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Dave Whaley Medical Fund

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Organizer: John Niespodzianski Beneficiary: Dave Whaley

Dave Whaley, a well known Pittsburgh musician and all around great guy, was savagely beaten in a road rage incident. His injuries will require multiple surgeries, and also force him to miss an...

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Dave Whaley, a well known Pittsburgh musician and all around great guy, was savagely beaten in a road rage incident. His injuries will require multiple surgeries, and also force him to miss an extended period of work from his job at Dave's Music Mine in South Side.

Unfortunately, Dave does not have health insurance, so it's a double whammy. Please consider a donation big or small to help Dave offset his medical expenses and keep up with his normal day to day obligations.

A link to the local news story reporting the incident can be found here: http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/video/7950545-local-musician-facing-surgery-after-south-side-attack/
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Updates

by John Niespodzianski
Just got back from dropping off two checks totaling $8000 to Dave!  Thanks so much for your generosity.  I still think he's shell-shocked from all of the support and caring.


by John Niespodzianski
Just got back from dropping off two checks totaling $8000 to Dave!  Thanks so much for your generosity.  I still think he's shell-shocked from all of the support and caring.


11/13/2012
by John Niespodzianski
Absolutely amazing!

Over $4000 raised in about 12 hours.

We will be hand-delivering a $4000 check to Dave on Thursday.Ā  We've also raised the goal since the initial one has almost been obliterated already.

It warms the heart to know so many people care. Ā We can only imagine how Dave must feel!

Thank you all!

Supporters

Nick
donated$5.00
Wednesday, February 06, 2013



Christiane D & John Purse
donatedHidden Amount
Friday, December 21, 2012

Much Love, Joy, Music & continued Healing



Anonymous
donatedHidden Amount
Saturday, December 15, 2012

I admire your beautiful attitude; may God heal you and bless you many times over.



Alter Ego Body Art Studio
donated$75.00
Saturday, December 15, 2012



Douglass S. Schaub
donated$20.00
Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Hey Dave, We were all quite a bit younger last time I saw you in school,I was is Marks grade I just want you to know I hope an pray for a speedy recovery. I was hurt over a year ago myself at work I know how it feels when you can't do the things you want to. Concussion syndrome stuff, pardon the pun, but the whole deal is quite the headache. Merry Christmas and when I can I will shoot you a couple more bucks. Sincerely, Doug Schaub



Jamie Earl
donated$30.00
Saturday, December 08, 2012



Heather Cottis
donated$40.00
Tuesday, December 04, 2012

Hope your feeling better soon.



Kenneth Zenkevich
donated$50.00
Monday, December 03, 2012



Adam
donated$20.00
Saturday, December 01, 2012

Get well, Dave.



val and georgine filauro
donated$95.00
Friday, November 30, 2012

hey, dave. hope you are recovering completely. this is dave meyer's sister. can't recall if we ever met, but we wish you well and i hope they catch that guy!



Lyla Nelson
donatedHidden Amount
Wednesday, November 28, 2012



Big Dave and Ella
donated$50.00
Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Hope you get well soon Dave! *Hug*



Natalia
donatedHidden Amount
Wednesday, November 28, 2012

God bless.



Becki
donated$20.00
Tuesday, November 27, 2012



brandon barnett
donated$25.00
Tuesday, November 27, 2012



Shaney
donated$20.00
Sunday, November 25, 2012



Mark Hanneman
donatedHidden Amount
Saturday, November 24, 2012

Old School Southside support. Be well brother. Don't let the bastards get you down.



mark perna
donated$100.00
Friday, November 23, 2012

Get well soon Dave!



Mike Lowe
donated$40.00
Friday, November 23, 2012



Anonymous
donatedHidden Amount
Friday, November 23, 2012



Rich Murphy
donated$50.00
Thursday, November 22, 2012



Anonymous
donated$20.00
Sunday, November 18, 2012



Julia McAuley
donated$15.00
Sunday, November 18, 2012



Vorpal_Meatloaf
donated$20.00
Sunday, November 18, 2012

Hope you feel better soon.



