TheClark Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Hi All, Not sure if everyone was aware of this or not. Not sure if this has been posted already. Some bad news for a fellow reefer that many of us know. Brandon is a good guy, he loves his family, I truly hope he pulls through. You can read about what happened here: http://www.gofundme.com/HopeforBrandonK?fb_action_ids=925969574088768&fb_action_types=og.shares Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badxgillen Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 NO WAY! So Sad, thanks for the post,was not aware of this. Thoughts and Hopes go out to him and his family for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltwater newbie Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 (edited) Brandon is one of those guys that would give you the shirt off his back and would help anyone. I have been to the hospital several times to see him he is still in very bad shape. Please anyone that can spare it go on the go fund me link to help his wife and baby while he is down. Thank you Edited January 28, 2015 by Saltwater newbie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoobtoSalt Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Maybe we could do an auction to raise funds for them? It worked well when I did that a few years ago when my grandpa passed away and we donated the money to a Parkinson's research group. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higher Thinking Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Maybe we could do an auction to raise funds for them? It worked well when I did that a few years ago when my grandpa passed away and we donated the money to a Parkinson's research group. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk That seems like a great idea. How did you guys organize and run the auction? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClark Posted January 28, 2015 Author Share Posted January 28, 2015 I would definitely donate, I have allot of frags that could go up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltwater newbie Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 He has a long up hill battle. He is doing a little better at first the doctors didn't think he was going to make it they said 1 in 4 people live through what he has they are very hopefull now he will pull out he is still in a coma but looking better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoobtoSalt Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 That seems like a great idea. How did you guys organize and run the auction?it was organized chaos..lol I've been busy all this week but will try and pull up some of the threads from prior to show how we did it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald525 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Here's what I did last year for a coworker: http://www.reef2reef.com/forums/selling-forum-livestock/146906-auction-tragic-event-please-help-support-little-collins-family-their-time-need.html I'm not sure I know Brandon. What's his username on here? I don't have any corals to donate but would be happy to contribute! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmylucas Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 That's terrible. I hope he pulls through! An auction would be a great idea to help his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoobtoSalt Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Are there any updates on how he's doing or if the forum is planning to help? This was a few weeks ago, I would have figured that someone from the board would have stepped up to organize this. At the end of the day he's part of our fish family and we should do something for them. Just my .02..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClark Posted February 9, 2015 Author Share Posted February 9, 2015 He is still alive thankfully, but has a long ways to go based on fb posts from his family. One easy way to help is to go here, if you can spare 5 bucks it all adds up. I know it would mean allot to him. http://www.gofundme.com/HopeforBrandonK?fb_action_ids=925969574088768&fb_action_types=og.shares I believe his forum name is ThumperSS. He was quite active locally here but just sold his tank and livestock the week before this happened, uncanny. He was much more active on the facebook side after the site crash. I still will gladly participate with some frags if an auction is pulled together. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arsonmfg Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 He's been down here and bought a few pieces from me. If someone organizes an auction I'll kick in some frags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClark Posted February 9, 2015 Author Share Posted February 9, 2015 If no one else is game, and it is allowed, I am going to give this a shot. Not going to claim to be an expert at this, but I think if everyone is patient we can come together and do something good. I will study the previous auctions and try to come up with something that can work. Stay tuned... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoobtoSalt Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 If no one else is game, and it is allowed, I am going to give this a shot. Not going to claim to be an expert at this, but I think if everyone is patient we can come together and do something good. I will study the previous auctions and try to come up with something that can work. Stay tuned... I would but I might be out of the hobby soon myself as I just don't have the time to spend. I just don't have the time to do it. Glad someone can step up for a good cause. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClark Posted February 10, 2015 Author Share Posted February 10, 2015 I have the approval to help coordinate this event through our forum, stay tuned for details! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltwater newbie Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 They are pulling him off life support tonight and letting him pass. We are losing a very good person today my prayers are with your family bud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoobtoSalt Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Oh no!!! This is so sad. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family. :( Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higher Thinking Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Dang......[emoji27] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald525 Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 That is so sad. I feel for his family. You can see in the pictures that his little girl was his world. Jeremy let me know what you come up with as a fundraiser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClark Posted February 18, 2015 Author Share Posted February 18, 2015 It is so darn sad, he truly loves that girl. The board is setting everything up for us similar to your fundraiser Kim. I am ready to frag for a good cause! Are you with me people!!??? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arsonmfg Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 I've got a frag of stinky pinky and a couple beautiful new pieces that have never been sold yet that should definitely pull some coin! I'll try to get some pictures this week for you. So sad to hear this... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald525 Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 I don't have any corals any more but I could look around and see if I have any books or equipment that I could add to the mix. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltwater newbie Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 He has some leftover equipment I am going to post for his family. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheClark Posted February 20, 2015 Author Share Posted February 20, 2015 I don't have any corals any more but I could look around and see if I have any books or equipment that I could add to the mix. He has some leftover equipment I am going to post for his family. Thanks, that is awesome you guys. You probably hear the news, he passed away this morning. More than ever this is a great opportunity to help as his family is going through a very difficult time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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