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General => Pay It Forward => Topic started by: BigJim on March 17, 2017, 03:12:16 PM

Title: Another new PIF recipient
Post by: BigJim on March 17, 2017, 03:12:16 PM
I got a PM from Pacific (Harry) letting me know that his long time girlfriend Pamela has had Multiple Myeloma (bone cancer) for 5 years, and that she went through 2 stem cell transplants and is currently in the hospital with a secondary infection and it looks like she is going to have to get a third transplant as the IV maintenance chemo she has been on has stopped working.

They have been struggling to make ends meet with all the hospital time and bills, and asked if there was anything we could do to help out with the ~$4,000 that they were currently short.

I conferred with the A-Hulls and we all agreed to help out with a donation of $5,000.

I have let Pacific know, have transferred the $5,000 from PayPal to checking and will be mailing Pamela a check on Monday morning (at work right now and in water tomorrow  :smt002).

Please join me in keeping Pamela and Harry in your thoughts and prayers and hopefully this donation will help them out through this tough time and allow her to get the help she needs...

Sincerely,

Jim

ps...have attached screenshots showing current balance of PIF PayPal and Checking. Current combined balance after this $5,000 donation is $6,349.68, and ~$1,500 of this is earmarked for AOTY/DOTY, so PIF has a balance of $4,849.68.

Title: Re: Another new PIF recipient
Post by: piski on March 17, 2017, 03:16:13 PM
Thank you again, A-Hulls.
Wishing the best for Pamela's recovery.
Title: Re: Another new PIF recipient
Post by: Lost_Anchovy on March 17, 2017, 03:22:13 PM
Ye's I hope she gets well soon. One less thing in their minds
Title: Re: Another new PIF recipient
Post by: Tote on March 17, 2017, 04:02:41 PM
I know Harry will appreciate this.
It's been a long tough haul for him and his girlfriend.
Thanks everyone.
Title: Re: Another new PIF recipient
Post by: Weimarian on March 17, 2017, 04:08:35 PM
So awesome PIF can help someone to have peace of mind during the shit storm!!! Good work!  :smt007
Title: Re: Another new PIF recipient
Post by: AlsHobieOutback on March 17, 2017, 04:18:50 PM
Glad that NCKA can help Harry and Pamela out in their time of need.
Title: Re: Another new PIF recipient
Post by: LoletaEric on March 17, 2017, 04:25:58 PM
As usual, strong work!
Title: Re: Another new PIF recipient
Post by: Pacific on March 17, 2017, 04:26:28 PM
I don't know how we can you thank you all enough. This really helps a lot. Pam is in the hospital since  Monday   with a secondary infection from her chemo treatments and is supposed to be being discharged on Sunday.

Thank You all for your kindness and good thoughts.
Title: Re: Another new PIF recipient
Post by: Sin Coast on March 17, 2017, 05:05:51 PM
Glad that NCKA can help Harry and Pamela out in their time of need.
Yup, this is an NCKA thing...not just an Ahulls or PIF thing. None of it would be possible if it wasn't for the generous members of our club!
Title: Re: Another new PIF recipient
Post by: Bulldog---Alex on March 17, 2017, 05:28:50 PM
Best Wishes Pam and Harry. I hope you get better soon !!!! 
Title: Re: Another new PIF recipient
Post by: Darius (Burong Isda) on March 18, 2017, 10:44:41 AM
Best wishes pam and harry. Hoping and praying for recovery. As usual solid work A-HULLS thank you for being an inspiration to all of us.
Title: Re: Another new PIF recipient
Post by: VK on March 18, 2017, 10:49:48 AM
sending postive waves and good vibes for a healthy, speedy recovery.

hate to see "new'' recipients , but at the same time glad the A-Hulls/NCKA are stepping up  !!!
Title: Re: Another new PIF recipient
Post by: BigJim on June 22, 2017, 09:09:25 AM
Now that Ana is off for summer vacation she was going through a backlog of mail on the dining room table (don't judge!  :smt005), and came across this awesome thank you card from Pam!!

Pam and Harry, I hope you are both doing well, and THANK YOU for the very awesome thank you note!!

Sorry about my delay in responding!!

 :smt008

 :smt006

Sincerely,

Jim
Title: Re: Another new PIF recipient
Post by: Fish Master1 on June 22, 2017, 09:16:33 AM
 :smt008 :smt006
Title: Re: Another new PIF recipient
Post by: Archie Marx on June 22, 2017, 09:21:24 AM
Thanks, Jim and everyone who contributes to PIF (big or small)!
Title: Re: Another new PIF recipient
Post by: FisHunter on June 22, 2017, 09:59:15 AM
Stay positive and keep up the fight Pam and Harry. Wishing for a full and speedy recovery.
Title: Re: Another new PIF recipient
Post by: Tote on June 24, 2017, 01:06:40 PM
AWESOME!
A good soul right there.
Title: Re: Another new PIF recipient
Post by: Da Bruddah on June 24, 2017, 02:23:32 PM
Mahalo Big Jim, PIF never cease to touch my heart! All of us going out in the water, sharing our brother/sister hood and giving something to members/families in need.
We are cheering for you Pam!!!
NCKA no ka oi Ohana(the very best) in Hawaiian) Ohana-(family or extended family).
Aloha,
da Bruddah