Orange County Choppers' Support Our Troops Auction
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ORANGE COUNTY CHOPPERS’ SUPPORTUPPORT OURUR TROOPSROOPS AUCTIONUCTION Orange County Choppers. For millions upon millions, those three words have come to signify creative brilliance adminis- tered by men who wear their raw emotions on their sleeves. Joy. Anger. Comedy. It all comes through on the Discovery Channel’s runaway hit series American Chopper…the exploits of the Teutuls, where a father and his sons build the kind of machines dreams are made of. Were the Teutuls – Paul, Sr., Paulie and Mikey – content to be savvy businessmen, they would make a beautiful product and market it. But with these guys, there’s a lot more to it than just business. Their passion – and heart – show through. It shows through with motorcycles like the NY Fire Department 9/11 bike, and the POW/MIA bike, and the Statue of Liberty bike. When they thrill neighborhood children with the Christmas bike, you know these guys are something special. Is it any wonder, therefore, that the Teutuls decided that they wanted to have an auction…and give the proceeds away! Touched by a visit to the Walter Reed Medical Center where Senior and his sons met returning wounded soldiers, the men decided to do what they could to support our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. From the many worthy non-profit organiza- tions doing good work with our troops and their families, two groups – the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund and the Fisher House Foundation – were chosen to be the recipients of the rewards from the Teutuls’ labor. And so it is that Guernsey’s is hon- ored to be working with the men of Orange County Choppers in the presentation of their Support Our Troops Auction. THE INTREPID FALLEN HEROES FUND THE FISHER HOUSE FOUNDATION The Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund provides unrestricted grants to the The Fisher House program is a unique private-public partnership families of military personnel who have given their lives in the cur- that supports America's military in their time of need. The program rent operations in defense of our country. The gifts, $10,000 to each recognizes the special sacrifices of our men and women in uniform dependent family and an additional $5,000 per child, are intended to and the hardships of military service by meeting a humanitarian need help these families through any immediate or long-term financial dif- beyond that normally provided by the Departments of Defense and ficulties they may face. This gift is made quietly and without fanfare, to Veterans Affairs. protect the privacy of the families. The goal of the Fund is to support them in their time of need, and to ensure that they know that our Because members of the military and their families are stationed nation appreciates the sacrifice they have made for us. worldwide and must often travel great distances for specialized medical care, Fisher House Foundation donates "comfort homes," The Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund is supported entirely by donations. built on the grounds of major military and VA medical centers. These 100% of contributions from the public for this effort go to support homes enable family members to be close to a loved one at the most military families; no administrative costs are deducted. The Fund is a stressful times – during the hospitalization for an unexpected illness, program of the Intrepid Foundation, which absorbs all administrative disease, or injury. costs. There is at least one Fisher House at every major military medical Since 2000 the Fund has helped hundreds of military families. The center to assist families in need and to ensure that they are provided Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund contribution is given without restriction, with the comforts of home in a supportive environment. Annually, the available for any needs the family may have. This gift has helped Fisher House program serves more than 8,500 families, and have these families in many ways: providing a sufficient down payment for made available more than 1,500,000 days of lodging to family mem- a house, flying parents to the funeral of their fallen child, providing bers since the program originated in 1990. Based on a comparison of schooling for children, and even more immediate needs such as buying fees at a Fisher House with commercial lodging facilities in the same food and other necessities. Some families have put the funds in a trust area, it is estimated that families have saved nearly $60 million by for their children’s education. staying at a Fisher House since the program began. In addition to constructing new houses, Fisher House Foundation con- tinues to support existing Fisher Houses and helps individual military families in need. 1 American Flag Artwork 15 Orange County Choppers Snap-on Hydraulic Bike Lift “God Bless America presented to Orange County Choppers Inspiring the American This item was donated by Snap-On when OCC was building the Snap-On bike. This Dream.” This has hung proudly in OCC’s “Old Shop” (original location in Rock Tavern) is a CUSTOM-MADE lift to fit OCC’s extra-long choppers. This lift has been featured for nearly three years. The frame is signed by Paul Sr., Paul Jr., and Mikey. 