Fundraiser for LastCat / Helping a fellow member in Puerto Rico
UPDATE 10/17/17:
Thank you so much to everyone who donated to this cause, participated in the auction, or sent thoughts and well wishes.
We have been able to come together and raise $1,246 for LastCat and his family! The funds have been sent in full, and a detailed accounting is in the google spreadsheet linked below. Please let me know if you see any errors or don't see your donation listed - I should have everyone accounted for.
Communication is still difficult, but LastCat has already expressed to me his extreme gratitude for everyone who has been part of this. He said he is looking forward to getting back to normal and will check in here and come back when he can. He has expressed to me how helpful this is, and that this money will go toward necessities and helping his family manage.
I want to thank you all for participating. It really means a lot to me as well, that people have been kind and supportive to someone else in need. It has been a great reminder of the strength and support of our community! Thank you so much!
--sadikyo--
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Hello everyone,
I imagine most of you are aware of the devastation that has occurred in Puerto Rico due to Hurricane Maria.
Unfortunately, one of our community members, LastCat, has experienced near total devastation due to the hurricane. His house and most of his belongings are damaged or destroyed, and like many others in Puerto Rico right now, access to power, supplies, and even necessities like food and water, remain limited and difficult to obtain. The situation in Puerto Rico is still very dire, and while support and aid is going to the island little by little, the need is still very great.
I know that LastCat and many others will have many needs and struggles over the next several months, so I am trying to raise some funds here to help him out. I know that any amount we can raise for him would be extremely appreciated and would go toward important necessities.
If you would like to participate or help out here, please send whatever you can or would like to my paypal address: sadikyo at hotmail DOT com. I can assure you that 100% of all funds raised will go directly to LastCat. If you would like to donate, please also do the following:
1) state "FOR LASTCAT FUNDRAISER" in the payment details
2) if you would like the gift to be anonymous, let me know in the payment details
3) Send me a PM on here to let me know the amount of your gift and the e-mail address it came from.
At the end of the fundraiser, I will send all funds to LastCat, and list the donors and amounts here (unless you'd like to remain anonymous).
My goal is to raise at least $1,000 to help him out, but obviously any amount we can raise would be a positive contribution to a friend and fellow community member.
I'll be starting out the fund with $100 in my account.
Thank you for reading and considering this in any way. Any amount will be helpful and appreciated.
Thank you!
--sadikyo--
P.S. If you would prefer to send funds directly to LastCat, please pm me for more information.
Link to Google Spreadsheet with total amount raised and confirmed donors. If your name is here I have received and tracked your donation - thank you!
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16NZ5wWO8rAYNwSGM9UUiir0fIrqwRcKh0Yz4hvCSW8U/edit?usp=sharing
Thank you so much to everyone who donated to this cause, participated in the auction, or sent thoughts and well wishes.
We have been able to come together and raise $1,246 for LastCat and his family! The funds have been sent in full, and a detailed accounting is in the google spreadsheet linked below. Please let me know if you see any errors or don't see your donation listed - I should have everyone accounted for.
Communication is still difficult, but LastCat has already expressed to me his extreme gratitude for everyone who has been part of this. He said he is looking forward to getting back to normal and will check in here and come back when he can. He has expressed to me how helpful this is, and that this money will go toward necessities and helping his family manage.
I want to thank you all for participating. It really means a lot to me as well, that people have been kind and supportive to someone else in need. It has been a great reminder of the strength and support of our community! Thank you so much!
--sadikyo--
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Hello everyone,
I imagine most of you are aware of the devastation that has occurred in Puerto Rico due to Hurricane Maria.
Unfortunately, one of our community members, LastCat, has experienced near total devastation due to the hurricane. His house and most of his belongings are damaged or destroyed, and like many others in Puerto Rico right now, access to power, supplies, and even necessities like food and water, remain limited and difficult to obtain. The situation in Puerto Rico is still very dire, and while support and aid is going to the island little by little, the need is still very great.
I know that LastCat and many others will have many needs and struggles over the next several months, so I am trying to raise some funds here to help him out. I know that any amount we can raise for him would be extremely appreciated and would go toward important necessities.
If you would like to participate or help out here, please send whatever you can or would like to my paypal address: sadikyo at hotmail DOT com. I can assure you that 100% of all funds raised will go directly to LastCat. If you would like to donate, please also do the following:
1) state "FOR LASTCAT FUNDRAISER" in the payment details
2) if you would like the gift to be anonymous, let me know in the payment details
3) Send me a PM on here to let me know the amount of your gift and the e-mail address it came from.
At the end of the fundraiser, I will send all funds to LastCat, and list the donors and amounts here (unless you'd like to remain anonymous).
My goal is to raise at least $1,000 to help him out, but obviously any amount we can raise would be a positive contribution to a friend and fellow community member.
I'll be starting out the fund with $100 in my account.
Thank you for reading and considering this in any way. Any amount will be helpful and appreciated.
Thank you!
--sadikyo--
P.S. If you would prefer to send funds directly to LastCat, please pm me for more information.
Link to Google Spreadsheet with total amount raised and confirmed donors. If your name is here I have received and tracked your donation - thank you!
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16NZ5wWO8rAYNwSGM9UUiir0fIrqwRcKh0Yz4hvCSW8U/edit?usp=sharing
Comments
Let's see if we can find out how these members are doing also:
- DermeisterPR
- farasmith
I'm attempting to reach them by PM.
Maybe I can send something helpful back along with Dermeisterpr's SNES, but I don't know if he still has a place to send it to.
I will find out how much I'm able to contribute to LastCat and send something shortly.
If you continue to encounter problems, please contact customer service.
Thanks for organizing. 100 sent
Ok got it to go. You've sent $100.00
Can't have Dan show me up here.
I added a spreadsheet link to the OP with details on contributions to help share where we are and to confirm donors:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16NZ5wWO8rAYNwSGM9UUiir0fIrqwRcKh0Yz4hvCSW8U/edit?usp=sharing
Please know that any amount is appreciated and helpful!
Thank you all!
Just saw this and threw in a little to help. Let's try to get a bit more if we can!
http://nintendoage.com/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=34&threadid=177550
Close-up of the soldering work.
Don't lose steam!