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Dallas Marathon Fundraiser for a fellow 10c member

mfc2006mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,378
edited October 2018 in The Porch
Hi everyone,

This is one of those posts I wish I didn't have to write. Unfortunately, we lost one of our best friends a few months back. He was training for the Dallas BMW Marathon with his running group and suddenly collapsed and passed away. He was one of the healthiest people we knew and it has left all of us shocked and saddened by his passing. He leaves behind an amazing wife and a newborn baby girl.

We all met because of Pearl Jam and we all agree that he was one of the best friends that any of us had ever had. We'd meet up, spin vinyl, take trips to the lake and just hang out. Most of the time we wouldn't even talk about PJ, but we were grateful that the band brought us all together. He is sorely missed by all that knew him.

When we all gathered in Dallas for the funeral service, the idea came up that we should all run the marathon that he was training for in his honor. We've all been training for either the 10k or half-marathon ever since. All of us are flying/driving to Dallas in early December for the race to remember our dear friend, share stories and to celebrate Mike's life. 

I just had the thought to start a fundraiser for Mike's family and talked it over with another friend that is running. ALL donations will go to his wife and daughter. I haven't set up a gofundme page yet, but I can provide my paypal info in the time being. If you'd like to donate, please pm me and I will be in touch.

Here is the link:
https://www.gofundme.com/running-in-mike039s-memory

@Kat @Sea -- please let me know if this thread needs to be moved and I apologize if I've posted this in the wrong sub-forum.

Many of you may have known Mike. His board name was @themessenger. He was quick to smile and had amazing air drumming skills. He was a great guy and we all loved him very much. I am a better person for knowing him.

As for who the rest of us are, here's a quick list:
@White Discussion @Flagg @Better Dan @JMo @adusick @mfc2006 @YLed2

I'll be sure to update this thread once the page is up and running.

Make sure those you love know how much you love them. Thanks for reading and thanks for your support! Even if you don't donate, encouraging words are very much appreciated. 

We love you, Mike.

And wherever you've gone
And where ever we might go
It don't seem fair
You seem to like it here
Your lights reflected now
Reflected from a far
We were but stones
Your light made us stars
I LOVE MUSIC.
www.cluthelee.com
www.cluthe.com
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    cp3iversoncp3iverson Posts: 8,640
    Will PM u shortly
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    mfc2006mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,378
    Will PM u shortly
    Sounds good. Thanks!

    The go fund me link is now in the original post.
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    mfc2006mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,378
    Just wanted to thank you all that have sent pm's so far. It means a lot to all of us.
    I LOVE MUSIC.
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    RoleModelsinBlood31RoleModelsinBlood31 Austin TX Posts: 6,140
    Sorry to hear.  Donated.
    I'm like an opening band for your mom.
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    mfc2006mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,378
    Sorry to hear.  Donated.
    Thanks!!
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    If I remember correctly when PJ came to Dallas in 2013

    @themessenger posted a link for us Dallas fans to purchase a special made t-shirt

    which I purchased and wore to the show that night  and still have it to this day

    sorry to hear about this  donating soon

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    mfc2006mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,378

    If I remember correctly when PJ came to Dallas in 2013

    @themessenger posted a link for us Dallas fans to purchase a special made t-shirt

    which I purchased and wore to the show that night  and still have it to this day

    sorry to hear about this  donating soon

    That was him! Thanks for donating.
    I LOVE MUSIC.
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    ryanphishesryanphishes Posts: 586
    edited October 2018

    If I remember correctly when PJ came to Dallas in 2013

    @themessenger posted a link for us Dallas fans to purchase a special made t-shirt

    which I purchased and wore to the show that night  and still have it to this day

    sorry to hear about this  donating soon

    That was my first show.  Sorry to read this.  I'm in Dallas.  I'm not healthy enough to run, but I'll see about donating.

    Thank you for the information.

    This is a great community to be a part of.
    Dallas 2013 
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    mfc2006mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,378

    If I remember correctly when PJ came to Dallas in 2013

    @themessenger posted a link for us Dallas fans to purchase a special made t-shirt

    which I purchased and wore to the show that night  and still have it to this day

    sorry to hear about this  donating soon

    That was my first show.  Sorry to read this.  I'm in Dallas.  I'm not healthy enough to run, but I'll see about donating.

    Thank you for the information.

    This is a great community to be a part of.
    It really is. Thank you!
    I LOVE MUSIC.
    www.cluthelee.com
    www.cluthe.com
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    mfc2006mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,378
    I LOVE MUSIC.
    www.cluthelee.com
    www.cluthe.com
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    2-feign-reluctance2-feign-reluctance TigerTown, USA Posts: 23,141
    Bump. Help and you get a gorgeously signed LP by a gorgeous band - you won't find a better Stone autograph out there people. Sitting down, at a table, pretty signature.
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    mfc2006mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,378
    Happy Friday, all!
    I LOVE MUSIC.
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    jjflashjjflash Posts: 4,834
    Bump for a good cause :smile:
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    mfc2006mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,378
    jjflash said:
    Bump for a good cause :smile:
    Thanks, bud.
    I LOVE MUSIC.
    www.cluthelee.com
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    mfc2006mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,378
    Saturday bump
    I LOVE MUSIC.
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    mfc2006mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,378
    Bump!
    I LOVE MUSIC.
    www.cluthelee.com
    www.cluthe.com
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    mfc2006mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,378
    It's been a little while since I gave this a bump!
    I LOVE MUSIC.
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    mfc2006mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,378
    We're about 3 weeks away from the race! We're looking forward to getting together to remember our dear friend. Please help me keep this thread on the first page with a bump! Thanks to everyone for the donations, pm's and well wishes we've received so far.
    I LOVE MUSIC.
    www.cluthelee.com
    www.cluthe.com
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    jjflashjjflash Posts: 4,834
    Run, Matt, run...bump
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    mfc2006mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,378
    jjflash said:
    Run, Matt, run...bump
    Thanks, bud!
    I LOVE MUSIC.
    www.cluthelee.com
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    mfc2006mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,378
    Monday bump!
    I LOVE MUSIC.
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    rbandhbrbandhb Kansas City Posts: 102
    Bump and donated. Have fun down there fellas, see Y'all soon. 
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    mfc2006mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,378
    rbandhb said:
    Bump and donated. Have fun down there fellas, see Y'all soon. 
    Thanks, buddy!!
    I LOVE MUSIC.
    www.cluthelee.com
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