Hello everyone... I didn't keep my promise to set goals, post updates, etc. Part of the reason is that I was embarrassed about our progress... and didn't feel comfortable setting any reasonable goals. But, I still didn't keep my word. I apologize.
I also want to call you out! When this project was announced, the response was incredibly positive. I was so hopeful we were going to do something spectacular...
The softball tournament was a modest success... and anyone that donated to it has done their part. However, if you want to do more please do! There have been other ways to help the Kellys. If you have done one of these things, you have done your part. However, if you want to do more please donate here. Everyone else... I'm calling you out now: $20 from you isn't much... but if everyone that knew and loved Josh donated $20, we would raise a small fortune.
PLEASE DONATE, PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD. If you are uncomfortable using a credit card and donating through this website, I will take a cash donation at this point. If you don't feel comfortable donating to me, I assure you there is no reason to feel this way. Please see my previous post to read about me and why I am doing this.
I don't want to make anyone who can't give feel guilty. But if if you can give, please, please, please do. Anyone who had Lee for a teacher, or Sally as a babysitter... we actually owe this family something. Anyone who was friends with Josh... Wouldn't we want someone to do something like this for our family if the situation was reversed?
I was originally going to leave the fund raising open for 6 weeks. That time expired today. I am appealing to everyone this last time, and I will continue to raise funds for exactly two more weeks from today. Then it will close no matter what, and I will present the check to the Kellys.
Thank you very much. Please see my previous post if you are unsure who I am. Please see the right side of your screen for the donate button, and information about this fund.
eric
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Welcome
My name is Eric Norrington. I am organizing this fundraiser on behalf of myself and many of Josh Kelly's other childhood friends.
Lots of you know me... but hopefully this site will have so many visitors that there will also be many of you who don't. To the strangers: I should introduce myself and explain why I'm doing this.
Josh and I go all the way back to elementary school, and in my childhood the Kellys were a second family. Josh and I played baseball (and got into trouble) together all the way from tee ball through high school. After baseball and school we began to spend less time together... but if you knew Josh you will understand this: We packed a lifetime of living into those early years. The bond we developed was never broken, and for the 10 years since high school Josh, Lee, and I have made sure to spend one day together each year. I love Josh... and I love the Kelly family.
So... Thank you to every person who visits this site, and especially to those of you who contribute... Keep in mind that if you can't give money it's ok. Just give what you can, if you can... But, everyone, please be sure to spread the word. Tell everyone you know about this fund... Tell them about JK, to whose loving memory it's dedicated. Tell them about the Kelly family. Then they'll understand why they should give. I appreciate your help so much, and the Kellys will appreciate it more than any of us could possibly understand.
Please see the right side of your screen for more information on the fund. My contact info is there, in case you have questions. And you'll also find the donate button, please use it! I will post goals, updates, and progress reports as often as I can, so please check back. Thank you very much for your trust in me!
Thank You,
Eric
Lots of you know me... but hopefully this site will have so many visitors that there will also be many of you who don't. To the strangers: I should introduce myself and explain why I'm doing this.
Josh and I go all the way back to elementary school, and in my childhood the Kellys were a second family. Josh and I played baseball (and got into trouble) together all the way from tee ball through high school. After baseball and school we began to spend less time together... but if you knew Josh you will understand this: We packed a lifetime of living into those early years. The bond we developed was never broken, and for the 10 years since high school Josh, Lee, and I have made sure to spend one day together each year. I love Josh... and I love the Kelly family.
So... Thank you to every person who visits this site, and especially to those of you who contribute... Keep in mind that if you can't give money it's ok. Just give what you can, if you can... But, everyone, please be sure to spread the word. Tell everyone you know about this fund... Tell them about JK, to whose loving memory it's dedicated. Tell them about the Kelly family. Then they'll understand why they should give. I appreciate your help so much, and the Kellys will appreciate it more than any of us could possibly understand.
Please see the right side of your screen for more information on the fund. My contact info is there, in case you have questions. And you'll also find the donate button, please use it! I will post goals, updates, and progress reports as often as I can, so please check back. Thank you very much for your trust in me!
Thank You,
Eric
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