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Holly Pfeifer

Boulder climber

La Quinta

Topic Author's Original Post - Oct 13, 2014 - 11:34am PT

Scott's sister Lori and I have started a fundraiser to help Scott on his road to recovery, please do what you can. Everything helps. There is no amount too small. If we all give a little, it adds up to a lot!

The link to the fundraiser is:
http://gfwd.at/1wfaY31

If that doesn't work, you can just go to giveforward.com and search for the fundraiser under his name.

Thank you!

And, if you aren't in a position to contribute financially, I ask that you please continue praying and keep the positive energy coming!
Also, you can leave a note or a *hug for him on the fundraiser page.

zip

Trad climber

pacific beach, ca

Oct 13, 2014 - 03:42pm PT

Bump

John M

climber

Oct 14, 2014 - 09:46am PT

bumping to keep it on or near the front page..

Bruce Morris

Social climber

Belmont, California

Oct 14, 2014 - 10:56am PT

Went there. Did it.

PS- The posting to my FB page didn't seem to work.

Spider Savage

Mountain climber

The shaggy fringe of Los Angeles

Oct 14, 2014 - 12:38pm PT

More of an explanation would be helpful. Coz is a hero to me. That and a friend to many others. Some very good people have already donated.

But, if he was injured on the job, doesn't Worker's Comp insurance cover all of that? Like, there shouldn't even be a deductible. It's 100%.

I understand if he doesn't have Aflac that pays all your rent and other bills while you are laid up. That is some smart stuff to have.

What is the $30 G's for?

Also, is any entity liable? Equipment company, studio, etc? Will he be able to cash in on a lawsuit or settlement? I realize those things can take months or years to pay so maybe he needs help in the meantime.

Not trying to be an azz, just that coughing up decent dough requires some certainty that it is actually going where it is intended.

Seamstress

Trad climber

Yacolt, WA

Oct 14, 2014 - 12:47pm PT

Went to the link and donated to the Coz Cause.

No matter what the insurance arrangements may be, cash flow will not be good for the immediate future. Many WC arrangements don't replace 100% of your income. I am not rich, but I can spare some cash to help out a very nice man who is going to be hurting for a very long time.

ncrockclimber

climber

The Desert Oven

Oct 14, 2014 - 01:31pm PT

I posted on the other thread, but will post here too. I have donated, and appreciate having the opportunity to do so.

I grew up in a home where my father was injured on the job and could not work for over 2 years. Yes, workman's comp and other safety nets were there, but you are a fool if you think that will make you whole. Those were rough times for my family, and a few bucks here and there from friends put food on the table more than once. Unless Coz is independently wealthy (which I do not think he is), he is going to have a rough financial road ahead of him.

I don't want to take the focus off Coz, so I will only say that a few bucks each from all the folks that posted on the other thread will mean a lot to Coz, a climber that has done much for the activity that we all enjoy.

Cheers.

Norwegian

Trad climber

dancin on the tip of god's middle finger

Oct 14, 2014 - 02:00pm PT

alright.
who needs a mountain zealot lamp?

im out there busting thru rocks
in my shed at 3 am and my
hottie lesbian neighbors know
that someone is in need
and that i'd bust through
rocks for anyone.

starting bid 200 bucks.
i'll pay shipping to the highest
bidder. all proceeds go to mr Cosgrove (ground up southern belle!)

Lynne Leichtfuss

Sport climber

moving thru

Oct 15, 2014 - 06:29pm PT

Beautiful art, Norwegian! Shipping would cost a bundle........Wonder if there's a better way. What area, state do you live in?

Norwegian

Trad climber

dancin on the tip of god's middle finger

Oct 15, 2014 - 09:04pm PT

linnie i live near the california / nevada border;
part time Pollock and part time strawbilly.

shipping is about 40 bucks or so.
no biggie for a big a cause.

Lynne Leichtfuss

Sport climber

moving thru

Oct 15, 2014 - 09:10pm PT

Got family in Gardnerville, are you close to that area Weeg??

Norwegian

Trad climber

dancin on the tip of god's middle finger

Oct 15, 2014 - 09:13pm PT

43 miles close.

Lynne Leichtfuss

Sport climber

moving thru

Oct 15, 2014 - 10:06pm PT

Going there, Gardnerville, life permitting, Thanksgiving. So I'll start the bid at $200 and yo don't have to pay for the shipping. Smiles and hugs to the Coz man, lynnie. We be praying for you big time Dude.