Anonymous
donated$50.00
Sunday, November 18, 2012

Dave, We are so sorry you had to experience this level of human bad behavior. There are so many of us who respect you and wish you the very best as you recover.



Anonymous
donated$20.00
Sunday, November 18, 2012

Dave - get well soon man. Justice will be served.



Anonymous
donatedHidden Amount
Sunday, November 18, 2012

wishing you a speedy recovery!



Anonymous
donatedHidden Amount
Saturday, November 17, 2012



Susan Scerbo
donated$25.00
Saturday, November 17, 2012

so sorry -- hope this helps defray costs! (i'm friends with greg loop from way back.)



Bill Wright
donated$50.00
Saturday, November 17, 2012



Anonymous
donatedHidden Amount
Saturday, November 17, 2012



Aysegul Aker
donated$10.00
Saturday, November 17, 2012



Anonymous
donatedHidden Amount
Saturday, November 17, 2012

Hope you get better soon and that the money gets raised to help you! Looking forward to stopping by the store when you're better!



Gene
donated$20.00
Saturday, November 17, 2012

Get well soon. I'm sorry this happened. God bless!



Anonymous
donatedHidden Amount
Saturday, November 17, 2012



t gullicher
donatedHidden Amount
Saturday, November 17, 2012

We haven't met but a friend of yours shared your story. I wish you all the best and hope you recover quickly and completely, inside and out



Lori Bateman, Shawn McCloskey &famiky
donated$100.00
Saturday, November 17, 2012

Dave, Hope you are feeling better soon! Much love!!! Xoxo



Annette Wiese
donated$30.00
Saturday, November 17, 2012

Get well soon.



Pat DiIanni
donated$50.00
Saturday, November 17, 2012

Dave, I just heard about what happened to you. Sorry to hear that. Best wishes for a complete and speedy recovery. Pat DiIanni



G. Mull
donatedHidden Amount
Saturday, November 17, 2012

Get back to the music as fast as you can. Good luck.



Anonymous
donatedHidden Amount
Saturday, November 17, 2012

Get well Dave!



jim maier
donated$100.00
Saturday, November 17, 2012

7Get well soon buddy!!!



Anonymous
donated$50.00
Friday, November 16, 2012

Dear Dave, Sending many prayers to you in a quick recovery! Best, Susan Parks-Cohen



John
donated$10.00
Friday, November 16, 2012

Music & Kindness > BS & Ignorance



Marc & Robin (Excuses peeps)
donated$25.00
Friday, November 16, 2012

Get well Dave...!



Anonymous
donatedHidden Amount
Friday, November 16, 2012



Dave Cowan
donatedHidden Amount
Friday, November 16, 2012



Marc
donated$30.00
Friday, November 16, 2012

Get better Dave!



Anonymous
donated$30.00
Friday, November 16, 2012

Don't let the bastards grind you down, up the irons, get well soon Dave!



Jim Inskipt
donated$50.00
Friday, November 16, 2012

Love seeing this outpouring for Dave! You guys all ROCK!



Anonymous
donated$5.00
Friday, November 16, 2012



Kelly
donatedHidden Amount
Friday, November 16, 2012



anonymous
donatedHidden Amount
Friday, November 16, 2012



Anonymous
donated$10.00
Friday, November 16, 2012

Thanks for those who set up this charity to help this gentleman. I hope his attacker is brought to justice and that Dave makes a 100% recovery. You story was shared with me by a friend of yours. Sincerely, Jonathan Estes



Anonymous
donatedHidden Amount
Friday, November 16, 2012



Anonymous
donated$5.00
Friday, November 16, 2012



Jennie Thye
donatedHidden Amount
Friday, November 16, 2012



Molly Mazzarini
donated$10.00
Friday, November 16, 2012



Eric Lohr
donated$20.00
Friday, November 16, 2012

Thank you Dave for all the years of enjoyment i've gotten from treasure hunting at your stores. Keep on rockin' in the free world and get well soon. :-)



Jeremy and Kristi Voelker
donated$20.00
Friday, November 16, 2012

Only wish we could do more for ya. Sending prayers and healing thoughts your way!! :)



Cat
donated$5.00
Friday, November 16, 2012



Anonymous
donated$10.00
Friday, November 16, 2012



Varun Mahajan
donated$20.00
Friday, November 16, 2012

Get well soon ....



