You guys have no idea how much I love you.

I personally think that this should be a sticky and also we should aim to help this young lad by doing something positive - as was mentioned before - some equipment which would make Dave's life considerably better.

Ptownhood said:

So glad I could help

I brought this thread back up and cannot believe that it is not a sticky!!!

I cannot understand how to send money through paypal - even though I have an account - so I have sent a cheque. It will be in english pounds so they will have to convert it.

I have sent a couple of emails to David and he has replied. I have my first american pen friend!!

Ptownhood said:

Same here sweetheart..hope ur well

Miguel have you figured out how foreign ppl ,as out from the US can donate?

Ptownhood said:

we you too, paul

Ptownhood said:

Pussy!

paypall'd

You are a good man Dook.

I just sent some funds via paypal
I hope, also, to get a little gift box together for Dave too.

I went postcard shopping so I could send one to David.

I've just sent my 5 bucks.God bless you David, from an old org member.

done and done! Nice one Paul

Sending mine Monday....

....its so easy to take the little things for granted until you're faced with a shining light that doesn't have the luxury of taking anything for granted...

I cant get the fucking paypal to work!!! Can someone help a sista through a orgnote before I blow a gasket!

ShySlantedEye1 said:

I tried 2 but couldn’t work it out either so I am sending a gift package on monday that I hope David will enjoy.

Any friend of Dook's... and Miguel!

I'm paypaling too, and with it I send many blessings.

This is one of the nicest threads I have ever read.

Paypal, I can do when I get money in my account.

Im ovaseas so money order is a hassle and who knows if u can cash it lata.

whats the email 4 the paypal account?

missmad said:

stenstrod@yahoo.com

Ok I am accounted for!

Can someone explain step-by-step how paypal works? I will gladly donate.

If not, I'll just send a check through the mail.


It's times like these that make me realize the power of this place.

I've sent a gift and prayers are added. This is a very humbling story. Good luck on your journey, Paul. The strength of the org. is quite amazing ~ we send you love, peace and joy (to Dook and Miguel as well).

Goodwill threads deserve a bump!



yikes! ITS A STICKY!



[Edited 6/18/07 13:36pm]

Ptownhood said:

Thanks for clearing this up Paul. I was a little concerned when I read the original post because I know Medicaid will cover a lot of medical expenses and it's generally way more than $50 of coverage.

Also, I wanted to ask if he is on Medicare? With his condition he should qualify for Social Security Disability (full disability) and after 3 years of being on SSDisability he would be eligible for Medicare which will help to cover much more in medical treatment as well as paying for his care at a long term facility. Also, if his family contacts the drug companies (depending on the medication he is on) many drug companies will distribute free or reduced priced medications for those in need. There are many other things that Dave might qualify for. If you would pm me with anything that he might need, I could do some research and find out what would available for him. I'm a social worker, and finding resources available for those that need them is what we do best.

Since I just graduated with my MSW, and just recently was hired (haven't started working yet), I won't be able to help out financially until I start getting paid. Until that time, I wouldn't mind helping out in other ways (such as looking for other available resources for him that his family be unaware of that exists). Again, just pm me and let me know!

I just got this from Dave about 5 minutes ago:

I just wanted to thank you for posting my story on the website. Please post my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has sent me money and/or kind words. The response on the site at least has been great. Please also post my financial goal of a million dollars. Then I could get my own house, adapt it for me, get a hydraulic standing frame, a private nurse for each shift, a cna, a hoyer lift, and adjustable bed, a doctor, and have enough left over for stem cell surgery when it is available. Better yet, please copy this email on the website. Thanks again. Gotta go.
Dave