Norwegian

Trad climber

dancin on the tip of god's middle finger

Oct 16, 2014 - 04:16am PT

it will be great to meet you lynne.
i will begin drilling some stone.

do you prefer dark geology versus the lighter hues?
it will all be granite.

do you like sills?
rocks with wiley personalities?
or more lawyer types
(nothing against lawyers)

Lynne Leichtfuss

Sport climber

moving thru

Oct 16, 2014 - 11:46am PT

Dark and Wiley sounds good! And maybe a sill or two thrown in.....concordant intrusive sheet kinda reminds me of ST :) But I will leave it up to you, the artist. It will be great to meet you also!

Cheers, Lynne

Rockin' Gal

Trad climber

Boulder

Oct 20, 2014 - 05:27pm PT

I'm in for $250. Like the lighter hues (and shade). Thanks for your efforts!

bluering

Trad climber

Santa Clara, CA

Oct 20, 2014 - 05:31pm PT

Weege, got any lamps left?

Norwegian

Trad climber

dancin on the tip of god's middle finger

Oct 20, 2014 - 07:07pm PT

yes blue,
I make them as needed.

so 250 is the current high bid.

bluering

Trad climber

Santa Clara, CA

Oct 21, 2014 - 06:06pm PT

I will contact you shortly....

If possible, can I pick one out from pics? Not a big deal really, just a question.

Norwegian

Trad climber

dancin on the tip of god's middle finger

Oct 21, 2014 - 06:33pm PT

oh blue
those lamps in the picture are long
on their journey.

i no longer have them.
the best i can do is
heed your wishes and try
to match the river's edge
with your hood.

to clarify,
i can only offer up one lamp
for scott's auction.

i'd like to offer more but
my time is non existent,
so i have to split atoms
and utilize the in between moments.

so blue, if you'd like a lamp,
put your money on the table....

do i hear 275??

cheers mate.

neebee

Social climber

calif/texas

Oct 21, 2014 - 06:55pm PT

hey there say, norwegian, lynne, and all,
three cheers, for the rock lamps and climber-outreach, of the taco...

:)

and to all the other donations, ... they are all just as sweet, whether art, or not ... it all turns to a joint effort, of a job well done...

justthemaid

climber

Jim Henson's Basement

Oct 21, 2014 - 06:58pm PT

Even if (big "IF") Scott is totally covered by some insurance or worker's comp... this is going to be a long hospital stay and there's other life expenses involved. House payments/rent, insurance and a myriad of other bills that have to be taken care of while he recovers. He will be unable to support himself for a very long time.

I'll donate some artwork for the impromptu auction as well. (I'll pay shipping.) Stained glass of Saddle Peak, CA. Made from recycled 100+ year old salvaged glass and jewels. I work in miniature so this is around 6" x 10". Start the bidding at $100?

Norwegian

Trad climber

dancin on the tip of god's middle finger

Oct 21, 2014 - 07:08pm PT

i found another patch of sun that
needs some glass to harass.

i bid 200 for skips good work.

MisterE

Gym climber

Bishop, CA

Oct 22, 2014 - 07:47am PT

Nice Weeg - thanks.

BUMP.

melski

Trad climber

bytheriver

Oct 22, 2014 - 03:46pm PT

splitting atoms like in a good way,,,i hope,,

Lynne Leichtfuss

Sport climber

moving thru

Oct 22, 2014 - 09:40pm PT

Love how art, the creators of it, and those that love it, hang together and support each other and use it to bless the people they love.

lynnie

Big Mike

Trad climber

Oct 24, 2014 - 12:54pm PT

I was thinking of a way I could help Scott, and I thought maybe a couple of framed 11x14 prints from our recent trip could bring a few bucks.

Standard black frames, I'll pay shipping. Start the bidding at 50
bucks each?

Trout Creek

Weege leading out on p3 of Fantasia 5.9

With or without watermark, your choice.

Great to hear he's up and laughing!

justthemaid

climber

Jim Henson's Basement

Oct 25, 2014 - 07:40am PT

I'll PM you Weege.

bluering

Trad climber

Santa Clara, CA

Oct 25, 2014 - 09:52am PT

I'll bid $275 on the lamp....

