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Organizer: Justin Ellingham Beneficiary: Justin Ellingham

Justin Ellingham grew up surfing in Melbourne Beach, FL. On Thursday April 19, 2012, Justin was surfing across the street from his home when a shark latched on to his hand. He now requires...

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Justin Ellingham grew up surfing in Melbourne Beach, FL. On Thursday April 19, 2012, Justin was surfing across the street from his home when a shark latched on to his hand. He now requires reconstructive surgery to save one of his fingers. Justin is currently a full time Ocean Engineering student at Florida Institute of Technology, paying his way through school on his own. Since Justin is uninsured, we need the support of the community to raise the funds needed to pay for the surgery. Justin recently won the NSSA Collegiate East Coast Surfing Championships on behalf of the Florida Tech surf team. Please help us, no donation is too small, we need and appreciate all the help we can get.
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Updates

04/29/2012
by Justin Ellingham
My surgery went well, I still haven't seen my hand but I'm going to the doctor tomorrow to see how things look. Apparently, I severed all the arteries, tendons, and nerves in my pinky. Fortunately, one vein remained in tact supplying the blood flow to my finger. The doctor reattached my tendons and nerves, but couldn't repair the arteries. Hopefully, if all is well tomorrow, I will be starting therapy on my hand soon. Thank you all again for the support, I appreciate it so much. I don't know what I would have done without all of your kind words. I will have another update once I see the doc. I hope to see you all out in the water again soon!

Justin


04/23/2012
by Justin Ellingham
Justin is having surgery tomorrow morning; we found a great surgeon that is willing to work with us without insurance. The support from everyone has been overwhelming and has really helped Justin stay positive throughout the process. Thank you all for opening your hearts so generously. The surgeon is hopeful that Justin will be able to keep his pinky if all goes well. We will send an update tomorrow after surgery. 

Thank You for All the Love and Support

Justin and Family 

Supporters

Brian Lamothe
donated$100.00
Wednesday, May 23, 2012

I'm so sorry buddy. Can't even imagine how you must feel. Wish I had more to give. Hit me up sometime so we can hang. 321-615-1394



Albert Cupka
donatedHidden Amount
Monday, May 21, 2012



Jay Todd
donated$25.00
Sunday, May 20, 2012



Anonymous
donated$10.00
Thursday, May 17, 2012



Eric
donated$30.00
Sunday, May 13, 2012

Hoping for the best!



Anonymous
donated$5.00
Tuesday, May 08, 2012



Friend from F.I.T.
donated$15.00
Monday, May 07, 2012

Heal up bro, can't wait to see you at school and back out in the lineup...



Chelsea (Harrison) Marcan
donatedHidden Amount
Wednesday, May 02, 2012

Maybe next time I see your hand, it will be healed and there will be a ring on that finger! :) Besides your hand, I hope all is well with you. Long time, no see!!



Jeff and Susan Klugel
donated$30.00
Tuesday, May 01, 2012



Tudor Family
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, May 01, 2012



Deborah
donated$20.00
Monday, April 30, 2012

Hi Justin, I hope your recovery goes well, and you regain full use of your pinky. Go OE's! BTW, I am a friend of your Uncle Dan.



Mark Engelhardt
donatedHidden Amount
Monday, April 30, 2012

I saw you surf against my son Kevin from UCF on April 14th. Nice ride in what seemed to be a Washing Machine out there that day.



Danny- A friend of Ricciotti
donated$10.00
Monday, April 30, 2012

get well soon brother!



Ryanthomas23
donatedHidden Amount
Monday, April 30, 2012

hope you hand heals good and you make it back in the water soon.



Jerry Ricciotti
donated$100.00
Saturday, April 28, 2012

Feeling for you buddy - my thoughts are with you on your road to recovery!



Anonymous
donated$5.00
Friday, April 27, 2012



Kyle & Amy Garson
donated$100.00
Friday, April 27, 2012

Get Well Soon Justin!



Anonymous
donated$10.00
Friday, April 27, 2012



Anonymous
donated$50.00
Friday, April 27, 2012



Wade Liles
donated$20.00
Friday, April 27, 2012

Prayers for a full and speedy recovery.



Ken Golding
donatedHidden Amount
Friday, April 27, 2012

Sorry to hear about your shark attack, but you will have a great story to tell your kids one day. Best wished in your healing.



