HOLY CITY SWAP.......

Don't miss this.......... the swap is gonna be rad and the party even radder.............

If you have any questions let me know.

HOLY CITY SWAP

Charlseston SC - HOLY City SWAP...... Don't miss out!

There's gonna be a sick swap meet in December.......... December 11th........ Perfect chance to get your Christmas (or Kwanza) presents..........

Good time, great location, food, beer, bands.......... FREE to get in and FREE to VEND............. bring some shit and make some dough....... or bring some dough and get some shit.........

HOLY CITY SWAP!!!

I want to say...............

I want to personally thank everyone who came and RULED it.........

We made rad money for Lee and had a great time.........

I also want to let everyone know that the Death Science crew and the Hated of the World Crew have been at work behind the scenes holding charity raffles and making Fuck MS shirts to add to Lee's pot............. we made a little over $600 from all our efforts and are kicking that to Lee too............

Thanks again to everyone who kicked in and helped out..... it's times like this that really show what this shit is all about.

Later.

Thanks To All The Sponsors and Riders

With all the help from the sponsors and folks buying raffle tickets for the prizes, along with run swag we were able to raise $725 for Lee. This is a solid chunk of cash that will help out for sure. Thanks to everyone involved we appreciate all the help and support. If anyone still wants to contribute, go over to Lee's site onesickrace.com and add a few extra bucks.

The Aftermath

More photos will be coming in from various folks, but in the interim, this about sums up things...

ITINERARY....

First off we are LEAVING at 9 AM on FRIDAY! We decided we'd rather be safe than sorry... so we are leaving at 9 AM SHARP! Check-in will start at 8 AM.... so, be there to get sorted out as early as you can.

WE ARE MEETING IN THE PARKING LOT OF HOOTERS

1211 13th Avenue Dr SE
Hickory, NC 28602-5178


Here is the ITINERARY.... no need to print it out as I will be bringing a copy for everyone.... but I wanted you to be able to see what's happening in advance.

See you guys on the RUN!

Later.




As always, if you have any questions drop me an email and I'll get right back to you - tim@deathscience.com

Better late than..............

Got some more support packages in...............

More from Front St.



A box from Old Gold............




And a box full of goodness from Bandit Brand, The Driven and Hi-Bond.........





This is the last swag post............ we also got an amazing box from Low Side Syndicate but my phone won't let me get the shot........... just trust me when I tell you that everyone at the jam will have a copy of the East Coast's best mag - Low Side..............


Thanks again for all the SUPPORT!!!!

Online Raffle Winners

Well folks, for those of you that couldn't make the run but wanted to throw down a few bucks for the cause, your efforts are now rewarded. Here is a photo of the online merch raffle along with the list of the winners in no particular order. We will be shipping those prizes out tomorrow!

Troy Richardson
Daron Gray
Greg Tucker
Jarrod Crisp
Noah Cowgill
Twisty McFisty
Douglas Parks
Steven Snyder

Huge thanks goes out to our sponsors for the Run. Without your support we would not be able to get Lee as much attention and positive cash flow that he needs to help with the MS treatments. THANK YOU!

Thought you guys might be interested...............

Here are some shots of MOST of the swag.......... there are still some packages outstanding so the pile will grow a bit...........

BUT for now you can see what's up for grabs.

Again, paypal nixed the online sales of raffle tickets BUT you can get as many as you want on the run............. and as always the proceeds are going to Lee.

Thanks again to everyone who gave and to everyone who's coming on the run.... you guys are the one's who made it happen.


































Ralph is gonna post a list of the online winners later tonight!

Thanks again!

The hits just keep coming............

Got a box of swag from Eternal Combustion too..............

Thanks a ton for the SUPPORT fellas!

Deluxe...... killed it............

Got this SICK package from the guys at Deluxe..... man, they hooked it up.... on top of what they've already done for Lee they killed it with this amazing package of swag for the give-away pile..............

Thanks again for the SUPPORT!!!

Who DOESN'T Love LEE......? Paypal........

