Blue Meanie's sister, Raye, has asked me to post the following:

As many of you know, Blue Meanie's son, David, has been a victim of a very rare form of cancer since May 14th and has been hospitalized and breathing on a respirator through a trachiotomy tube. He has a 6-year-old daughter, Cassandra, that he supports. David's mom was forced to take a leave of absence from work as he requires constant care. It has been a financial hardship for the family paying for medicines and daily drives from Gurnee Illinois to Bernard Mitchell Univeristy of Chicago Medical center and from Hobart Indiana to Chicago Hospital for daily radiation treatments which could continue for months until the cancer is removed.

David's "Rock For Cancer" Benefit will be held on Saturday October 4, 2008, featuring The Empty Suits classic rock band from 2-9 p.m. at "The Cottage" bar, Old Gages Lake Road, Gages Lake, Illinois. 10 minutes from Great America amusement park and Gurnee Mills shopping mall. There are plenty of hotels in the area if anyone was wishing to come and stay overnight. We can reserve a block of rooms with enough interest, as there are people driving from Indiana and Wisconsin and staying overnight. Food will be provided along with entertainment, auctions, raffles, 50/50 and tip boards.

Raye Jackson (benefit coordinator) is asking for donations for the auctions and tip boards. If there is anyone who would be willing to help out, items can be sent to:

Raye Jackson
1116 Lillian Street
Hobart, IN 46342

Any monetary contributions can be sent through paypal to: ROBL3000@comcast.net. Please include your CH.com screen name.

Or, checks and money orders can be sent directly to Bob:

Robert Loeffler
36320 Douglas Terrace
Gurnee, IL  60031

Thank You and God Bless,
Raye Jackson (benefit coordinator)

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David's "Rock For Cancer" Benefit will be held on Saturday October 4, 2008, featuring The Empty Suits classic rock band from 2-9 p.m.

Bill, you and your band never fail to amaze me !!!  

Can you send me an address for contributions?  I can't  do paypal.

I think you can use Raye's address above. Maybe Bob can let us know on this thread how checks should be made out.

The deepness of you hearts, Bill and the Suits, will be thricefold rewarded.  

Linda, you might make the check directly to Raye with the benefit donation noted on the note line????

Im in for $200 ....Its a sad thing that this family has to deal with this!  :'(

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Raye Jackson 1116 Lillian Street Hobart, IN 46342

Duh.......don't mind me.  I'm having an extraordinarily blonde day. [smiley=embarassed.gif]


I'll be  sending 50.00....who wants to see my 50 and raise it a bit?

   We take care of our own here.  Right?  Several checks for 15 or 20 dollars each,  add up folks.  

$15 or $20 dollars is  small change in the scheme of things.


Knowing you did something wonderful...priceless.!!!!!!



   

Linda and all,

Checks and money orders can be sent directly to Bob:

Robert Loeffler
36320 Douglas Terrace
Gurnee, IL. 60031

I've updated the original post to include this.

Thank you Bill.

My check will be in the mail tomorrow.  There is nothing so disasterous as seeing your child deal with this kind of stuff.  I send it with all of my good wishes and prayers Bob.

Linda_Howell wrote on Aug 6^th, 2008 at 8:00pm:

We take care of our own here.  Right?  Several checks for 15 or 20 dollars each,  add up folks.

Linda is right. Dont think that 10 or 20 wont matter, I took up a drive one year to get a cluster head to a convention and with the 10's and 20's we got him there and back. It adds up!

No one expects anyone to send the kind of cash I do, but I do because I can. If I couldnt I wouldnt.

Bob needs our help and this is much more important than a convention!

Linda, I will match that $50!

Count me in.  Brew - this is a great thing you are doing and I'm so happy that you put it out there so the rest of us could pitch in.

Carol

   THAT'S WHAT i'M TALKING ABOUT!!!!    TY Jonny.

  Thank you in advance for any and all of you who can send any donation you can to Bob's son.  When my own son was in a horrific head-on collision due to a drunk driver and almost died...I didn't need any donations.  But the support I recieved here was enormous and so appreciated.

  Sometimes a check for 15.00 dollars says more in the way of support than we would ever ever imagine.  Dig deep folks....you know you don't need that Machio carmel latte tomorrow at Starbucks.    ;)

   Linda

Count me in.
paypal:  
ROBL3000@comcast.net


to Blue,
Almost yer blood sis, Mast

The support we have received is totally overwhelming. THANK YOU to the entire BREWCREW & the "Empty Suits" for offering your time, talent and effort. My sister Raye has taken on this benefit head on and is doing a superb job. Words can't express my gratitude to you all. Clusterheads are are truly amazing.

David got his temporary trach tube in today and is resting now and looking alot better. He will get the permanent one installed on Monday. Docs say he should be able to talk in around 10 days or so. He may leave this hospital here in Chicago soon and go to a long term care facility until he can get better and breath on his own. There are a few facilities in the area that we will be checking out.