Kathleen Ferencz
donated$25.00
Friday, April 27, 2012

Get Well Soon! Kathy Ferencz....Alex's Mom



E and P
donated$40.00
Thursday, April 26, 2012



Nick Weller (friend of Vince Boulanger)
donated$20.00
Thursday, April 26, 2012

Stay strong and stay focused. This too shall pass and be just a memory down the road.



C-Shapes
donated$50.00
Thursday, April 26, 2012

Hey Justin! I'm very bummed to see your hand all messed up. I wish I could do more for you. I'm going to keep you in my prayers. Hope to see you surfing again real soon! God Bless! C.



Mark Yonkers
donated$30.00
Thursday, April 26, 2012

Street cred never comes without a price I guess!! Glad that you are ok! Your a legend Justin!!



James & Rhonda Whitaker
donated$50.00
Thursday, April 26, 2012



PalmtreeG
donated$25.00
Thursday, April 26, 2012

Get well soon bro! Kick ass in Nationals!



Jack Brandon
donated$20.00
Thursday, April 26, 2012

get better!



Christelle
donated$25.00
Thursday, April 26, 2012

Geez Fire... look what you got yourself into ;) Hoping for a speedy recovery, Justin!!



Esmay
donatedHidden Amount
Thursday, April 26, 2012

I don't have much, hope it helps!



Mulhern-Mtb
donatedHidden Amount
Thursday, April 26, 2012

get well soon buddy!



El Duderino
donated$25.00
Thursday, April 26, 2012



Maglio Family
donated$40.00
Thursday, April 26, 2012

We wish you a quick recovery. Hope to see you out in the water.



Jace Mungai and family
donated$333.00
Thursday, April 26, 2012

We met a bunch FIT team surfers at Jace's first surf comp at Bethune Beach last year. Very welcoming and great group of young men. Not sure if we got to meet you. We're from Pensacola Beach. Healing thoughts! Safe waters! Becky, Dave and Jace Mungai



Simi Malhi
donated$2.00
Thursday, April 26, 2012

<3



Mike
donated$2.00
Wednesday, April 25, 2012



Anthony Bond
donated$100.00
Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Good Luck Justin. Hope the surgery goes well. Thanks for passing on the info Mallory.



Tony Konj
donated$20.00
Wednesday, April 25, 2012

get well ....



Ashlee Yates Family
donatedHidden Amount
Wednesday, April 25, 2012



Florida Tech / Parent
donatedHidden Amount
Wednesday, April 25, 2012



Kyle
donated$20.00
Wednesday, April 25, 2012



GREG AND DOROTHY CHANCE
donatedHidden Amount
Wednesday, April 25, 2012

WE WISH YOU WELL PATRICK REILLY'S AUNT AND UNCLE



Donna Garson
donated$25.00
Wednesday, April 25, 2012



Billy Scott and Family
donated$100.00
Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Keeping you in our prayers. Wishing you a speedy recovery.



Jonah G.
donatedHidden Amount
Wednesday, April 25, 2012



Area561.com
donated$10.00
Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Somos leons Justin.



Crandall
donated$50.00
Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Heal up man, when you get better we will sight in that AR!!



Lisa Taylor
donated$25.00
Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Blessings to you



Dave Settgast
donated$50.00
Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Justin .. why'd you punch that shark in the mouth ?? chill out, will ya' !? :) see you back in the water soon !



W. Nussbaum
donated$20.00
Wednesday, April 25, 2012



Bonnie Burk, friend of Travis Pumphrey
donated$50.00
Wednesday, April 25, 2012



Charlie Paxton
donated$100.00
Wednesday, April 25, 2012

To a speedy recovery!



Solon Estes
donated$100.00
Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Good luck! I'm making this on behalf of my 8 year old son Solon, who loves critters and helping others. He's a second gen Florida kid.



Anonymous
donated$2.00
Tuesday, April 24, 2012



Judith D Gamble
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, April 24, 2012



Anonymous
donated$15.00
Tuesday, April 24, 2012



joeknowsphotos
donated$20.00
Tuesday, April 24, 2012

hope you heal well! Thank you for the photos!



Dan Rice & Stephanie Kronstadt
donated$50.00
Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Get better bruddah!!



Aaron
donated$10.00
Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Good luck!



Anonymous
donated$50.00
Tuesday, April 24, 2012



Jesus
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, April 24, 2012

From Jesus with love....



