Condolences - From ChiefsPlanet

Extended opportunity to Sept 14th. Please give. We're at $240 so far and this site can do much better.

In the past 2 months our site has lost two longtime members who were great people and contributed to this site over the years. Each of these men were in their 40's.

Currently, the Lounge is named for a man named Dan Edwards (aka CrazyHorse) who had fought lung disease for a very long time and finally succumbed to a second transplant which failed earlier this month.

Previously, Mike Hall (aka MadMax) died after a lengthy battle with liver disease on June 30th. We named the Lounge after MadMax for the entire month of July.

Several current members know these men in real life and some were even introduced to ChiefsPlanet by them.

We used to do nice things for people more frequently when the site was smaller and we haven't done anything like this for years. Dan was a Chiefs fan but spent enough time friendly trolling over at OrangeMane.com that they pooled their money and sent he and his wife on a vacation prior to his first lung transplant more than 4 years ago. We did nothing at that time.

I know there are some financial needs in both of these cases and these were extraordinary individuals who were taken far too early. Mike left a couple of minor children. Dan's son is grown.

We'd like to accept gifts which will be passed on to the families of these members who were taken tragically far too soon. Dan's family will utilize these funds to help pay for funeral expenses. Mike was a personal friend of FlopNuts and he will ensure that the money given for Mike will go directly towards the care of the children and/or their college fund. If you're unable or unwilling to give, please keep these families in your thoughts and prayers.

If you choose to send a gift via paypal, use the button below. l total the moneys collected and share those numbers on the 4th. Please specify how you would like your gift to be earmarked. If no instructions are specified, it will be split 50/50. Thanks for your generosity.

Personal checks can be mailed to me or I will provide an address via PM.

Originally Posted by ChiTown

No issue with that one. I donated to that and I feel really food that she made it. A true blessing for that Family.

Awesome. Good to know. Thanks for saying so.

[ChiTown]

Originally Posted by Phobia

Awesome. Good to know. Thanks for saying so.

By the way, I need the particulars for this one as well. Pls send when u get a chance. Thanks

[Dr. Johnny Fever]

Nice work Phobia/CP.

[wutamess]

Uh Eddie... Can't you just put the paypal hotlink in the thread topic so we don't have to scroll down to try and find it (even though it's not there.)

Originally Posted by wutamess

Uh Eddie... Can't you just put the paypal hotlink in the thread topic so we don't have to scroll down to try and find it (even though it's not there.)

Done.

[Color Red]

Originally Posted by Phobia

I know there are some financial needs in both of these cases and these were extraordinary individuals who were taken far too early. Mike left a couple of minor children. Dan's son is grown.

We'd like to accept gifts which will be passed on to the families of these members who were taken tragically far too soon. Dan's family will utilize these funds to help pay for funeral expenses. Mike was a personal friend of FlopNuts and he will ensure that the money given for Mike will go directly towards the care of the children and/or their college fund. If you're unable or unwilling to give, please keep these families in your thoughts and prayers.

Everyone who has someone depending on them, or for whom their passing would be a burden should obtain life insurance if they are eligible.

Sometimes you aren't eligible. Sometimes you are, and it's still not enough. Every little bit helps.

Originally Posted by Color Red

Everyone who has someone depending on them, or for whom their passing would be a burden should obtain life insurance if they are eligible.

Sometimes you aren't eligible. Sometimes you are, and it's still not enough. Every little bit helps.

I agree. But tell that to the guy who has a disease that is going to kill him and he lives 5 years, unable to work and therefore unable to pay insurance premiums.

[wutamess]

Originally Posted by Phobia

Done.

Error when clicked.

[CosmicPal]

I plan on donating some money to this wonderful cause. I'm all in.

I'd like to suggest that we also consider pooling money together and buying the family game tickets to one of the Chiefs home games.

Can we do that?

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Originally Posted by CosmicPal

I plan on donating some money to this wonderful cause. I'm all in.

I'd like to suggest that we also consider pooling money together and buying the family game tickets to one of the Chiefs home games.

Can we do that?

Funny you should mention it. Zach has never been to a Chiefs game. Grandma and his sister don't care about it so I'm planning on taking him to his first game this year. Things are a little tight right now but by the time I'm ready to go it shouldn't be. I've got that one covered. But that would've meant a lot to Mike so I appreciate you bringing it up.

[FRCDFED]

Very classy move. I can attest that any small amount is helpful to the family at a time like this. I have been a CP member for a long time (and was lurking before that) and have seen many members come and go. I read much more than I post as you can tell from my low post count. I have never actually "met" any of the CP members despite being here for so long. However, I can say there is a feeling of family here.

Last year my mother lost her second battle with cancer. I took a significant break from posting then as I was handling most of her finances. Believe me that the bills add up quick and are a huge source of additional stress on those fighting for their lives and their families. We held a couple of benefits in an effort to try to help out. We were very grateful for ANYTHING that we received as we realized money was hard to come by.

I would encourage anyone/everyone to try to donate something.

[scho63]

Originally Posted by Phobia

In the past 2 months our site has lost two longtime members who were great people and contributed to this site over the years. Each of these men were in their 40's.

These last few months have seen both members passing and lots of sick or very ill people.

My deepest sympathies and condolences to all family and friends of those members who have passed.

In addition, mega prayers and hope for all those currently dealing with serious health issues-there appears to be at least 7 or 8

[HemiEd]

I tried it.

[DomCasual]

Something isn't working with your Paypal link.

[FRCDFED]

Originally Posted by scho63

These last few months have seen both members passing and lots of sick or very ill people.

My deepest sympathies and condolences to all family and friends of those members who have passed.

In addition, mega prayers and hope for all those currently dealing with serious health issues-there appears to be at least 7 or 8

Thanks. What I failed to mention in my last post was that I too have been fighting an illness for over a year now. I have no interest in hijacking the thread though so I will just simply say thanks and leave it at that.