Win a Lichty Hormigo Dreadnought Guitar

Submitted by Alexander on Tue, 05/08/2012 - 23:46.

Support the Lance Armstrong Foundation and get a chance to win a handcrafted Lichty Hormigo Dreadnought guitar.

Jay Lichty, the North Carolina custom guitar builder teamed up with John Cash of Nature's Storehouse to help raise funds for the Lance Armstrong Foundation.

This foundation provides support and assistance for people affected by cancer, it was founded by champion cyclist Lance Armstrong who was a cancer survivor himself. They provide practical information and tools for people that are affected by cancer.

The Lance Armstrong Foundation has raised over 400 million dollars going to cancer survivorship programs, support programs, research and awareness building campaigns. Proceeds from this guitar raffle will go to the Lance Armstrong Foundation.

To join the raffle, you can buy a $50 donation ticket which gives you a 1 out of 100 chance of winning a cool handmade guitar while at the same time lets you provide much needed help for cancer patients worldwide.

Signed by Lance Armstrong

The raffle will run up to June 2, 2012 and the winning ticket will be drawn that night at the Geoff Achison/Randall Bramblett concert at the Tryon Fine Arts Center.

Corrie Woods of Lichty Guitars shared “We have found guitar raffles to be an effective way for Lichty Guitars to give back to our community and to help raise awareness about causes we are passionate about."

The guitar being raffled off is a handmade dreadnought with a cutaway body style handmade at Lichty Guitars. Hormigo is used on the back and sides while cedar was used for the top. The assessed retail value of this guitar is around $4,700. The guitar is hand signed by Lance Armstrong himself.

Here is a video that explains the story behind this Lichty Guitar Raffle: