I'm trying to put together a care package for a 12 y/o kid with somekinda sarcoma cancer stuff (sorry but I can't find where I had those details written down) whose sister posts on a regional skiing messageboard, SkiNC.com .
Anyhow, this kid has skiied a few times and loves it although he wants to convert to snowboardingbut really he is living through what we post on our messageboard. He is constantly in and out of the hospital and his sister is afraid (with good reason) that he is going to die. I've talked to the parents and as much as possible verified that his cause is legit.
Here are a couple of links to applicable threads over on SkiNC:
http://www.skinc.com/messageboard/viewtopic.php?t=8913
http://www.skinc.com/messageboard/vi...t=9285&start=0
I'm not asking for any cash, but if people here have contacts or could donate some smallish schwag, DVD's, autographed posters/pictures (from pro riders), stickers, beanies, hats, etc. anything that would help him pass the time in the hospital and bring a smile to his face he would appreciate it.
PM or e-mail (prefer e-mail) me at teledaveATgmailDOTcom for shipping info or with any questions. I want to get a package shipped to him within a week because I just have a bad feeling about things.
Thanks for your help.
Pic of Don Alan and his sister
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04-23-2007, 01:11 PM #1
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Plea for Maggot Benevolance
I should probably change my username to IReallyDon'tTeleMuchAnymoreDave.
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04-23-2007, 01:31 PM #2
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By the way, his sister is fifteen.
I have been a part of the conversation on SkiNC and this kid's story will absolutely break your heart. If anyone has any connections, we would appreciate it greatly.
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04-23-2007, 01:42 PM #3
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Check your email.
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04-23-2007, 01:52 PM #4
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Heart breaking indeed. I should have some stuff at home I can send his way. Let me see what I can dig up when I get home this evening.
Hang in there Don Alan!
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04-23-2007, 02:36 PM #5
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Bump.
Sending off a bunch of stuff in a few minutes. Hope it helps.
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04-23-2007, 02:39 PM #6
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Shoot me an address- I'll have a package in the mail tomorrow.
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Hunter S. Thompson, 1970 (RIP)
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04-23-2007, 03:43 PM #7
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Bump for a very worthy cause.
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04-23-2007, 08:10 PM #8
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04-23-2007, 09:06 PM #9
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Shoot me an addy. I'll get with the fischer people and get something done right now.
I need boot size etc.
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04-23-2007, 09:11 PM #10
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Dude could you post a little more about what might make him feel better please? I have lots of schwag I could send if it might help.
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04-23-2007, 09:17 PM #11
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Kids with cancer is the worst thing in the world. I give all my charity money to St. Jude's Hospital for children with cancer. Most meaningful cause in the world for me.
You might consider it.
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04-23-2007, 10:43 PM #12
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Originally Posted by iceman
+1 on St. Judes. Cancer is bad no matter who has it but when it is a child with so much life to live is just bad. It seems so unfair.
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04-23-2007, 11:17 PM #13
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bumping for a VERY good cause. I would love to donate for this worthy cause, all i have though are a few stickers from resorts and manufacturers and a few posters of areas. I know this is very minimal, but if you want it, the stuff is yours. just let me know.
++++vibes going out to Don and his family.Our world is full of surrender at the first sign of adversity, do not give up when the challenge meets you, meet the challenge. Through perseverance comes the rewards, the rewards that make life so enjoyable.
Seize the day, trusting little in the future.
if you want something, go after it. if you want to screw someone over, look DEEP in your heart and realize Karma is a bitch
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04-24-2007, 12:38 AM #14
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I have an extra copy of Ski Movie 2 that I could send. It's definitely not R rated , but it's not PG either. Is that ok?
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04-24-2007, 01:27 AM #15
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Fuck, seeing that kid on the oxygen breaks my heart.
Cancer is so fucking unfair.
I'll do what I can.
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04-24-2007, 07:07 AM #16
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bumping and ++++Vibes ++++++ sent. Man reading that has my eyes teared up. The fact that shes just a kid and acting so strong is amazing. I hope Don and nicloe both pull though this together.
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04-24-2007, 07:22 AM #17
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To answer as quickly as possible:
dk_alaskan,Stickers and posters are great, shmerman, I've already got Ski Movies 1-3 in the box for him, TJ I think boots would be overkill right now-he won't be skiing any until next season at the earliest, Iceman, I don't even know what kin d of stuff my own kids like, T-shirts, hats, gloves, beanies, smallish stuff with cool kid logos on them.
I am slammed at work today. I'm collecting everything then going to ship to him, I'm shooting to ship out on Friday.
Thanks for everyone that has posted and those that have responded with feeling the need to post about it.I should probably change my username to IReallyDon'tTeleMuchAnymoreDave.
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04-24-2007, 08:14 AM #18
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You guys are great, this kid breaks my heart. ++++++Vibes++++++ for Don Alan...
I cant wait to see the pic of him when he gets all this schwag....
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04-24-2007, 09:18 AM #19
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you've got mail.
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04-24-2007, 09:19 AM #20
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pm sent....
Our world is full of surrender at the first sign of adversity, do not give up when the challenge meets you, meet the challenge. Through perseverance comes the rewards, the rewards that make life so enjoyable.
Seize the day, trusting little in the future.
if you want something, go after it. if you want to screw someone over, look DEEP in your heart and realize Karma is a bitch
http://arcticcycles.com
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04-24-2007, 12:35 PM #21
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I don't thinkfree boots and skis would be overkill. Motivation yes. Overkill no. Get me an addy Originally Posted by teledave
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04-24-2007, 01:42 PM #22
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poster and stickers sent out. Should be down your way by friday. The stickers are inside the rolled up poster btw.
I agree with TJ, if he can get them for free, it may help Dan to continue to fight the cancer because he has a new motivation to not give up. Gives him a new goal for next year and will give the fam another reminder there are SO many others out there pulling for there son's recoveryI don't thinkfree boots and skis would be overkill. Motivation yes. Overkill noOur world is full of surrender at the first sign of adversity, do not give up when the challenge meets you, meet the challenge. Through perseverance comes the rewards, the rewards that make life so enjoyable.
Seize the day, trusting little in the future.
if you want something, go after it. if you want to screw someone over, look DEEP in your heart and realize Karma is a bitch
http://arcticcycles.com
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04-24-2007, 01:44 PM #23
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Let me get you a size first. TJ, Originally Posted by TJ.Brk
As soon as I get sizing info I'll PM it to you along with his personal address so you can ship directly.
Edit: TJ check your PMLast edited by teledave; 04-24-2007 at 02:29 PM.
I should probably change my username to IReallyDon'tTeleMuchAnymoreDave.
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teledave,
Shipped this morning via Priority Mail...
1-Video
2- Stickers
1- Patch
Lotsa vibes
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04-24-2007, 07:34 PM #25
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Got it. Check yours. Originally Posted by teledave
Let me get you a size first. TJ, As soon as I get sizing info I'll PM it to you along with his personal address so you can ship directly.
Edit: TJ check your PM
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