Bullwinkle
Boulder climber
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Topic Author's Original Post - Dec 6, 2012 - 10:05am PT
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Hey Everybody, I feel like it's time for another ST Spring Fundraiser.
As you know John recently had a major accident that's going to require several surgeries and lots of Rehab. The costs for whats not covered by his Insurance are mounting. Let's try and workout a Fundraiser for this Spring in J.T. . .Todd? Tarbuster? Mighty Hiker? Cragman? . .Ron Gomez give ma a shout, you're in charge.
Edit, He's doing well, it's going take some time to healup. Guy, love that idea, old skool slideshow and lies around a campfire. . .
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Gene
climber
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Sounds like a plan, Bullwinkle. How's John doing?
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guyman
Social climber
Moorpark, CA.
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Great Idea.......
I'll pay $$$$ if John will tell stories around a real campfire....
oh yea, how about.... no loud band, this time?
Just some great slides and a bonfire...
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Gcshelto
Trad climber
riverside
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I donated a couple of custom E-Z UPs for the Gordon Ranch Fundraiser last year. I'll be happy to have a couple more made again.
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climbski2
Mountain climber
Anchorage AK, Reno NV
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Nothing wrong with fundraisers. It's one of the good things that happens here at ST.
However not everyone needs it or wants it. Bullwinkle is this something Largo has said he's ok with?
Or would this be something to help fund some good causes other than a specific individual?
Totally cool idea either way if the recipients are willing.
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Sewellymon
climber
.....in a single wide......
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We are due for another JT reunion...
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toadgas
Trad climber
los angeles
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ho man! sounds great...I got some valuable stuff I can donate for auction, and maybe a Dr F versus Russ Walling epic political debate moderated by Bob Gaines instead of a loud band?
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Bullwinkle
Boulder climber
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Topic Author's Reply - Dec 6, 2012 - 10:36am PT
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Ski,
Yes I just spoke to him about this, his bills are already off the chart and he has a hard road ahead. . .
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climbski2
Mountain climber
Anchorage AK, Reno NV
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Not hard to imagine. A long hospital stay can be a massive financial burden even with "good" Insurance.
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John Mac
Trad climber
Littleton, CO
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I'll post it up on MountainProject.com
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JEleazarian
Trad climber
Fresno CA
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Thanks for the link, Taho. Even though I was very well insured, the co-pays for the rehab from my Achilles tendon surgery this year weren't cheap, and Largo is looking at something far more extensive. I only wish I had more to give now.
John
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Russ Walling
Social climber
from Poofters Froth, Wyoming
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After seeing some of these things go terribly wrong (ie: the Bachar debacle where that dude Greene stole all the shit) who is behind the link below and in ultimately in charge of the funds?
http://johnlongdonations.chipin.com/john-long
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JEleazarian
Trad climber
Fresno CA
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The link led to the Access Fund, although there was a different address on PayPal. The involvement of the Access Fund, however, struck me as a sufficient safeguard.
John
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zardoz
Trad climber
Denver, Colorado
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That Greene guy claimed he was devastated by Hurricane Katrina as well and I sent him a twenty. Ha ha ha. Quite the accomplished grifter. Glad he moved on to other suckers.
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locker
Social climber
State of KUMBAYA!!!
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I can't imagine someone like JL not having full medical coverage...
He must be insured...
If not he could be in deep doo doo...
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JEleazarian
Trad climber
Fresno CA
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Oops! I did not see an Access Fund connection when I clicked in again, but my experience with Chip In has generally been positive.
Locker, again, I had a very extensive (and expensive) Blue Shield plan and Aflac, and still had uncovered out-of-pocket expenses.
John
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zardoz
Trad climber
Denver, Colorado
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My guess is that John has a catastrophic health care plan like I did when I was self employed. The deductible is usually high, sometimes like $8,000. So odds are his plan is not going to cover a huge chunk of change.
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Russ Walling
Social climber
from Poofters Froth, Wyoming
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B_E_S: give it a rest. If this is going to be the actual fundraiser link thread, the last thing we need is how much a strapadicktome cost in 1983. Perhaps this ONE thread can sorta stay on topic for a bit. Besides, you are making Bullwinkle nuts.
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