Cato Posted September 19, 2016 Posted September 19, 2016 Some of you may have seen his earlier thread; Harry P. has been diagnosed with a serious disease. He is having difficulty with not only the disease but with getting affordable treatment. And time is of the essence.Since Harry has helped countless numbers of us with model related ideas and methods, let's also remember that he has been the nuts and bolts guy on this site on a daily basis. His work has been inspirational every time he posts. Being an 'extended family' of Harry's, we can help and support him in this time of serious need.Any of you interested in materially helping Harry to fight this disease, please send me a PM here and I will provide contact information that may be crucial to Harry's well-being. Let's return the favor of all the work and entertainment he has provided.
sjordan2 Posted September 19, 2016 Posted September 19, 2016 Well, said Cato. A serious situation with serious needs. I urge all members to contact Cato to learn how to help.
10thumbs Posted September 19, 2016 Posted September 19, 2016 Done.How many members does this forum have anyway?Even a small donation from a lot of us could mean helping someone we all know.Come on guys!
Cato Posted September 19, 2016 Author Posted September 19, 2016 To the four members who've contributed to Harry's Fund, sincere thanks on his behalf. But as of now that leaves 91 others who have viewed this thread and not contributed. C'mon guys.It was very difficult for him to get up here and reveal the plight he's in. As web pals of his, I think we can assist the courage he's shown in a material way.Many of you have whole rooms stacked with stashed models - quite an expense over time. We're talkin' the price of a kit - from a SnapTite to a Pocher which can help Harry fight his disease and the red tape 'the system' puts him through. Anything you can or will spare is vital. He's not putting a hot tub in his backyard with this Fund...Many of you have your own medical issues, I get that. Me too. But maybe you can spread this needy work by contacting fellow forum members you're pals with and give them the Fund link. Think of all the years and all the guys Harry has helped out. I for one, want him around here only another whole lifetime.PM me with what ever you can spare.C
slusher Posted September 20, 2016 Posted September 20, 2016 PM sent. Harry is a friend. I can do something...
Ace-Garageguy Posted September 20, 2016 Posted September 20, 2016 ... I for one, want him around here only another whole lifetime. X2.
sjordan2 Posted September 20, 2016 Posted September 20, 2016 I wish this thread could be pinned here. The problem and needs aren't going away soon.
bismarck Posted September 20, 2016 Posted September 20, 2016 (edited) Can we set up a go fund me account type deal here to help? I'm in. Edited September 20, 2016 by bismarck
sjordan2 Posted September 20, 2016 Posted September 20, 2016 (edited) Can we set up a go fund me account type deal here to help? I'm in.Send a PM to Cato for information on the existing gofundme account. Edited September 20, 2016 by sjordan2
Cato Posted September 20, 2016 Author Posted September 20, 2016 Can we set up a go fund me account type deal here to help? I'm in.PM sent.
russosborne Posted September 21, 2016 Posted September 21, 2016 I got the info from Cato, will be making a small donation when I get paid Friday. Wanted to do it tonight, but the bank said not enough funds.Russ
bobthehobbyguy Posted September 22, 2016 Posted September 22, 2016 I've gotten the info for the link to help harry. I'm waiting for some money and will be donating when It comes.Come on guys. If we all donate the price of a kit it will be a tremendous help. You or a loved one could be in the same situation.How would you feel if nobody would help you? I can't image just trying to deal with the disease let aoong the financial part.
Cato Posted September 22, 2016 Author Posted September 22, 2016 I've gotten the info for the link to help harry. I'm waiting for some money and will be donating when It comes.Come on guys. If we all donate the price of a kit it will be a tremendous help. You or a loved one could be in the same situation.How would you feel if nobody would help you? I can't image just trying to deal with the disease let alone the financial part.Bob makes great points. It's bad enough to hear of a friend's turmoil when something like this happens. But it's frighteningly worse when YOU are the guy at the sharp-pointed end of the disease. This advanced disease is truly life-threatening; at best, it's a life-altering situation. And not in a good way. You just cannot stop thinking about it and trying to stay one step ahead of the advancing disease. Compound that with knowing that your own resources are not nearly enough to get you through it. Indeed, beyond the terrible clinical burden, Harry is struggling to get the needed treatment with the inferior heath insurance he's been saddled with. Additionally, the loss of income from his business has been a cruel event to deal with. There's a sad fact of life with advanced disease such as this. It is that the same procedures and medications the medical world gives you to fight the disease are as debilitating as the unchecked disease itself. They are designed to STOP the advancing disease; in doing so there is inevitable collateral damage. Think bombing a city to destroy the enemy, you may do so but the city is virtually destroyed in the process. So there's no win / win here - you're battling all the way. I know this first hand from my own family's brushes with serious disease.I think part of the problem is that many of the forum members in general do not come to 'The Lounge' and so are not aware of our friend's plight. I'd love to see this in the 'General' forum up front but that is against the rules. So again, I thank all of you who have contributed to Harry's Fund but ask you to go a step further.Contact your site buddies by email or PM, ask if they know about this and spread the word of this pressing need. Give them the link to the Fund that you used to contribute. Maybe even word-of-mouth to your non-modeling friends and associates; generosity can come from many sources. So far, the Fund has achieved only 10% of the anticipated financial need. We've all marveled at Harry's model work and countless of us have learned a huge amount of modeling skills from it. He's so popular for that reason. Let's pay back that generous input we've gotten from him over the years.C
bobthehobbyguy Posted September 22, 2016 Posted September 22, 2016 Not to belabor the point but often on the site the coversation turns to the golden rule. Often in regards to treat each other in a civil manner. This is another facet of the golden rule. How would you want to be treated if you were in these circumstances? ?
