Midvale Dave is ill and needs our help
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Cracked the $5,000 mark. Keep up the great momentum and help the Midvale family!!
Awful news.My Dad had brain cancer and I know it's a tough thing to face. My thoughts are definitely with you, Dave. Looking at the GoFundMe page, it looks like a lot of others are pulling and praying for you, too.
I never met anyone on this board but there are a few guys that post regularly that I somewhat feel I know. Dave is one of those. This news saddens me. I had a brain tumor removed 21 months ago. It has completely changed my life. Nothing seems to work right, but it is getting better. My heart goes out to you Dave, I will think of you often I am sure. Please keep the board up to date on your progress.
Over $7,500 now.....what a great weekend. Keep it going.....
Met Midvale and NURosebowl at the MSU away game a few years back. Two great guys. I'll be pledging like I did to get Midvale to a recent bowl game. Best of luck to him and his family and reach out if any additional support is needed.
Just wanted to update the board, that on Dave's FB page, his wife posted yesterday that Dave was headng in for another surgery. She did not mention where, but was concerned and asking for prayers. She followed up about 8 hours later that Dave was out of surgery and resting. No further information since. Please keep Midvale in your thoughts and if you haven't given to his GoFundMe page, please consider it. They really could use as much as possible.
Dave has passionately fought cancer through leading local fund drives and dart tournaments every year for years. Now he gets it. Life seems so random. Giving and supporting Dave now isn't.
$1,000 donation in the books. The campaign has exceeded the goal thanks to so many of us.
Let's keep it going!
Let's keep it going!
Post of the year!!!
That’s really cool of you man. If I ever get to a “real life” board event, let me buy you a beer / beverage of your choosing.
And speaking of real life, as an added bonus: think of how Midvale’s friends and family will react when they see the donation, particularly those who aren’t familiar with this board.
“Who is this Hungry Jack, and how does someone named that come up with $1,000 so quickly?”
Guys keep in mind it's from my father's estate, with his implicit blessing. He was a doctor. I just donated my salary as trustee. Happy to do it.
Nonetheless, it was a very generous and caring thing to do. This old man says hats off to you Hungry!
. . . . . and this relatively old man seconds the motion. Strong work, Jackson!
Just received this update in my email from minutes ago:
"UPDATE!!!!!! I just talked with Kathy and she wanted to express how grateful the Sack family is to everyone that showed up for the benefit and also the people who donated on this site so far. David is still in the hospital, but should be moving to a rehab center within the next few days. They will be trying to build up his strength so he can start radiation soon. Please keep David and Kathy in your prayers during this difficult time."
"This email was sent on behalf of Randy Van Deursen via GoFundMe."
"UPDATE!!!!!! I just talked with Kathy and she wanted to express how grateful the Sack family is to everyone that showed up for the benefit and also the people who donated on this site so far. David is still in the hospital, but should be moving to a rehab center within the next few days. They will be trying to build up his strength so he can start radiation soon. Please keep David and Kathy in your prayers during this difficult time."
"This email was sent on behalf of Randy Van Deursen via GoFundMe."
The response here has been great. I know many of the donors and have some inkling of their situations and the generosity shown here by members has been special. It's also understandable if you know MidvaleDave. Many here have enjoyed his sense of humor, but what's remarkable when you meet him in person is his congeniality and how quick he is with a funny quip. And if he says something wrong or senses he may have ruffled your feathers, he's also quick to park his ego and apologize, which is special, IMO. Dave's a really nice guy and I hate to see this happen to him. Sheesh, he's been fighting cancer hard on behalf of his mother and friends with fund drives, special darts tournaments, and other efforts for years. It's nice to see this response now.
Dave is now out of the hospital and recovering at the Grand Prairie Health and Rehab Center, 10330 Prairie Ridge Blvd, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158.
Figured it would be prudent to bump the link since it is still a bit short of the goal.
They bumped the goal from $10k to $15k. Given the cost of healthcare today, I imagine $15k is a pittance.
Dave has not been able to work since the middle of October more or less. These folks still need money for rent and food and utilities and stuff like that. I suspect that it’s the main purpose of this fundraising effort.
With lost income, im sure the medical bills isnt the primary reason for donations. Probably wont be back to work for a while.
I've been meaning to make a contribution to this for the past couple of weeks and am finally doing it. I know Dave from when he worked in the Allison Hall cafeteria back in the mid 80s. We would make the trek up to WR back then even though the Cats always seems to go 2-16 in the Big Ten. Go Cats and Go Dave!
