Project Manana Charity Raffle/Contest for the DR

catfishbluezz

Hey guys, the fellas over at Cigar Federation have been working hard to put together one of the craziest cigar contests I've ever seen. We contacted all the folks we knew in the community to gather a HUGE assortment of raffle prizes from samplers to boxes, all the way to a trip to the DR. We have had great support from the cigar community as Project Manana helps children in need in the Dominican Republic. All you have to do is donate $10 to get entered to win. You can read more about the raffle HERE.

Click HERE for the lsit of prizes thus far


I'll continue to bump the thread as we gain momentum and the raffle takes place. I'd love it if someone from Ccom got to win. Plenty of boxes to go around of excellent boutiques, and even FFP from Drew Estates.

Bad Daddy Rabbit

I'm in. Thanks, Catfishbluezz.

catfishbluezz

Bad Daddy Rabbit:

I'm in. Thanks, Catfishbluezz.

Thank you brother. Our goal is to raise 5k. From what we have researched, the prize packs in total make it the largest cigar contest/raffle on the web we've ever seen.

robbyras

Here is an updated Prize List - though it will be changing as more come in -

HIGHEST AMOUNT DONATED:
Prize Pack from Crowned Heads:
Box of Headley Grange Corona Gorda
Box of Four Kicks #5
Camo Four Kicks Trucker Hat

GRAND PRIZE
Dominican Republic Adventure Experience:
3 days / 4 nights in Santiago, Dominican Republic
Meals, Lodging, and Transportation (flight not included)
Visit to Project Mañana's private school & nutrition center in La Yaguita de Pastor
Visit to Project Mañana's nutrition center in Villa Gonzales
Visit to working cigar factories (optional)
Beach day at Sosua Beach (lunch provided on the beach, under palm trees)

1) Prize Pack from Drew Estate Cigars:
Box of Feral Flying Pig
Feral Flying Pig Shirt
Liga Privada Hat
Liga Privada Crystal Ashtray

2) Prize Pack from Ezra Zion Cigars: Added 8/19
Box of Tantrum's

3) Prize Pack from Emilio Cigars:
Box of Quetzal Torpedo

4) Prize Pack from Paul Stulac Cigars:
20 Count Bundle of Phantom Torpedo’s

5) Prize Pack from Fratello Cigars:
20 Count Box of Fratello Corona's

6) Prize Pack from Nomad Cigars:
20 Count Bundle of Renegades
Nomad Cigars T-Shirt

7) Prize Pack from AKA Cigars:
Box of Hybrid DEA
AKA Respect Hat
AKA Hybrid Hat
AKA Dog Tag

8) Prize Pack from Ortega Cigars:
Box of Serie D Maduro No.10

9) Prize Pack from AKA Cigars:
Box of Hybrid DEA
AKA Hybrid Hat
AKA Dog Tag

10) Prize Pack from AKA Cigars:
Box of Respect 2012 Anchors Away
AKA Hybrid Hat
AKA Dog Tag

11) Prize Pack from Ortega Cigars:
Box of Wild Bunch “Wild Bill”

12) Prize Pack from Miami Cigars:
10 Count Box of Nestor Miranda Grand Reserve 2012

13) Prize Pack from TL Johnson Cigars:
Box of Legend Reserve 63 Maduro Toro’s
Red TL Johnson Cigars Shirt
Grey TL Johnson Cigars Shirt

14) Prize Pack from TL Johnson Cigars:
Box of Legend Reserve 63 Habano Toro’s
Red TL Johnson Cigars Shirt
Grey TL Johnson Cigars Shirt

15) Prize Pack from TL Johnson Cigars:
Box of Legend Reserve 63 Habano Toro’s
Red TL Johnson Cigars Shirt
Grey TL Johnson Cigars Shirt

16) Prize Pack from 1502 Cigars:
9 Count Box of Ruby Torpedo's
3 Count Box of Black Gold Conquistadors

17) Prize Pack from Miami Cigars:
10 Count Box of Anoranzas

perkinke

Kudos guys, great cause and it's good to be reminded that the internet can be used for other things than just idiotic arguments and porn.

taythegibs

i just donated, i figure its a better cause than a burger for myself.

Rhamlin

Can I donate using my iPhone ?

webmost

Loads of info on the prizes, fish, but not much mention of what the money is going to accomplish. Maybe you can drum up more bucks if you expand on that. What's this money do other than buy a raffle ticket?

robbyras

webmost:

Loads of info on the prizes, fish, but not much mention of what the money is going to accomplish. Maybe you can drum up more bucks if you expand on that. What's this money do other than buy a raffle ticket?

all the money goes to Project Manana

This is their Mission Statement:
We exist to share the gospel by empowering local churches and individuals to build lasting relationships with impoverished children, their families and communities through nutrition, education, and guidance.

We achieve our goals through charitable donations and child sponsorship, which unites children in need with individual sponsors who wish to address the children's immediate and basic needs. Sponsorship gives poor children the tools and opportunities necessary for success by providing benefits and supporting programs for each child - primarily in the areas of nutrition and education.

Project Mañana is rooted in Christian values.

You can see all the info on Project Manana on their website - ProjectManana.org

catfishbluezz

webmost:

Loads of info on the prizes, fish, but not much mention of what the money is going to accomplish. Maybe you can drum up more bucks if you expand on that. What's this money do other than buy a raffle ticket?