Norwegian

Trad climber

dancin on the tip of god's middle finger

Oct 25, 2014 - 02:14pm PT

yay, mrs. maid.
i went to hit send
and my wife admitted that
she spent all the money
while i was away.

so in a few days,
at most,
i'll send the 200 to
scott's site,

http://gfwd.at/1wfaY31

and bluering thank you for the generous bid.

i have a stack of stones that'll
complement any room and please it's patrons.

Norwegian

Trad climber

dancin on the tip of god's middle finger

Oct 27, 2014 - 10:38am PT

bluering where do you live/
ah want to throw some rocks at you.
the lamp is complete.

i can mail it to you
(pm me your address)
or we can meet in kyburz
and i'll hand it off
and we can climb harding's chimney
or some such
probably not sober though maybe....

skip i secured the funds yesterday
and i am to send scott cosgrove two hundred dollars.

your stained glass piece will reside in strawberry, california.

bluering

Trad climber

Santa Clara, CA

Oct 27, 2014 - 05:04pm PT

I'll PM ya, weege.

Norwegian

Trad climber

dancin on the tip of god's middle finger

Oct 30, 2014 - 05:07am PT

blue,
please forward me your address and send
the the 275 to scott
(i used the donation link above
and it was very easy)

ninjakait

Trad climber

Oct 30, 2014 - 04:56pm PT

Bump

thekidcormier

Gym climber

squamish, b.c.

Oct 30, 2014 - 06:01pm PT

I sent a PM with a bid for that stained glass piece...

But I cant remember how much I bid, so lets say $175(unless I initially bit higher)

mike m

Trad climber

black hills

Oct 30, 2014 - 06:17pm PT

How is Scott? I haven't been keeping up on my reading. Hope he is getting healed up.

Norwegian

Trad climber

dancin on the tip of god's middle finger

Oct 31, 2014 - 04:29am PT

hey kiddo the dealio on the stained glass is
closed.

i've already sent the 200 to scott via his donation web site.

i now anxiously await the brown truck delivery

Roots

Mountain climber

Tustin, CA

Oct 31, 2014 - 11:07am PT

I'll bid $50 for the awesome looking Trout Creek photo.

bluering

Trad climber

Santa Clara, CA

Oct 31, 2014 - 05:00pm PT

More money on the way to our buddy.

$275 from Norwegian from me in exchange for one of his awesome lamps. A very generous man, Norwegian.

Another $225 from me personally.

I'm gonna call my lamp 'The Coz' when I get it.

Big Mike

Trad climber

Nov 5, 2014 - 09:30pm PT

WE HAVE 50 BUCKS FOR THE TROUT CREEK PRINT!!! THANK YOU ROOTS!!

ANY OTHER BIDS ON THESE PRINTS TO HELP OUT SCOTT???

75$??? DO I HEAR 75???

/ end auctioneer mode /

Holly Pfeifer

Boulder climber

La Quinta

Topic Author's Reply - Nov 10, 2014 - 06:02pm PT

Hi Everybody,

I'm not on this site too often, but want to say thank you to all who are donating, making things, praying, and showing up for the Coz. You are all golden and I am grateful that he has you in his life!

Love and Respect ~ Holly

Roots

Mountain climber

Tustin, CA

Nov 14, 2014 - 03:12pm PT

Bump for Cos!

bluering

Trad climber

Santa Clara, CA

Nov 15, 2014 - 10:29am PT

Norwegian, the lamp is super-awesome!!!! Thanks a lot.

Norwegian

Trad climber

dancin on the tip of god's middle finger

Dec 24, 2014 - 07:10pm PT

skip i found an ol' fortress
of a root in the local river drainage
here in strawberry
and i hung your glass under
the confounded bridge
and backlit the lot
with good success.

Norwegian

Trad climber

dancin on the tip of god's middle finger

Dec 24, 2014 - 07:13pm PT

blue post up a picture.
i'm glad that the lamp survived transit
and that you like it.

Roots

Mountain climber

Tustin, CA

Jan 19, 2015 - 09:38am PT

How is he doing?

Chief

climber

The NW edge of The Hudson Bay

Jan 19, 2015 - 11:14am PT

I talked to Cozzy by FaceTime a couple weeks ago and he was making good progress.
Coherent, present, oriented, engaged.
Apparently doing lots of physio.
On the mend.

We're playing phone tag and I'll post up after we talk next.

Lynne Leichtfuss

Sport climber

moving thru

Jan 19, 2015 - 12:41pm PT

Some of us have sent cards to the Palm Springs address. Is he getting them and is that still the best address to send stuff to?

