Popular Post Deleted Account Posted January 16, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted January 16, 2014 (edited) Ok. I had a long conversation with Joe and we will give this a try. Here is the background. About five or six years ago my own issues with depression nearly got me to kill myself. I nearly threw myself off a large incline in a fit of rage with the people i had gone to for help. I have many issues with ECMC hospital besides that incident. The point was I was antisocial to a T back before I went to my first tourney. The process of breaking myself out of that and suicidal depression wasn't easy. Tecmo helped a lot and playing live helped a lot.Joe is the same age I was and has many of the same problems. Which is why I am convinced. You read his post about how he understands things are wrong. Yet at the same time he has been burnt by people trying to be his friend. A stolen car and stolen money most likely are the tip of the iceberg. He also understands that winning Madison won't change his life. Making better friends of all of us will. Which is why I am asking for people to donate 20 dollars apiece to support his journey and entry to Madison.Your entry buys a bus fair to Cleveland round trip. He will then carpool with my brother in my car to keep costs down. He will split a room with Louis, myself and El Tecmo. Of course he asks that in the time before the tourney he be allowed to play as many games as possible.We will also need to buy a nes controller and a nes adapater so he can practice with tpc games as he gets ready.40 dollars for entry fee. Also some grub money. all this will run around 450 dollars. Anything more I will pay or he will. In the meantime I have given him some new job goals and life goals to get him out of the low wage trap he has been in. Hoepfully with our encouragement and a bit of luck he can make something good of himself. Anyways if you want to send a 20 dollar share. or more. Please send it via paypal to [email protected] The payback we agreed to was that in the event of 1st place he would pay back all of the sponsor ship money. In any other position we will allow him to keep the winnings to help him out with various life needs he may have. Thank you for your consederation Francis Buennagel PS. This is a serious effort. I expect there to be not one post in a non serious manner. donations recievied xxxxx $50xxxxx $50xxxxx $40xxxxx $20xxxxx$50xxxx $50xxxx $20xxxx $50xxxx $20xxxx $40xxxx $50xxxx $20xxx $20xxxx $30 total 510 of 510 nes controller 8.95usb nes adapater 13.75madison entry fee 40money order $41shipping fee $5.8shirt $5bus ticket 30.5money order 61 total 206 Edited February 17, 2014 by mort1237 kamphuna8, Slippery Nips, ChaosConffetti and 15 others 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leavemealone Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 (edited) No more joking. On a serious note if Gats gets enough money for this I'll consider sending him money for food and drinks. Bottom line! When time comes call me out for it. I'm good for sending money. Ask TSB GOD,Opus,Vogts and shoot ask yourself Mort. I sent you $100 bud. Edited January 16, 2014 by MRTECMOSUPERBOWL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Account Posted January 16, 2014 Author Share Posted January 16, 2014 (edited) I know that is true. thank you MrTSB. I'd love to see you out there too bro. Where we will discover if you have legally changed your name to Mister Tecmosuperbowl. Edited January 16, 2014 by mort1237 vogtcd11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OL' Dirty Tecmo Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Mort, thank you for that heart felt post. It takes a lot to admit what you did and I highly respect you for it. In chatting with Joey I've realized that perception is not always reality. And I suspect what many think what we may see in Madison from Joey, is not what we'll get. For the sake of privacy I won't go into full details but let's say I have direct knowledge that Joey is going to try and take some steps to better himself. But I'm no fool. I also know there's a good chance he won't come this year even considering our efforts. And that's okay. I ask the community to please try and be a source of support and not destruction. Step outside the forum and remember we need to take care of each other. Just give the kid a break. His life has been a little different from most of ours. Please donate. Thank you! Slippery Nips, vogtcd11, MattyD and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Account Posted January 16, 2014 Author Share Posted January 16, 2014 just so you guys know I am not doing any posting of names or recruiting. post here if you feel like it. anyone who does help is appreciated. more than words can express if things go well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Account Posted January 16, 2014 Author Share Posted January 16, 2014 I just paid the entry. He will be under Charity entry (joeegats). Make sure you include your email so I can message you in thanks. I was unsure of the name of the first $20 donation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holzy11 Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 I just paid the entry. He will be under Charity entry (joeegats). Make sure you include your email so I can message you in thanks. I was unsure of the name of the first $20 donation Payment received. Looking forward to having you, Gats! bradbears81, moulds33, segathonsov and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeygats Posted January 16, 2014 Share Posted January 16, 2014 Payment received. Looking forward to having you, Gats! ty to all Slippery Nips, segathonsov, moulds33 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edisaurusrex Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Donation sent, looking forward to meeting you Joe. Long live Tecmo! segathonsov and Slippery Nips 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slippery Nips Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Joey, you're a Champ. We all appreciate you, Man ... Although I've no funds to spare, I'll be rootin' for you to take home gold !