So, it seems that your friendly monster corporation who has its' hands in everyone who conducts any online transactions pockets doesn't approve of RAFFLES.... HOLY SHIT........... so, we can't have a CHARITY (and not in the lame way - but in the help a HOMIE out way) RAFFLE to help a brother in need............... I guess they can rake you over the coals for ridiculous fees and make sure that if you sell anything you have NO control over your own account....... but no way a raffle is cool............... LAME!

So, ONLINE sales of raffle tickets are OVER!

We WILL be SELLING Raffle Tickets on the RUN............... so, don't worry you will get more chances to win.............

If you're bummed send a letter to your friends at Paypal............

Just wanted to keep you guys in the loop.

Later.

The Speed Kings - Custom Deck For Raffle

Axel, Will and Jeff are going to be rockin' the crowds this weekend and here is a skate deck they put together for the Raffle. Bad Fuckin' Ass!!!!!

The Speed Kings on Myspace

HellMUTT's and AirX KILLED IT AGAIN!!!!

If you don't dig this helmet you are lost............... Billy from Hellmutt's and Tony from AirX made magic happen again................. this prize is the shit...........

I'm not gonna waste any more of your time......... the pictures say it ALL!!!

THANKS for EVERYTHING Fellas!!!!

DiCE.........

Got some support swag from DiCE magazine as well...........

Thanks for the support fellas.........

47 Industries..........

Mike from 47 Industries sent this sweet box of swag for the raffle.......... shirts, stickers, water bottles and a GRIP of Greasy Kulture and DiCE magazines..........

Thanks a ton for the SUPPORT!

Front St. Cycles............

Just got this package from Craig at Front St. and man, these bars are AMAZING!

Oh, and this hat and shirt are fucking SICK!

Thanks for the SUPPORT!!!

The HAINTS hooking us up.................

I also got a package from the boys at the HAINTS..... these shirts are rad as hell.

Thanks for the SUPPORT!

Violent Choppers showing their SUPPORT!

Got a package from Violent Choppers..... this tank is NICE! Narrowed just the right amount with the petcock bung relocated so you can eek out that last little bit of gas...................

Talk about hooking the raffle up.......... man, whoever wins this thing with a $3 ticket is a lucky bastard............

Thanks again for all the SUPPORT!!!

Stickers...................................

So, Chris from RightQuick Grapics hit me up a few weeks ago and offered to print some stickers for the run to kick in his support..... Now mind you I didn't ask.... He just wanted to get involved and help out................

I have to say I'm a sucker for stickers so I figured why not? Man, I have to say after seeing what Chris did I am amazed............... these stickers are RAD as hell and all sizes from small to GIANT..............

Thanks again for the SUPPORT!!!!

Been busy BUT...............

So, I've been buried trying to tie down loose ends before the run but I thought you guys might be interested in the most recent additions to the swag pile...... They are pretty SICK!


Our brothers from Freak Out the Squares sent over a rad box full of give-away prizes............. Clarke, Mike and Joe are the real deal and have been down to help Lee out since day 1.... shit, they even had a tune-up raffle with the Hated of the World brothers at the Brooklyn Invitational..... Thanks for the swag!





Image1 is one of the best one-shot painters I have ever seen! This panel is amazing..... and as if it wasn't enough he also hit us off with some rad shirts............... I can't thank you enough...

Edit To Route Map around Clemson, SC

Hey folks, we had to make a slight edit to the route as we get closer to the Saturday after party. The Twisted Spoke is just a few miles away from Clemson and they have a home football game that day. Shitty part about that is in effect, the whole city gets to be a gridlock due to traffic. Double check the map and look at the route around Clemson using highway 183 south as we hit the town of Walhalla. From there we will take 24 south east over to Interstate 85 and be on that for maybe 2 - 3 miles and then take 187 north until it intersects with Highway 28. The club will then be over on the left just south of the town of Pendleton. This should easily put us around the gridlock of Clemson. If you are coming from other directions, just be forewarned about Clemson home football games and the shit traffic.

Final destination is the Twisted Spoke, 7603 Highway 76, Pendleton, SC. Tel: 864-646-9500

Just a couple reminders....

