Go Fund Me Fundraiser For Adirondackstihl

You guys never fail to amaze me with your generosity. Shauna and I can't thank you all enough.
When Randy asked if a fund raiser would be okay, I said "No". I don't like the feeling of owing people anything. I just didn't feel as if I contributed enough here in our community to be deserving of such a thing.
In true Randy fashion, he basically told me to ST-FU and put my man pants on.
The medical co-pays and travel costs have been overwhelming this entire summer actually.
As some of you may already know, I was hospitalized a few years ago and diagnosed with Celiac disease. My wife had been diagnosed with the same just a year prior. (Must be something in the water).
She also has Hashimoto & AutoImmune Hepatitis.
And of course now this.......

Our 6 yr old was diagnosed with Celiac and milk allergy back in May.He just seemed to stop growing. My 6yr old has bone structure of a 4yr old. He's very small for his age. He had to undergo an endoscopy & colonoscopy. Tough enough for an adult to go through let alone a 6yr old. But an intestinal biopsy is the only true way to find Celiac.

My 13mo old had is 1yr check up yesterday and he's only gained an oz. in 3 months. Prior to that, he was following a nice growth curve.
Along with my wife, he also had bloodwork done yesterday.
We think he might have celiac too.
Celiac is an autoimmune disease that attacks your intestines, damaging them to the point where you can longer absorb essential nutrients and vitamins.

This past year has been awful.

We are closing in on the 1yr anniversary of the loss of a best friend of mine, Chity_Avatar. (Which also happens to my wedding anniversary).
His way of making sure to never forget about the ones you hold dear.

Once again, we thank you SO MUCH for your heart felt generosity. I hope some day I will be able to pay it forward to each and every one of you.

Jeremy, Shauna & Family

 

Jeremy,
I can't speak for everyone, but as far as I am concerned..... NO Thanks are necessary. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Tell your wife we are all thinking of her. I know what tough times are, got divorced, a few months later lost my Dad, 8 months later lost my Mom. It takes friends to get through tough times, hang in there.
Tom

 

Donation and prayers sent. Thank you Mastermind for bringing this to our attention. Wishing better days for Adirondackstihl and his family.

 

Here is a message from Shauna that she would like for me to share with you fellas.....,


In 2009 after our first child was born I began with health issues. I was first diagnosed with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis which is an autoimmune disease that attacks the thyroid. I had no issues with that...I took the meds, followed what the Dr said and I was good. In 2010 I began having trouble again and after tons of testing it was determined I had Autoimmune Hepatitis. So...my body was now attacking my thyroid AND my liver. I read everything I could, made some major changes to my life. Cleaned up my diet, went natural on cleaning products, and both autoimmune diseases were under control. It was "easy" to fight this. I was ok. I had this. Fast forward to 2013. I was running a half marathon, because exercise helps me fight the diseases, and boom...pain hit for 13.1 miles. I finished that day but was hospitalized that night. Next diagnosis, Celiac disease. Again, no problem...I got this, that's what I thought. I make a few more tweaks to my diet and I thought I would be good. At this point I was pretty sure I was in the clear. I read a lot about how autoimmune diseases tended to come in multiples, and I was pretty sure I had my final trifecta of what I would struggle with the rest of my life. Eat clean, exercise, see my Dr's...I felt I could do all of that. In May of this year I started with funny symptoms, nothing that would indicate anything really. I've seen my Dr for a number of minor things but nothing showed up, until last week. I've been running a fever and felt pretty crappy for a little over a month. Through the blood work they determined that my liver disease was flared up, which for the first time in 6 years that could be expected. When the Dr continued though with his further thoughts on testing for lupus, and lymphoma, I felt the life being sucked out of me. His explanations made sense as to why he would think to test that way but the thought of it all is surreal. At this time, we are obviously praying that it is neither, but the reality that my blood work is showing something is heartbreaking. I have two little boys, an amazing husband, and I have my dream job as the director of a non-profit. At a time when my life is coming together it feels like it is also falling apart. Those were my initial thoughts. I've cried, probably more tears than I have in a very, very long time. But, I've also thought, I'm a fighter, I can do this. I have fought other diseases, I can do this. I never thought that a group of people I don't know would be fighting with me and providing support in the way you have. Jeremy showed me the thread last night and it was overwhelming. I couldn't read all the way through, more because my emotions got the best of me. Your support, kind words, encouragement, and everything is coming at a time when we most need it. Our wedding anniversary (8years this year) is Tuesday. As many of you know it is also the anniversary of Jeremy's best friend Phil's death. As we approach the day again this year we are now awaiting the results of tests that will once again alter the course of our lives. From the very bottom of our hearts I wanted to send out a thank you. I wish I could hug each and every one of you. You all are too far and spread apart for me to do that so I hope my virtual {{hugs}} will be ok. I hope this thank you will be ok as well...I'm not sure how to express how deeply touched I am by your kindness. Thank You. And as I said in my Facebook post from the other day, no matter what I plan to fight back and "Live Life." Period. I hope everyone else out there chooses to do the same.

