Oakland Raiders to Hold Moment of Silence in Honor of the “Oaktown Pirate”

Posted on October 17, 2014 by FAV

After emailing and speaking with the Oakland Raiders trying to set things up, they have given us permission to share this with everyone. Aside from their VERY Generous donation of $2500 from the team, $1000 from “MD” (we’ll let you guess who that is) and $500 from Coach Saparno, at this Sunday game versus the Cardinals the Oakland Raiders will be having a Moment of Silence in honor of our much loved friend Azel W.Grasty Sr., aka Oaktown Pirate!

The Moment of Silence will be held at approximately 1:16pm, prior to the singing of the National Anthem, so please get in the gates early!!

Azel gave so much of himself to the community and to the Raider Nation. He was also a coach and a mentor to so many children. He gave of selflessly. We at Fans Against Violence are so happy to have been able to play even a smallest part in making this happen and giving back just a little, in his honor! It was an HONOR knowing him and he will be forever missed!

Raider Fans have also organized a number of events to help raise funds for funeral expenses and to help his family. They are also requesting everyone wear an eye patch to the game in his honor.

Saturday, October 18th (4pm -10pm)
T-SHIRT SALE & DONATION DRIVE
at Ricky’s Sports Theatre & Grill
15028 Hesperian Blvd, San Leandro, CA 94578

Sunday, October 19th (8am until Kick-off)
TAILGATE TRIBUTE IN HONOR OF OAKTOWN PIRATE
at O.co Coliseum (D Lot in the first two rows, near players entrance)
7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland, CA 94621

The family is still in need of donations to help with funeral expenses so please go to www.youcaring.com/memorial-fundraiser/honoring-oaktown-pirate-azel-grasty/248925 and make a donation..no donation is too small! Every little bit helps!

Thank you to EVERYONE Else that made these events possible! Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and all of Raider Nation! His loss will be felt deeply!

Ride the Autumn Wind My Friend…until we meet again

49er “Waldo” Brings Seahawk and 49er Fans Together

Posted on February 8, 2014 by Matt Gabrielson

Normally a fan attending a championship parade wearing the gear of a rival team would be less than welcome. Initially this was the case of 49er fan “Waldo” (as he has come to be called), but this is far from the case with this brave young man now. “Waldo” has quite the story to tell that shows how large fan bases can come together in times of need.

Turns out “Waldo” is 15 years old and is a ward of the state. So that essentially means that this young man is homeless. “Waldo” lives in shelters and has endured a very difficult life so far. King 5 news in Seattle reports that “Waldo” does go to school everyday and that his teachers speak very highly of this brave young man. In an interview with the Ladies of the Empire, an all female club for the San Francisco 49ers, and we’re proud to say one of Fans Against Violence’s partner clubs, “Waldo” explained his reasoning for going to the Seahawks Championship Parade in his 49ers gear “Just being a Niner fan and getting all the crap at school for being one. I wanted everyone in Seattle and all around the world to know that I was a niner fan and I was no bandwagon!”

Word has spread really quickly about this young man’s unfortunate situation. Longtime 49er fan and president of the Ladies of the Empire, Catherine Tate was so impressed with what the bravery “Waldo” showed that she initially wanted to give him front row tickets to a 49ers game next season. That is when this brave 15 year olds story came to the forefront. Catherine worked very hard to get in contact with the right people and is raising money for “Waldo”.

Catherine and the Ladies of the Empire initially started a fundraiser on GoFundMe.com for “Waldo” to help get him to San Francisco for a game. However, after learning of “Waldo’s” situation this go fund me is raising funds to help with all of “Waldo’s” everyday basic needs. As of this writing $11,365!

Here is what is even more amazing when you see that number its not just 49ers fans contributing, Seahawks fans are also helping this young man. Along with donations on go fund me you can leave a comment. Some of the cool comments from the Seahawks fans are: “12th Man wants to help too”, 12th man Wilson style”, “Several 12 fans offering him shelter in their homes if he needs.

This story just goes to show how no matter what team you are a fan of, we are all humans in the end. For all of the bad things you hear these days when it comes to rivalries in sports, there is more good than bad. Here you have two fan bases that make one of the most heated rivalries in the NFL today bonding together to help a young man in need. For as brave as “Waldo” was to go to the Seahawks championship parade in his 49ers gear, it is nothing compared to the courage he shows every day living his difficult life.

To contribute to Waldo’s go fund me please go here: www.gofundme.com/Get-Niner-Waldo-to-SF

For more information on the Ladies of the Empire: ladiesoftheempire.com

For more information on Fans Against Violence: www.fansagainstviolence.org

Support Fans Against Violence on #GivingTuesday

Posted on December 3, 2013 by FAV

#GivingTuesday is a movement to create a national day of giving to kick off the giving season added to the calendar on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving. In the spirit of “Giving Tuesday” please consider donating to FAV, who continues to work towards the safety of fans and spectators. All support is welcomed and appreciated.

Fans Against Violence Needs Your Help!

Posted on July 15, 2013 by FAV

Hello Fans Against Violence supporters! With Football season almost upon us, FAV needs your help to put an end to the violence going on at our stadiums nationwide! We are trying to raise $5,000 before the season starts to help us with all the activities we are planning throughout the season! Every little bit helps so whatever you can give would be very much appreciated! Thank you so much for your support. You can click the DONATE NOW link on our website or go to our Fundrazr page at Fans Against Violence Fundrazr.

