Corvette lover needs our help
Racer
Joined: Nov 2015
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From: Whaleyville Virginia
Got To Give It Up - Marvin Gaye
I understand your disappointment, Vette_DD. I think this is a case of us needing to raise others awareness. Someone said something about pictures. We need a really good idea.
It feels good to be able to help a person in need realize a dream.
- JKHolman
It feels good to be able to help a person in need realize a dream.
- JKHolman
Pro
Joined: Feb 2012
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Perhaps if this family had posted that the car would be sold and the money donated to the ALS Association after his passing that would make me feel better about donating/contributing.
A better idea might be a local giving him a ride in one. He knows he is not going to be able to enjoy ownership and his current physical ability may not allow him to be able to drive it anyway.
Are there any forum members in the Toronto area?
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From: Toronto Ontario
I thought about it for a moment. My father had ALS and it was a painful thing to watch as his ability to get around slowly left his body. Then his ability to speak reduced to a nod of the head and a few breaths from a CPAP machine before the next few words at a time. All while being fed through a hose directly into his stomach because he couldn't swallow his food.
Perhaps if this family had posted that the car would be sold and the money donated to the ALS Association after his passing that would make me feel better about donating/contributing.
A better idea might be a local giving him a ride in one. He knows he is not going to be able to enjoy ownership and his current physical ability may not allow him to be able to drive it anyway.
Are there any forum members in the Toronto area?
Perhaps if this family had posted that the car would be sold and the money donated to the ALS Association after his passing that would make me feel better about donating/contributing.
A better idea might be a local giving him a ride in one. He knows he is not going to be able to enjoy ownership and his current physical ability may not allow him to be able to drive it anyway.
Are there any forum members in the Toronto area?
I suppose i took for granted everyone would read the links in my first post..
The first being the gofundme page which contains the familys story and contains that very idea that eventually all donated funds toward this effort will go directly to the ALS foundation. Car or no car.
The second being the article that i originally encountered where Ron Fellows gave Scott some exhilarating laps in a C7 around his home track CTMP (formerly known as Mosport) in December
so your great ideas are already in motion but please dont hesitate to bring more
Pro
Joined: Feb 2012
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Thank you for your brief but heartfelt words of your father.
I suppose i took for granted everyone would read the links in my first post..
The first being the gofundme page which contains the familys story and contains that very idea that eventually all donated funds toward this effort will go directly to the ALS foundation. Car or no car.
The second being the article that i originally encountered where Ron Fellows gave Scott some exhilarating laps in a C7 around his home track CTMP (formerly known as Mosport) in December
so your great ideas are already in motion but please dont hesitate to bring more
I suppose i took for granted everyone would read the links in my first post..
The first being the gofundme page which contains the familys story and contains that very idea that eventually all donated funds toward this effort will go directly to the ALS foundation. Car or no car.
The second being the article that i originally encountered where Ron Fellows gave Scott some exhilarating laps in a C7 around his home track CTMP (formerly known as Mosport) in December
so your great ideas are already in motion but please dont hesitate to bring more
The website is having issues and the family needs to log in to correct the error or question the gofundme people are having.
When it comes back up I'll donate a little
above average. Thanks for pointing out my error
Pro
Joined: Feb 2016
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From: Olympia WA
St. Jude Donor '16-'17, '19
It's not about whether this gentleman should get his dream like just about everyone else... it seems to me (IMHO) that this is more about a young man trying to do something significant for his father... and how the heck is THAT a bad thing?
As soon as their account is back up... I'm making a donation. Time for a little reality check... either we're a true community or we're just a bunch of hardworking stiffs who got lucky enough to live the dream...
As soon as their account is back up... I'm making a donation. Time for a little reality check... either we're a true community or we're just a bunch of hardworking stiffs who got lucky enough to live the dream...
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Joined: Oct 2011
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From: Toronto Ontario
This is what i heard from Gofundme...