Anonymous
donated$20.00
Friday, November 16, 2012

Get well quick! Us nice guys need to stick together. The trivia team will try to win one for you tonight.



Michael Barron
donated$335.00
Friday, November 16, 2012



Bill Maruca
donated$50.00
Friday, November 16, 2012



Jim Dunstan
donated$50.00
Friday, November 16, 2012



Anonymous
donated$20.00
Friday, November 16, 2012



Martin and Deb
donated$40.00
Thursday, November 15, 2012

Get well soon Dave!



Anonymous
donated$50.00
Thursday, November 15, 2012

May your life and health become better and better with each passing day!



Cindy McCabe
donated$20.00
Thursday, November 15, 2012



Anonymous
donated$10.00
Thursday, November 15, 2012

Dave, Get well man! One of the most genuine, stand up guys I have met. Hang in there and stay strong! Jason



Anonymous
donatedHidden Amount
Thursday, November 15, 2012



Kristi & Ted
donated$25.00
Thursday, November 15, 2012

God bless your recovery



Anonymous
donated$10.00
Thursday, November 15, 2012

Hope you feel better soonish!



Larry Cusick
donated$20.00
Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Best wishes, Dave!



Anonymous
donatedHidden Amount
Wednesday, November 14, 2012

I hope you get well dave! Screw those wankers!



Funky
donated$40.00
Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Get well soon



Rich Glasgow
donated$40.00
Wednesday, November 14, 2012



Lara
donatedHidden Amount
Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Get well soon!



amy pletcher
donatedHidden Amount
Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Get well Dave!



Jared Lubawski
donated$50.00
Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Hang in there dude! I dont know you on a personal basis, but I've been buying records from your store forever. Take care, I hope and pray for a speedy recovery.



Anonymous
donatedHidden Amount
Wednesday, November 14, 2012



Anonymous
donated$10.00
Wednesday, November 14, 2012

May God Bless Dave in a speedy recovery and justice for his assailant.



Anonymous
donated$50.00
Wednesday, November 14, 2012



Aaron Hoover
donated$20.00
Wednesday, November 14, 2012



Kerri Kasper
donated$20.00
Wednesday, November 14, 2012



Linda
donated$10.00
Wednesday, November 14, 2012

I am so sorry that this awful thing happened to you, Dave. But I love seeing how you inspire people to do good things. We all love and appreciate you. Love and hugs...



Anonymous
donated$100.00
Wednesday, November 14, 2012

hope to see you back at Excuses soon! -b



Chris Niespodzianski
donatedHidden Amount
Wednesday, November 14, 2012

D.W. - get better soon man! You have some drums to play and we have some beers to raise! ! Hope to see ya real soon! -



Dr. Sarah Lavery
donated$10.00
Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Such an awesome guy! Helped us get the word out for a cancer benefit show last fall! Paying that forward! Get well, Dave!



Anonymous
donated$10.00
Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Feel better. Was at piss on cancer benefit.



Michelle Halbedl and family
donated$25.00
Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Dave, I'm so sorry that this terrible thing happened to you. I hope you're feeling like yourself again real soon and that they find the animal who did this and throw the book at him.



Anonymous
donated$20.00
Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Dave, you did not deserve any of this. My husband and I love coming into your shop to just soak up all the positive vibes and buy some awesome music. You've been nothing but friendly and warm to us and we are so sorry this happened to you. Can't wait to see you back on your feet. Wish I could give more!



RaeLynn Harshman
donatedHidden Amount
Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Dave: Get well soon and hope to see you up and around the neighborhood very soon!



