An Auction to Benefit Tom Bellemare's GoFundMe Account - Festool Shirt

[peter halle]

A year ago I was blessed to have so many here contribute to an account that was set up without my knowledge that helped me from financial disaster while I was going thru cancer treatment.  I haven't forgotten that.

Tom was an icon here who gave and gave.  Yes he was a dealer but just like only a few other dealers  like Bob Marino he believed in helping beyond the sale and spent hours and hours answering posts and going beyond the call of duty.

Two weeks ago out of the blue I received a box of authentic Festoolware.  I have been hoping to have some of these for 6 years now and my wish came true.  In the same spirit of giving I would like to auction off one of the long sleeve shirts I received with all the proceeds going to Tom's fund.

This shirt is authentic to Festool USA.  I won't reveal who it came from but I can say that many visitors to classes at Lebanon met this man.

The shirt is long sleeved, navy blue, and medium in size.  I range between a medium and large and the shirt is more towards the large size.

This is a rare opportunity to get an AUTHENTIC Festool article that is highly sought after in the real world.

The attached images do not do the shirt justice and I will try to take a daylight shot tomorrow if the sun actually shines.

Bidding starts at $50 for this rare item.

Peter

 

[Theshipstore]

I bid 50

 

[Bob Marino]

Thanks for the kind words Pete and more importantly, setting up this auction. Ok, I'll do 55.00.....
Bob

 

[Theshipstore]

Bob I can only so go far but as a friend of both Peter and you, but more for the Benifit of Toms family I will bump to 60

 

[danrush]

Ok boys and girls, lets ramp this up... It's a great cause.  I'm bidding $100.00.  Tom, RIP, you helped me out often, thanks.

 

[peter halle]

A member notified me that I did not post an ending date for this.  Whereas there has been little interest let's just say that this ends at midnight tonight.

Peter

 

[Theshipstore]

Ok then.  I'm Bump to 125.00

 

[Theshipstore]

Well who won. 

 

[peter halle]

The fund for Tom won, but you get the shirt! [thumbs up] [thumbs up]

Peter

 

[RJNeal]

Congrats Sal and Tom's fund. Thanks Peter for the auction.
Sorry I couldn't bid money is real tight.
Rick

 

[Firestorm]

Very thoughtful of you, Peter!. I didn't not know Tom but I'm impressed with the way FOG members remember members such as Tom and Wayne (WOW). I am lucky to have found such a caring community.

 

[Theshipstore]

I am thankful for the shirt that Peter has auctioned off and I am glad to be able
to be part of this for the Benifit of Tom's Family

I will always remember him as a person who gave of himself and was helpful to all of us on FOG

 

[danrush]

Congrats Sal. The shirt was probably too small for my big beer belly anyway, but I will still forward my bid amount to a great cause.  Thanks Peter for spearheading this endeaver.  Dan

 

[peter halle]

Thank you Dan!  A true gentleman.

Peter

 

[Shane Holland]

Great job to Peter and everyone who participated here to continue to add to the contribution for Tom's wife.  [thumbs up]

We have met the arbitrary goal I set for the memorial fund, but it would be great to see folks continue to give.