for this trip home. i would love to make it but i'm on a supper tight schedule.

[Derrick824]

Yeah, this would be like a 5hr+ ride one way for the central Florida guys.

[StripperMan]

Yeah, this would be like a 5hr+ ride one way for the central Florida guys.

thats nothing!!! see u guys there

[Cookie Monster]

Yeah, this would be like a 5hr+ ride one way for the central Florida guys.

Would be worth the trip though!

[bluefit]

when will this be posted on termpro? im planning to go id just like to see it be on the termpro website to make sure there will be bass race

[Cookie Monster]

when will this be posted on termpro? im planning to go id just like to see it be on the termpro website to make sure there will be bass race

I will be the Judge for the soundoff events.
So far, we have an official 2x Iasca event, a 1x Db Drag event, and a 1x NSPL event.
That is official. We are working to get the Db Drag upgraded to a 2x as well.
Once all the details are finalized, we will get it posted.

For more info and updates, you can check out the following links:

http://callingallfriendsfoundation.org/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Joshua-Sparks-Benefit-Bash/118322041531203

[bluefit]

alright thanks yeh i think some of us from savannah should be coming up i think ill do bass race and possible drive by since ive never done it. how much for those two classes?

[05blackneon]

Im possibly down.

[StripperMan]

remember guys this is for a good cause!!!

[corona_jeff]

hopefully will be rebuilt by then

[bluefit]

are the points from the last columbia show ever gonna be posted

[Derrick824]

Results for 1x events are emailed to TermPro. It's up to them to post them. Some get posted quick and some take months. Don't know why. We still haven't seen the points from the Greg Welch Memorial Event and that was October of last year.

[bluefit]

oh, i went to a 1x like two weekends ago and it was posted like the next day

[Cookie Monster]

My 1x results from Andrews on June 5th were posted pretty quick.
But like Derrick said, we still don't have results from the Greg Welch show back in October.

[Flipsid]

JOSHUA SPARKS BENEFIT BASH
JULY 24, 2010
2768 DECKER BLVD.
COLUMBIA, SC 29223


Joshua is a special four year old who has suffered thru more surgeries and procedures than most of us can imagine. A group of friends (Calling All Friends Foundation or CAFF Calling All Friends Foundation (http://www.callingallfriendsfoundation.org) ) has formed and banded with many other friends and friends of friends to show support to Joshua and his family. This is the son of Brandon Sparks, Jacobs only employee at Sundown audio.


Joshua was born on November 15, 2005. Shortly after birth it became apparent that something wasn’t right. He was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect called Tetrollogy of Fallot with pulmonary atresia. Basically this meant he had a combination of four heart defects all rolled together. He was transferred to one hospital then to another and had several tests along with a heart catheterization procedure done within his first few days of life.
At seven days old Joshua had his first open heart surgery to repair his heart defects. A couple weeks later he then had to undergo another heart catheter where a wire mess tube called a stent was placed in his pulmonary artery (the blood vessel that supplies blood to the lung) to try to allow more blood flow through the vessel. He stayed for about the first month of his life in the hospital before being released for the first time.
A second open heart surgery was done in the beginning of 2006. Joshua’s blood vessels to his lungs had become smaller over the short time since his first surgery. He had almost no blood flowing to one of his lungs and had to have work done to correct this new problem. He had several complications from this operation including a staff infection in his lungs and a paralyzed diaphragm. The diaphragm is an important muscle babies use to breathe and landed Josh back in the operating room again. This time he had to have his diaphragm plicated to allow him to breathe more easily.
Josh was also diagnosed with failure to thrive and gastro esophageal reflux disease (GERD). Both of these where connected to his heart condition and surgeries. He had a hard time eating on his own and spent the first several months of his life being fed through tubes called NG and NJ tubes. These tubes aren’t meant to be used long term so another operation was needed.
Josh had an operation to place a feeding tube directly into his stomach through his skin along with a procedure to help him not have reflux called a fundoplication in the summer of 2006. Another open heart procedure followed this in December of 2006. This time it was to replace the artificial valve placed in his heart at his original operation as it had calcified, become smaller, and begun to leak over time.
While at home Josh was a happy guy despite his need for tube feedings, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. He went to feeding clinics to help him learn to eat and monitor his weight but it was a seemingly never ending battle to get him on the growth chart and eating on his own.
Eventually Joshua turned a corner and graduated from physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. He learned to eat after much hard work and stopped using his feeding tube. An operation was needed to close his feeding tube because of the length of time he had had it in the fall of 2007.
Joshua continued to need a little extra help developmentally which he attended a special preschool class for through the 2008-2009 school year. He remains small but is on the growth chart, a major milestone for him. He’s very active and playful yet will continue to deal with his heart condition for the rest of his life.
Josh recently underwent his fourth open heart surgery in April of 2010. Yet another heart cath revealed he was building up too much pressure in his heart again. He had to have his artificial valve replaced along with his pulmonary arteries widened. This will continue to be an issue Josh will have to have surgery for throughout his life. He will remain under the watch of his cardiologist and other doctors as long as he lives.


