UPDATED: Collection for Pearl Jam Fan Bashed In Sydney

Paul Andrews · March 2010

UPDATE:

Please add your name to the list at the end of this thread if you wish to donate or PM me. At this time we have 40. All interested will receive a PM from me this weekend with a paypal address where they can donate.

We have arranged with a collector to part with a near mint condition rare promo item from the early days of the band which is highly sought after and I think something Heath will treasure. The price is $800. I will inform members of the actual item in the PM. I want to keep it a secret at this stage until it is delivered.

As soon as we have the money to comver the purchase and shipping, we will arrange for it to be delivered to Heath either in hospital or if he has been released to his girlfriend's address in Sydney.

Thank you to all who have expressed an interest and offered money, support, etc. It is warming to be part of such a great community.

I've just had a request from a non-10c member who would like to cointribute but who cannot post on the forum or send private messages. If you want to contribute but you cannot post on this forum please send me an email at: <a href="mailto:paul@pa69.com">paul@pa69.com</a> and I'll include you in the mailout of final details in the nexty day or so.

Anyone going to SNL - if you can get a card signed by the band - please do it!

Peace.

This story has really moved me. The guy in question is a great guy. I don't know about his life before the snowboarding accident that put him in his chair, but seeing him at the Melbourne show and the lengths to which the fans, the security and the band went to make sure he was safe and enjoyed the show was touching. He sat beside me and Gus up against the rail infront of Ed/Jeff. How such a terrible act could happen to such a person sickens me.

I would like to start a collection in his honour to help with his recovery. I'm not sure of his medical situation, but hope/expect his surgery and other expenses are covered by Medicare (Aussie socialised health care - thank god for it).

I propose a collection of cash, (I can accept via paypal and arrange a transfer to his/her Aussie bank accounts) gifts or even, if someone is close to the band - a signed piece of memorabilia - something to reassure him there are more of us than them.

I'm calling for ideas and offers an am happy to co-ordinate it.

pdalowsky · March 2010

what a fantastic idea, count me in for whatever you decide to do or a donation whatever...

there are some royal C**ts around, makes me sick...

Paul Andrews · March 2010

Ideas:
1. Cash collection to fly his parents from Canada to Australia to be with him.
2. Get well card signed by the band - can anyone organise this at the SNL taping?
3. Cash collection to send flowers to his hospital room from his friends at the 10C.
4. Cash collection to purchase a rare Pearl Jam collector's item.
5. Sydney fans, is there anything you can do?

Right now I'm ashamed of my country with the level of senseless random violence like this.

I'm willing to start the fund with $100 AUD.

dimitrispearljam · March 2010

count me in Paul..whatever needs

redrock · March 2010

I don't want to put a damper on things, but is a cash collection the right thing? Unless one knows this person well, I think that giving cash is very delicate. Also, it would mean getting his details to transfer funds, etc. I'm not saying that it's not a good idea, just we need to be sensitive about it. He may be very grateful for it or it may make him feel like we are taking liberties - not sure. Anyone posting here a friend of his?

Gifts/memorabilia on the other hand seem a great idea. He obviously is a PJ freak and we know how much we like those things!

Sorry if I sound like a party-pooper, I don't mean to be.

EDIT: Reading PA's post (which came more or less at the same time as mine!), a cash collection to buy a collectible is great!

Red-Man · March 2010

I tend to agree with RedRock.

Memorobilia or stuff signed by the band might be more appropriate

Red-Man · March 2010

Count me in either way

Jennytree · March 2010

No Red, I was thinking the same. Some people may take offence in being given cash, or it just may make them feel uncomfortable.

I think a small collection with which to buy some gifts would be much more appropriate and would show we are all thinking of him without being too overbearing. Maybe books, badges, signs, cards, posters, some boots on CD...

Paul Andrews · March 2010

If it was acceptable to them, a ticket to fly his mum to Aussie might be suitable. I would not suggest just handing over cash. I'm happy to arrange a paypal collection point and post all accounts so everyone can see it is all above board. I just want us to be able to offer more than just words and wishes.