Rich & the staff at Southside Jewelers.
donated$50.00
Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Wishing you a full and speedy recovery.



EVG
donated$10.00
Wednesday, November 14, 2012



Donnie Rotten
donated$20.00
Wednesday, November 14, 2012

You desire a BEER Get better Donnie Rotten



Danielle Papincak
donatedHidden Amount
Wednesday, November 14, 2012



Anonymous
donated$10.00
Wednesday, November 14, 2012



Joe Whaley
donated$20.00
Wednesday, November 14, 2012

From one musician (and Whaley) to another... get well soon!



Anonymous
donated$10.00
Wednesday, November 14, 2012



pghmusiclover
donated$50.00
Wednesday, November 14, 2012



Tanya
donated$50.00
Wednesday, November 14, 2012



Mike & Gwen Bell
donatedHidden Amount
Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Fellow Record Store owners. Pray all the best for you.



Anonymous
donated$40.00
Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Get well dave... Hopefully the food in the hospital is better than the dog treats you ate one night... haha.



Jay Lowe
donated$20.00
Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Hey Dave-- We've never met or talked before, but I heard through RecordStoreDay.com that you were in a bad way after this weekend. I don't have a ton to give, but I hope this helps. I wish you a speedy and full recovery! ~Jay jay@mergerecords.com 919.688.9969 x116



The Miker
donated$10.00
Wednesday, November 14, 2012

You hang in there, buddy.



Carolyn Thompson
donatedHidden Amount
Wednesday, November 14, 2012



Lisa and Andy Parker
donated$50.00
Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Get well and hope to see you playing at Excuses soon!!



Anonymous
donatedHidden Amount
Wednesday, November 14, 2012



Record Store Day facebook friend
donated$15.00
Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Get well soon.



Gary Vartanoff
donated$25.00
Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Get well soon!



Jeannette Flint
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Love ya Dave!!!! :)



Emily
donated$10.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012



doug
donated$20.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012



Anonymous
donated$75.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Hang in there man.



Anonymous
donated$20.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012



Russ "Sugapablo" Schneider
donated$10.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012



Jennifer Castro and her herd of cats, who also love Dave
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Keep that positivity flowing, brother. Thinking about you often.



Amanda
donated$10.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012



Melissa Golden
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, November 13, 2012



Anonymous
donated$5.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012



Scott & Kimee
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Get well soon!



Anonymous
donated$10.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012



slacker joe
donated$25.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

get well buddy



Suhail
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, November 13, 2012



Anonymous
donated$30.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012



Katie B
donated$50.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Get well soon, Dave!



Anonymous
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, November 13, 2012



Matt Bright
donated$30.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

My thoughts are with you, buddy. I hope you make a quick recovery.



Jessica Miller
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Sorry you have to go through this. Hoping for a speedy recovery!



Josh
donated$20.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012



Kelly Gabany
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, November 13, 2012



Eric & Lourie Nyberg
donated$200.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Best wishes for a speedy recovery Dave!



Dannette
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Get well soon Dave!!!! :-)



Ben Soltesz
donated$50.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012



Jace
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Good luck man. From one drummer to another. Wish it could be more.



Stacey (Wolf) Morrison
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Thinking of you Dave, keep up your great spirit, you are a wondeful person! Hope you are feeling better real soon!



Anonymous
donated$10.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Huge bummer. I hope they catch and kill this fucker.



Boo Anderson
donated$25.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Get well soon, Dave.



Mike Cuccaro
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Get well soon, Dave.



Amy Elaine
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, November 13, 2012



Chris Mason
donated$25.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

I hope you heal quickly and completely! So sorry this happened to you!!



Anonymous
donated$25.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Hang in there!



Anonymous
donated$10.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012



ianpeksa
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, November 13, 2012



Anonymous
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

wishing you a speedy and full recovery



Anonymous
donated$10.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Peace be with you, Dave.



Anonymous
donated$100.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

I don't know Dave, but I read his story and I'm glad I can help out.