OK whew.........

What we are doing is throwing a Benefit Bash for him that will include a 2x IASCA, 2x DBdrag and a 1x NSPL event on July 24, 2010 in Columbia South Carolina.

Live Music:

Band Area is $5.00 Donation

Beer Trucks will be on hand!!!

Modern Disruption , Blastronaut and Host to Another will supply us with music all day!

Special Guest Melany Meyers as MC!

Raffle for 24' Above Ground Swimming Pool and Installation ($5 a ticket, with drawing at 4 pm or so on 7/24 – email or call to get your ticket!)

Motorcycle Poker Run

Concessions:

BBQ from Little Pigs,

Hot dogs and hamburgers from Kraft Food Services

200 Cupcakes from Melissa's Cake Creation

Stereo Competition (1X NSPL, 2X IASCA and 2X DB Drag Event)

Silent Auction and Raffle Items,

Items include:

Stereo Equipment from Sundown Audio, Octo port from Dave the box guy (http://www.davetheboxguy.com/)Yard Treatment from NPK Landscaping, One hour party bus usage from KD Enterprises, Custom made hand bags, Wild Hare Sports Cafe Gift Cards, California

Dreaming Dinner for 2, NASCAR memorabilia from Pepsi including replica Jeff Gordon hoods and hats Dale JR bag and watches and Vintage Pepsi shirts, Gift cards from Egg Roll Express,

Clinique gift baskets, 2x Atlanta Braves Tickets and many many other items.
Vex Productions (http://www.vexproductions.com/) donated a SAX-1200D

Thanks so much for your support

Kids entertainment includes: ($10.00 donation lets the kids ride all day!)

Bounce House

Rock Climbing Wall

Super Slides

Balloon Artist

Face Paint Artist

Fair Games

NASCAR Remote Race Car Track


This will be fun and entertaining for the whole family. So please pack up everyone you can and come on out to help support one of our own! If you can't make it but would like to help please visit our website at Calling All Friends Foundation (http://www.callingallfriendsfoundation.org) we are 100% non-profit. We have PAYPAL so every dollar helps and it is also tax deductible.

For more info please feel free to contact me

Rob Webster at rwebster@callingallfriendsfoundation.org
Calling All Friends Foundation (http://www.callingallfriendsfoundation.org)

Thanks guys looking forward to seeing you all there!

[Flipsid]

Dave The Box Guy (http://www.davetheboxguy.com/) donated an octo port for the event!

Thanks Dave

[Flipsid]

***UPDATE

Vex Productions (http://www.vexproductions.com/) donated a SAX-1200D

Thanks so much for your support

[Cookie Monster]

Iasca has the 2x event on the calendar!

Waiting on Wayne now to post up the Db Drag event

[corona_jeff]

Whats the cost per event?

[Cookie Monster]

Whats the cost per event?