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Account Posted January 17, 2014 Author Share Posted January 17, 2014 Joey, you're a Champ. We all appreciate you, Man ... Although I've no funds to spare, I'll be rootin' for you to take home gold !! i think support in itself is needed if not more than this event or money, a support group is important in this situation. thanks for the kind words. I think there might be a large fan base supporting Joey in Madison. OL' Dirty Tecmo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeygats Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 im really lost for words right now, wow. you guys are amazing. ty. Slippery Nips and OL' Dirty Tecmo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Account Posted January 17, 2014 Author Share Posted January 17, 2014 (edited) there are a few pieces of equipment needed. Plus perhaps an extengency I do not see now that might arrise. i raised the maximum goal to 450 where it shall stay. I'd like to thank everyone who has helped either with a donation or kind words in support of Joey. Other than the above mentioned scenarios I think we have more than enough momentum to get Joe to Madison even if the donations ended here. Edited January 17, 2014 by mort1237 Slippery Nips 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan11p Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 (edited) Ill donate money for Gats on the 22nd, that is my next pay date, Mort Ill talk to you about the amount, let me know when i can give you a call bro.I believe Gats need this trip and is in need of assistance, Gats im very pumped for you the Tecmo Community is a special place full of very special ppl, you can find just about any walk of life in this wonderful community and you have more friends and ppl who care about you more than you most likely realize! Also no joke, Mort your one of the best ppl i know! Edited January 17, 2014 by Ryan11p Slippery Nips, bob sacamano and segathonsov 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Account Posted January 17, 2014 Author Share Posted January 17, 2014 thank you Ryan. Afraid I will be quite busy this weekend. I will give you a call Monday or Tuesday and see where we are at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leavemealone Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Mort send me your home address again please. I'll send you money for Gats food and drinks. You can hand it to him when you meet with him. Email: [email protected] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Account Posted January 17, 2014 Author Share Posted January 17, 2014 I'm still surprised at the amount of the donations and the number. I must admit that anything beyond 500 or 550 dollars is more of an added bonus to help Joeegats. Which brings up another issue. What do I do with any excess money. I plan to use the money as efficiently as possible. I am sure there will be leftover funds. Also I am now convinced we will go well over what is needed for Joe. anyways I see a few options. 1. Try to stop the donations now. Save any extra money for next years donation or give to a charity of great quality.2. Continue to allow the money to come in and perhaps help a few guys on the edge with travel expenses without affecting the main pot we are collecting to get Joe to Madison and ready to play on game day. A number of people wanted this to happen again. Not necessarily as a charity situation but more to get a buddy they want to be at the tourney that would need a small stipend to make the trip affordable. The advantage is we can get several of our friends to the event. Of course that comes with several difficulties which are better left discussed in detail elsewhere. Please let me know what you think in either email, on this post or a different post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leavemealone Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 I say have it stopped when it meets the number you have and give whatever goes over to Gats since he needs the money anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Account Posted January 17, 2014 Author Share Posted January 17, 2014 That sounds like a good ideal as well. I'll wait to I hear more sentiment but that is what I lean towards as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
segathonsov Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 (edited) Yeah I would probably stop it also once its meets a number you feel comfortable with and give the little extra to Joey. If the pot gets too big, Mo Money Mo Problems....... Edited January 17, 2014 by segathonsov Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OL' Dirty Tecmo Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 This is pretty amazing. We should be pretty proud of our little community here. This would never happen in a Madden forum lol. See Joey, maybe everything online isn't so fantasy after all... There are people here that believe in you, in ways that have nothing to do with Tecmo. I for one, look forward to shaking your hand. Slippery Nips 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Account Posted January 17, 2014 Author Share Posted January 17, 2014 ok. as of now I would take 2 more paypal donations of $20 and I would call that good including whatever MR. Tecmo would like to send via a check. All donations are anonymous unless you state otherwise. After that I think it will be more than enough to cover the trip and a few items to help Joey get ready for the tourney. At that point I will be good. Unless of course you insist and I would of course forward that towards Joe as a gift along with all remaining money. But as for getting him to Madison and ready for Madison cash wise $40 more will be plenty.If any of you would like to talk to Joe in encouragement I think it would help but that is strictly optional. Hopefully he can get a lot of TPC games in on the original controller I plan to send him. buck 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leavemealone Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Mort I think when you get what you need that should be fine. I think if people are sending you money after that it's because they want to which is great. I would forward whatever to Gats since he really needs it. I'm sure no one would mind if you took a couple bucks for gas. Either way I'll be sending you my donation through mail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmm1976 Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Any extra funds feel free to send to my Paypal for my new years resolution-- I am trying to bulk up and need cash to help pay for my whey protein supplements, which cost $54 per 5 lb bin. Right now I look more like Randy and want to look more like Regulator! In all seriousness I personally would not send money to someone I've never met. Instead I prefer to contribute to reputable charities (March of Dimes, Vietnam Veterans pickup/donations, Goodwill). Not questioning the credibility of anyone nor saying these charities are perfect... and I'm sure most of the guys here are good people, but just my choice and opinion. I do wish Gats all the best, always enjoyed chatting with him (well most of the time LOL) and if this truly helps him out in life that's fantastic. My 2 cents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leavemealone Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 I donate all the time. Gats is as deserving as any of the other charities I donate to. I think being able to help an individual is also good. manYo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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