PLEASE help a friend in need

[CFD]

Originally Posted by CFD

Although I do not know Mike, in an effort to help this worthy cause I am going to auction off one of my automatic shifters with tap shift controls. Every penny will go to Mike. This is your chance to get something in return for your helping someone in need. The auction will start now and end Sunday at midnight. After writing this post I will start a thread titled AUTOMATIC SHIFTER BENEFIT AUCTION. Place your bids and after the auction ends I will contact the highest bidder for shipping info and forward the proceeds to Mike. I will provide a link here for the auction as well.

AUTOMATIC SHIFTER BENEFIT AUCTION

[Total_Perf_Eng]

Originally Posted by Berean

Sorry, I'm not following this point. Could the money potentially be spent on a vacation to Hawaii?

No, the point of this was that Mike needs to have the ability to do anything and everything he can for his wife and his family during this difficult time. This includes medical care, bills, covering time off work, and anything else his wife may need or want to make her comfortable.

[irocnroll]

Originally Posted by Berean

Sorry, I'm not following this point. Could the money potentially be spent on a vacation to Hawaii?

I feel for the person and his family but this doesnt seem right. Many of us have or know of family members that have gone through cancer and other illnesses, my mother being one of them. I don't find it right to ask for money to support a family members illness.

Donating to a Cancer research fund is one thing. Or to the patients direct medical expenses. But for leisure just seems wrong.

[Berean]

Originally Posted by Total_Perf_Eng

No, the point of this was that Mike needs to have the ability to do anything and everything he can for his wife and his family during this difficult time. This includes medical care, bills, covering time off work, and anything else his wife may need or want to make her comfortable.

Sorry, I'm not trying to be picky and I certainly sympathize with what their family is going through. However, you still seem to be leaving the door open for them to do anything they want with the donated money.

It might be a good thing for the family to take a vacation in Hawaii during this difficult period of their lives but I think the donors need to know that up front so they can make an informed decision about helping the family.

[Total_Perf_Eng]

Based on the last 2 posts, I actually got sick to my stomach reading them..


First things first. I dont care, if the money is spent on strip clubs, and gallons of Crown Royal. It is clear that neither one of you have EVER suffered through the loss, or illness of someone as close as a wife or child. I can see by the sig, that one of you is clearly still a child, or at the very least, still in his late latre teens, early twentys.

How would you feel, if you came home from work, and saw your wife, sitting on the couch looking defeated, sick, and close to death. Then, your wife looks at you and say's "Honey, I just wish, we could afford one last romantic weekend together. You know, where we just sit in a hammock together, and talk about out all of the good times, and our wonderfull chiuldren." Now, try to imagine knowing that the chances of your wife never seeing another summer, are EXTREMELY good, and you flat cant afford to give her that memory as she slips away to a much better place.

How would you feel if a friend came to you and said "Take Her" let your friends and family worry about the rest. Just BE WITH YOUR WIFE.
The ability to give happiness to another person, is singley the most important thing you can EVER give.

By BOTH of your posts, you are saying that the "Make a wish foundation" is stupid, and bogus. Give me a break. You guys should SERIOUSLY be ashamed of yourselves for your calus posting.

Only post to a cancer research foundation?? Why, so you can help pay for the multiple executives, and their HIGH 6-figure incomes? Some of those research foundations only "Actually" apply 25-30% of their income to the actual research. Im not saying it is a bad thing, but we have donated literally hundreds of billions of dollars, and there is still no cure. What I am saying is that you donate to multiple entities.

100% of EVERY dollar donated to Mike and his family is cherished, and used. How about you take 700 per week out of your income to cover medical bills, THEN, on top of that, have your significant other quit her job. Then, tell me excatly how easy it is to survive. They didnt ask for this. They didnt do anything to deserve this.

I am just sickened by your posts. Mainly because it slapped me back to reality that not everyone follows the same code of "Help your fellow man", or better yet, "Love others as you would love yourself".

The good thing is, is from the dozen plus forums, dozens of threads, hundreds of posts, and 10+ thousand views, you are the ONLY 2 people that share this opinion. Its safe to say your the exception, and not the rule.

[mikepage0007]

well , looks like you got moved to discussions, took me awhile to find you... sent you a check for mike , best wishes...when you get a chance pm me ..i,m looking to install a set of lts in a couple months and i would like to change pulleys, and retune ..want your opinion...have only seen 8 boost wot a few times , usually runs 6-7 on stock manifolds...thanks jeff

[gill7784]

Mike helped me get into a KB on my last car (cough - a mustang). Good guy to deal with. Best wishes to him and his fam. Ill kick in a 20.

[BlownChevy]

Jeff, All of our differences aside, this is a tragic story that hits me right at home. I lost one of my best friends a few years ago to the same thing, and Jerry Magnuson was just given a clean bill of health after a long battle with cancer. We are far too familiar with the pain of this horrible illness.

Jeff, please send my best wishes to Mike and his family. A donation has been made, hope it helps.

[gill7784]

Originally Posted by irocnroll

I feel for the person and his family but this doesnt seem right. Many of us have or know of family members that have gone through cancer and other illnesses, my mother being one of them. I don't find it right to ask for money to support a family members illness.

Donating to a Cancer research fund is one thing. Or to the patients direct medical expenses. But for leisure just seems wrong.

