donations, takeovers and recent highlights

2017 has been an incredible year for PCAC with some amazing auctions, donations, guest presenters and more and more bands becoming involved.  Here are some of the recent highlights ..

In December, PCAC donated to the following causes

• $200 to Macmillan Cancer Support.   This was raised by the Skindred pick auction and was chosen by Michael Mikeydemus Fry himself.
• $1000 to Dana-Farber Cancer institute.  This was raised by various auctions, games etc and was chosen by Dave Stauble.
• $1000 to Make a Wish USA.  This was raised by various auctions, games etc and was chosen by Steve Lambert.
• $1000 to the Teenage Cancer Trust.  Those was raised by various auctions, games etc and was chosen by Lee.
• $1100 to Bloodwise.  This was raised by the first Metallica Raffle and was chosen by one of the Metallica family, an Ex Chapter head.
• $795 to Christopher Ring gofundme page.  This was raised by David Craig donating three auctions and choosing to help Chris.

There was also a very dodgy Santa look a like giving away picks in an everybody wins raffle (click the link for the video)

In October, PCAC donated to 

• $2154 to the Teenage Cancer Trust.  This is thanks to Sandra & Tom Araya, the money was raised with Toms custom PCAC picks.
• $1000 to the Ashley Lauren Foundation. This was Thanks to The Bouncing Souls, the money was raised with their custom PCAC picks.
• $1180 to Dana Farber.
  
• $1000 to Make a Wish.
  
• $1000 to Waterside Cancer Support Centre.
  
• $666 to Macmillan Cancer Support.  This was raised with Janick Gers Customs thanks to Eddie Marsh.

October also had the first ever PCAC takeover with Chloe Grushka taking control for a week and running several auctions.   Her chosen charity is St Baldricks

.The 13th artist pick was released with Bayside taking the honours.  You can see their pick design here

In September, MammothFest 2017 announced they would be supporting PCAC and released a range of custom picks for sale at the event.

The Ergon Guitar is continuing its trip around the world collecting signatures. 

Adriano Sergio has been taking the guitar to guitar conventions so people can have a look and play.
Here's some info on the guitar and some other work by Adriano...
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 So far Slayer, Anthrax, Mastodon, Sting and Papa Roach have signed the front with the back being  full of signatures from the best guitar builders in Europe.  

Not forgetting included in the find auction will be a one of piece of art from DREAD STEEL.
James has once again created a stunning 24crt gold scar piece that will partner the Ergon guitar in the final auction.

So whats next for 2018 ?

Lee has set a target of $100,000 raised by August.  There are some amazing (and potentially high value) auctions on the way as well as a new range of PCAC shirts.  With the continued effort that Lee and all the group members put in to supporting PCAC, that target is achievable.

Happy New Year to you all and wish you all the best for 2018

​Toby