Donations can fail for a few reasons including Internet browser issues, typos in card information, or insufficient funds. Another thing that can help donors is knowing to use the name on their card to donate - they can then have us help them change it to a nickname or name of an organization after the funds go through.
Donors can reach us for help using the Help button at the top of the campaign. We are always here to help them make successful donations.
Donations can fail for a few reasons including Internet browser issues, typos in card information, or insufficient funds. Another thing that can help donors is knowing to use the name on their card to donate - they can then have us help them change it to a nickname or name of an organization after the funds go through.
Donors can reach us for help using the Help button at the top of the campaign. We are always here to help them make successful donations.
Pro
Joined: Feb 2012
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I got farther this time than the last. Last time, right after clicking on donate the message came up to ask the organizer to log in. This time it came up after completing the name and zip code information.
So it is down until the organizer logs in. Things might have taken a turn for the worse and the family has not taken the time to log in.
Post here if you are able to log in and make a donation as of 2/24/16 3:00 pm Pacific time.
So it is down until the organizer logs in. Things might have taken a turn for the worse and the family has not taken the time to log in.
Post here if you are able to log in and make a donation as of 2/24/16 3:00 pm Pacific time.
Last edited by SmileyOr; Feb 24, 2016 at 06:02 PM.
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Joined: Oct 2011
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From: Toronto Ontario
I got farther this time than the last. Last time, right after clicking on donate the message came up to ask the organizer to log in. This time it came up after completing the name and zip code information.
So it is down until the organizer logs in. Things might have taken a turn for the worse and the family has not taken the time to log in.
Post here if you are able to log in and make a donation as of 2/24/16 3:00 pm Pacific time.
So it is down until the organizer logs in. Things might have taken a turn for the worse and the family has not taken the time to log in.
Post here if you are able to log in and make a donation as of 2/24/16 3:00 pm Pacific time.
Pro
Joined: Oct 2008
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From: Central Va
We lost my mother in law to ALS, it is a HORRIBLE way to die. Anna was an angel to me always and I had to make some pretty tough decisions in the end, but she didnt go out in pain. I'll definitely donate what I can.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 2014
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From: Texas
Seems odd to me. Family is w/o any income at all now that dad's disabled and mom quit work to take care of him.
1. If he can't take care of himself, how can he drive a a high powered car?
2. If they are so poor, why are they dining out at McD?s.
3. If they are 100% no income, how are they eating, paying rent, buying gas for the car and so forth.
I smell a big rat
1. If he can't take care of himself, how can he drive a a high powered car?
2. If they are so poor, why are they dining out at McD?s.
3. If they are 100% no income, how are they eating, paying rent, buying gas for the car and so forth.
I smell a big rat
Race Director
Joined: Mar 2010
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From: T-Town WA
2016 C6 of Year Finalist
I understand the "feel good" part of this thread. However, I find it to be something which I cannot/will not be a part. Gofundme, crowdfunding, whatever they are, just hit me wrong.
Had this family contacted a local Corvette Club they could have arranged a club drive to this person's house, a ride, a meal, and probably a donation. I'd participate, as I have before, and help pass the hat.
Sorry.
Had this family contacted a local Corvette Club they could have arranged a club drive to this person's house, a ride, a meal, and probably a donation. I'd participate, as I have before, and help pass the hat.
Sorry.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 2014
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From: Texas
Per my post above Ruxvette's, I agree with him. I'll add that this did not come close to passing my sniff test.
Among other inconsistencies, I doubt Canadian garbage men work 6 or 7 days a week.
Among other inconsistencies, I doubt Canadian garbage men work 6 or 7 days a week.
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Joined: Oct 2011
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From: Toronto Ontario
If you read the articles, Ron Fellows started this movement. Do you think an international, professional race car driver with strong ties to General Motors is fronting a scam?...better have your sniffer checked.
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From: Toronto Ontario
Le Mans Master
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From: Texas