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Toombs game worn Aggie helmet up for auction for good cause

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.charityauctionstoday.com/auctions/Toombs-game-worn-Aggie-helmet-8845
Howdy Aggies! Ja'Mar Toombs here. I know most of you remember that my oldest son Cory, has been battling cancer for the past 10 years. A few years ago he had radiation and went into remission. Well about a year and a half ago his cancer came back. During this past year it started acting more aggressively and spread from his mouth and neck area to his chest. He is in stage 4 now. He has 3 mass growths in his chest. One close to his lungs one close to his heart and another in his upper chest area. Because of where those growths are, surgery to remove them is not an option. The dr. had scheduled a full laryngectomy but because it spread they cancelled it. Currently the dr is trying to see what kind of chemo would work best. In preparation for these hard days ahead of us I am selling my A&M helmet. Next to my Big 12 Championship ring, it's my most prized memorabilia. It's the only helmet I wore while playing for the Aggies. It's been in some great memorable games, 98 Nebraska; 1st td & 71yd run, 98 Big 12 Championship, 99 Texas (bonfire game) 126yds 2 td's, 00 Oklahoma (most famous td I scored and Miss St (snowbowl) 200yds 3 td's. The last time I touched the ball college was a 25yd td in overtime. This helmet means a lot to me but being able to be there for my son means more. I don't want to sale it on Ebay because I want it to go to an Aggie. That way I know it means as much to them. I can't put a price on it but I'd like the bidding to start at 1,000. I also know that some of you would just like to donate and that's much appreciated also. Donations can be made to my PayPal account jtoombs79@gmail.com. Bids for the helmet can be made at .charityauctionstoday.com/auctions/Toombs-game-worn-Aggie-helmet-8845. I also have cash app $JamarTDToombs. Feel free to email me with thoughts and prayers and suggestions. Thanks and gig em
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I hope we can raise enough money to buy that helmet for you.

Will say a little prayer to the big man for you and your son tonight.

Gig'em

(Also, what about a go-fund me for those of us that don't use PayPal? It's easy for us to pass around that link too)
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I would absolutely hate to see you have to auction off something so precious - even if the cause is a noble one. Have you considered a go-fund me? It might provide a more accessible route for fund raising! In the meantime, I wish your son a successful second fight against cancer.

(While I have no reason to doubt you personally, if you can verify the PayPal account then I would be happy to make a donation.)
Gentlemen, which brings me to my next point. Don't smoke crack. - Lawrence Taylor, The Waterboy
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trippledip said:

I would absolutely hate to see you have to auction off something so precious - even if the cause is a noble one. Have you considered a go-fund me? It might provide a more accessible route for fund raising! In the meantime, I wish your son a successful second fight against cancer.

(While I have no reason to doubt you personally, if you can verify the PayPal account then I would be happy to make a donation.)


This is absolutely Ja'Mar. I'd stake my TexAgs reputation on it.
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To hell with you losing that helmet! Start a go fund me...post it here. People will be happy to help and no one wants to take your helmet.

Edit: one of my favorite Aggie players ever.
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Where is he getting treatment at currently?
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Gator92
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https://www.charityauctionstoday.com/auctions/Toombs-game-worn-Aggie-helmet-8845

You can also donate by following the link.
TDTOOMBS5
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The PayPal account definitely belongs to me. While I appreciate the concerns about me selling my helmet, I really don't mind giving something back for all the kindness and love i get from all of you. At a few suggestions I did create a GoFundMe account https://www.gofundme.com/preparation-for-cory039s-chemo I'm grateful to be part of a community that cares so much about alumni and their families.
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trippledip said:

I would absolutely hate to see you have to auction off something so precious - even if the cause is a noble one. Have you considered a go-fund me? It might provide a more accessible route for fund raising! In the meantime, I wish your son a successful second fight against cancer.

(While I have no reason to doubt you personally, if you can verify the PayPal account then I would be happy to make a donation.)


This. The Aggie community at large would likely be happy to donate without the need to sell such a prized possession.

Also, look into an agtag and letterman badge so people know who you are. I'm sure the mods can help you out.
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No Ag is gonna take that helmet from you. Like the others said. Start a go fund me and post it. Will gladly donate. God bless and gig'em
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TDTOOMBS5 said:

The PayPal account definitely belongs to me. While I appreciate the concerns about me selling my helmet, I really don't mind giving something back for all the kindness and love i get from all of you. At a few suggestions I did create a GoFundMe account https://www.gofundme.com/preparation-for-cory039s-chemo I'm grateful to be part of a community that cares so much about alumni and their families.


Donated my brother.

As Jimmy V said, Don't give up. Don't ever give up.
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I'm going to copy this into the premium board for more eyes.
5C
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Ja'mar, God Bless you and your Son. Donation coming shortly. Keep your helmet, there will be many happy to help.
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Donation made. Aggies take care of Aggies.
Outlaw0206
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Time for the power of the Aggie network to go to work!
trippledip
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Thanks!
Gentlemen, which brings me to my next point. Don't smoke crack. - Lawrence Taylor, The Waterboy
FriscoKid
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Donated.
Howdy Dammit
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Donated. Aggies are family.
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FDXAg
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Prayers for you, your son, and your family. Never give up. Miracles happen every day and your son WILL be one of them.
spud1910
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Done
FriscoKid
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Dude! That's a hell of a gift.
unmade bed
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Hopefully whoever wins the helmet does the right thing and gives it back so Cory can give it to his son someday after he beats the hell out of cancer.
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This should get stickied
gwdykes
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ol' sarg
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unmade bed said:

Hopefully whoever wins the helmet does the right thing and gives it back so Cory can give it to his son someday after he beats the hell out of cancer.
Couldn't have said it better. That helmet belongs in the Toombs family.

By the way, watching you carry the entire state of Oklahoma on your back for 27 yards and that touchdown is one of my favorite Aggie football memories.

Gig'em.
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BaileyAg
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Donated. My prayers are with your son and family
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Quarter of the way there in under an hour! Gig em!!!!
proudest member of the fightin texas aggie class of 2005.
Esteban du Plantier
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Donated!
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Done. $2,650 as of 9pm. Let's get $50k.
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Toooombs! You and your family are in my prayers....
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Tooooooooombs! We got you brother! Praying for you guys!
FriscoKid
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In all honesty though. That helmet looks awesome. It doesn't have that weird ass bevel. Maybe the athletic department wants to buy it from you.
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