"Early S Man" needs our help

[RickS]

Gentlemen,

Those who frequent the Pelican site, may already be aware that Warren, aka Early S Man, has been in grave health. What makes Warren so special is his extensive knowledge of all things mechanical related to our early cars. Warren has been a regular contributor on Pelican for several years, and answer any and all questions related to early cars. He has helped me on several occasions, as well as others too numerous to count. Moreover, he has always been a perfect gentleman, and has never asked for a thing in return. He is a true asset to early car enthusiasts and currently in dire need of our financial assistance.

Mark Wilson is organizing a funding effort to help Warren and I am asking for your mental and capital support. Here is an excerpt from Mark's post:

"Warren has Cystic Fibrosis (follow this link http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cystic_fibrosis). He's been in the hospital many times over the past years fighting off pneumonia and has beaten the odds by reaching the age of 57 years. This stay at St Paul hospital in Dallas has convinced him to finally become a candidate for a lung transplant which can ultimately lead Warren back to full health. Dr Rosenblatt (I believe the lead transplant doc) tells him that his other systems, heart, digestive, etc are in good order and he should be a good candidate.

There are two problems, time and money. The procedure will cost $400,000 to $500,000 and Warren is without insurance. The hospital will not consider him for a transplant or even the screening process to get on the list without the ability to finance it. He has some assets that can be sold to offset 30 – 35% of the cost, but that is not enough to get St Paul’s attention. The next problem, and this is much more critical is time. Warren’s Dr tells them that he expects time will run out for our friend in 3 to 4 months."

The official paypal fundraising account for Warren is kvalent118@gmail.com. Paypal website is https://www.paypal.com/.

Here is the link to the thread: http://forums.pelicanparts.com/showt...=384258&page=2

Here is a link to testimonials about Warren in case you have any doubts: http://forums.pelicanparts.com/showthread.php?t=382503

Considering that this group has considerable mental and capital resources, any suggestions towards working the system, fund raising, or contributions will gladly be accepted.

The best gift you might give this season is towards Warren's life.

Chuck can you please tack this at the top of the General Forum if you agree?

Thanks to all,
Rick

[Kurt V]

I'm the guy who set up the paypal account for the donations. I don't post here often, but you can see from my membership date I have been around for awhile. Here is my full name and address if you just want to send a check, or just want some reassurance this is not a scam:

Kurt Valentine
1100 Swifts Hwy
Jefferson City, MO 65109

[berettafan]

Kurt is a frequent contributor on Pelican and one of the good guys. I don't know him personally but did not hesitate to donate to this fund that he is coordinating.

[Dezzmo]

My $100 check is on it's way tomorrow Kurt. From what I've seen on the Pelican thread a lot of people are already contributing.

[WHCJr72S]

I just made out a $500.00 check to help Warren. I would highly encourage all early S members to help. Warren has helped more early 911 enthusiasts deal with problems than you can imagine. NOW, he needs our help.

[Kurt V]

Thanks for your help guys. I know most of you don't know Warren, but this is an opportunity to actually save a person's life. Any amount you can contribute would be great. We all share a love of 911's and this is a chance to help someone that has contributed much to the understanding of the longhoods.

[Mark Wilson]

Next steps to help Warren

Friends of Warren,
We are doing great in our first day of contributions. I expect we will hit $20K in the first 24 hours - but that is only a start. As a reminder, our goal is a minimum of $350,000 in the next 30 days. I want to meet with Warren's Doctor next week with a sufficient show of financial force; he will have no other option but to make this happen.

The next level is to reach out virally to the world. Many of you know influential and most of you are members of other online communities. We must tap into these other resources and ask/beg/grovel for money. I sent an email, very similar to the one below to many of friends and business associates last night. I need you all to do the same. I also need you to post on other forums and boards that you are members of and request member participation. If we can get this drive rolling, it will take on its own life, and Warren will have the best possible chance of getting through this.

Next is media attention. I know many of you are either in the media or have contacts. I want this on television news ASAP. There are two stories that media will be interested in. One is an online community coming together to help save a person's life. The second is a spotlight on the healthcare system and a person who can be saved but is marooned in its financial no mans land. If you have contacts that can help, please have them call me - 24/7 at my numbers on the first page of the master donation thread.

Below is a draft for you to work off of for emails and other BBS postings

Think Viral



Dear Friends,
Many of you know that maintaining, driving and restoring old Porsches is both a hobby and passion for me. There is an online community in the form of a bulletin board that has become an amazing technical resource for the hobby. This board is frequented by a few amazingly bright individuals who freely share their wisdom and experience so that others may benefit. Warren Hall from San Angelo, Texas, is one of the most prolific resources we have.

I write to you today on his behalf. Warren, known as Early S Man on the Pelican Parts Bulletin Boards, is in St Paul Hospital in Dallas TX in need of a lung transplant due to his lifelong struggle with Cystic Fibrosis. Warren has been a tireless contributor to the Porsche hobby and long time Porsche enthusiast.

Warren is caught in the grip of a broken health care system. He does not have insurance, but has assets that do not quickly allow him into the Medicare/Medicaid system. The surgery and aftercare is expected to cost $500,000 and the hospital will not consider him a candidate until he can prove his ability to pay. Warren's other challenge is time. His Doctor has given him 3 - 4 months to live without the transplant. We need to raise minimum of $350,000 in the next 30 days to get him in the system and on the transplant list.

I am writing you today in hopes that you will help by generously contributing to the fund set up to pay for the procedure. Some long time board members on Pelican have started a fund and collected over $10,000 in less than 24 hours. I'm asking you to visit the thread at http://forums.pelicanparts.com/showthread.php?t=384258 and contribute to this fund. Warren deserves our help and WE can make a difference and help save his life. Please visit and give generously.

[Alan.uk]

My $100 is on it's way. Good luck and send my regards to Warren

Alan

[jaudette3]

* SALE PENDING - $1000 !! *

Buy yourself some Webers for a bargain price and help Warren out at the same time:

Webers For Sale - $500

Thanks,
JohnA

[Guru]

Haven't been here long enough to get to know Warren personally, but hopefully my (little) contribution helps out a person in need...

Good luck and keep us posted!