VCDS/VDS Pro Fundraiser for Mike (Defender-Tech)

Johhny04

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Very sad to hear. My condolences to the family. I will definitely be helping out. Mental health is a large issue in today's society that needs more attention and funding.
 

Wingnut

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Wow. So sad. Mike was a truly nice guy that went out of his way to help others. Thanks for sharing this Ken.
 

Wingnut

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I helped with a fundraiser many years ago for another TDI Club member. We organized a GTG where some people brought their VCDS & did scans for people in exchange for a small donation. I did a bunch of window mods for people with my VDS Pro. Would anyone like to participate in something like that again? Any money raised would be donated under the TDI Club name.

Here was the original thread:

http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=375897
 
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6oh

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Indeed count me in, as a longtime lurker, especially after seeing him pay it forward himself.
 
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Strider17

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i met him a few years ago, very nice guy....my condolences go out to his family :(
 

GD

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I would be up for a meet up for Mike, met him at a gtg at Propal's place in Richmond Hill to do the door lock fix, TDIFred was there too. Propal ordered pizzas beers and TDIFred got the door switches. Great guy like most of us TDI'ers, so sad.
 

Silver02TDI

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Mike? TDIWagonGuy Mike? I noticed he hadn't been around here the past few years and was wondering about him. Had no idea things were the bad. Gosh this is horrible news. I am so shocked. He was a great guy and such an asset to the club.
 

Johhny04

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Nigel, I think we have a decent starting list so far. Do you want to pick a date and location? Maybe more will join once there is a definitive date.
 

Wingnut

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Good idea.

How about next Thursday evening between 7-10pm. Kennedy Commons is a good place with a big parking lot and close to the highway. I will post on VW Vortex too.
 
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Wingnut

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Yes, it is still happening.

Tomorrow (Thursday) from 7-10pm at Kennedy Commons in front of the Chapters.

Don't look for my wagon, I'll be in a dark grey Dodge Grand Caravan. lol.
 

McGuillicuddy

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I'm going to do my best to make it. I have one of his skid plates on my wagon. First thing I did to it.

Never been to a TDI GTG before :).
 

TDIFred

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OMG, so sad! As you know I left the group because I don't have a TDI any longer. Mike hooked me up with some bolts for the Mk 4 skid plate as well as that door switch fix, which seems like forever ago. I am gobsmacked.
Count me in for a donation.
 

Johhny04

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Last minute family event has arose.............I won't be able to make tonight's meet. I hope there is a good turnout for a good cause.
 

6oh

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if you see a lost 03 Silver Wagon driving around the lot, flag me down with a wave or even a middle finger ! :)
 

McGuillicuddy

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It was a (very) small but dedicated group. Was nice to meet a couple faces though. Hopefully people will still contribute to the GoFundMe.
 

amit9

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I have a defender tech plate installed by Mike himself in my TDI, has saved my car on a few occasions. RIP mate...

It was good to catch up with Nigel, and meet up with two other members and admire their '03 wagons aka "unicorns" in very good shape. :)
 

6oh

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Was good to see a few of the gang, truly good dudes. Nice to see Mike bring a few of us guys together, and Nigel being a great KINDA-STILL-A-VW-GUY-but-not-really, for setting it up. Good to meet ya', boys.

Also, i smiled to myself today a few times, when i unlocked the doors and strutted over the the trunk and casually opened it. Its the simple things !
 
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petea4

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Terrible news. I spoke to Mike a few months ago about skidplate hardware.
Do you guys want to get together again at KC? I'll reach out to some tdiclub retirees to attend too?
I'll follow this thread for an update/reply,
Pete
 

Johhny04

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Terrible news. I spoke to Mike a few months ago about skidplate hardware.
Do you guys want to get together again at KC? I'll reach out to some tdiclub retirees to attend too?
I'll follow this thread for an update/reply,
Pete
KC....Kitchener??
 
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