Tool Kits for Charity
Helping to Raise Money for Charity Organization: JDRF
One of the things I like best about being the Managing Editor of Tool Skool is that I get to meet a lot of really cool people. We hang out at press events with other online publishers and we learn from all of them. We also know most of the Marketing and PR people at the various tool brands, and most of them are happy to help out in any way they can.
Brad and I both have particular charities that are near and dear to us, as I’m sure do most of you. One of those for both of us is JDRF which is the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Juvenile Diabetes is also knows as Type 1 Diabetes and unlike Type 2 which can often be controlled by diet, it is an auto-immune disease that attacks the pancreas causing it to stop producing insulin. No one knows exactly why certain people (mostly juveniles) get Type 1 Diabetes. And while treatments are improving, mostly thanks to research from JDRF, there is no current cure.
Bidding for Good
In addition to raising funds and participating in the 2014 JDRF OneWalk, I also help the Middle Tennessee Chapter procure donated items to be auctioned off in an online auction.
This year, we were able to get 3 really cool tool kits, and I wanted to share the information with Tool Skool readers, as you can bid on these items online, and if you win, you’ll get a great tool kit and the money will go to help JDRF fund research looking for a cure for Type 1 Diabetes. Bid quickly! This auction ends on Tuesday, October 21st, 2014 at 9:00pm EDT.
For the link to start bidding right now: CLICK HERE
Here are the individual kits available for bidding. If you are the top bidder and win one of the kits, Ryobi or Ridgid will ship the kits straight to you at no additional cost. JDRF has the Milwaukee M12 kit and they will ship it from their office. Tool Skool is covering the shipping costs for the Milwaukee Kit, so there will be no additional costs for the winner. Thank you in advance for bidding!
Milwaukee M12 2 Tool Combo Kit (2491-22)
The two tools included in this kit are the Milwaukee M12 Hackzall (2420-20) and the ¼” Hex Impact Driver (2463-20). You also get a battery and charger. By the way, the M12 Hackzall is Brad’s new favorite tool, and to look at an interesting use for the Hackzall, CLICK HERE. These tools are Lithium-Ion powered, and all Nothing But Heavy Duty! This kit is valued at $200.
For more info about this kit or to bid directly on this kit: CLICK HERE
To see more from Milwaukee: CLICK HERE
RIDGID 5 Tool 18V Combo Kit (R9651)
The X4 5-piece kit includes a hammer drill, impact driver, circular saw, reciprocating saw, LED work light, 2 batteries and a charger. Powered by 18V Lithium-Ion, this pro tool kit is worth $500
For more info about this kit or to bid directly on this kit: CLICK HERE
For more info from RIDGID: CLICK HERE
Ryobi 18V 6 Tool Combo Kit (P884)
Part of the One+ System, this is the ultimate DIYers tool kit. Tools included are: drill / driver, impact driver, Multi Tool (Oscillating Tool), Recip Saw, Circular Saw, and Worklight, plus 2 batteries and a charger. If you have any of the Ryobi One+ yard tools, the batteries are interchangeable. All tools have GripZone overmold to make them comfortable to use. This kit is valued at $300
For more info or to bid on this kit directly: CLICK HERE
For more info from Ryobi: CLICK HERE
If you need any of these tools or know anyone who might, please share these links. The auction ends on Tuesday, October 21st, 2014 at 9:00 PM EDT. So don’t wait! Bid now.