As a Proud Veteran-Owned and Operated Business, DeMayo Tile, LLC is Committed to Supporting our Troops, our Veterans and Their Families. This Year, We Are Going to Thank One of this Nation's Heroes by Remodeling Their Bathroom For Free.
December 2023 - Philadelphia, PA
Hi, everyone.
Thanks for checking out B4ABB!
My name is Mike. I am one of the owners and operators of DeMayo Tile, LLC. Since 2021, I have been working alongside my mom and dad, my business partners, to provide the Greater Philadelphia Area and South Jersey with some of the best tile and flooring installation craftsmanship and pricing in the industry.
But, before I joined the family business, I served in the US Army for over 10 years!
April 2015 - Ft. Bliss, TX
During my time in the Army, I served and fought alongside of some of the bravest and most honorable men and women that this country has to offer. The sacrifices that our service members make each and every day in defense of this great nation are immeasurable - I have seen it, and lived it. And, sometimes, a thank you just doesn’t cut it! So, once our donation goal has been met, I want to give back to one of this nation's heroes - one of my Battle Buddies, or their surviving spouse or child - in the best way that I can: by giving them a brand new bathroom!
However, bathroom remodels can be costly. Trust me, I know! Between labor costs, material, dump fees, permitting, etc., my partners and I estimate that it will cost around $15,000 to cover the entire project. The three of us at DeMayo Tile, along with the help of a few of our employees and their families, have already donated $2,400. We need your help to raise the rest! Every donation, no matter how big or small, helps tremendously!
And if you are eligible, please sign up for the contest!
Below you will find our GoFundMe campaign, a complete list of submission requirements, an explanation of how ALL donated funds will be used, the material list for the remodel, our disclaimers, and the submission form.
This is a completely nonprofit giveaway. The intended distribution of donated funds can be found below.
Submission Requirements
ONE SUBMISSION PER PERSON
Contestants ...
must be a current or former member of one of the 6 branches of the US Military
Army, Air Force, Marines, Navy, Coast Guard, Space Force
Active, Reserve, National Guard, Retired, or Veteran
Proof of service required and will be verified in-person
If currently serving, an unexpired CAC card and CO's or FLL's contact info
DD - 214 or equivalent
other acceptable documentation
OR
must be a surviving dependent (spouse or child, other dependent if applicable) of a service member that died while they were in the military (non-service connected death) or was KIA or is currently MIA
proof of dependency required
exceptions will be made for Gold Star parents, who are encouraged to join this contest as well
(if separated) must have a discharge of anything other than dishonorable or bad conduct
This is non-negotiable!
must currently reside in one of the following counties:
Philadelphia County, PA
Delaware County, PA
Camden County, NJ
Gloucester County, NJ
Salem County, NJ
Cumberland County, NJ
Atlantic County, NJ
Cape May County, NJ
Full-time residents only; no shore homes or investment properties
How The Donated Funds Will Be Used
All, or a majority of, funds raised will go toward the following:
Purchasing all material
See below for details
Paying our employees their normal wage
Approximately 5-10 working days needed
Paying waste and disposal fees to the proper authorities
Acquiring permits, if necessary
Should the remodel cost significantly less than projected, we will choose a second winner. If the remaining funds are not enough to complete the second remodel, DeMayo Tile will cover the remaining costs.
Any funds remaining after the above mentioned will be donated to one or all of the following organizations:
Wounded Warrior Foundation
Disabled American Veterans
The VFW
The American Legion
AMVETS
Catholic War Veterans
Material / The Winner's Choices
Winning contestant will get to choose ...
Option A - Tub
Option B - Standup
Winning contestant will also get to choose ...
a new toilet
$200 max
a new vanity
$600 max
a new mirror, medicine cabinet, or combo (no sunken cabinets)
$350 max
a new tub (option A)
$500 max
a new shower floor tile (option B)
$5 per square foot max, up to $100
a new tub/shower wall tile
$7.50 per square foot max, up to $750
a new bathroom floor tile
$5 per square foot max, $500
new tub/shower fixtures
$250 max
a single marble sill (option B)
$300 max
grout
corner shelves
2 shelves, $50 max each
paint color
$100 / gallon max, up to two gallons
Due to licensing restrictions, DeMayo Tile, LLC will only purchase paint for the contest winner. The contest winner will be responsible for the painting of their bathroom.
Note:
Some preference material not listed above that is required to complete the project will the responsibility of the contest winner. For example, should tile trim be needed, i.e. Schluter Tile Edging, the contest winner will be required to either purchase that material or reimburse DeMayo Tile, LLC for the expense.
DeMayo Tile, LLC may procure some of the non-preference material, without the winning contestant's consent, funded through the GoFundMe donations, that are required to complete the bathroom. Examples include, but are not limited to, tile adhesive, concrete board, and waterproofing material.
Disclaimers
The Winner Will Sign a(n) Estimate/Contract:
The winning contestant will enter into a normal contract with DeMayo Tile, LLC. This contract will provide the winning contestant with the same information and guarantees as any other paying customer. The contract will include all of our information, the winning contestant's information, scope of work, approximate square footages, tentative start and end dates, approximate cost of labor, etc. DeMayo Tile, LLC will ensure the quality of their work and will address any issues, within reason, once the job is completed, so as to ensure the winning contestant's satisfaction.
DeMayo Tile, LLC reserves the right to...
revoke the prize if the winning contestant does not meet the requirements or fails to provide proof of the same
ask the winning contestant to use their own funding sources if their material choices exceed the limits set
refuse or subcontract any work that does not fall within our purview
amend the rules, requirements, and exclusions as they deem necessary
not disclose the winning contestants information if the winning contestant chooses to keep their identity private
not disclose the total cost spent on the winning contestants bathroom, material, labor, fees, etc.
end the contest at any time without notice
The 2024 contest winner has been chosen.
Be on the lookout for our 2025 contest opening announcement.