Bikers For Boobs, Donation Concept (Cancer Awareness/Charity)

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**Jstncloud**

Contact Information:
Bikers For Boobs
-Breast Cancer Ride-
Fay Morgan (Founder)/Joy Hicks (CoFounder)
2795 Nc Hwy 134
Asheboro, NC 27206
336 622-4238
336 625-9121
336 626-2416
bikersfourboobs@yahoo.com
http://bikersfourboobs.org/default.aspx
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bikers-4-Boobs-Breast-Cancer-Ride/273166049370917

Hey,

I met with the founder of an organization tonight during my Marketing class, Fay Morgan. She is the founder of Bikers For Boobs, a non-profit organization that raises funds to help those affected by cancer. They sponsor a bike ride every year and do quite a bit to help out Randolph County (here in North Carolina). One of the key factors in their success is contributions from others whether it be a monetary donation, a service (such as free advertising), or items (used for their silent auction) all of which play a key part in their success.

I spoke with Fay this evening about a Warhammer 40k army concept that would involve model/painting donations from a variety of individuals to help build a Pink/White themed breast cancer awareness Space Marine Army. Nothing seemed to fit more than Space Marine Bikers (Bikers For Boobs!).

I've seen this sort of thing done in the past, that is, individuals donate models and/or paint models that go towards an army that is then auctioned off with the proceeds going towards charity. This would function much the same, every penny (and I mean EVERY penny) of what the army sells for goes straight towards cancer centers in Randolph County, so it seems like it would be a good way to get some painting practice and give back to the community.

If you would like to make a contribution please send Fay an email (contact information above) and let her know. (Do not contact me, please go through Fay) I think the concept is spot on and really cool, and who knows, if this turns into something successful maybe it could be an annual thing.

Thanks for your time DakkaDakka community,
Justin

Update:
It appears the site is having some issues, I have contacted Fay via email, if you have questions feel free to contact her.

Photos:
Here are some photos of my donation model.

**Jstncloud**

Just wanted to post an update (not sure if anyone was interested) but GamesWorkshop replied and it looks like they are going to send some OOP models as a contribution, pretty exciting!

**Vendetta 476**

This actually seems pretty interesting although who would want to buy pink/white bike marines?

**Valkyrie**

I'm sure if you made a certain Black and White Space Marine on a Black and White Bike then someone would buy it...

**Jstncloud**

Vendetta 476 wrote:This actually seems pretty interesting although who would want to buy pink/white bike marines?

I think that it has more to do with the 'donation' aspect rather than an army that is 'pink and white.'

I am going to be putting the time into the models to get em painted but someone else is buying them, not really to 'own them' but as a way to contribute to the cause. I will be going to the silent auction if possible because I wanna drop a bid on em (even though I am painting them lol).

**Vendetta 476**

Jstncloud wrote:
Vendetta 476 wrote:This actually seems pretty interesting although who would want to buy pink/white bike marines?

I think that it has more to do with the 'donation' aspect rather than an army that is 'pink and white.'

I am going to be putting the time into the models to get em painted but someone else is buying them, not really to 'own them' but as a way to contribute to the cause. I will be going to the silent auction if possible because I wanna drop a bid on em (even though I am painting them lol).

Ah!

I get it now.

Thanks.

**Jstncloud**

Vendetta 476 wrote:
Jstncloud wrote:
Vendetta 476 wrote:This actually seems pretty interesting although who would want to buy pink/white bike marines?

I think that it has more to do with the 'donation' aspect rather than an army that is 'pink and white.'

I am going to be putting the time into the models to get em painted but someone else is buying them, not really to 'own them' but as a way to contribute to the cause. I will be going to the silent auction if possible because I wanna drop a bid on em (even though I am painting them lol).

Ah!

I get it now.

Thanks.

Hopefully free handing pink ribbons turns out ok -.-

**Vendetta 476**

Do you think I can do Chaos Marine Bikers instead of the regular ones?

Only I prefer assembling them more.

**Jstncloud**

Vendetta 476 wrote:Do you think I can do Chaos Marine Bikers instead of the regular ones?

Only I prefer assembling them more.

Fay will take anything for a donation, the proceeds from auctioning them go towards a cancer center, however if you modeled the bikes keep in mind chaos look 'daemonic' in comparison to a marine, and these will be sold at a breast cancer bike ride in September, people there might be a little confused lol.

**Vendetta 476**

I'm not going to do any serious modelling/kitbashing since I'm going to mainly paint.

**Adam LongWalker**

Jstncloud wrote:Just wanted to post an update (not sure if anyone was interested) but GamesWorkshop replied and it looks like they are going to send some OOP models as a contribution, pretty exciting!

Now that is cool. I would like to see picts on what they donated to the cause.

**Jstncloud**

Adam LongWalker wrote:
Jstncloud wrote:Just wanted to post an update (not sure if anyone was interested) but GamesWorkshop replied and it looks like they are going to send some OOP models as a contribution, pretty exciting!

Now that is cool. I would like to see picts on what they donated to the cause.

Should have some photos of my progress once they get here.

**Jstncloud**

Got the package from GW today, they sent a bunch of boxes of the 3-man Macragge painting set. Not bikers, but still usable

I will provide photos once we have started painting.

**Vendetta 476**

Once I'm done with the bikes I'll send 'em over.

I already have the address and all.

**Kal-El**

Cool Idea and I hope it turns out good! I can't wait to hear how the donations turn out. Maybe you can post where the auction is and how to go about bidding? I can't wait to see the pictures also.

**Jstncloud**

Kal-El wrote:Cool Idea and I hope it turns out good! I can't wait to hear how the donations turn out. Maybe you can post where the auction is and how to go about bidding? I can't wait to see the pictures also.

Will do, I am excited as well =)

Vendetta 476 wrote:Once I'm done with the bikes I'll send 'em over.

I already have the address and all.

If you don't mind, drop some photos in here please =D

**Kal-El**

How's this coming along?

**don_mondo**

Vendetta 476 wrote:This actually seems pretty interesting although who would want to buy pink/white bike marines?

We've done Susan Koman (sp?) benefit tourneys here in VA and have had entire armies painted in pink just for this event. I've always called it our Save the TaTas tourney. Hope this is successful.

**Vendetta 476**

I've just convinced several local gamers to do this so more bikes are coming along!

**Jstncloud**

Kal-El wrote:How's this coming along?

I'll have photos once I get some of my guys painted, havent had time with college finals >.<

**Jstncloud**

I received a PM today about the bikersfourboobs.org site being down. I have sent Fay an email letting her know, hopefully it will be fixed.

In the mean time I have a photo of my completed model. (First post)