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Post by Chris on Sept 29, 2008 22:05:21 GMT -5
We are having a benefit for a good friend of mine October 31.
Darrel 'Duke Bowman has been diagnosed with terminal cancer, he is only 43 years old. I have known Duke now for 15 years super guy anyone would like to have as a friend. Duke has less than 2 years to live due to his illness. We are trying to help keep his bills paid until the life insurance kicks in. If I can help get one house payment to keep the mortgage company at bay and take some stress off his family that would be great. Duke's wife is working double to attempt to keep up but I am afraid it is too much for her.
Anyway we are having free fishin and a cookout Oct 31.
We will have a band karaoke and several bonfires.
We ask you to bring a covered dish and donate whatever you can give anything will help.
I am donating all fishing tickets from now until whenever, I am gong to do what it takes for Duke not lose his families home.
This will carry on to next season as well. Thanks in advance/
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Post by slipbobberdave on Oct 1, 2008 1:47:52 GMT -5
I will try to round up a group to come down for your cause. I hate to hear about the bad news. It saddens me to even think about it. my thoughts and prayers goes out to your friend and family members
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Post by Wheeler59 on Oct 1, 2008 16:46:31 GMT -5
Your a good man Chris. Sorry to hear about your friend. I'll mark the date down and see about coming to the benefit. Mike
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Post by dan on Oct 1, 2008 20:24:52 GMT -5
chris thats very nice of you ,a real friend, Billy and i will try to make it, if not is there some place that you can send a donation if so please post the info, I lost my brother 6 years ago from cancer and i know what a burden it is on the family god bless all involved my familys prayers will be with you. Dan
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Post by Chris on Oct 2, 2008 5:25:18 GMT -5
Thanks for the replies, I am going to set up an account at my bank for Duke soon.
We have decided to make this a COSTUME PARTY!!
Best costume will win a season pass for REDS next year.
Jason Butler (butlersbeagle) will be the DJ for this event, Jason came out in June and put on one helluva show for us here, I may still be hungover!!!
Nothing fancy just good ole boys and girls partying till dawn!!
This is a rain or shine deal after the kids are finished with trick or treat take em to Granny's and treat yourself!
If you don't have friends you got nothing!!
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Post by alltimefishin on Oct 2, 2008 6:47:04 GMT -5
well i guess its time to get the high heels out lol sounds like a good plan you got there chris. if i didnt have to work i would come up but im thinking ill be there sometime soon to help you out with your friend, sorry to hear about Duke
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Post by littlewolf on Oct 2, 2008 15:05:10 GMT -5
Would like to come out sometime to try Big Reds wont be able to make it to the benefit, have to work and live 1hr 30min away. I would like to donate something whenever you get that account set up Chris. I lost my uncle this April to bone cancer, he was only 50 years old. The hardest part is the waiting. Hey Jesse I've got some thigh high black fishnet stockings to go with them high heels.
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Post by alltimefishin on Oct 2, 2008 16:34:58 GMT -5
great they would go good with the shirt i have for it too. lol. sorry to hear about your dad i lost the most important person in my life 3yrs ago witch is my great grandma, at the age of 73 bone cancer, only lived 8 months after being diagnosed.best of luck to everyone and see ya later Chris, im planning a trip out to ya as im typing
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Post by butlersbeagles on Oct 9, 2008 9:12:19 GMT -5
Its going to be a good time all. Ive got alot of things im going to pull out of my bag of tricks for this one so try to make it if you can. Best costume will get a season pass and will be partying to the sun comes up.
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Post by Chris on Oct 25, 2008 10:53:27 GMT -5
We are postponing the party, I am forced to be out of town for the party we are looking into rescheduling asap.
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Post by kingcatpaylaker on Oct 27, 2008 7:29:05 GMT -5
i might make it out Chris, maybe the snow will be flying again, LOL but let us know when it will be and i will try myself, and maybe get the boys out htere as well, and a few other people i know..Very sorry to here about your friend,, god will do what is best for him, he works mirr.. and im sure everyone will be preying for him and his family..
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Post by Chris on Nov 26, 2008 7:46:01 GMT -5
Yesterday my friend Duke actually walked in my house! Duke was given less than two yrs to live a little over a year ago, today his tumors are absent from all detection and scans. Doctors now have given 97% odds on beating the cancer!
I wish to thank all for the prayers and thoughts!
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Post by civic4dr2000 on Nov 26, 2008 16:44:40 GMT -5
glad to hear he is better.... I lost my father two years ago from cancer.
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Post by mrbiph on Nov 26, 2008 17:58:19 GMT -5
good to hear, hope he improves even more!!
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