UPDATED: Collection for Pearl Jam Fan Bashed In Sydney

pdalowsky · March 2010

Paul Andrews wrote:

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.

target for this one is $800 - if i can get it for a little less, then great we can buy a little something extra too....

anyone with any doubts, receipts and full transparency will be provided

lets put a little smile on our fellow fans face

dunkman · March 2010

nice idea folks... not being a party pooper in the slightest but do you know the guy is a collector of PJ memorabilia? It's just that as a rabid fan he might just be into the music and the live shows.... he might not get the whole poster thing, the signed skateboards, etc...

Obviously i'm sure he'd be utterly grateful but as a stingey tightfisted scottishman i know if i was lying in hospital feeling awful and someone gave me a signed copy of the fancy poster book that cost say $1000 i'm pretty sure i would have rather had the money used in a much better way.

Do you know what i mean? hope this comes across ok as I think what you're all doing is excellent.

Can we not use the raised money to hire a hitman?

pdalowsky · March 2010

dunkman wrote:

nice idea folks... not being a party pooper in the slightest but do you know the guy is a collector of PJ memorabilia? It's just that as a rabid fan he might just be into the music and the live shows.... he might not get the whole poster thing, the signed skateboards, etc...

Obviously i'm sure he'd be utterly grateful but as a stingey tightfisted scottishman i know if i was lying in hospital feeling awful and someone gave me a signed copy of the fancy poster book that cost say $1000 i'm pretty sure i would have rather had the money used in a much better way.

Do you know what i mean? hope this comes across ok as I think what you're all doing is excellent.

Can we not use the raised money to hire a hitman?

good point, it does however show a wonderful sentiment and intention and at worst if he really felt that way he could sell it.....

but im sure he would be super touched to receive this as a gift a collector or not....its a real cool item and one to display - its always a good talking point too

chime · March 2010

dunkman wrote:

nice idea folks... not being a party pooper in the slightest but do you know the guy is a collector of PJ memorabilia? It's just that as a rabid fan he might just be into the music and the live shows.... he might not get the whole poster thing, the signed skateboards, etc...

Obviously i'm sure he'd be utterly grateful but as a stingey tightfisted scottishman i know if i was lying in hospital feeling awful and someone gave me a signed copy of the fancy poster book that cost say $1000 i'm pretty sure i would have rather had the money used in a much better way.

Do you know what i mean? hope this comes across ok as I think what you're all doing is excellent.

Can we not use the raised money to hire a hitman?

I know what you mean and had thought a similar thing. I'm not a collector and so to me I don't 'get' a lot of the items some go crazy for so may need to check whether he's into the super rare promo type stuff.

EDIT: ... another idea :P what if those of us with something we'd be happy to give PJ wise ... a vinyl, poster etc donate an item and those who don't have something to give can donate some cash to go towards stuff from Goods (t-shirts, stickers, posters) ... we could put together a big PJ goodie box?? So there would be loads of stuff maybe not as rare as a collectible but loads of cool stuff to look through?

hollyster70 · March 2010

Does anyone know him personally? I think the gift Idea is great & would lift anyones spirits. I also think a situation like this could keep you off work for awhile. It may be that financial aid would be better suited. Maybe someone thats close to him or knows his family could ask. Either way...I'm down.

BTW, I think the people on here a pretty awesome.

71step28 · March 2010

damn...reading all this makes me very proud of you guys

and I am very happy for beeing part of this great community! Once again!
Though i'm really broke and have to manage hard to make it through my planed shows in Europe, at least all my thoughts and best wishes to him and his family and friends. Seeing this awfull video made really me angry and ashamed

and knowing it was KIDS made it even worse.

redrock · March 2010

Paul Andrews wrote:

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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?

That would be sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo cool! Has anyone put this to the 10C yet? Shall I?

Looks like posters are teetering between expensive collectible (for a maybe not collector) and maybe financial assistance or a PJ goodie bag.

If he is not a collector and if the thread goes towards getting him the collectible item, well.. he could always sell it if he needs money. (Did I just say something really bad? :oops: ). I still believe that direct financial aid may not be appropriate and not too sure about the hitman... will it be traced back to us?

EDIT: It would be nice to know what this item is though....

Paul Andrews · March 2010

I met him, stood next to hiom for 4 hours in Edihad Stadium in Melbourne, have him on my facebook, but don't 'know him' as a long time friend.

The gift PD is organising is pretty awesome, I'm no collector, but I'd love to have it, but I take your point that he may not be. I'll try and make contact, or have someone who knows him better. I think Joni may know him.

The other idea I had was to get enough to fly his parents from Canada to Sydney to be with him - if this is welcome.

Whatever, i jsut want to harness the goodness of this forum to do something really special for someone who deserves so much better than the shit sandwich he's just been served. I'm sure we can all work something out that is perfect.

PS He loved my Pearl Jam with Cats efforts

Jo · March 2010

I just emailed Kevin Rudd, our Prime Minister about this issue. ( I always send him an email when I'm pissed, thats DRUNK for the novices to OZ slang.)
I'll post the reply when I get it.
I told him we are all fed up with pampering to the minority and that if we all abide by the rules sociaty would be much better off.,

Even though we all feel like punching the shit out of someone,.....WE DONT!

