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| Picou
Lunker Username: Picou Post Number: 2083 Registered: 8-2004  Rating: N/A |
Ya'll remember the young boy that I mentioned from Jessica's class with brain tumors? Well, I completely dropped the ball and neglected to mention that there is a BBQ dinner, bake sale, and auction being held at the Trenton Elementary school cafeteria this afternoon. The doors open at 4:30 and they will start serving dinner around 5:15 or so. A BBQ plate will be $5.50 and Connie is cooking things for the bake sale as well as many contributions from our church. I believe Janet Parker who fishes on the WBT has gathered some auction items as well and Lake Fork Guide Rick Carter is also contributing. I realize that it is last minute, but if you are close enough and want some good BBQ come visit. I can give directions if needed -- 214-738-4508  Thank you Lord for my family and the waters I get to fish
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| Dean
Crappie Username: Dean Post Number: 456 Registered: 4-2004  Rating: N/A |
Mike - Can't make it - Talk to me about it later - call me - I might be able to make a small contribution if it would help.. All In A Days Fun!!!  
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| Picou
Lunker Username: Picou Post Number: 2084 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
Thanks Dean, Charles was able to make it and we tried to bid on a guide trip to Fork but when the bidding got to $450 we bailed. The event was a huge success and I can't wait to hear the final numbers for money raised. Connie worked the back sale and thinks she took in well over $350. There was a watch on the silent auction that went for $300 and a metal art decoration that went for $300. Several items on the live auction went for over $100 so I am sure the amount raised will be a huge help to the family. It was great to see the turnout from our small town and the surrounding areas. I would not be suprised if they sold over 100 plates of BBQ at $5.50 a plate.... It adds up quick and I know it will help out. Dean, I'll give you a call tomorrow when I am on the road... Here are a few pictures from the event:   Some of the items on the live auction:   The silent auction tables went on forever:  Thank you Lord for my family and the waters I get to fish
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| Charles
Moderator Username: Charles Post Number: 737 Registered: 7-2004 Rating: N/A |
Great event. I was impressed how a community has rallied together to help a neighbor in need. Here's a big pat on the back for a job well done Mike. | ||
| Picou
Lunker Username: Picou Post Number: 2085 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
Great to have you there Charles. I can't wait to hear the final tally for attendance and money raised. Connie was instrumental in getting things done as well and I give her the bulk of the credit for our family's contribution. Thank you Lord for my family and the waters I get to fish
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| Picou
Lunker Username: Picou Post Number: 2089 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
Found out from Connie that we raised over $10k... That will go a long way towards the initial 5 day hospital stay and surgery. Thank you Lord for my family and the waters I get to fish
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| Dean
Crappie Username: Dean Post Number: 458 Registered: 4-2004 Rating: N/A |
Awesome!!! All In A Days Fun!!!
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| Charles
Moderator Username: Charles Post Number: 743 Registered: 7-2004 Rating: N/A |
10K+ is impressive! | ||
| Charles
Moderator Username: Charles Post Number: 762 Registered: 7-2004 Rating: N/A |
Mike, What's the latest on Anthony? | ||
| Picou
Lunker Username: Picou Post Number: 2149 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
Glad you asked that Charles, Anthony is coming home today for a 1 month break from treatment. The tumors are responding to the radiation treatments and have been reduced in size. He will be home for a month and then return to St. Judes for 6 months of chemo treatments. He is not out of the woods yet but the prognosis for survival is very high now. Rick Carter and I decided to push back the benefit tournament until early summer because he was getting feedback that led him to believe that there would be a low turnout in February. Thank you Lord for my family and the waters I get to fish | ||
| Ozziefish
Crappie Username: Ozziefish Post Number: 382 Registered: 8-2004  Rating: N/A |
Great new Mike..."Praise God" Keep us posted. OzzieFish "In GOD I trust" | ||
| Charles
Moderator Username: Charles Post Number: 763 Registered: 7-2004 Rating: N/A |
Excellent news! Be sure to give us advanced notice on the tourney date. |