For me, a personally signed get well card would be my choice. With the band all being together this weekend for SNL, it would be perfect timing. Can anyone arrange this?

I've written to 10C, hopefully they may have some ideas, will keep you all informed.

veddertown · March 2010

I've only just read this news in the last half hour and it's a horrendous story. I'll watch your post to see when you get the ball rolling on this and I'll gladly donate.

pdalowsky · March 2010

Paul Andrews wrote:

If it was acceptable to them, a ticket to fly his mum to Aussie might be suitable. I would not suggest just handing over cash. I'm happy to arrange a paypal collection point and post all accounts so everyone can see it is all above board. I just want us to be able to offer more than just words and wishes.

For me, a personally signed get well card would be my choice. With the band all being together this weekend for SNL, it would be perfect timing. Can anyone arrange this?

Paul email 10club, its worth a shot.

In the meantime - a box of goodies sounds great...I'll pm you shortly

dades · March 2010

Count me in for what is decided.

Think that PJ can dedicate a song to him on SNL?
Just a thought.

chime · March 2010

Will keep an eye on this to see what is decided and count me in

pdalowsky · March 2010

guys i mentioned it to the OP already, but i know where there is a super cool promo for the taking if we can raise the cash...Im sure i can get the guy to let them go....

this is for me the coolest promo item around....

if this is a good idea let me know and I'll sound him out

edited this to keep the end result a surprise if this works out

Travelar · March 2010

There are some cool ideas in this thread and I'd like to donate towards the cause, when it's finalized.

Paul Andrews · March 2010

pdalowsky wrote:

guys i mentioned it to the OP already, but i know where there is a super cool promo for the taking if we can raise the cash...Im sure i can get the guy to let them go....

this is for me the coolest promo item around....

if this is a good idea let me know and I'll sound him out

edited this to keep the end result a surprise if this works out

I'm privy to the item and it would be super cool. It would not be cheap, but it would be the kind of thing that would really brighten your spirits and let you know the 10c members are with him. PD, let us know what we need to aim for $$$$ and we'll see what everyone thinks

pdalowsky · March 2010

Ok Paul, i emailed the guy in mind,

i'll pm you with his reply and let you coordinate it from there if its feasible....This is a wonderful idea of yours and I want it to stay with you.

Paul Andrews · March 2010

OK, when I have the cost, I will report to the board the cost of this item from a private collector. We're talking a fairly hefty price, this aint no poster - but it would be a tremendous gesture if we can get enough people behind the idea. Please get the word out to everyone you know, even ask friends out of the 10c to contribute (do a whip-around at work).

I will aqcept pledges either on this thread or via PM if you want to remain anonymous. I will post the totals on this thread. When enough it pledged I will call for actual donations to a paypal account - mine or someone more trustworthy?

I'm kicing it off $100 AUD.

pdalowsky · March 2010

Paul Andrews wrote:

OK, when I have the cost, I will report to the board the cost of this item from a private collector. We're talking a fairly hefty price, this aint no poster - but it would be a tremendous gesture if we can get enough people behind the idea. Please get the word out to everyone you know, even ask friends out of the 10c to contribute (do a whip-around at work).

I will aqcept pledges either on this thread or via PM if you want to remain anonymous. I will post the totals on this thread. When enough it pledged I will call for actual donations to a paypal account - mine or someone more trustworthy?

I'm kicing it off $100 AUD.

I think yours will be fine Paul.....or feel free to use mine.......whatever is best for people I guess, but it would be great for everyone donating to send their money via paypal marked as a gift so fees are not deducted at the receiving end.

Fifthelement · March 2010

I'm definitely down for this idea and would love to make a donation :ugeek:

Let's keep this thread bumped all day. There is going to be a lot of traffic trying to knock this off the front page.

Maybe the mods could sticky this

Paul Andrews · March 2010

It's night time here on the West Coast of Australia, so if people can keep it alive, spread the word and I'll pick it up again Friday morning. We need to act on this one fairly quickly.

UPDATED: Collection for Pearl Jam Fan Bashed In Sydney

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