Thanks Mikey for the inspiration !!Vintagemore2000 and myself have been talking since your post of getting together to do something similar here in our town.We are fortunate to have in our community a non-profit music organization that sponsors under-served kids with free lessons and instruments. We might go that direction, or sponsor a kid or two ourselves through one of the churches or schools in our community.Over the years I've read here of several of our members taking up the torch of advocating for assistance for kids in their respective communities. It's always great to hear those stories.... so many kids have needs and dreams that cannot come to pass for them without a little help from others !!Anyhow, thanks again for the inspiration !!Kev

I just joined this forum and this is the first post I read. I'm glad I did. This is great and reminds me of how I received my first set. I knew my Mom and Dad couldn't afford it back then but on Christmas day there was a new set of drums waiting for me. Later on in life my Mom told me that they'd met this drummer when they were out one night and told him that I wanted to play drums. He refurbished a set he had and brought it over late Christmas Eve after I'd gone to bed. The next day there it was and I'll never forget how happy I was that morning. It changed my life and I don't know where I'd be if that guy hadn't played Santa that night. Many times since I wished I could find him and let him know how much it had meant to me.I live in Arizona now, but I grew up in Orange County, CA. I get over there about once a year now. Next time I come over I want to meet you and buy you dinner. Sort of a pay back for what a good hearted person did for me. The world needs more guys like you Mikey777. God bless you and have a great New Year!!Phil Veritas

Thanks Mikey for the inspiration !!Vintagemore2000 and myself have been talking since your post of getting together to do something similar here in our town.We are fortunate to have in our community a non-profit music organization that sponsors under-served kids with free lessons and instruments. We might go that direction, or sponsor a kid or two ourselves through one of the churches or schools in our community.Over the years I've read here of several of our members taking up the torch of advocating for assistance for kids in their respective communities. It's always great to hear those stories.... so many kids have needs and dreams that cannot come to pass for them without a little help from others !!Anyhow, thanks again for the inspiration !!Kev