Becky Hedin - Memorial Fund

[Leon]

Hey Folks
IN speaking with Barry S. we feel a thread to help raise money for Becky's funeral expenses will be a good thing to help Bill in this time of need. IF anyone feels they would like to make a donation I will be taking them in my paypal account until this Tuesday, 9-18-2012. On 9-19-2012 I will be writing Bill a check for all monies donated plus a donation from me, of course. Please send any money to my paypal account, leonl@flash.net as a gift and I will make sure all of it gets to Bill asap. I will put a card in the envelope with everyone's name that contributed. If anyone wants to send anything otherwise Bill's address is below. That being said a lump sum might be a bit easier for Bill to deal with at this point in time. I want to offer my sincere condolences to Bill and family in this time of sorrow. Bill's address is:

Bill Hedin
3 Murray Rd.
Framingham, MA 01701

sincerely,
leon

[Jay Wolt]

Leon / Barry great idea!
Will send a payment to you this afternoon

[barrysloate]

Hey guys- Bill is going through a really terrible time right now and I know he can use a little help from his friends. If anybody can give a little something, by sending a gift through Leon, we can all help him with the funeral expenses. Please assist in any way you can. Bill is one of the truly good guys on this board and I am sure he will be grateful for anything we can do to make things a little easier for him. Thank you in advance to everyone on Net54.

Barry

[Dave1943]

Thanks Barry/Leon for the excellent idea. Gift forwarded to Leon.

[Matthew H]

Great idea Leon.

Helping out, even if it's just a little bit, I know goes a long way. I've dealt with 4 deaths over the last 5 years and having to worry about cost, while trying to cope, is hard to do.

I sent Bill a little something last night, I know a few others did too. I just sent you a little bit more. I had a little money floating around Paypal, which probably would have gone to another card I don't need. I encourage everyone to check their Paypal account, you might have a similar situation.

-Matt

$ sent Leon. I would also be willing to auction off a card or 2 for Bill. I know the board helped me very much with that type of deal when my daughter Kadence was diagnosed with Lekumemia last July. Any chances maybe we could get something like that again? Just a thought.

[Wite3]

$ sent...

Often in OBC when tragedy like this happens we have a benefit auction. We can either raise money for Bill's expenses or he can make a donation to a non-profit. Just an idea.

Joshua

[bbcard1]

I am on the road but will get a check out at one of my stops.

[NATCARD]

I have been friends with Bill for over 30 years. I am very saddened to hear of his loss and know he will aprecdiate what this board is doing for him, JEFF W

[Leon]

I haven't communicated with Bill yet but I want to thank all of our members who have donated and prayed for him. I haven't counted the number of donations yet but there are probably 80+ with a total raised, as of right now, of $4020. I will be communicating with Bill and getting the check out asap. I might send a check before Wed and do a follow up if need be. That way we can get him the help as quick as possible. Everyone has been so generous it gives me a very warm feeling for our board. Our members are truly some of the best in the hobby.

ps...For the record there will never be a public list of those who donated. I don't feel it's right to make anyone feel obligated, or pressured, and that could make someone feel that way. However, as stated, I will put each donor's name in with the card and money I (we) send. thanks

[Buythatcard]

I don't know who Bill is but he sounds like he is well respected on this board. My donation has been sent.

My condolences to Bill and his family.

[pgellis]

Money sent via PayPal.

My condolences to Bill and his family. He has been in my thoughts a lot this weekend. I have never met Bill in person, but have had conversations on this board with him.

[ZernialFan]

Memorial donation sent. Condolences to Bill and his family.

[barrysloate]

That's great news Leon. A heartfelt thanks to everyone who has stepped up to help one of our own.

[JEFFV96MASTERS]

BECKY'S OBIT

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[mrvster]

Leon Barry and all the rest,

This is great helping one of our own in a time of need....sending you a check

Peace

Johnny

[soxinseven]

Money sent via Paypal.

[Tobacco&Gum]

So sorry for your loss.

Donation sent.

[Leon]

Hey Folks
Here is another quick update. I spoke with Bill on the phone a few minutes ago. He sounds as well as can be expected under the circumstances. He wants to express his heartfelt thanks and gratitude to everyone for their donations and prayers. I let him know exactly what is going on with the check(s) I will be putting in the mail for him. The first one for $4601 will go out tomorrow. I have taken those funds out of my paypal and transferred them to my bank account for Bill. Since that time we have collected about $500 more and that money, and anything else that comes in, will go out in a 2nd check in 2-3 more days. I will update the board with how many of us (it's a bit over 100 right now) donated as well as the final amount, all totaled together. I hope no one feels obligated to do anything but a prayer for Bill and his family is certainly appreciated, along with all of the donations of course. I will un-sticky this message tomorrow evening......

One other thing, as the money has come in I have not thanked everyone individually. Suffice it to say everyone's generosity is appreciated and a bit overwhelming.