Edit: Super nice work, Norwegian. You are an artist!

Toker Villain

Big Wall climber

Toquerville, Utah

Jan 19, 2015 - 01:23pm PT

If anyone has some ideas of how to funnel funds through a tax deductible charity to get more bang for the buck, then please post up and pm me.

Unfortunately the BCC didn't work out.

Chief

climber

The NW edge of The Hudson Bay

Jan 19, 2015 - 03:37pm PT

Just got off the phone with Coz.
He just finished his daily five hour physio session and says he's progressed from a walker to crutches to walking with a cane.
He looks and sounds good.
Yes, he's received the cards people have sent and really appreciates them.

labrat

Trad climber

Auburn, CA

Jan 19, 2015 - 03:39pm PT

Thank you for the update on Scott's progress. Great to hear.
Erik

Lynne Leichtfuss

Sport climber

moving thru

Jan 19, 2015 - 03:47pm PT

Chief, is the Palm Springs address still the place to send stuff? Incredible he's walking with a cane. The whole recovery is incredible.

neebee

Social climber

calif/texas

Jan 19, 2015 - 04:04pm PT

hey there say, lynne... thanks for checking... i wanted to know, too...

:) though, was pretty sure it is... but you know, just in case, does not
hurt to try, and see...

Chief

climber

The NW edge of The Hudson Bay

Jan 19, 2015 - 04:39pm PT

Lynne,

To the best of my knowledge, yes.
Cozzy says he has to be careful about what he puts out on the internet and that the folks at the rehab center keep a pretty tight program as far as access to him goes.
Those who know him well enough to have his phone number can check in with him.
He's returning my texts and calls and says he's arranged to be able to have occasional visitors.
Hope this makes sense.

PB

Lynne Leichtfuss

Sport climber

moving thru

Jan 19, 2015 - 05:11pm PT

Thanks Chief, just wanted to make sure he was getting the cards. I have his phone number. Glad to hear all is going so much better than anyone could imagine. Cheers, Lynne

Roots

Mountain climber

Tustin, CA

Jan 20, 2015 - 09:29am PT

Yesterday, I tried to make a donation to his recovery fund but the donation site said it had expired. I did send an email to his sister through that site but so far no reply.

Can I just send him a check? -if so, do you have an address?

Toker Villain

Big Wall climber

Toquerville, Utah

Jan 20, 2015 - 10:34am PT

Again, anybody have ideas?

MisterE

Gym climber

Bishop, CA

Jan 20, 2015 - 10:41am PT

Nice work on the stained glass display, Norwegian! I will make sure Skip sees this when she gets back in a little while.

Don Paul

Big Wall climber

Denver, Colorado

Jan 20, 2015 - 10:46am PT

Toker V, my first impression would be that what you're asking isn't possible. 501c3 corporations have to benefit the public in general, not direct money to specific individuals. But on the other hand, some charities will let you sponsor a specific child in a foreign country, so maybe there is a way to do it. You would have to find an organization that has already been approved by the IRS for this kind of thing: http://www.irs.gov/Charities-&-Non-Profits/Charitable-Organizations/Exempt-Purposes-Internal-Revenue-Code-Section-501(c)(3);

justthemaid

climber

Jim Henson's Basement

Jan 20, 2015 - 10:56am PT

Wow Weege. That root rocks. (Unintended pun). Food for thought. Great idea for display.

Big Mike

Trad climber

Jan 20, 2015 - 11:11am PT

So Roots is the winner of this print at 50 bucks.

Since we had no interest in this print

I'm gonna donate the money to Scott myself and send it to Weege.

Roots

Mountain climber

Tustin, CA

Jan 20, 2015 - 11:36am PT

That is an awesome pic of Weege!

Big Mike

Trad climber

Jan 21, 2015 - 12:52am PT

Thanks Roots!

Seamstress

Trad climber

Yacolt, WA

Jan 27, 2015 - 09:56am PT

I had not seen any news on Scott's recovery in some time. So glad to hear that he is making such good progress.

Lead by example. Always impressive.

Roots

Mountain climber

Tustin, CA

Jan 29, 2015 - 03:25pm PT

Sent the check to Cos today.

Dig it!

GDavis

Social climber

SOL CAL

Jan 29, 2015 - 03:36pm PT

I really like that shot of Weeg, actually. Considering who it is, where it is, the positioning... 10 out of 10. No jokes. He's a special kind of fella.