Jac
donated$25.00
Tuesday, April 24, 2012

All the best Justin. See you in the line up soon. Jac (an old surf dog)



Holly Hughes
donated$25.00
Tuesday, April 24, 2012

I hope everything goes well for you. Take care...



Anonymous
donated$15.00
Tuesday, April 24, 2012



Bruce Eaddy
donated$10.00
Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Get well soon & keep surfin it.



Eric and LIsa Peters
donated$25.00
Tuesday, April 24, 2012

pulling for you justin



John Trefry
donated$100.00
Tuesday, April 24, 2012

All the best!!



Amber Lewis
donatedHidden Amount
Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Hang in there Justin! We'll get you fixed! Much love!



Stephen Moule
donated$30.00
Tuesday, April 24, 2012

keep ripping



Wilton & Vivian Jordan
donated$25.00
Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Justin, 35 years ago I was a OE student at FIT and surfing across the street from where I lived on 8th Av. Keep surfing and good luck!



Joe McGovern
donated$25.00
Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Heal quickly! Hope you're surfing again soon! Joe McGovern



Anonymous
donated$25.00
Tuesday, April 24, 2012



Anonymous
donatedHidden Amount
Monday, April 23, 2012



Matt
donated$15.00
Monday, April 23, 2012

Justin, I also live and surf in the area. I know this isn't much, but I want to contribute something and hope others will do the same to help you reach your goal. Stay positive and count your blessings.



Anonymous
donated$10.00
Monday, April 23, 2012



Willy Cole
donated$150.00
Monday, April 23, 2012

Get well soon buddy!! Your gunna be pulling air reverses in no time! ...california is calling



John and janet Young
donated$25.00
Monday, April 23, 2012



fellow surfer
donated$10.00
Monday, April 23, 2012

best of luck.



Scott & Jen Hunter
donated$100.00
Monday, April 23, 2012

Wish we could give more... Sending you love and prayers!!



blake jones
donatedHidden Amount
Monday, April 23, 2012



KB2
donated$100.00
Monday, April 23, 2012



Noreen Holmes
donated$25.00
Monday, April 23, 2012

Can't wait to see you back in the water!!!



Jason Coddington
donated$200.00
Monday, April 23, 2012

Hey pal - good luck getting the fingers fixed. I lost half my right middle finger in a snow blower accident about 10 years ago. Worst case scenario you have 9 more and makes a good conversation piece:-) I caught wind of your story from folks on facebook. I grew up in Cocoa Beach. Best of luck.



Dave Fleming
donated$50.00
Monday, April 23, 2012

Keep on surfin.



Julie F.
donated$10.00
Monday, April 23, 2012

Get better soon!



Chris Yergens
donatedHidden Amount
Monday, April 23, 2012

Good luck buddy. See you in the water soon...



Steve Gillespie
donated$25.00
Monday, April 23, 2012

I was bit in '97, severed tendons and a few small nerves in my foot. Wishing you a speedy recovery.



Carrie Dillon (FIT Graduate Admission)
donated$50.00
Monday, April 23, 2012



Willy Booth
donated$5.00
Monday, April 23, 2012

Chomp Chomp



Anonymous
donatedHidden Amount
Monday, April 23, 2012

Good luck from third ave.



Anonymous
donated$10.00
Monday, April 23, 2012

schwaackk wapowww



Anonymous
donatedHidden Amount
Monday, April 23, 2012



Jo
donatedHidden Amount
Monday, April 23, 2012

hope you get well soon...



Erika Leonardi
donated$20.00
Monday, April 23, 2012



Britt
donated$50.00
Monday, April 23, 2012



Anonymous
donated$25.00
Monday, April 23, 2012



Dawn Parker
donated$100.00
Monday, April 23, 2012

Hope you're doing ok Justin!! Love Ya!



emil
donatedHidden Amount
Monday, April 23, 2012

Hang in there. people are thinking of you.



Tori Leslie
donatedHidden Amount
Monday, April 23, 2012

Hope you reach your goal soon! I'm sure you'll be back on your board in no time!



Madison
donatedHidden Amount
Monday, April 23, 2012

Wishing you a speedy recovery!



Billy Chapman Band
donated$50.00
Monday, April 23, 2012

Hope you are better soon!



