Unlike John, I think that it speaks of great opportunity that he is willing to continue his tradition of auction, albeit in an alternative venue, and supporting the really worthy cause of Operation Smile. In these times of economic depression, adversity among nation, religion, and personalities, altruism in thought and action seem to be the only relief and remedy for those stories in the daily news. It seems that we will have this opportunity with a formal auction at Cirque and John Pergolessi's 'alley cat' auction (you 'fixie messengers' know the analogy) to really have some impact beyond just the venue of Cirque.
So, I write this to expand on John's announcement, and to remind everyone that Cirque is not that far away and it is time to start thinking about those parts that have not been affixed to a frame, the completed bikes that have caused consternation with your significant other, the ephemera that will give others the same joy it has given you for years- it is time for all of us to start spreading the experience among a much wider group than the attendees of Cirque. Both auctions will work if all of you support them, whether attending this year or not.
there will be upcoming announcements of the actual logistics of donation to both venues, so stay tuned and be generous.
gabriel romeu chesterfield new jersey usa
> It is with tremendous sadness that I announce that any involvement that I h
> ave with the "Official Cirque Auction" is no more. My original "The Charit
> y Auction", however, and its meaning, continues. "The Charity Auction" now
> no longer has any association with "The Cirque du Cyclisme "venue or it's m
> anagement.
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