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The California Browncoats are proud to give you the chance to win a very special one of a kind item:
A Firefly Replica Captain Malcom Reynolds Hero Holster by Brennan Byers of gbb Custom Leather
The lucky winner of this auction will own a very unique piece of Firefly history. This holster is the hand made custom prop replica prototype created by master leather craftsman Brennan Byers of gbb Custom Leather. It is made from the exact pattern as the holster that is worn by none other than Nathan “Captain Malcolm Reynolds” Fillion in the television series Firefly. This prototype was created as an example for a limited and numbered series being done by gbb Custom Leather. It is the only holster besides the one used in the series that will not be numbered. Brennan explained that the holster Mal wears looks slightly different because the studio wanted it aged and this prototype is in new/unused condition.
Brennan was impressed with the charity work that CABC was doing at last year’s Creation Convention and donated this fantastic item to us at the end of the convention, with the request that we use it to raise funds for charity. Specifically, Brennan requested that the CABC auction this holster to raise funds toward curing Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), often referred to as ‘Lou Gehrig’s Disease’ - in his own words earlier this year:
“A very old and dear friend, Harry Adronis, who is well known in the industry, was diagnosed with A.L.S. a few months ago. My friend was a respected sound technician, mixer and editor until this diagnosis. He is only 50 years old and has had an extensive career in his field in music, film and television. He explained to me that since there are relatively few people stricken with the disease, there is little funding going to research because the drug companies would be hard pressed to recover their investment. Coincidentally, a very good friend of my brother¹s was also stricken with this horrible disease just recently”
ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. Motor neurons reach from the brain, through the spinal cord to the muscles throughout the body. ALS causes progressive degeneration of motor neurons, which effects the brain’s ability to initiate and control muscle movement. With voluntary muscle action severely limited, patients in the later stages of the disease may become totally paralyzed. Essentially, the body degrades while the mind stays sharp and aware. It is a very cruel and frightening way to die.
Please join us in supporting the fight against ALS and bid on this wonderful and unique Firefly item. 100% of the winning bid will be donated to The ALS Association.
View the auction here, or go to our eBay page.
Posted: December 1, 2009 in Charity, Hidden
The California Browncoats, on behalf of the Global 2009 Can’t Stop the Serenity Team, are proud to announce that the Last Hurrah Week 2 Auctions are now live!
For more information on the auctions, visit the CSTS Auction Page.
For the auctions, please visit the CSTS Auction Page or the CABC eBay Page.
Money raised from the auctions will be included in the CSTS 2009 Global Donation Total, which currently stands at US $128,000. Your bids will help CSTS to reach this year’s goal of US $150,000 raised for charity!
Posted: November 25, 2009 in Charity
A fellow Browncoat who is unfortunately unable to attend this weekend’s Serenity Salute convention hosted by Creation Entertainment has generously donated her Gold Weekend front row tickets to California Browncoats to be auctioned off for charity. That’s right, you heard it folks, FRONT ROW! Specifically seats 21 & 22 in Row A.
The auction will start tomorrow, Thursday, November 19th at noon on eBay and will be a one day only auction. 100% of the winning bid amount will benefit Kids Need to Read. The California Browncoats will cover all auction costs. Check back here for the auction link when it goes live, or visit our eBay page.
Serenity and Firefly Salute is this weekend November 21st-22nd at the Marriott LAX Hotel in Los Angeles and guests include Morena, Jewel, Adam, Alan and more! The winning bidder will need to provide his/her own transportation and lodging for the convention and will need pick the tickets up in person at the convention on Saturday morning.
The Gold Weekend tickets are “deluxe packages for those that want to enjoy the entire weekend in the very best way”. Included are autographs, special events, etc. Check out all the details on the Creation site.
A huge thank you to the fan who is turning her loss into a wonderful gesture and donation for KNTR!
Posted: November 18, 2009 in Charity, Creation, Creation, Events, Hidden
The California Browncoats, on behalf of the Global 2009 Can’t Stop the Serenity Team, are proud to announce that the Last Hurrah Week 1 Auctions are now live!
For more information on the auctions, visit the CSTS Auction Page.
For the auctions, please visit the CSTS Auction Page or the CABC eBay Page.
Money raised from the auctions will be included in the CSTS 2009 Global Donation Total, which currently stands at US $128,000. Your bids will help CSTS to reach this year’s goal of US $150,000 raised for charity!
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The California Browncoats are proud to announce the total raised for Waterkeeper Alliance at San Diego Comic-Con in 2009. Thanks to the support of attendees and fans, we will be sending $10,000! The breakdown of the donation is as follows:
- Donations - $5,464.08
- Exclusive Serenity Shirt sales - $3,174.00
- CABC Donation - $1,361.92
We gave away 176 Exclusive Water Bottles as a free gift with a minimum $15 donation. The CABC donation is taken from sales of other items not specifically designated for a charity.
Thank you to everyone who volunteered, donated and helped spread the word about Waterkeeper Alliance!
Posted: November 5, 2009 in Charity, Comic-Con 2009, Events
The California Browncoats are proud to announce the final donation amount from all 4 Southern California Can’t Stop the Serenity screenings. 100% of the proceeds after expenses (theater rental, merchandise, etc.) benefit Equality Now. The total raised is $6,779.61! The breakdown by city is as follows:
- Los Angeles - $2,005.04
- Orange County - $979.54
- San Diego - $1,921.40
- Riverside - $1,873.54
We would like to thank all the SoCal and San Diego Browncoats who volunteered and organized the CSTS screenings. Thank you to all the attendees who bought tickets, merchandise and donated to Equality Now!
in Charity, Events
The California Browncoats are proud to announce the donation total to Equality Now from our fundraiser at WonderCon this year. Thanks to all the donations and support from fans and attendees we are sending $2,986.73 to Equality Now. This breaks down to $2,613.46 from donations and $373.27 from sales of specific items (Firefly keychain, WonderCon shirt and SF CSTS poster). We gave away 51 exclusive USB drives (free with a minimum $30 donation) and a ton of prizes in our free spin the wheel game.
Thank you for making WonderCon 2009 a success!
in Charity, Events, Hidden, WonderCon 2009
In 2005, a dedicated group of fans came together to promote Joss Whedon’s upcoming movie Serenity, their reward for years of faith that Firefly could live on. Empowered by the return of the ‘verse, the fans knew they could do more, and chose to also raise money for Equality Now, an organization working to end violence against girls and women around the world.
Their hard work carried on through the years, spurred on by charitable work, inspiring others to follow their lead. This included the formation of the California Browncoats, Inc (CABC). We keep working to direct the power of our fandom toward raising awareness and money for charities. Thanks to the generous support of the Browncoat community, we’ve been able to raise over $100,000 for charities like Equality Now, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Marine Corps-Law Enforcement Foundation, Kids Need to Read, and Waterkeeper Alliance.
To celebrate the upcoming 5-year anniversary of Serenity and Browncoat fan tables at California pop culture conventions, CABC would like to take a moment today to announce their plans to make 2010 the Year of Equality Now.
Each fund-raising event CABC hosts in 2010 will support Equality Now and its vital mission. We look forward to a year filled with the energy, determination and positive effect on our world that is a significant part of being a Browncoat. No power in the ‘verse can stop us.
“We need equality. Kinda now.” – Joss Whedon
Posted: September 30, 2009 in Charity, Events