18 x 25 in countless episodes of American Chopper, and has been used by Cody for the past several months for his work. Autographed by Paul Senior, Paul Junior, Mikey, and 2 Paul Sr. “Action Figure” Orange County Choppers Cody. The ramp shown in photos of the lift is not included. The lift will need to be An OCC fan created this in 2003. This figure was displayed in OCC’s “Old Shop” in shipped or picked up from OCC shop in Montgomery, New York. Should the winning Rock Tavern for almost two years. Mounted on a stand and signed by Paul Sr. 18 1/2 bidder wish to pick up the item a tour of the shop will be included. 112 x 27 3 Napa Gas Tank from American Chopper 16 Handy Bike Lift from Orange County Choppers This gas tank and frame was a mock-up for the recently-built Napa Bike.-A different This is one of Paul Sr.’s first lifts for the bikes in the shop. It was recently retired in tank was used, but this was the original concept.-Signed by Paul Sr., Paul Jr. and Mikey. lieu of a stretched out version to accommodate Orange County Choppers’ longer bikes. Autographed by Paul Senior, Paul Junior, and Mikey. The lift will need to be 4 Side View Mirror from Paul Sr.’s Ford Explorer shipped or picked up from OCC shop in Montgomery, New York. Should the winning This mirror came from the Ford Explorer that Senior destroyed on an episode of bidder wish to pick up the item a tour of the shop will be included. 94 x 24 American Chopper earlier this season when OCC was moving out of its old location in Rock Tavern (to entertain the OCC staff in blowing off some steam during the 17 Fireman’s Bike Swing Arm Prototype stressful move). Senior used the Explorer to ram into walls in the old shop, much to This is a prototype for the Fire Bike – a swing arm. A similar one was used on the the delight of OCC employees, who then joined in the hijinx! Signed by Paul Sr. actual bike. Both ladders are detachable. 26 1/2 x 19 x 15 5 Mikey’s Achieve New Balance Sneakers 18 Orange County Choppers Fundraising Sign Mikey’s size 13 sneakers worn on American Chopper during ENTIRE first and This sign was used by Orange County Choppers to raise money for the Taylor second seasons. Mikey also wore these in most of the many photos shoots for the Wenlink Foundation. Taylor, who recently passed away, was a young girl who had show and other promotions during the first two seasons. These were reluctantly cancer. OCC joined with the town of Montgomery (NY) to hold a fundraiser for her. retired in lieu of new sandals. Obviously one of a kind! Both sneakers and their box The foundation which bears her name still assists young cancer patients. The sign has are signed by Mikey. been autographed by Paul Senior, Paul Junior, and Mikey. 41 x 34 5A Mikey Original Drawing of Paul Sr. 19 Orange County Chopper “Nasty” Wheel Stick figure drawing by Mikey on Orange County Choppers “Important Stuff” This wheel was designed by OCC artist/designer Jason Pohl for the Hooters Bike. notepaper. Mikey has depicted Senior standing next to a barbell saying “These bikes Identical wheels are on that bike. better get finish[ed] or else.” 20 “Victory Wheels, Inc.” Rims Gift Certificate 5B Mikey Original Drawing of Paul Sr. and Rick This gift certificate is for four “Victory Wheels, Inc.” rims for a passenger car or SUV. Stick figure drawing by Mikey on Orange County Choppers “Important Stuff” note- “Victory Wheels, Inc.” is one of the premier manufacturers of aftermarket wheel paper. Mikey has depicted Senior and Rick working together on a bike. rims. This oversized certificate (18” x 36”) can be redeemed at any “Victory Wheels, Inc.” retailer in the U.S. (visit www.victorywheels.com for rim styles and dealer loca- 5C Mikey Original Drawing of Mikey and Earle tions). The certificate has also been signed by Paul Sr. The winning bidder can keep Stick figure drawing by Mikey on Orange County Choppers “Important Stuff” note- the certificate and have the retailer stamp the certificate. This item has been gener- paper. The drawing shows Mikey and Earle introducing themselves. ously donated by Speedway Children’s Charities (www.