Paulywood Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 My niece Madeline Thelen was recently diagnosed with leukemia. Treatment has not gone as well as the doctors hoped and she will now need a bone marrow transplant. This means that my brother's family will have to move to Ann Arbor for a few months while she receives treatment. My brother and sister-in-law have already missed a lot of work and may have to stop working completely while they are in Ann Arbor. We are holding a benefit dinner and auction on February 3rd in Westphalia to raise money to help them out. There will ba a euchre tournament starting at 1:00pm, a silent auction running from 1:00 pm to 7:30 pm, and a live auction starting at 7:30 pm. There are raffle tickets available with cash prizes given away as well as hourly 50/50 raffle drawings. Some of the items that have been donated include a free charter trip with Ed Stell out of Ludington and a whole beef. There will also be a gravy burger dinner served starting at 4:00 pm. All of the money raised will be used to offset the medical bills that are starting to accumulate. If you have any questions or would like to sign up for the euchre tournament or donate an item for the auction please contact me via email: [email protected]If you would like to keep updated about my niece Maddie's condition please feel free to check her website:www.caringbridge.org/visit/madelinethelenThoughts and prayers are also greatly appreciated. Thank You. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SD800 Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 Paulywood,Send me an address to make a donation for the raffle to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caznik Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 Paulywood,Hey send me your address to or call me so I can give a donation for the raffle to.Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver one Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 So between you and Bourghs I should not even have to take my boat out of the barn. Sweet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver one Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 I would be glad to buy raffel tickets however I too am supporting additional kids with clothing and school supplies. My wifes brother is fighting a gleo glasto carcinoma in the base of his brain. He is on his third surgery and on his last round of kemo. This has made our finances tight therefore I will have to decline, However I will Pray for this situation as I do everyday for mark. Recent prognosis is stated as poor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulywood Posted December 14, 2006 Author Share Posted December 14, 2006 I guess I should have included my address from the start. I appreciate the support. Since I posted this last night I have already received numerous replies from people wanting to help out. Here is my address:Nick Thelen1159 E. Jackson Rd. St. Louis. Mi 48880(517)-795-7185Silver One, I think that it is great you are helping out your brothers family and you will be included in our prayers. If you ever need to get out this year I will be fishing mainly out of Muskegon and you are welcome aboard anytime. Thank you again everyone for your generosity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lead_Lover Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 hey nick/mike,what do you guys think of doing some sort of online auction? i do not have a lot of money but i have a ton of trolling flies i can donate to some sort of auction. i will send as much money asi can afford as soon as i set my budget for Jan. i may also be able to work out a waterfowl hunt for the 07 season here in Indiana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulywood Posted December 15, 2006 Author Share Posted December 15, 2006 After I posted tonight I found out some very good news. Maddie is in remission! This makes the chance of a succesful bone marrow transplant much more likely. It also means that she should be able to attend some family Christmas parties. We are very excited. Feel free to check on her progress on her website. I am overwhelmed at the generosity that people have shown with their offers. Thank you again.Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulywood Posted December 18, 2006 Author Share Posted December 18, 2006 Some people have contacted me about sending money. What I have suggested is buying some raffle tickets. We will be giving away prizes of $750, $500, and $300. The tickets cost $2 each or 3 for $5. If anyone is interested I will be happy to mail them. Also, there may have been some confusion surrounding my post about the charter trip donated by Ed Stell. Ed actually sold his boat this fall to Glenn Buehner, the captain of the Raptor. Ed will still be running his boat part time, he offered to run the trip that was donated. But Glenn actually owns Ed' boat now and is the one donating the trip. Sorry for any confusion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntingfool43 Posted December 19, 2006 Share Posted December 19, 2006 Hay Nick When do you have to have the money for the raffle tickets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulywood Posted December 19, 2006 Author Share Posted December 19, 2006 Steve,The drawing is going to be at the benefit on February 3rd. You do not have to be present to win. As long as I receive the money before then I will make sure you are entered. Also, if people want to make cash donations there is an account set up at the Portland Federal Credit Union. I am not sure how to make a deposit other than in person but someone there would probably be able to help you. I will look into it further.Thanks again,Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulywood Posted December 26, 2006 Author Share Posted December 26, 2006 Just wanted to post an update and bump this back to the top. We have received a ton of great donations. They include: multiple salmon fishing trips, a 2 day walleye fishing trip on Saginaw Bay, a compound bow, and the chance to star in your own hunting/fishing show. I am not sure on the details but the owner of an archery shop in Dewitt also has an outdoor show. He is donating the bow. He is also donating the chance to be in an episode of his show. You can either go hunting or fishing, your choice. I will have more details after our meeting on thursday. Thanks again to everyone who offered to help out. If anyone can make the benefit on February 3rd your first drink is on me!Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caznik Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 Just wanted to post an update and bump this back to the top. We have received a ton of great donations. They include: multiple salmon fishing trips, a 2 day walleye fishing trip on Saginaw Bay, a compound bow, and the chance to star in your own hunting/fishing show. I am not sure on the details but the owner of an archery shop in Dewitt also has an outdoor show. He is donating the bow. He is also donating the chance to be in an episode of his show. You can either go hunting or fishing, your choice. I will have more details after our meeting on thursday. Thanks again to everyone who offered to help out. If anyone can make the benefit on February 3rd your first drink is on me!Nick Hey Nick, I sent you 20, so bring my drink to me at the first tourney we have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLF Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 Hey Nick,I sent you 20, so bring my drink to me at the first tourney we have. Hey Rich....we kept your drink full for you at the outing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caznik Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 Hey Rich....we kept your drink full for you at the outing Ya my buddy told me what they did about two months ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulywood Posted January 17, 2007 Author Share Posted January 17, 2007 Caz, got your money today. I'll buy you one of those bottom-less beers I hear you like so much! Thanks for the donation.Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caznik Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 Caz, got your money today. I'll buy you one of those bottom-less beers I hear you like so much! Thanks for the donation.Nick Good deal Nick, This year we will have to party at the camp site again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntingfool43 Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 Hay Nick If everything goes right the wife and I are going to come to the auction so maybe we will see you there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulywood Posted January 17, 2007 Author Share Posted January 17, 2007 That would be great Steve! Make sure you look me up, first drinks on me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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