Ace-Garageguy Posted September 22, 2016 Posted September 22, 2016 I was out of work myself for almost 6 weeks and my funds are somewhat depleted. Soon as my next check clears in a couple days, I'm in.PLEASE...everyone send as much as you can. As has already been said, just a few bucks if that's all you can really spare. Even a little will make a difference.Harry is our friend. He needs our help. Bob put it very well above: "How would you want to be treated if you were in these circumstances?"
jwrass Posted September 24, 2016 Posted September 24, 2016 Sisters and Brothers of the Modeling community.Cato has a link to a very inspirational read....... I urge you to contact him for the link.The ring leader of this rag tag motley crew needs our help..... Time to pay forward my friends.I understand that some can't just freely give cash.... I get it...... Been there!I'm reasonably certain we all have a stash of kits..... I went through mine today and picked out two that I would consider to be very desirable on the open market.These kits will be posted on EBAY with all proceeds going towards Harrys treatment.Grab a couple Holy Grails off the shelf and lets raise some funds.....You know you'll never build all the kits in the stash if you live two life times..... What a perfect opportunity to help save one!Respectfully Submitted,James W. Rasmussen......AKA Jimmy "RASS"
maltsr Posted September 24, 2016 Posted September 24, 2016 Sisters and Brothers of the Modeling community.Cato has a link to a very inspirational read....... I urge you to contact him for the link.The ring leader of this rag tag motley crew needs our help..... Time to pay forward my friends.I understand that some can't just freely give cash.... I get it...... Been there!I'm reasonably certain we all have a stash of kits..... I went through mine today and picked out two that I would consider to be very desirable on the open market.These kits will be posted on EBAY with all proceeds going towards Harrys treatment.Grab a couple Holy Grails off the shelf and lets raise some funds.....You know you'll never build all the kits in the stash if you live two life times..... What a perfect opportunity to help save one!Respectfully Submitted,James W. Rasmussen......AKA Jimmy "RASS" Well said James - it's worth quoting again in full.
Cato Posted September 24, 2016 Author Posted September 24, 2016 A really nice idea from James. Makes perfect sense and is virtually painless. All those that appreciate Harry's work here can make a significant improvement in his treatment. The costs of those treatments with marginal insurance coverage is as painful as the disease itself.Try to remember that every single day, Harry lives with physical pain and mental anguish about dwindling resources. Our contributions will give at least small relief. Please do what you can now...
sjordan2 Posted September 24, 2016 Posted September 24, 2016 (edited) A really nice idea from James. Makes perfect sense and is virtually painless. All those that appreciate Harry's work here can make a significant improvement in his treatment. The costs of those treatments with marginal insurance coverage is as painful as the disease itself.Try to remember that every single day, Harry lives with physical pain and mental anguish about dwindling resources. Our contributions will give at least small relief. Please do what you can now... Perfectly said. Please note that access to his fund is linked in the HELP HARRY topic pinned at the top of the General forum. From what I've seen, Cato and Darin Bastedo started the ball rolling on this, but we all need to keep it going. Edited September 24, 2016 by sjordan2
10thumbs Posted September 24, 2016 Posted September 24, 2016 Let me add as well, just recently I finally cleaned out the basement and put a lot of old metal melting torches and other stuff, torch hoses and fittings and gauges on ebay and received a sum that completely overwhelming, what a surprise from old "junk" that I thought was outdated. Hidden away for 20 years or so, yet still so valuable.I'll gladly donate again, this is a worthwhile venture and I felt very good going through with the deal. Giving for a worthy cause is a good thing.
Cato Posted September 24, 2016 Author Posted September 24, 2016 Nice idea Michael. Very nice of you to spend it for a vital cause and the bonus is you're not out-of-pocket to do so.This could work well for those who really want to help but for whom things are tight right now.
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