Jenny, a friend of Christopher's
donated$20.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

I hope you're healing quickly, and keep your spirits up! :-)



Andrew and Erin Lasswell
donated$50.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012



Anonymous
donated$25.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012



Bria Walker
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, November 13, 2012



Anonymous
donated$20.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012



Anonymous
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, November 13, 2012



Anonymous
donated$20.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012



Anonymous
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, November 13, 2012



Jeff Weinberg
donated$10.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012



Anonymous
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

I don't know you personally, but was moved to help after hearing your story. Sorry it can't be more.



Anonymous
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, November 13, 2012



Ben Dietels
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, November 13, 2012



A.J. & Johanna
donated$25.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Born and raised in the flats, and truly saddened that something like this can happen there. Best of luck with the surgery and recovery. Get well soon.



Anonymous
donated$50.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012



Anonymous
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, November 13, 2012



Anonymous
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

May you have a speedy recovery!



Christopher
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

I wish you the best of luck, Dave!



Charlie Humphrey
donated$100.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012



Dan Robinson
donated$20.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

That fuckin' blows. I hope they catch the dude and they build you stronger, faster better than before!



Blue, fellow Pittsburgher
donated$5.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

I hope you the best!



Skeelo
donated$50.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Good luck Dave.



Greg Uhrlen
donated$20.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Best wishes for a full recovery Dave. I have always enjoyed talking music with you at the store. Godspeed. Greg



Leslie Anne Mcilroy
donated$25.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Because art and the people who make it matters — and so does healthcare. Stay true. Bad can't make us bad. And, god, I hope you feel better soon.



Michelle and Courtney
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, November 13, 2012



Rod and Donna Schwartz
donated$25.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

The enire Pittsburgh music commumity is pulling for you to have a full and speedy recovery.



Alex Gloworld
donated$25.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012



The Clarks
donated$100.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012



Ashley
donated$25.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012



Chip and Cindy Misner
donated$25.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Prayers going out for you Dave. Stay strong.



Friend at WYEP
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, November 13, 2012



Karen and Sayf Sharif
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, November 13, 2012



Matt Calvetti
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Get well soon Dave!



J. Furda
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, November 13, 2012



Anonymous
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, November 13, 2012



Peg O'Neill
donated$20.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

There are lots of good people out there still Dave, I sent this link to my staff and many of them donated today. Get well soon!



Devon and Gene Doyle
donated$50.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Get better soon! Hope they catch that douch ASAP.



Rob-Bob
donated$20.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Dave, that sucks. Hope you are healing alright.



Anonymous
donated$100.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012



Aaron
donated$10.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Get well soon buddy.



Anonymous
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, November 13, 2012



Anonymous
donated$5.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Get well soon, Dave!



Anonymous
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, November 13, 2012



Don Bertschman
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, November 13, 2012



Slimmy
donated$25.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Hope you get better soon!!!!!!!



Brent Mizenko
donated$100.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Lude, what the hell, didn't your mother teach you not to talk to strangers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



Anonymous
donated$20.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

hang in there, dave. lots of people thinking good thoughts for you!



Karen
donated$15.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012



Deb Weir
donated$25.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012



Roger & Christine Antkowiak
donated$20.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012



Anonymous
donated$10.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012



Beth and Tom O'Shea
donated$20.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Get well dave!!!!



Tracy Zurcher & Family
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

We love you, Dave and are sending prayers and well wishes your way!



Rachel and Dave Miko
donated$25.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012



Peggy
donated$25.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Wishing you a speedy recovery Dave. Hope today's surgery is a piece of cake. Xoxo, Peggy



The Bellaire's
donated$25.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Speedy recovery Dave. Prayers are with you and your family. The Bellaire's



Anonymous
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, November 13, 2012



Zandra Herron
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Heal quick! Stay strong <3



Besser geht's nicht!
donated$100.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012



Heather McDonald
donated$20.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

I hope they find who did this and that you recover from your injuries quickly and fully.



