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Project Manana Charity Raffle/Contest for the DR

catfishbluezzcatfishbluezz Posts: 7,000 ✭✭✭
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Hey guys, the fellas over at Cigar Federation have been working hard to put together one of the craziest cigar contests I've ever seen. We contacted all the folks we knew in the community to gather a HUGE assortment of raffle prizes from samplers to boxes, all the way to a trip to the DR. We have had great support from the cigar community as Project Manana helps children in need in the Dominican Republic. All you have to do is donate $10 to get entered to win. You can read more about the raffle HERE.

Click HERE for the lsit of prizes thus far


I'll continue to bump the thread as we gain momentum and the raffle takes place. I'd love it if someone from Ccom got to win. Plenty of boxes to go around of excellent boutiques, and even FFP from Drew Estates.
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  • Bad Daddy RabbitBad Daddy Rabbit Posts: 721 ✭
    I'm in. Thanks, Catfishbluezz.
  • catfishbluezzcatfishbluezz Posts: 7,000 ✭✭✭
    Bad Daddy Rabbit:
    I'm in. Thanks, Catfishbluezz.
    Thank you brother. Our goal is to raise 5k. From what we have researched, the prize packs in total make it the largest cigar contest/raffle on the web we've ever seen.
  • robbyrasrobbyras Posts: 5,487 ✭
    Here is an updated Prize List - though it will be changing as more come in -

    HIGHEST AMOUNT DONATED:
    Prize Pack from Crowned Heads:
    Box of Headley Grange Corona Gorda
    Box of Four Kicks #5
    Camo Four Kicks Trucker Hat

    GRAND PRIZE
    Dominican Republic Adventure Experience:
    3 days / 4 nights in Santiago, Dominican Republic
    Meals, Lodging, and Transportation (flight not included)
    Visit to Project Ma
  • perkinkeperkinke Posts: 1,572 ✭✭✭
    Kudos guys, great cause and it's good to be reminded that the internet can be used for other things than just idiotic arguments and porn. ;)
  • taythegibstaythegibs Posts: 2,025 ✭
    i just donated, i figure its a better cause than a burger for myself.
  • RhamlinRhamlin Posts: 9,031 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Can I donate using my iPhone ?
  • webmostwebmost Posts: 7,713 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Loads of info on the prizes, fish, but not much mention of what the money is going to accomplish. Maybe you can drum up more bucks if you expand on that. What's this money do other than buy a raffle ticket?

    “It has been a source of great pain to me to have met with so many among [my] opponents who had not the liberality to distinguish between political and social opposition; who transferred at once to the person, the hatred they bore to his political opinions.” —Thomas Jefferson (1808)
  • robbyrasrobbyras Posts: 5,487 ✭
    webmost:
    Loads of info on the prizes, fish, but not much mention of what the money is going to accomplish. Maybe you can drum up more bucks if you expand on that. What's this money do other than buy a raffle ticket?

    all the money goes to Project Manana

    This is their Mission Statement:
    We exist to share the gospel by empowering local churches and individuals to build lasting relationships with impoverished children, their families and communities through nutrition, education, and guidance.

    We achieve our goals through charitable donations and child sponsorship, which unites children in need with individual sponsors who wish to address the children's immediate and basic needs. Sponsorship gives poor children the tools and opportunities necessary for success by providing benefits and supporting programs for each child - primarily in the areas of nutrition and education.

    Project Ma
  • catfishbluezzcatfishbluezz Posts: 7,000 ✭✭✭
    webmost:
    Loads of info on the prizes, fish, but not much mention of what the money is going to accomplish. Maybe you can drum up more bucks if you expand on that. What's this money do other than buy a raffle ticket?

    It is very similar to sponsoring a child, which you often see on TV commercials and such. Generally speaking, when Project Manana is approaching someone for donations, it is to sponsor a child to my understanding. In our case, given the magnitude of what we hope to accomplish, the result will have a broader scope of influence. I'll get with the director and get a more clear cut answer. Honestly, one of our guys was approached to sponsor a child, a conversation ensued, and we decided to go nuts and raise as much money as possible. The director is a CRA guy with ties to the industry.
  • webmostwebmost Posts: 7,713 ✭✭✭✭✭
    "When you sponsor a child with Project Ma
    “It has been a source of great pain to me to have met with so many among [my] opponents who had not the liberality to distinguish between political and social opposition; who transferred at once to the person, the hatred they bore to his political opinions.” —Thomas Jefferson (1808)
  • catfishbluezzcatfishbluezz Posts: 7,000 ✭✭✭
    webmost:
    "When you sponsor a child with Project Ma
  • No_one21No_one21 Posts: 2,182 ✭✭✭
    Nice. Donated. Here's hoping I win something!
  • catfishbluezzcatfishbluezz Posts: 7,000 ✭✭✭
    Thank you 21, it is much apprecaited. I got an email back from Brian Berman, the director and here is what he had to say:

    As for the specific funds relating to the CF raffle, we are going to dedicate them to our current building project of a Nutrition Center & Dormitory. The cost for the project is $100,000 US and we are at the beginning stages of raising the funds. I am attaching some rough sketches (we will have the color high-res images soon); which I think you should post to your website also.