Anonymous
donated$10.00
Monday, April 23, 2012



Carletes Saez
donatedHidden Amount
Monday, April 23, 2012



Heather McGowan
donated$10.00
Monday, April 23, 2012



Jason Griffis
donatedHidden Amount
Monday, April 23, 2012



Matthew Kaminsky
donated$20.00
Monday, April 23, 2012



kathleen sidirourgos
donatedHidden Amount
Monday, April 23, 2012



Anonymous
donated$10.00
Monday, April 23, 2012



Adam Carroll
donated$25.00
Monday, April 23, 2012



Anonymous
donatedHidden Amount
Monday, April 23, 2012

Good luck and see you back in the water soon!



Pat Guzmon Hall
donated$25.00
Monday, April 23, 2012

Justin, Wishing you a speedy recovery:) Pat



Eric Malcolmson
donated$50.00
Monday, April 23, 2012

Get well and hope you can get back in the water quickly.



Anonymous
donated$10.00
Monday, April 23, 2012



Cancercuredmylife.com
donatedHidden Amount
Monday, April 23, 2012

GOD is GOOD.........................all the time!!!



Myriam & Anthony Presti
donated$10.00
Monday, April 23, 2012

Get well soon.



Kara Kypros
donatedHidden Amount
Monday, April 23, 2012



Brooke & Zach
donatedHidden Amount
Monday, April 23, 2012

Stay strong!!!



Anonymous
donated$10.00
Monday, April 23, 2012

Brevard Surfers Rule!



AndreSurf
donated$20.00
Monday, April 23, 2012

Hope you get better, mate. I wish I could donate more, but I am about to have a baby and the bills are high. All the best, man!



Anonymous
donated$1.00
Monday, April 23, 2012

Get your Shaka back Bra



Anonymous
donated$16.00
Monday, April 23, 2012

get well soon bro !



Super Noop
donated$20.00
Monday, April 23, 2012

Good luck Justin! You have good friends watching out for you!!!



Anonymous
donated$10.00
Monday, April 23, 2012

You made it, brother!



Privett
donatedHidden Amount
Monday, April 23, 2012

Get well soon, Justin! Hope to see ya back in the water soon getting ready to take down the National Champs!



Keith Soergel
donated$20.00
Monday, April 23, 2012

Good luck on a speedy recovery man.



Mikey Carley
donated$50.00
Monday, April 23, 2012



Wendy&Bill
donated$100.00
Monday, April 23, 2012



Bobby, Michael and Peter Chasin
donated$15.00
Monday, April 23, 2012

Lets all help this young man, we may need help someday!!!



The Robinsons
donated$10.00
Monday, April 23, 2012



The Garrison's
donated$20.00
Monday, April 23, 2012

Get well soon!



Anonymous
donated$15.00
Monday, April 23, 2012

Praying for your full recovery. Hang in there.



Geoff Swain
donated$100.00
Monday, April 23, 2012

Best wishes for a quick recovery



shawn johnson
donated$25.00
Monday, April 23, 2012

Keep the Faith, Justin....life comes in waves...right?



Dallas James
donated$20.00
Monday, April 23, 2012

hope to see you soon out in the water!



Anonymous
donated$10.00
Monday, April 23, 2012

Don't know ya buddy but wish you a speedy recovery. I'm always in the water just a block or two away so this hit close to home.



Unknown
donatedHidden Amount
Monday, April 23, 2012



Phil and Cindy Spoerle
donatedHidden Amount
Monday, April 23, 2012

Damn buddy that looks nasty! I wish you a quick recovery and hope to see you in the lineup one day-Phil



Anonymous
donated$50.00
Monday, April 23, 2012



The Tanner Family
donated$25.00
Monday, April 23, 2012



Diane Chasick
donated$25.00
Monday, April 23, 2012

Keep surfin!



the manos' - nova scotia
donated$30.00
Monday, April 23, 2012



Anonymous
donated$33.00
Monday, April 23, 2012



Anonymous
donated$100.00
Monday, April 23, 2012



AR
donated$10.00
Monday, April 23, 2012

Get well soon and back on the water man!



Steve
donated$20.00
Monday, April 23, 2012

Have a speedy recovery!



Anonymous
donated$25.00
Monday, April 23, 2012

Hope you are back at school and surfing soon.



Mark Petrillo
donated$20.00
Monday, April 23, 2012

Sharks are our friends, bur accidents happen. Hoping you have a successful surgery and a speedy recovery...