It is very similar to sponsoring a child, which you often see on TV commercials and such. Generally speaking, when Project Manana is approaching someone for donations, it is to sponsor a child to my understanding. In our case, given the magnitude of what we hope to accomplish, the result will have a broader scope of influence. I'll get with the director and get a more clear cut answer. Honestly, one of our guys was approached to sponsor a child, a conversation ensued, and we decided to go nuts and raise as much money as possible. The director is a CRA guy with ties to the industry.

webmost

"When you sponsor a child with Project Mañana International, 100% of your money goes directly to that child’s education and/or nutrition program(s). Project Mañana does not use ANY of your sponsorship funds to pay for administrative expenses, salaries, travel, supplies...or anything else."
http://www.projectmanana.org/popup_100_percent_guarantee.html

catfishbluezz

webmost:

"When you sponsor a child with Project Mañana International, 100% of your money goes directly to that child’s education and/or nutrition program(s). Project Mañana does not use ANY of your sponsorship funds to pay for administrative expenses, salaries, travel, supplies...or anything else."
http://www.projectmanana.org/popup_100_percent_guarantee.html

FYI..I emailed this to the director, I'll post his reply here.

No_one21

Nice. Donated. Here's hoping I win something!

catfishbluezz

Thank you 21, it is much apprecaited. I got an email back from Brian Berman, the director and here is what he had to say:

As for the specific funds relating to the CF raffle, we are going to dedicate them to our current building project of a Nutrition Center & Dormitory. The cost for the project is $100,000 US and we are at the beginning stages of raising the funds. I am attaching some rough sketches (we will have the color high-res images soon); which I think you should post to your website also.

He also sent a ton of pictures/sketches of the project itself.

catfishbluezz

Bump....$10 gets you entered into a ridiculous raffle. I know we've raised over $500 here in the past for troops and no prizes were involved! Everyone has $10 to spare

Bigshizza

Donated! Great to see the support from the manufacturers.

webmost

Heck, if it ain't gonna get no more action than this, then I'll go chip in a second time. Every penny goes to build a chow hall for tots, guys. Can't go wrong with that.

robbyras

webmost:

Every penny goes to build a chow hall for tots, guys. Can't go wrong with that.

Gotta love that quote! We've added some prizes as well, we're up to 21 now... not to mention that all donations are tax decidable...

webmost

robbyras:

webmost:

Every penny goes to build a chow hall for tots, guys. Can't go wrong with that.

Gotta love that quote! We've added some prizes as well, we're up to 21 now... not to mention that all donations are tax decidable...

Well, hey -- Two grand daughters are in from Utah today to visit their Nana and stay the night with us. First thing we think about is taking them out to eat. One grand daughter calls her friend on the phone and ropes him in for the feast. Nana ran to the grocery soon as she heard they were coming to make sure she has everything to cook their favorite breakfast, whatever they ask for. Trays of fruit and desserts. Feeding children. Tell me it's not true. Feeding children. It's the best fun in the world is feeding children. That simple.

taythegibs

bumping this, donate to a great cause!!

catfishbluezz

We added a few more last minute prizes for side raffle today and tomorrow by more manufacturers!Click Here!

This also qualifies for hte regular prize list, which has grown as well... Updated prize list

webmost

Dayum! Every time I think I'm out, they pull me back in!

brianetz1

what sucks is that i donated yesterday.......darn those guys.

MattSRoss

I've been a longtime lurker here, and I'm ecstatic to see the support of so many of you in this. I just want to thank everyone for their support - it is greatly appreciated.

We continue to add prizes to the prize pool which already includes Prize Packs from Drew Estate, The Crowned Heads, House of Emilio, and more!

Also, we have two "side contests" set up to even further the prize "goodness".  Help us spread the word about this Raffle, and be entered to win a Cult Cigars Prize Pack.  The second is a special raffle for any donations that come in today and tomorrow that makes you eligible to win a box of Cuenca Cigars or an AJ Fernandez Prize Pack.  We're very close to our goal, and we thank you for your help in getting there.  Good luck to all that support this cause, and long ashes!

catfishbluezz

Uhoh....it's a noob. I may have to wrangle an addy and spread it on te bathroom walls! Thanks for joining Matt, great group of guys here. Matt is one of my fellow mods at CFed. We appreciate all you guys do to support us.

brianetz1

catfishbluezz:

Uhoh....it's a noob. I may have to wrangle an addy and spread it on te bathroom walls! Thanks for joining Matt, great group of guys here. Matt is one of my fellow mods at CFed. We appreciate all you guys do to support us.

that Fing NOOb needs to get over to the introductions thread!

Shizzsis

Donated.. This is really neat organization..... West coast Shizzasis on board....As a parent of an adopted child from overseas... these monies are well spent....

perkinke

Nice! just tossed some more in the pot.

robbyras

Thanks for all your support guys! We are SOOOOOO close to our goal! and we keep getting prizes donated! We're up to 24 boxes of cigars! The raffle closes at midnight tomorrow, so we're making that one final push to hit our goal! The prize drawing will be hosted live on CigarFederation next week!

Bigshizza

Did it again, here's to improving the lives of children!

catfishbluezz

Thanks everyone for the support, we really appreciate it. This is the last day if anyone has not signed up! I hop we get at least one winner from Ccom.