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
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