Benj
donated$30.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Good luck with the surgery, I know you'll be good as new in no time. We'll have some shots when you're better! -Benj



Billy Price
donated$100.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Hope you get better soon Dave.



Brian Dunn and Family
donated$20.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Dude my prayers are with you.



Friend of Peggy O
donated$20.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012



David Oleniacz
donated$25.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012



Derek Scott
donated$15.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012



Till
donated$100.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012



Phil & Chrissie Herrle
donated$40.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012



Pam Simmons
donated$25.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Hope you're feeling better soon, Dave!



Inge & Lee
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Get back on those drums, sir!



Justin Brown
donated$25.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Keep up the positiveness!!



Pav Medicinal
donated$50.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Hey Dave, I just wanted to thank you for letting us come down last Friday and shoot our cover for The Wooden Meditation EP, it came out really well and we were all really happy with it. I saw that you had been hospitalized and I had to do my part to help since you had done the same. I hope everything works out for you and I'll spread the word as much as I can for this fundraising page, for your sake and the sake of music lovers all over the city. If you were curious as to how the EP came out you can check it out here at: http://talismatic.bandcamp.com/ Best of luck and get well soon! Peace, Pav



Kate Grannemann
donated$20.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012



Anonymous
donated$10.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012



marcie tim macek
donated$20.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012



Anonymous
donated$10.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012



James Frost
donated$45.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Get well Dave (inside and out - sendng you healing vibes for both) Saw this via Dennis R Weston on Facebook.



Gary and Angela Jones
donated$75.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Get better soon!



Jeff Ellsworth
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Get Well Dave!



Anonymous
donated$20.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

i don't know you and i hope you feel better soon. stay strong, you are golden.



Melanie Stone
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, November 13, 2012



Anonymous
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, November 13, 2012



Sara Schmieder
donated$20.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Its unfortunate you became a representation of what is going wrong in our city hope you get better soon!



Jennifer Meliton
donated$50.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

I hope this little bit helps....you are an awesome guy Dave and we all love you.



Rob Dudt Jr
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, November 13, 2012



Marci Maleski
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, November 13, 2012



Jennifer & Tony Barricella
donated$75.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012



Anonymous
donated$10.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012



Connie Farrell friend of "Tiger"
donated$25.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Delbert "Tiger" Grant told me what happened Dave, I am so very sorry and hope, though it is small, that it helps. Do what the Doctors tell you to do and feel the love that so many have for you!!!



Craig Jones
donated$25.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Hang in there, Dave!



Katie McCarthy
donated$20.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012



Nan B.
donated$20.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012



Anonymous
donated$10.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012



Anonymous
donated$100.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Get better soon, brother...there's drummin' to do!



Michelle DeGrosky
donated$50.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

A few slices of cucumber should take care of that, dontcha think? Sending good thoughts!!



Dan Ralston
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Hopefully they find this guy. Stay strong man.



Anonymous
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, November 13, 2012



Anonymous
donated$10.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012



Jen & Brendan Titchworth
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

You are in our thoughts Dave!



JenBobCarota
donated$25.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

God bless you Dave! Get well soon! Best Wishes for a quick recovery....Jen and Bob Carota



Dawn Blocker
donated$100.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Thanks for being such an amazing person, D-Dub. Now, hurry up and get put back together. We miss you!



shoes
donated$65.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

feel better dave



Anonymous
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Any friend of Jen. Meliton must be pretty special. Heal quickly!



Mike Hill
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Take care Dave.



Aaron Hutzel
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Get better soon Dave!



Jerry, Tiffany, Colby, Cameron and Chloe Kehm
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Your positive outlook is inspirational..Praying for a speedy recovery., Tiffany



Anonymous
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Good luck, Dave!