We want tougher laws to deal with the LOW LIFES that make MOST OF US sick of thier behaviour.

Capital punishment was stoped by those who were never violated by it,
the rest of us are paying for it.

redrock · March 2010

Paul Andrews wrote:

PS He loved my Pearl Jam with Cats efforts

Who doesn't!!!!

Flying his parents/mother to Australia is a touching idea but again, quite personal and could be seen as intrusive.

Again... all depends on the people at the receiving end. We should try to find a 'real' friend who may have a bit more insight.

Paul Andrews · March 2010

redrock wrote:

Paul Andrews wrote:

PS He loved my Pearl Jam with Cats efforts

Who doesn't!!!!

Flying his parents/mother to Australia is a touching idea but again, quite personal and could be seen as intrusive.

Again... all depends on the people at the receiving end. We should try to find a 'real' friend who may have a bit more insight.

Yeah, it's difficult isn't it, why we kinda thought a piece of PJ history may be better. It might be an excessive item, for one person to buy, but an awesome present, even for a non-collector and something where the thought behind the gift means so much more than the product.

redrock · March 2010

Paul Andrews wrote:

Yeah, it's difficult isn't it, why we kinda thought a piece of PJ history may be better. It might be an excessive item, for one person to buy, but an awesome present, even for a non-collector and something where the thought behind the gift means so much more than the product.

It's just dealing with sensitivities which is very difficult if you don't know someone very well and sometimes, even if you do! There are very little people I would accept money from and surely not from 'strangers', as kind the action may be. I would find it meddling in my affairs. But then that's just me. Offering a plane ticket can be seen that way. How can the parents say no if a ticket is given to them? That is such a generous gift but.... are there other considerations that we don't know, eg. would they be able to drop everything and go (as a motherI woud say yes, but in reality, if it were my child, I would not be able to so easily as my husband cannot be left on his own for any length of time and doesn't travel distances very well)? If they can fly, what about additional costs whilst in Australia, etc. Too many 'unknowns'.

PJ history - he may or may not be a collector but, as said before, if it is cash he needs, he can sell and if not there is the appreciation of the thought behind the gift. So all in all, a good solution maybe?

When I was going through quite traumatic times a couple of years ago, the lovely thoughts from people of this board were really comforting. Though I did not make it public, it got known through word of mouth. I received lil' care packages from some and a couple even sent my daughter little goodies. As you say, there is a lot more behind the gift than the product.

Though a get well card signed by the band........ a dream!

Paul Andrews · March 2010

redrock wrote:

Though a get well card signed by the band........ a dream!

This is what I'd love to see and I'm asking anyone with any influence or access to the band to try to make this a reality. It's a bit hard to make this happen from my little town of 4000 people on the south west of australia. I've emailed 10C, I've begged here. If it can be done, I hope someone who can make it happen, makes it happen.

Paul Andrews · March 2010

Ok, we don't need to worry about the airline ticket: "An Australian travel company has offered Proden's mother, Shellan Proden, a free ticket from her home in Winnipeg to visit her son. "

http://news.ca.msn.com/top-stories/cbc- ... d=23619968

The collectors item might be the thing. See what you can all scrape together, let's buy it for him.

norm · March 2010

I'm down for whatever you need Paul

Although I'm with dunk on this...we should hire a hitman

dunkman · March 2010

norm wrote:

I'm down for whatever you need Paul

Although I'm with dunk on this...we should hire a hitman

yeah i didnt really mean it as a joke either. :shock:

norm · March 2010

dunkman wrote:

norm wrote:

I'm down for whatever you need Paul

Although I'm with dunk on this...we should hire a hitman

yeah i didnt really mean it as a joke either. :shock:

The message: don't fuck with Pearl jam fans

Claireack · March 2010

I'll put something in for the collection, although have overspent rather a lot lately, just let me know how to do it etc. I'll keep nipping in to have a look.

coachchris · March 2010

Paul Andrews wrote:

redrock wrote:

Though a get well card signed by the band........ a dream!

This is what I'd love to see and I'm asking anyone with any influence or access to the band to try to make this a reality. It's a bit hard to make this happen from my little town of 4000 people on the south west of australia. I've emailed 10C, I've begged here. If it can be done, I hope someone who can make it happen, makes it happen.

I'm also willing and down with whatever helps out! Send me a PM when the idea is all settled on and I'm in!

We've seen so many times how amazing this band is with it's fanbase! I'm sure the band knows about this situation and will do something to be a part of a special gift. I remember the post about an "Open letter to Mr. Vedder" and how the teacher wished he could have Ed talk to his students or something along those lines. If I'm not mistaken Ed sent a nice letter to the teacher and students. When it comes to us...the fans....PJ doesn't miss the boat very often! They are sincere and genuine guys and why I continue to shell out my hard earned money year after year.

pdalowsky · March 2010

Lets start a list of those willing to contribute so paul can contact everyone when hes up and about tomorrow

1. Pdalowsky
2. Paul Andrews
3.

UPDATED: Collection for Pearl Jam Fan Bashed In Sydney

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