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Hey everyone,

Just wanted to share something really cool that happened recently—something that still feels a bit surreal.

As part of the BLIM course, I’ve been blown away not just by the incredible teaching and music, but by the community here. Someone from the BLIM class—who wanted to stay totally anonymous—sponsored a guitar for me! I found out through Fanny at JustinGuitar, who helped set everything up with my dad. With some extra help from relatives, I was able to pick out a Fender Suona Stratocaster from Alamo Music in San Antonio, TX. None of this would have happened without the generous donation from anonymous.

I actually got the guitar on my 13th birthday, which made it even more special. :party_popper:

I’ve already sent my thanks to the sponsor privately through the team (along with a short thank-you video), but I wanted to say a public thanks here too. It was such a generous and awesome thing to do—and it really meant a lot. This is something I’ll never forget. It’s pushed me to keep practicing and improving, and I hope one day I can pass on that kind of kindness to someone else.

Also, big thanks to Fanny, Richard, Justin and everyone at JustinGuitar for helping make this happen. This is such a cool community, and I’m stoked to be part of it.

Here’s the thank you video if anyone wants to check it out:
:video_camera: https://youtu.be/8Kuv5tErKws

Rock on,
Cruz
(@combatcruz on instagram)

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One good looking guitar Cruz, cherish it.

What a wonderful gift and the knowledge that this Community is all about support and engagement. May you have many years of happy playing in the years to come.

:smiling_face_with_sunglasses:

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And this, folks… is how we make this world an even better place!
:heart:

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Hi Cruz,
What a fantastic story :smiling_face_with_sunglasses:, and congratulations on your 13th birthday :partying_face:and may this be the start of another long stream of passing on good things… :yellow_heart:

Greetings ,Rogier

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Congrats on your new guitar and on your 13th Birthday, so now you can do some serious learning and make us old ‘uns look not so clever :rofl:

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Congratulations Cruz. Happy 13th birthday and have fun putting that guitar to good use. :smiling_face_with_sunglasses:

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congrats :partying_face:

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Cruz, that is such a great gesture. I am so glad to see you with the new electric guitar. :slight_smile:

It was fantatic seeing you play Blues on your acoustic, but always thought that you should try electric as well. :grinning_face: Enjoy your new guitar!

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Congratulations Cruz on your new guitar. You deserve it mate.

I too was the beneficiary of the very gracious generosity of a community member. I still get goosebumps thinking about it. Forever grateful.

Alot of fun and rewarding times ahead for you and your new guitar . Im sure you’ll do her justice.

All the best.

Cheers, Shane

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That’s so nice to read! Enjoy the guitar Cruz! And thank you anonymous donor! What a great community we’ve got here!

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Thats so rad, like @Boris1565 said, seeing you rip it up on the acoustic was great, but I knew you would do well with a electric when you got one also.

I was stoked that you got hooked up. You have worked hard and earned it. Keep it up.

:victory_hand:t2::love_you_gesture:t2::sign_of_the_horns:t2:

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What a wonderful story! I love your post and how you set up a warm thank you video for the sponsor :smiling_face_with_three_hearts:

13y and into the BLIM course? That’s awesome! It seems to me you are a very mature and undertaking person, especially for your age. You’re destined to do great things for sure! Never feel shy to ask advice to those you trust around you and JAM THAT GUITAR BRO :smiley:

Thank you parents, relatives, sponsors and our very own Fanny to make this all happen!
Sent you a follow request op IG (@lievendv)

Cheers

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Oh man–doesn’t this act of random kindness kindle my heart :heart_exclamation:

Cruz you too will have the option of paying it forward in your life.

We’re all in the gig together.

YAY!

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