Anonymous
donatedHidden Amount
Monday, April 23, 2012



Alex Ferencz
donatedHidden Amount
Monday, April 23, 2012

Jellingham, hope you finally learned your lesson about messing with the lawn mower. Good luck with the surgery, hoping for the best for you



David Balcaitis
donated$5.00
Monday, April 23, 2012

Man that totally sucks I can only imagine. Being a surfer here in the community it's only bad luck or a matter of time that it could happen to me. I could only hope if something like this ever happened to me that the local community would help me out. Get well - Dave



Dave Valletta
donatedHidden Amount
Monday, April 23, 2012

Really sorry to hear this. Get better man.



Ali, SF
donated$10.00
Monday, April 23, 2012

Good luck getting the rest



mert
donated$10.00
Monday, April 23, 2012

good luck



Brendan Petticrew
donated$25.00
Monday, April 23, 2012

Hey Buddy, Long time no see. So bummed to hear/see about this. Such a random, freak thing that could happen to any of us that love to surf...I'm sure you'll be back out there as soon as you can though. Hatteras was pretty good today for the first time in a long time...got a couple below sea level right hand dredgers for ya! Hope you get better soon. BP



Ken Horton
donated$100.00
Monday, April 23, 2012



Anonymous
donatedHidden Amount
Monday, April 23, 2012

good luck!



Rose Mantle
donated$40.00
Monday, April 23, 2012

Best wishes for a speedy recovery!



Justin Enjo
donated$100.00
Monday, April 23, 2012

Get back in the water soon Justin!



Jay L
donated$15.00
Monday, April 23, 2012

Hey man, get well soon bruddah! This is Jay that was from your art class back at Mel-High. Stay strong man!



Anonymous
donated$10.00
Monday, April 23, 2012



Lena Genovese
donated$50.00
Sunday, April 22, 2012

Thinking of you



Michael Whitner
donated$400.00
Sunday, April 22, 2012



Maila Sepri
donated$20.00
Sunday, April 22, 2012

Hi Justin, it's been a long time since we were on the same school bus, but when I saw Lena's announcement on facebook, I wanted to help. Best of luck.



Dori Magee
donated$10.00
Sunday, April 22, 2012

Feel Better! : )



Katie Spagnolo
donated$20.00
Sunday, April 22, 2012

good luck with the surgery Justin! feel better soon!



Chris Wilson
donated$30.00
Sunday, April 22, 2012

Good luck buddy and get well soon.



LagoonSurfer
donated$50.00
Sunday, April 22, 2012

This could happen to any of us. Heal brother.



A. Nicholas
donatedHidden Amount
Sunday, April 22, 2012



T Pumphrey
donated$60.00
Sunday, April 22, 2012

I wish you the best in your recovery Justin!



Max Sablosky
donated$50.00
Sunday, April 22, 2012

Speedy Recovery. Best Regards.



Tom and Theresa Barger
donated$20.00
Sunday, April 22, 2012

Hang in there Justin!



Rob cook
donated$10.00
Sunday, April 22, 2012

Hey man I'm a 30 local IHB surfer and was bit in 2001 in playalinda so I know how it is.Get better man,don't let this hold u back.Shark was just curious.Aloha and Mahalo See ya in the water soon



The Ruppert Family
donated$25.00
Sunday, April 22, 2012

Getter better soon!! We surf OA all the time and at all times.



Anonymous
donatedHidden Amount
Sunday, April 22, 2012



Anonymous
donated$20.00
Sunday, April 22, 2012



Lee Helms
donatedHidden Amount
Sunday, April 22, 2012

I hope your surgery goes well man..best of luck



Anonymous
donated$20.00
Sunday, April 22, 2012



Chloe M
donated$30.00
Sunday, April 22, 2012

Praying for you.



Bill Arnold
donated$25.00
Sunday, April 22, 2012



Christina Stewart
donated$150.00
Sunday, April 22, 2012

Love ya buddy!!! If you guys need anything I'm always here for ya.



Jared McNally
donated$10.00
Sunday, April 22, 2012



Anonymous
donatedHidden Amount
Sunday, April 22, 2012

I had a hernia when I was a kid with no insurance and it was a bummer. It took year before I could afford to get it repaired. I hope my token donation helps.



Travis Martins
donated$10.00
Sunday, April 22, 2012



David Ball
donatedHidden Amount
Sunday, April 22, 2012

I pray for healing of your hand and the ease of this financial burden. God Bless!



