A Silent Auction for Gearheads

Ed
By Ed Higginbotham
Mar 30, 2016

We’re headed up to the Lemons of Love silent auction in Chicago on April 9. What is it? It’s an auction that benefits those battling cancer. What makes it awesome? The items being auctioned off are directed right at us as gearheads. Interested in a set of racing slicks? How about a driving suit worn by someone like Andy Lally, Allan McNish or Joey Hand? Even track days at Autobahn Country Club will be up for grabs. Want a full list of the items being offered? Click here.

Want to help a good cause and land some quality items? Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. You can register through the Lemons of Love website.

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Joe Gearin
Joe Gearin Associate Publisher
3/30/16 4:21 p.m.

This charity was formed by our friend Jill Swanson--- the owner of Fresh Air Systems. She was diagnosed with cancer a couple of years ago, and while undergoing treatment realized how gloomy and depressing cancer treatment centers were. Instead of feeling sorry for herself, she decided to make a positive difference in peoples lives. She formed this charity, which hands out free "goodie" bags filled with lip balm, lotion, happy pictures drawn by kids and other things to help / cheer up those awaiting treatment.

She was faced with a terrifying ordeal and her first thought was how can she help others---- truly an amazing human being! Fortunately, she beat cancer and is now doing well!

Nearly all of us have been affected by cancer, so check out this site. Donate if you can, or bid on some of the fantastic items being offered up.

Causes like this one, and people like Jill renew my hope in humanity. I'll be there for the Gala if anyone can make it---- look me up!

More info on her charity can be found here:

http://lemonsoflove.org

captdownshift
captdownshift GRM+ Memberand UberDork
3/30/16 4:29 p.m.

There are also some nice items for SWMBO, remember that it's easier to have her approval when you get her something as well and both purchases benefit a great cause.

TRoglodyte
TRoglodyte SuperDork
3/30/16 4:44 p.m.

Neat stuff, thanks for the heads up. I love a good auction, this one is right on every level

Joe Gearin
Joe Gearin Associate Publisher
3/31/16 10:59 a.m.

and a little bump for those who may have missed it....

There's some really cool stuff up for auction---- A BMW M driving school, a set of BFG tires, racing suits, a track day with LAPS Inc.

All kinds of good stuff---- gifts for the ladies as well!

https://e.gesture.com/events/4G8/i/_All/

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