Anonymous
donated$50.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

i am a musician from pittsburgh as well, with the band Sweet Earth, and I am deeply saddened by this horrible senseless act of violence, but am so proud of how people have come together for your cause. I pray that this only makes you stronger and know that the people responsible for this will be held accountable for their actions and will have to answer for what wrong they've done. Please know that you are in so many peoples thoughts including my own and i send so much love and positive energy your way so that you may recover and enjoy fully once again the blessed life that is a musicians. christian hoffman



Bryan Z
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, November 13, 2012



Marcel W.
donated$20.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Get well soon, buddy!



Doug & Lisa Tennyson
donated$50.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Dave, we wish you a very speedy recovery from this tragic event. Hope you get well soon, we will keep you in our prayers and please have Mark continue to update Facebook with your progress.



Bennett
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, November 13, 2012



Gregory
donated$10.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Here's to a safe and quick recovery. Pittsburgh loves you, Dave!



Highlandcreekgirl
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Get better, Dave! Light and positive vibes coming your way from Nevada.



Jonah
donated$20.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012



Kari
donated$50.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

I can't even begin to understand people. I'm just glad that this is the worst of it and that you are on the road to recovery. Heal up quick Dave! Love, Kari



Beth and Mike Beres
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Get Well Soon!



David & Jessica Meyers
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Dave, we all love you and hope for a speedy recovery.



Curtis Wadsworth
donated$50.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Get better.



Jennifer Pletcher Conti
donated$50.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Dave, thinking of you.



Kristy Sorcan
donated$15.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

I hope that you heal up as quick and as painlessly as possible!



Anonymous
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, November 13, 2012



Dennis
donated$20.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Terrible thing to happen to a good guy. Best wishes for a fast recovery.



Anonymous
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, November 13, 2012



Anonymous
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Wishing you a speedy recovery!



Derketa's Tube Amp
donated$20.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Jared Lubawski and Timmy Boyle have asked to donate the money for retubing Sharons tube amp to the coolest guy ever!!!!



Brady Malone
donated$100.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Feel better soon Dave!



Sharon Bascovsky
donated$20.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Next game, we're on!



PJ and Wendy Belic
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, November 13, 2012



Tim Boyle
donated$50.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012



Jodi Cerminara
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, November 13, 2012



Marlon Brando
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, November 13, 2012



Anonymous
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Hang in there, Dave. Good start on the playoff beard. xoxo



Chip & Sharon
donated$50.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

We don't know you, but that could have been any of us that were on a South Side street at that time. Best wishes for a quick recovery! Keep making music!



Toronto Jon
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, November 13, 2012



Mark Gaudio & Patricia Wacaster
donated$100.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Hope you have a speedy recovery!



Ray DeFade
donated$100.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Hey Dave--best wishes for a full recovery from a fellow drummer and Southside worker.



Anonymous
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, November 13, 2012



Ronny & Carolyn (Wolfe) Lewis
donated$40.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

We are sending you all good vibes Dave! Hoping you have a speedy recovery. I hope "Justice for Dave" ends soon and the culprit is caught! Take care!



Fill Spectoer
donated$75.00
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Hey Dave, speedy recovery my friend. keep your chin up!



Jim Hufnagel
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Hey Dave - Hope you're up & drummin' again soon!

Comments


Alan Dudash
The low life scum who did this to Mr. Whaley would have never have gotten out of his car if Dave was 6'6" and weighed 350 lbs like a friend of mine does. If that coward is caught he should be shackled to a street corner on Carlson St. with a sign hanging around his neck telling people to hit me.

Diane
Can we talk about why Dave does not have health insurance? Why is is employer off the hook here? Why do we tolerate an employer taking the money that should go to employees' health insurance as profit?

Joe Whaley
I found this because Record Store Day share the link on facebook (http://www.facebook.com/RecordStoreDay). Thanks RSD. Always nice to come across another Whaley...hate it has to be like this though. Get well man, and I hope to pass thru and stop in your store one day!

Kris Gartley
Cash is running low, I have my own surgery coming up in less than two weeks, but I can offer some suggestions for help with his medical bills and some homemade food and visits to Dave. I can be contacted at the email above and would be more than happy to help in any way I can. Thank you!

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