I hope I don't get in trouble for this... but WHO GIVES A SH** what mike or his family use the money for. Those of us who chose to give, we do so with assumption that this money will in some minuscule way help ease the burden placed on Mike and his family. If easing the burden means covering medical bills... OK. If easing the burden means a beach in Hawaii, so friggin be it.

Let's change gears, shall we. Hop in Mike's wife's shoes for a second. As a mother, and a wife, how would it feel to face a potentially long and painful fight while placing your family in financial hardship. How much easier would it be if you knew there was a small buffer provided by people of good will?

Keep in mind, other than a couple short customer service phone calls, I know nothing of these people. I just know how I would want to be treated if I were in their shoes. How about you?

[Caspers2SSRS]

I feel for the person and his family but this doesnt seem right. Many of us have or know of family members that have gone through cancer and other illnesses, my mother being one of them. I don't find it right to ask for money to support a family members illness.

Donating to a Cancer research fund is one thing. Or to the patients direct medical expenses. But for leisure just seems wrong.

Sorry, I'm not trying to be picky and I certainly sympathize with what their family is going through. However, you still seem to be leaving the door open for them to do anything they want with the donated money.

It might be a good thing for the family to take a vacation in Hawaii during this difficult period of their lives but I think the donors need to know that up front so they can make an informed decision about helping the family.

Originally Posted by Total_Perf_Eng

Based on the last 2 posts, I actually got sick to my stomach reading them..


First things first. I dont care, if the money is spent on strip clubs, and gallons of Crown Royal. It is clear that neither one of you have EVER suffered through the loss, or illness of someone as close as a wife or child. I can see by the sig, that one of you is clearly still a child, or at the very least, still in his late latre teens, early twentys.

How would you feel, if you came home from work, and saw your wife, sitting on the couch looking defeated, sick, and close to death. Then, your wife looks at you and say's "Honey, I just wish, we could afford one last romantic weekend together. You know, where we just sit in a hammock together, and talk about out all of the good times, and our wonderfull chiuldren." Now, try to imagine knowing that the chances of your wife never seeing another summer, are EXTREMELY good, and you flat cant afford to give her that memory as she slips away to a much better place.

How would you feel if a friend came to you and said "Take Her" let your friends and family worry about the rest. Just BE WITH YOUR WIFE.
The ability to give happiness to another person, is singley the most important thing you can EVER give.

By BOTH of your posts, you are saying that the "Make a wish foundation" is stupid, and bogus. Give me a break. You guys should SERIOUSLY be ashamed of yourselves for your calus posting.

Only post to a cancer research foundation?? Why, so you can help pay for the multiple executives, and their HIGH 6-figure incomes? Some of those research foundations only "Actually" apply 25-30% of their income to the actual research. Im not saying it is a bad thing, but we have donated literally hundreds of billions of dollars, and there is still no cure. What I am saying is that you donate to multiple entities.

100% of EVERY dollar donated to Mike and his family is cherished, and used. How about you take 700 per week out of your income to cover medical bills, THEN, on top of that, have your significant other quit her job. Then, tell me excatly how easy it is to survive. They didnt ask for this. They didnt do anything to deserve this.

I am just sickened by your posts. Mainly because it slapped me back to reality that not everyone follows the same code of "Help your fellow man", or better yet, "Love others as you would love yourself".

The good thing is, is from the dozen plus forums, dozens of threads, hundreds of posts, and 10+ thousand views, you are the ONLY 2 people that share this opinion. Its safe to say your the exception, and not the rule.

OP, I agree with you 100%....................

Having a child recently diagnosed with cancer we are ourselves a family who knows by first hand experience the permanent emotional, physical, and financial burdens no can prepare for.

You were clear and defined as to the current scenario regarding Mikes' wife......... thank you.

Those unsupporting post are examples of reasoning processes beginning with suspicion. They can't be justified. Why would further quantification be the first thing that comes to anyones mind in matters like these. It is a tearful moment that these become the ultimate barriers finalizing the decision, not extending the hand of hope and humility.

What cancer victims and their families need first, is unconditioned support, compassion, and understanding, tempered first by the simple premise of loving and lifting up another fellow human being in need of help whenever possible, even total strangers, and for no other reason than it being the right thing to do.................and all in a timely manner.

No other defenses or explanations are required of you my friend.........

Donation made.

[Total_Perf_Eng]

Thank you for your support and donations.

[melody301]

It's asking for me to select a shipping method but there's no shipping to select. It won't allow me to finalize the order.

[ducatisl]

I Paypal'd my donation in. Info is in one of the first posts.

[Total_Perf_Eng]

You guys and gals are all great people.

I know from speaking to Mike, that he is literally speachless with the support. With the exception of the deletion of forum threads causing the donations to slow, this has been a great outcome for him and his family. We are at almost $4,000.00. Our original goal was 15,000.00, and although I am praying we hit it, I would be happy with 10,000. So keep it coming guys.

I want to point out again, that Mike has asked me for the contact info of every person who has donated. He wants to send a personal heartfelt card to all who have supported him. As you can see, he has not posted in this thread. But he has told me numerous thimes that he is reading every post that is made. The good AND the unfortunate bad.

But all in all, we are truely blessed to have friends like you all.