 

I was thinking man he just lost his buddy in an accident and now this!

Prayers sent man!

 

Good luck. I've received a nasty diagnosis before, and mine was delivered the week before my wedding. These things never occur at an acceptable time. The waiting is supremely awful - and finding out is not necessarily much better. Not much else I can offer, but hang in there, you're in a lot of hearts and minds. There is nothing to feel guilty about receiving help and attention - sadly, most or all of us have sat in the chair ourselves.

 

Yep.....he does, but co-pays and stuff are still kicking their butts.

 

Going to make a race chain and donate the funds to this. I'll have a thread shortly here

 

Bump.....

 

Raised $5000 so far in one day, that is AWESOME!!!!!!!

 

sure is...

 

Stay strong my friend. When people can get together and help others they can move mountains.

 

looking at the list of contributors on the go fund me page I see alot of people that belong to 1, 2 or a combination of 3 forums
AS,FHC & SH. Obviously I know what AS and FHC are but I do not know what SH is, can someone enlighten me on this please? May want to go lurk over their

 

Sawhawgz.com

 

Only riff-raff and ne'er-do-wells hang out over there...

 

Almost $6000 raised so far, and lots of awesome stuff donated to the raffle and auction. Very Nice!!!!!

 

good folks helping a good family

 

This saw with bar and chain is being added to the raffle

 

courtesy of Philbert

I had a dream of a Polar Bear in Virginia? Makes no sense! Too warm for polar bears there! But in that dream, he told me the following. I must have been dreaming . . .

***PLEASE CHECK YOUR DONATED ITEMS AND CORRECT OR AMMEND IF NOT POSTED DESCRIBED ACCURATELY (Apologies if anything was missed)***

RAFFLE ITEMS

1) A brand spanking new STIHL MS461R chainsaw, ported by Mastermind, with a new 25" bar, and two new chains. (Post #2)

2) A new Husqvarna 240 chainsaw (Terry Landrum - Wicked Worksaws Post #3)

3) A Husqvarna 246 chainsaw (pblust Post #4)

4) A nice, rebuilt STIHL 044/440 chainsaw from scratch (nstueve Post #19).

5) A full case of Mobil One MX2T Racing Oil (Trx250r180 Post #11)

6) A STIHL MS260 chainsaw (Magnumitis Post #12)

7) A NIB OE Husqvarna 346xp chainsaw, ported by Brad Snelling (stihlaficionado Post #13)

8) A Homelite SXL chainsaw 'Old Blue' (RandyMac Post #27)

9) A Cannon SuperMini guide bar p/n CSM-S1-20-50 - 20" 3/8 .050 3003 STIHL mount with 3 loops of 63PS Stihl chain. Very little wear (GCJenks204 Post #63)

10) A Cannon Superbar guide bar 32" 3/8 050 Large Husqvarna Mount (Jon1212 Post #70)

11) A Dolmar 6400 chainsaw, with heated handles, and a 20" Total Super Bar (performanceoutdoorequipment.com and Definitive Dave Post #82)

12) A Milwaukee 2691-22 M18 Li-Ion 18V Compact Drill Impact Driver Kit. New, in the box (Donor? Post #96)

13) A STIHL MS270C chainsaw with 20” bar & chain (Donor? Post #98)

14) A copy of over 3000 master service manuals (backhoelover Post #100)

15) A STIHL 044 chainsaw, ported by Mastermind (Heath Post #105)

16) Chain filing vise (Homelite410 Post #17)

17) Chain filing vise (redfin Post #38)

18) 32" STIHL guide bar, .050 gauge, and 4 used chains (roberte Post #232)

19) An Echo CS 310 chainsaw, lightly used, with a 14" bar and a new Stihl chisel chain (Onan18 and Rob Franklin Post #256)

20) 2 new STIHL chains, shipped. Winner to pick pitch and size up to 24" (kuhndog Post #262)

21) A 25' roll of STIHL chain - winner to choose pitch and type (big t double Post #24

22) A custom wooden saw buck (Shawn Curry Post #164)

(P.S. - I don't see anything about partridges or pear trees, just sayin . . . )


AUCTION THREADS

Custom Made Tuned Pipe (Fundraiser For Adirondackstihl)
http://www.arboristsite.com/communi...or-adirondackstihl.286686/page-3#post-5560386

Race chain for Adirondackstihl
Race chain for Adirondackstihl

Custom machined billet head (Fundraiser For Adirondackstihl)
http://www.arboristsite.com/communi...iser-for-adirondackstihl.286692/#post-5560525

Fundraiser For Adirondackstihl: Misc saw related items
http://www.arboristsite.com/communi...l-misc-saw-related-items.286680/#post-5559022

*** These lists do not include the names of the generous individuals who offered to contribute parts: bars, chains, covers, carbs, etc. to some of the saws listed - please add those names as appropriate***

***I hope that this list is consistent with (ahem) any list on 'other sites' - I had to add some from a later 'dream' that the polar bear might have forgot while hibernating!***