This deal was "OFF THE HOOK". To have the day (weather & friends) show up for this was super. This benefit for Nick raised just over $25,000 as of last night after the auction had closed. There are still people who had reserverd shirts online who we have not gotten cks from yet but when we do it should be well over that. Thanks to everyone who brought out there stuff to show. For putting this deal together in less then a month it was really great to see the generosity that everybody showed for Nick. Thanks to Dave and Ambra for all there help and there friendship in donating the lake and the side dishes. Craig & Tony for the event shirts. Geoff Krutsger for the hard work in getting the flyers done. Dennis Claugtery from Farmer John who donated all the hot dogs and sausage at this event. Allen's Fasteners (Allen & Roy) for the great breakfast. Jim Griffin for the chap sticks with Nick's boat on them (big hit). Dave Rankin and his in ground turkeys and everyone who donated stuff for the auction. The auction was off the hook. EXAMPLE!!!!. The "UP'S & DOWN" poster sold for $375.00. Hard to say who traveled the furthest but the person who traveled the furthest with a boat had to go to Pete Kimball. Pete lives in St George UT and just loves being involved and hanging out. Giving Pete's health issues (back) this was a great surprize. Thanks again guys and gals it was really great to see. You should all be happy with the turn out.