Jeremy Anderson
donated$20.00
Sunday, April 22, 2012

Wishing you a speedy recovery buddy!



Krabber K
donated$20.00
Sunday, April 22, 2012

Keep the faith.



Mike DeStefano
donated$20.00
Sunday, April 22, 2012

Heal up bud.



Nancy & Bob Murgia
donated$50.00
Sunday, April 22, 2012

Best of Luck to you Justin. Our thoughts and prayers are with you for a speedy recovery. Aunt Nancy & Uncle Bob Murgia



Anonymous
donated$10.00
Sunday, April 22, 2012



Chloe Mallet
donated$30.00
Sunday, April 22, 2012

Fell better soon!



Anonymous
donated$35.00
Sunday, April 22, 2012

Best of luck to you, Justin...I hope your healing is fast and complete.



Cooper
donatedHidden Amount
Sunday, April 22, 2012



SV
donated$35.00
Sunday, April 22, 2012

Get better soon.



Good Luck
donated$5.00
Sunday, April 22, 2012



Kinsley Emerson
donated$10.00
Sunday, April 22, 2012



Steve Donaldson
donated$50.00
Sunday, April 22, 2012

Good luck and please continue your studies!



Grosskreutz
donated$40.00
Sunday, April 22, 2012



Wayne B.
donatedHidden Amount
Sunday, April 22, 2012



Anonymous
donated$20.00
Sunday, April 22, 2012



Megan
donated$5.00
Sunday, April 22, 2012



Anonymous
donated$10.00
Sunday, April 22, 2012



Frankie Brown
donated$75.00
Sunday, April 22, 2012

i heard about this in some news on the internet. I had no idea it was you buddy! Im so sorry. Im spreading the word o help ya out man. much love!!!!!! keeping you in my prayers!



Jay Balelo
donatedHidden Amount
Sunday, April 22, 2012

get well soon! and Keep surfing!



Duffy's
donated$250.00
Sunday, April 22, 2012

Get well, stay strong.



anonymous
donated$50.00
Sunday, April 22, 2012

The best surfer to ever attend Florida Tech, and more importantly a hard working, genuinely nice young man. praying for you my man



Anonymous
donatedHidden Amount
Sunday, April 22, 2012

Good luck man and keep surfing! :-)



Tyler M.
donated$15.00
Sunday, April 22, 2012

Good luck!



Anonymous
donated$25.00
Sunday, April 22, 2012

Keep the faith and stay strong



Joey Brooks
donated$50.00
Sunday, April 22, 2012

Get well soon!



Bobby reed
donated$50.00
Sunday, April 22, 2012



From my son's part. A fellow FIT student - E. Kaser
donated$50.00
Sunday, April 22, 2012

Hope you get well soon.

Comments


mary ellingham
Best gift for MOM'S DAY A healing son Grandparents,good eats,ok I put Chia seeds in stuffed tomatoes!! But it gae all energy to get thru card game...........

Kelly
Would like to send a donation by check/mail, could someone give me an mailing address please?

mary ellingham
know your heart with Ryan today as has been mine That is why your healing is positive You give and you shall receive Happy for happy fingers You know see u everyday mom

YouCaring.com
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Terra
Wow @ Watson, there are some of us that can't "afford" to purchase health insurance, due to the fact that most insurance companies "refuse" to lower the costs of coverage for the working class. I think it's admirable that this young man is paying to put himself through college, you should be commending him instead of insulting!! He didn't ask for this to happen so I think we ALL should support this young man and help him out. I wish him a fast recovery.

Vida
Don't worry @Watson, Florida Institute of Technology is a private college so your taxes didn't pay him one thin dime. Those students come out owing over a $100,000.00 in student loans sometimes and most likely wouldn't be able to afford health insurance. Maybe you should remove your post or at least issue an apology.

The Campbells
HEal up Fire! We made a donation yesterday but its not showing up for some reason. In case it does not come through, here is the confirmation number they gave us... d63f5287fe86926d97cbc1ae95fc9e20 Hope to see u and Alana out here in HI when ur all better! ALoha, Brandon,Margot Madi & baby Bali

Willie
I donated, but the funds were not withdrawn from bank account. Is there a delay?

Libby
@Watson, I really hope you didn't mean to say that Justin "refused" to buy health insurance. As he's putting himself through college (no mean feat these days) he likely didn't have the money and couldn't *afford* to buy it.

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