    He also sent a ton of pictures/sketches of the project itself.
  • catfishbluezzcatfishbluezz Posts: 7,000 ✭✭✭
    Bump....$10 gets you entered into a ridiculous raffle. I know we've raised over $500 here in the past for troops and no prizes were involved! Everyone has $10 to spare ;)
  • BigshizzaBigshizza Posts: 15,659 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Donated! Great to see the support from the manufacturers.
  • webmostwebmost Posts: 7,713 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Heck, if it ain't gonna get no more action than this, then I'll go chip in a second time. Every penny goes to build a chow hall for tots, guys. Can't go wrong with that.

    “It has been a source of great pain to me to have met with so many among [my] opponents who had not the liberality to distinguish between political and social opposition; who transferred at once to the person, the hatred they bore to his political opinions.” —Thomas Jefferson (1808)
  • robbyrasrobbyras Posts: 5,487 ✭
    webmost:
    Every penny goes to build a chow hall for tots, guys. Can't go wrong with that.

    Gotta love that quote! We've added some prizes as well, we're up to 21 now... not to mention that all donations are tax decidable...
  • webmostwebmost Posts: 7,713 ✭✭✭✭✭
    robbyras:
    webmost:
    Every penny goes to build a chow hall for tots, guys. Can't go wrong with that.

    Gotta love that quote! We've added some prizes as well, we're up to 21 now... not to mention that all donations are tax decidable...
    Well, hey -- Two grand daughters are in from Utah today to visit their Nana and stay the night with us. First thing we think about is taking them out to eat. One grand daughter calls her friend on the phone and ropes him in for the feast. Nana ran to the grocery soon as she heard they were coming to make sure she has everything to cook their favorite breakfast, whatever they ask for. Trays of fruit and desserts. Feeding children. Tell me it's not true. Feeding children. It's the best fun in the world is feeding children. That simple.

    “It has been a source of great pain to me to have met with so many among [my] opponents who had not the liberality to distinguish between political and social opposition; who transferred at once to the person, the hatred they bore to his political opinions.” —Thomas Jefferson (1808)
  • taythegibstaythegibs Posts: 2,025 ✭
    bumping this, donate to a great cause!!
  • catfishbluezzcatfishbluezz Posts: 7,000 ✭✭✭
    We added a few more last minute prizes for side raffle today and tomorrow by more manufacturers!Click Here!

    This also qualifies for hte regular prize list, which has grown as well... Updated prize list
  • webmostwebmost Posts: 7,713 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Dayum! Every time I think I'm out, they pull me back in!
    “It has been a source of great pain to me to have met with so many among [my] opponents who had not the liberality to distinguish between political and social opposition; who transferred at once to the person, the hatred they bore to his political opinions.” —Thomas Jefferson (1808)
  • brianetz1brianetz1 Posts: 4,134 ✭✭✭
    what sucks is that i donated yesterday.......darn those guys.
  • MattSRossMattSRoss Posts: 3
    I've been a longtime lurker here, and I'm ecstatic to see the support of so many of you in this. I just want to thank everyone for their support - it is greatly appreciated.

    We continue to add prizes to the prize pool which already includes Prize Packs from Drew Estate, The Crowned Heads, House of Emilio, and more!

    Also, we have two "side contests" set up to even further the prize "goodness".  Help us spread the word about this Raffle, and be entered to win a Cult Cigars Prize Pack.  The second is a special raffle for any donations that come in today and tomorrow that makes you eligible to win a box of Cuenca Cigars or an AJ Fernandez Prize Pack.  We're very close to our goal, and we thank you for your help in getting there.  Good luck to all that support this cause, and long ashes!
  • catfishbluezzcatfishbluezz Posts: 7,000 ✭✭✭
    Uhoh....it's a noob. I may have to wrangle an addy and spread it on te bathroom walls! Thanks for joining Matt, great group of guys here. Matt is one of my fellow mods at CFed. We appreciate all you guys do to support us.
  • brianetz1brianetz1 Posts: 4,134 ✭✭✭
    catfishbluezz:
    Uhoh....it's a noob. I may have to wrangle an addy and spread it on te bathroom walls! Thanks for joining Matt, great group of guys here. Matt is one of my fellow mods at CFed. We appreciate all you guys do to support us.
    that Fing NOOb needs to get over to the introductions thread!
  • ShizzsisShizzsis Posts: 263
    Donated.. This is really neat organization..... West coast Shizzasis on board....As a parent of an adopted child from overseas... these monies are well spent....
  • perkinkeperkinke Posts: 1,572 ✭✭✭
    Nice! just tossed some more in the pot.
  • robbyrasrobbyras Posts: 5,487 ✭
    Thanks for all your support guys! We are SOOOOOO close to our goal! and we keep getting prizes donated! We're up to 24 boxes of cigars! The raffle closes at midnight tomorrow, so we're making that one final push to hit our goal! The prize drawing will be hosted live on CigarFederation next week!
  • BigshizzaBigshizza Posts: 15,659 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Did it again, here's to improving the lives of children!
  • catfishbluezzcatfishbluezz Posts: 7,000 ✭✭✭
    Thanks everyone for the support, we really appreciate it. This is the last day if anyone has not signed up! I hop we get at least one winner from Ccom.
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