Sunday, November 14, 2010
DONE
We didn't meet our last minute goal... In fact, I didn't get any last minute donations. However, it does look like I will be giving the Kellys a check for right at $2,000. Thank you to anyone who donated. -- I will post one more update after giving the money to the Kellys (sometime next week). Please check back
Monday, November 8, 2010
Thanks! But don't stop now
Hello everyone... just an update: We are approaching $2,000 fast. There are still a few people I know will donate who haven't, so I am thinking a reasonable guess is that I will be giving the Kellys a check for right around 2 grand! Awesome as this is I am going to challenge you to do just a little more: All of you last minute holdouts... Give just a little... a few bucks... If all of you gave $5, or even less than that... We could raise another last minute $500 (or more).
Everyone, give a little something... No amount is too small. Our goal is $2,500. We are currently just below $1800.
Thank you again to everyone who has given over the last week... This has become something to be proud of. How many groups of friends are out there that would have done this?? This is a testament to Josh, to the Kellys... and it also says something about us.
Please read my previous posts below for more information on the fund, on Josh and his family, and myself. Please see the right hand side of your screen for the donate button... and details on the fund.
thank you,
eric norrington
Everyone, give a little something... No amount is too small. Our goal is $2,500. We are currently just below $1800.
Thank you again to everyone who has given over the last week... This has become something to be proud of. How many groups of friends are out there that would have done this?? This is a testament to Josh, to the Kellys... and it also says something about us.
Please read my previous posts below for more information on the fund, on Josh and his family, and myself. Please see the right hand side of your screen for the donate button... and details on the fund.
thank you,
eric norrington
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Here we go!
Some people are starting to step up, and several nice size donations have come in. Also, several people have asked about the fund... I made the mistake of assuming anyone visiting this page would know the backstory, but I was wrong. In case it will convince someone to give a little to the fund, I will go into just a bit of detail.
Josh Kelly passed away on 8/21/10 after a lengthy struggle with liver failure. Josh was very well-liked... athletic, funny, kind... Much like him, Josh's parents are also very good and well-liked people. Lee is a teacher at New Albany High School, and Sally ran a daycare from their home. The importance of Josh and his family to the people of New Albany was evidenced by the 2,000 or so people that signed the register at the funeral home for the visitation... and the nearly 2 hours most of us waited in line to pay our respects. Bittersweet, but the undeniably tragic thing about the situation is that hospital stays and funerals cost a great deal of money.... and that is the point of this fund. This is a way for those of us who cared about Josh, and his family to give something back to them... when they need it most.
Anyway... an update: At this point We have collected over $1,000... With several people having pledged to give who have not. Though this fund's sum will not be as astonishing as we had originally hoped, it will still be significant, and a large help to the Kellys. Combined with the memorial softball tournament I can say that I am proud of what we have done.... But that isn't an excuse to stop and, if you are reading this, please consider giving a small amount of money. It can really add up fast.
Please see my previous posts, and see the right side of your screen where you will find the donate button and more information about the fund.
Thank You,
eric norrington
Josh Kelly passed away on 8/21/10 after a lengthy struggle with liver failure. Josh was very well-liked... athletic, funny, kind... Much like him, Josh's parents are also very good and well-liked people. Lee is a teacher at New Albany High School, and Sally ran a daycare from their home. The importance of Josh and his family to the people of New Albany was evidenced by the 2,000 or so people that signed the register at the funeral home for the visitation... and the nearly 2 hours most of us waited in line to pay our respects. Bittersweet, but the undeniably tragic thing about the situation is that hospital stays and funerals cost a great deal of money.... and that is the point of this fund. This is a way for those of us who cared about Josh, and his family to give something back to them... when they need it most.
Anyway... an update: At this point We have collected over $1,000... With several people having pledged to give who have not. Though this fund's sum will not be as astonishing as we had originally hoped, it will still be significant, and a large help to the Kellys. Combined with the memorial softball tournament I can say that I am proud of what we have done.... But that isn't an excuse to stop and, if you are reading this, please consider giving a small amount of money. It can really add up fast.
Please see my previous posts, and see the right side of your screen where you will find the donate button and more information about the fund.
Thank You,
eric norrington
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