First, if you haven't gotten your tickets yet and you're going on the run you need to order them up......... while they won't sell out we still have to finalize the numbers with the camp ground.... so, if you're planning on going PLEASE go and get your tickets.

Second, if you want run swag get to it............ we want to get the most for Lee that we can............ but once the run takes off the swag is GONE....

Get your RAFFLE TICKETS.... unless you live under a rock you know that the swag pile is AMAZING..... and tickets are CHEAP..... get some tickets and sit back..... EVEN if you are NOT going on the run you can WIN. We are having an online raffle on TUESDAY October 12. All you need to do is buy a ticket (and yes, if you are going on the run you are still in on the online raffle) and sit back.... you WILL NOT get a ticket in the mail.... we are putting names in a hat and drawing... a couple days before the raffle we will post up the prize packages so you know what's up for grabs.... it's not gonna be just one thing it's gonna be a grip of rad shit for each winner.

If you are going on the run you will also get raffle tickets that we will use to have a couple drawings along the run route..... there will be opportunities along the route to buy more tickets too if you are so inclined. We will have a drawings at the first stop and at the after-party................

BOTTOM-LINE is you will get tons of chances to win the SICK swag that our sponsors have provided.

NEXT.... if you bought RUN SWAG and you are GOING ON the run you will get your swag ON THE RUN. If you bought swag and you are NOT GOING on the run you will get your swag in the mail really soon.

We will be meeting at the Hooters parking lot on the morning of the run at 10 AM to split.... you will get a run map and all the break-down there....

Have no fear we have everything taken care of..... just show up and have fun.... that's it.

If you have ANY questions let me know - tim at deathscience dot com.

Later!

HOLY SHIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well, Rhino and Indy went WAY ABOVE AND
BEYOND...............

This has got to be the raddest box of swag that I have EVER seen.......... socks, shirts, hats, trucks and a ton of stickers!!!!

Man, all I can say is Independent really HOOKED the RfL up!

Thanks for ALL THE SUPPORT!!!

How The Ride For Lightning Truly Started

If yall want to truly know how the whole Ride For lightning started, take a read on my buddy Lance's blog, this posting was the impetus. Lance was tellin' me about his buddy Lee who was having a tough time with this disesase called MS and all the implications. We were just hangin' on my deck talkin' and he mentioned what Lee was going through and it planted a seed. Tim and I had been thinkin' on doing a fall run and knowing about Lee's condition furthered instilled the notion to do a benefit run to do our part in helping out. Hopefully yall are makin' the decision to either go on the run or to contribute to the cause. I know it's asking a lot, especially for a person most have never met, but folks please help us, help someone in need. All the sponsors that are sending in products and new parts are doing it, for the sake of Lee.

For the most part in life, I believe in the individual and the strength of self reliance, hello Emerson, rather than waiting for life to dictate its terms to me. If you agree or don't agree I couldn't give a rats ass, but in the here and now we have a brother in need so if ya have a few bucks or just the time to pass along a web posting that is all that we are asking for.

Ride for Lighting is something within all of us, as its the spark of life...

http://lancedawes.blogspot.com/2010/05/donate-to-lee-bender.html

Rumble In Ramona - The Last Stand

Here is another event that is helping Lee Bender out. So for the west coast faction that is reading up on the Ride For Lightning, find someone to get ya in as its a private event. I will be there, so if any of yall have my cell, just give me a holler as I will be handling all the bands for the day and can most likely get ya through the gates.

Rock out to The Green Lady Killers

Get your scumbag country on with Hellbound Glory

Flat Tires - Rockin' The Run For Lightning Afterparty

Flat Tires never fail to put on one hell of a country punk show. Whether it be those sweet chords and licks that are as catchy as the flu in the room full of kids or the many faces of their front man Clint, they bring it live. Here is a glimpse into the mind of the mad man Clint! Don't sleep on checking out the Loose Lugnuts, The Speed Kings and BeItTheMeans for the after party music.

Listen to Flat Tires on Myspace

Check out Flat Tires on Facebook

High Speed High Death.............

Death Machine sent a rad package full of the coolest t-shirts and hats.........

Thanks again for all the support!