We're gonna do $25 for the 1st class and $15 for each additional.
This is all for charity so enter a lot of classes. :punk:

[corona_jeff]

We're gonna do $25 for the 1st class and $15 for each additional.
This is all for charity so enter a lot of classes. :punk:

With those prices I can afford too.

[StripperMan]

woot!!! cant wait for this one!!!

[Cookie Monster]

woot!!! cant wait for this one!!!

So you coming?

[StripperMan]

Yea. Going to try to be there but I work that night and the night prior. So I will be one tired biatch.

[Cookie Monster]

Yea. Going to try to be there but I work that night and the night prior. So I will be one tired biatch.


That's cool.
It's for a great cause so it will be worth it!

[StripperMan]

i know that the reason why i will be coming.

[Flipsid]

i know that the reason why i will be coming.

Looking forward to seeing you there!!


www.callingallfriendsfoundation.org

[Cookie Monster]

when will this be posted on termpro? im planning to go id just like to see it be on the termpro website to make sure there will be bass race


It's finally been posted. Wayne had the address wrong but I have corrected it.
It is in Columbia, SC
Here is the link:
http://www.termpro.com/asp/officialevent.asp?EventID=11610

And Iasca 2x link as well:
http://www.iasca.com/events.php?action=show_info&event_id=1217

[Cookie Monster]

Sundown Audio is putting in another SAX-1200D and a pair of SA-10s.

[bluefit]

It's finally been posted. Wayne had the address wrong but I have corrected it.
It is in Columbia, SC
Here is the link:
http://www.termpro.com/asp/officialevent.asp?EventID=11610

And Iasca 2x link as well:
http://www.iasca.com/events.php?action=show_info&event_id=1217

yeh i just saw it yesterday.

[Derrick824]

Sundown Audio and Mechman have both donated t-shirts for the event.

[Flipsid]

***** UPDATE:

Ok sorry for the delay in updates but have a lot going on.

Jacob added a pair of SA-10's and another SAX1200D!

Top Dog Audio will be donating 2% of net profit each year!

Coach Ray Tanner with the South Carolina Game****s signed a baseball!!! They won the Collage World Series. Some players also signed a baseball for us!

Specialty food basket from South Carolina Specialty Food Association!

Doris Walker/Avon: Disney® The Princess and the Frog Shower Gel and Flower Hooded Towel!

Gift card from PC Corner!

Tickets from Comedy House Theater!

Free night stay at TownPlace Suites by Marriott!

If you are traveling from out of the Columbia area, we have arrangements with the TownPlace Suites by Marriott off of Garners Ferry Road for a discounted rate. Please contact TownPlace by phone at 803-695-0062 and say that you are attending the Joshua Sparks Benefit. It is $10 off and the rate applies for stays from 7/23 thru 7/25. Thank you Anit Patel!

Also the Richland County Dare vehicles will be out for the kids with a kids ID station!

I'm sure there are a few items I'm missing but will be listed soon or at the event. Looking forward to seeing you all there!

http://www.callingallfriendsfoundation.org

[corona_jeff]

Whats the time breakdown? Mainly whens quals start and end?

[bluefit]

when you pull in the lane and back out

[Cookie Monster]

Whats the time breakdown? Mainly whens quals start and end?

I hope to have qualifying started around 9-10am
Not 100% about cutoff time, but I would imagine we would start eliminations around 3-4pm?

[bluefit]

we should probly be there about like 1230 id guess we are gonna meet at mcdonalds about 10 and leave from there. are they gonna be charging like $5 a car like they did at Schneider Elec?

[Derrick824]

No fees to get in.

[corona_jeff]

Great show, minus the accident that we waited in traffic for and the blowout we got. At least AAA was there in a decent time. Still made it home safe just alot longer then normal

[Cookie Monster]

Db Drag/Bass Race results are posted:

http://www.termpro.com/asp/officialevent.asp?EventID=11610&Method=1

[xdiibilly]

nice scores beau and master yoda. congrats on your win wally.

[Derrick824]

Good job on getting the results up quick.

[BeauBoren]

Thanks. Wait till both subs are playing and wait till Raymond gets more power.