Author Topic: Fire at ROM Skatepark - help a Radster out - MK Ramp Fundraiser (Read 8430 times)

griff · « **on:** July 05, 2018, 01:10 PM »

http://www.romfordrecorder.co.uk/news/no-injuries-as-brave-firefighters-tackle-huge-early-morning-fire-at-rom-skatepark-in-hornchurch-1-5592034

Gutted to hear about this today

Not just because ROM is a fantastic place - we all had a brilliant day there only last Friday

But especially sad to hear that Rad Legend/MK sponsor/All-round lovely bloke 2BobRob had his Radii workshop there and has lost everything (including the MK ramps

)

I've just spoken to Rob, tbh I was expecting to have to announce that there would be no ramp jam this year BUT despite this all happening he is still 100% committed to making it happen

What this means to us lot?

It's a chance to do something different from before with the Ramp area
I'm sure a bit of help wouldn't go amiss

[UPDATE]

How can you help? 2Bob isn't looking for a handout BUT there's nothing to stop any of us helping towards him getting the MK ramps built. The ramps he was storing for us are just piles of ash and burnt wood now so he has to start from scratch

1) get yourself a fantastic Ride Steady tee shirt - all profits straight into the pot
2) send a personal / friends & family donation to rad@radbmx.co.uk and put 'MK ramps' in the comments box. I will make sure he gets every penny raised to ensure he can build us the best possible setup without having to dig into his own pockets

***UPDATE***

Someone has very kindly stepped in to set up a fundraising page here
https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/rob-steele?utm_id=108&utm_term=3jZJjpgZw

Of course if anyone still wants to donate via the rad PayPal you’re more than welcome - that way we can avoid anyone else taking a slice of it

Fantastic to see people getting behind this and helping out x

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #1 on:** July 05, 2018, 01:41 PM »

That’s sad to hear Griff and awful for Rob.

What have you in mind to help out?

oldschoolace · « **Reply #2 on:** July 05, 2018, 02:17 PM »

That's a nightmare! 2 lots of tools gone in as many years.
Think a whip round is in order!

dp and chopper dude · « **Reply #3 on:** July 05, 2018, 03:14 PM »

Looks like a bad one from what I've seen on faceache. I didn't realise it was Rom until late morning.

Can we get a collection bucket going at MK for it?

griff · « **Reply #4 on:** July 05, 2018, 05:23 PM »

Quote from: oldschoolace on July 05, 2018, 02:17 PM

That's a nightmare! 2 lots of tools gone in as many years.
Think a whip round is in order!

Quote from: Retrodan72 on July 05, 2018, 01:41 PM

That’s sad to hear Griff and awful for Rob.

What have you in mind to help out?

Quote from: dp and chopper dude on July 05, 2018, 03:14 PM

Looks like a bad one from what I've seen on faceache. I didn't realise it was Rom until late morning.

Can we get a collection bucket going at MK for it?

Well....

We already have the ramp fundraiser tees that Ed designed (Ride Steady design)
Any money we raise from those will go into the ramp fund and you get a fantastic shirt out of it

Rob isn't looking for handouts personally BUT there's nothing to stop us from helping towards the MK ramp fund - although we do give him something from the RAD pot towards it normally (when there hasn't been a fire) this still doesn't cover all the labour and additional costs needed to assemble/dismantle a full set of ramps in 3 days - as anyone who has seen what he does will tell you it's a massive and largely thankless job he's done for years and it would be great if we could pull together a bit now and show him just how much we value his contribution to an amazing weekend

I've been chatting with Rich/Nick/Carl and we will do what we can to help
If anyone wants to donate anything directly, I'm more than happy to co-ordinate and send to him (just put 'ramp fund' in paypal comments and make sure to pay it to rad@radbmx.co.uk as a personal/friends & family payment).

ED209 · « **Reply #5 on:** July 05, 2018, 06:57 PM »

Griff ... re edit your first thread to put the details in for sending fundage

ED209 · « **Reply #6 on:** July 05, 2018, 07:02 PM »

£40 sent from me to get things going

griff · « **Reply #7 on:** July 05, 2018, 07:18 PM »

Quote from: ED209 on July 05, 2018, 06:57 PM

Griff ... re edit your first thread to put the details in for sending fundage

Not got home from work yet but will sought after dinner x

& you are a big hearted individual x

oldschoolace · « **Reply #8 on:** July 05, 2018, 07:32 PM »

Spoke to Rob a few days back and will be mucking in on the ramp build and takedown.
I personally know how much of a gutter it is to lose the tools of your trade and insurance aside some things can't be replaced. It's also a real spirit drainer so I will deffo be putting something in the pot.
I doubt Rob is looking for handouts but what's the point of having a community if you can't pull together for a neighbour in need.

chubby · « **Reply #9 on:** July 05, 2018, 07:33 PM »

Done

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chubby · « **Reply #10 on:** July 05, 2018, 07:35 PM »

Stick it on book face too Griff..

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westy1971 · « **Reply #11 on:** July 05, 2018, 09:19 PM »

I was over there today and this is Rob's lock up

chubby · « **Reply #12 on:** July 05, 2018, 09:20 PM »

Quote from: westy1971 on July 05, 2018, 09:19 PM

I was over there today and this is Rob's lock up

Poor old bugger, tools & equipment wasn't the only thing in there John

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Retrodan72 · « **Reply #13 on:** July 05, 2018, 09:21 PM »

Quote from: westy1971 on July 05, 2018, 09:19 PM

I was over there today and this is Rob's lock up

Is Rob insured, not that it will take the upset away, but at least there will be recompense?

westy1971 · « **Reply #14 on:** July 05, 2018, 09:23 PM »

The two wooden ramps have now been cleared. They're waiting on H&S before clearing the steel work and remains of the half pipe

chubby · « **Reply #15 on:** July 05, 2018, 09:23 PM »

Quote from: Retrodan72 on July 05, 2018, 09:21 PM

Quote from: westy1971 on July 05, 2018, 09:19 PM
I was over there today and this is Rob's lock up

Is Rob insured, not that it will take the upset away, but at least there will be recompense?

Probably won't cover everything Dan, you know what slimey fookers they can be...

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westy1971 · « **Reply #16 on:** July 05, 2018, 09:25 PM »

He had two cars in there,plus trikes, quads and bikes

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #17 on:** July 05, 2018, 09:32 PM »

Quote from: westy1971 on July 05, 2018, 09:25 PM

He had two cars in there,plus trikes, quads and bikes

Shit, at least he wasn’t on there at the time.

westy1971 · « **Reply #18 on:** July 05, 2018, 09:33 PM »

That’s the good news. Nobody was hurt

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Retrodan72 · « **Reply #19 on:** July 05, 2018, 09:39 PM »

Quote from: westy1971 on July 05, 2018, 09:33 PM

That’s the good news. Nobody was hurt

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Things can be replaced.

I’ve never met Rob, but I’ve seen what he’s posted on here and how he’s done a lot for others as well as supporting MK, that sort of kindness doesn’t go unnoticed or is ever forgotten and I’m sure that many will step up and return the favors and support him.