It is FAVs mission to enhance the game day experience by promoting goodwill and sportsman-like conduct between fans by implementing a series of creative and effective programs through education, discussion and partnerships with leagues, teams and like-minded organizations.

Please join us in taking a stand against violence!

Win Two Tickets to an Oakland Raiders/Broncos Game Dec 6th with Club Access!!

Posted on September 3, 2012 by FAV

The Phoenician Booster Club and the Oakland Raider Soldiers Booster Club – Phoenix Chapter is proud to sponsor a charity raffle for two tickets for the Oakland Raider vs Denver Broncos Game on December 6th, with Club Access, generously donated by Oakland Raiders Linebacker Aaron Curry. The proceeds of this raffle will support Fans Against Violence.

Each donation of $10 will receive one entry into the raffle. You will receive one entry into a random drawing for each $10 donated. Donations can be made by clicking the link below or by clicking on the “Support FAV” button on our website or Facebook page. If you are in the Phoenix Area, raffle tickets can also be purchased through the Phoenician Booster Club at the Catalina Sports Bar & Grill or the Oakland Raiders Soldiers Booster Club at Gus’s New York Pizza & Bar on September 10th during the Raiders home opener! A great way to support a fantastic cause and put yourself into a drawing to see the Raiders play at the O.co Coliseum.

Drawing will be held on September 11, 2012 and the winner will be contacted by telephone or email.

DONATE NOW FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN!

These are great tickets, great seats(Raider side of the field in the lower level section) with CLUB ACCESS to the Hennessy Black West Side Club & East Side Clubs. If you haven’t experience these clubs during a game, you have been missing out! Last time we were in the Hennessy Black West Side Club, we were fortunate enough to meet Jim Plunkett!

We thank you in advance for your donations and wish you luck in the Raffle!!!

Once your donation is made, email kathy@fansagainstviolence.org with Raiders Raffle as the subject. In the email put your name, phone number, email address and amount donated.

James Mohr Foundation Fundraiser a Huge Success

Posted on May 18, 2012 by FAV

The James Mohr Fundraiser took place on Saturday, May 12, 2012 and we are pleased to announce that it was a huge success. Friends , family members and supporters filled Strawberry’s Bar & Grill and were greeted by a smiling, upbeat James. Thanks to our very generous donors, guests had a buffet of prizes for which they were able to buy raffle tickets while snacking and sipping on the delicious food and beverages provided by Strawberry’s.

We proudly exceeded our expectations, and certainly couldn’t have done it without the many people and organizations who contributed to the event. Thanks to the money raised, James’ family can begin to pay down the mounting medical bills that his injuries have accrued. It is a tremendous weight lifted off of their shoulders.

To top off the afternoon, there was an unexpected appearance by Daryl Strawberry himself, who was gracious enough to sign autographs and pose for pictures with attendees. It was an exciting way to end the party.

We would like to give a special thanks to the following organizations and people who made generous contributions to the James Mohr Foundation Raffle.

	2 Lexus Club tickets, pregame field passes and parking pass to the Jets v. 49ers game on September 30, 2012 at MetLife Stadium
Dominick Rocco	2 pairs of tickets to the Mets/Yankees subway series game on June 10, 2012 at Yankee Stadium
Terrence Ferguson	2 tickets to the Mets v. Brewers game on May 15,2012 at CitiField
	2012 Superbowl Championship Poster autographed by NY Giants’ quarterback Eli Manning
	8 x 10 autographed photograph of NY Yankees’ shortstop Derek Jeter 8 x 10 autographed photograph of NY Giants’wide receiver Victor Cruz 8 x 10 autographed photograph of Baltimore Ravens’ running back Ray Rice
	$50 gift certificate to Acquista Trattoria, 179-01 Union Turnpike, Flushing, New York
	Free hour of drinks for winner and 10 friends at Strawberry’s Bar & Grill $25 gift certificate to Strawberry’s Bar & Grill
	4 rounds of golf at Kissena Park Golf Course
Anthony Arnone	Cleveland Golf Putter

SportsZoneMedia.com-Article on James Mohr Fundraiser

Posted on May 6, 2012 by FAV

Below is the excerpt from SportsZoneMedia.com article regarding the upcoming Fundraiser for the James Mohr Foundation sponsored by Fans Against Violence. We’d like to thank SportsZoneMedia.com and KC Dermody for spreading the word about this great fundraiser!

To view the entire article, please visit SportsZoneMedia.com

Brutally Beaten New York Jets Fan Recovering Slowly: How You Can Help

~By K.C.Dermody-May, 06, 2012

Fortunately Mohr won the fight of his life but he’s been left with vision problems and residual effects of his brain injuries as well as a massive amount of bills.

Fans Against Violence, a group that is working to help to end violence at sporting events across the nation, reports that Mohr’s “multiple operations were not covered through his insurance company,” and between his endless doctors visits, co-payments, prescriptions and commute expenses to and from New Jersey, it’s a huge financial burden.

Not only has Mohr and his family been put through extreme emotional distress, but the bills are overwhelming. In order to help alleviate some of their stress, a fundraising event will take place in Bayside, New York next weekend at Strawberry’s Bar and Grill from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on May 12, 2012. read full article..