Team LoveHATE's December Charity Run!!!

Written by Tracy Arnett / photography by Munpreet Randhawa

December is our busiest month when it comes to charity. From Toys to Tots to Operation Christmas. We are proud to set our trophies aside and pick up our Santa hats to bring joy to those who don't have it like we do. Every day we take for granted those gifts and blessings we experience with our lives so filled with shows, meets, work, and family. Rarely taking the time to actually stop and reflect on who we are.

Team LoveHATE has made it a point to freeze everything in December. Walk away from the gogo dancers, the smoke machines, industry parties, and our long anime / car show schedule to make time for THE KIDS!!!

Our first charity event actually was right before HIN. It was at Tapioca Express in Natomas and it was put on by Lazandro Sapinoso. The Charity: The Sacramento Children's Home. It was a small meet filled with people with big hearts. During a time when everyone is out shopping, several cars from various groups appeared for a common cause. Every car that came had to pay five dollars to display with the proceeds going to the Children's Home. Big props to all who attended. 

After our return from HIN "The Return", we geared up for MOAR CHARITY!!! SacCon, put on by Dan Houck and his SacAnime Family. Every year he puts on a show at the Scottish Rite Temple and uses the huge Anime fan base to help raise toys for the Marine's Toys for Tots. We spent a few hours there, dropped off some toys, met a few of our favorite cosplayers, and played catchup with a few of our friends who are usually on the road touring. 

 Our next event was "Drawing for the Kids" put on by Jason Dube's SCCG and friends at Empire Comics Vault. The event consisted of many artists coming together to create art and auction off with all the proceeds going to the kids and to receive donated canned goods to raise money for the Children's Receiving Home. We even did a special itasha-mobile for the kids and Charlo dressed up as Santa (he wore sunglasses so no one could see his almond eyes). The event was very successful and they were able to raise 700.00 for the Home.

The next day we headed out to Sacramento's Toys r Us to help Rodney Stanhope, (who camps out there for 3 weeks!!!) raise money for Yellow Ribbon America. We came in full force and DJ RSkee setup his system to help draw attention to the fundraiser. With such a prime location and with Christmas only days away, many onlookers couldn't help but stop by and drop something off to help the kids and families who have loved one fighting the war overseas. While we spend the year enjoying the freedoms we have, we can sometimes forget the soldiers fighting for it. I'm not sure how much they raised during that time but it was a ton of stuff!!! Expect us to be very involved with Rodney this year as we plan the 2st annual Team LoveHATE Holiday Car Show.

Well, that concludes our December charity run. I hope you enjoyed it.

Team LoveHATE loves Laura Bailey (she signed Rob's car)

SacCon is an amazing meeting of comic book stores, comic artists, card tournaments, and voice actors. We had the privilege of being allowed to appear to help support the Marines Toys for Tots. After we parked the cars out in front of the Scottish Rite Temple we headed on it to drop off our Toys for Tots donation and grab our wristbands. First to greet us was Dan Houck, one of the head honchos of SacCon and a few of the staff.

After receiving our wristbands we headed into the main area. Tons of goodies and tournament was underway on stage and a sign posted saying that Laura Bailey would be on at 12:30 had us totally stoked. We visited the SCCG room and there I met with Jason Dube, one of the founders. After chatting it up with Jason and finding what I was looking for (Manga MTG Planeswalkers) I headed outside to wait for Laura Bailey. Rob said he would handle asking her to come out to sign the Burst Angel car. She did some voice acting for the show so we were really excited about having her autograph Rob's ride.

As she came out, we were greeted with nothing but smiles from her and she was incredibly kind and super photogenic. She signed the Burst Angel car as well as my iPad Case. Thank you Laura Bailey, Team LoveHATE loves you!!!
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Location:SACCON, Sacramento CA

Team LoveHATE joins SCCG Live Art Charity Event

Team LoveHATE will be showing their cars and are looking for more car teams, clubs, groups and friends to roll through and show their support for Toys for Tots December 18th from 11am to 8pm. If you have a new or gently used toys please show your support. If your with a car group please email teamlovehate@gmail.com with so we can talk.

This year, the SCCG (Sacramento Comicbook Creators Group) along with other artists are coming together once again to help out Santa as they for a live drawing session and auction to raise money for the Marines Toys For Tots Drive again this year as they gather at Empire’s Comics to help this fantastic charity. They will also be collecting toys during the event.

The artists will be participating in drawing original artwork each using their different and unique art styles; they will also be on hand to do commissioned art work with all funds going to the Toys For Tots charity; you can participate on the Internet where you can watch these talented artists but also bid and win on original artwork and perhaps commission an artist to draw that favorite cartoon, super-hero, anime or manga character.

In addition, this year we are honored to have special guest from San Francisco, horror hostess and author Reyna Young. She will be joining us to help raise toys and donations and will be hosting the live art auction at Empire’s Comics and will also be hosting the live Internet event. Joining Reyna Young will be her close and personal friend Santa who will also be on hand to talk to the children and take donations to help the Marines raise toys.

Jason Dube owner of Scattered Comics, Scattered Comics Studios and Jeff Hughes owner of Comic Book Divas are teaming up this year to create a limited edition 8 page Christmas coloring book for the kids who bring in donations. Along with many other awesome sponsors who are doing their part to help make this not only a great event for the customers, but for the artists who are volunteering. Sponsors include SAKURA OF AMERICA, EMPIRE COMICS, SAC ANIME, CHIC-FIL-A, BUSY BEAVER BUTTON CO & SIGNS BY TOMORROW'S TEAM LOVEHATE. Be sure to come by Empire’s Comics 2357 Arden Way Sacramento, CA 95825 December 18th 2010; drop off a new or gently used toy and see some of the best artists in the area drawing for a great cause. Or join us online for the event at SCCG LIVE ART CHARITY ONLINE

Special Thanks To Our Sponsors:

Chik-Fil-A Sacramento, Sakura Of America, SAC Anime, Last Doorway Productions, Busy Beaver Button Company, Scattered Comics Studios, Team LoveHATE, and Comic Book Divas.