Anyone thinking about the possiblity of coming to the benefit you can message me for any questions or info. If you have not heard "The Empty Suits", I can testify that they ROCK and all Clusterheads are invited and welcomed with open arms.

With Love,
Bob, Cindy & David

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David got his temporary trach tube in today and is resting now and looking alot better. He will get the permanent one installed on Monday. Docs say he should be able to talk in around 10 days or so. He may leave this hospital here in Chicago soon and go to a long term care facility until he can get better and breath on his own. There are a few facilities in the area that we will be checking out.

I am so happy to hear that Bob.  !!!

[smiley=hug.gif]

~mel :)

Count me in.  I cannot attend, but I will send what I can.  Blue - I'm really glad to hear that he is moving along with the trach and will be able to talk soon.  Hopefully at a rehab/LTC facility he will become comfortable with the care of the trach.  I'm praying for you all constantly that this thing gets cured.

Much love,
Carrie/Lizzie2

Bumping.  

Thank you everyone who has helped us out with your well wishes and donations. We are very grateful for the contributions. David is going to try to go from the bed to a chair today so we're hoping it goes well. He gets his last radiation treatment on Monday as he is maxed out on the amount you're allowed. He will be starting back on the chemo sometime soon. Just thought I'd share a picture of him with my grand-daughter Cassandra.

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With Love,
Bob

David got out of bed today for the first time in 28 days. [smiley=headbanger.gif]

Keep going, David!!!!! [smiley=bigguns.gif]

wrote on Aug 12^th, 2008 at 4:51pm:

David got out of bed today for the first time in 28 days. [smiley=headbanger.gif] Keep going, David!!!!! [smiley=bigguns.gif]

What, are you trying to make me cry?

David, you keep kicking this thing's ass, and we'll do our best to help pay the bills.

Seeing a picture of David just makes his battle more real.

Keep on kickin' butt and takin' names, David.   You've got so many praying for you and sending get well wishes.

Hugs
Carol

Chriminy!!!!! After I post a thread bragging on my kid playing football I read a post like this one. We  never really understand how blessed we are!!!!!!!! Shit, now the tears start.  My check will be in the mail tomorrow!!! God bless ya David, you give em hell kid !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!     Tuck

Good for you Tuck.  Every little bit helps.

  There's no reason to feel badly that you bragged about your son.  Pride doesn't have borders.

I'm in for $50.  Sorry I can't do more right now.

To every single one of you who have pledged to help, bless your hearts.

This is the kind of thing that makes the spirit soar.

Don't know if we can make the show, but we will definately try.  

Bob, check your paypal account.  Love you, brother.

Bump

We will, most certainly, participate......even gonna try to get up that way.

Thank you, Brew....

Jackie & Blake

Seriously, don't thank me. We're just playing for a few hours.

Thank Raye.

An update on David: He was transfered to Holy Family medical center close to O'Hare airport. After arrival he had to go back to ICU as he just cannot get off the respirator yet. They plan to slowly wean him off and figure it will take at least another 3 weeks before he starts back up on chemo.

Keep the vibes coming folks!

Life can be undescribeable to me at times........

I'm in for some Paypal action.

And I am planning on going to the event.

Any other WI residents going?

superhawk2300 wrote on Aug 18^th, 2008 at 10:12pm:

Any other WI residents going?

Brew, the Wench, and JrBrew will be there with bells on.

PayPal sent. Wondering if I can swing a 12 hour drive.

B

Superhawk,

   It is certainly worth the trip if only to hear the empty suits.  
 THEY ARE FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  

adding to the benefit of a worthy cause....PRICELESS!

working on child care arrangments as we speak.......

Linda_Howell wrote on Aug 19^th, 2008 at 12:51am:

It is certainly worth the trip if only to hear the empty suits.    THEY ARE FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Will Obama be sitting in as special guest?......LMMFAO!!!  ;D

Its a joke, get it?  ;)

$100 added to the pot, check your paypal

best wishes to you all

It is going to be in Illinois - maybe we could send a special request to his campaign.

"Please allow me to introduce myself, I'm a man of wealth and taste..."

wrote on Aug 19^th, 2008 at 7:06pm:

It is going to be in Illinois - maybe we could send a special request to his campaign. "Please allow me to introduce myself, I'm a man of wealth and taste..."

LMBO - I LOVE IT!!!!!  ;D

  TO THE TOP.   ;)

superhawk2300 wrote on Aug 18^th, 2008 at 10:12pm:

Any other WI residents going?

Like I said, we'll definately try.

Here's a link to the promotional poster:

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TTT

Bump.

Racer1_NC wrote on Aug 26^th, 2008 at 6:34pm:

TTT

Brilliant minds....

I've been looking for this post!

As of right now, can't make it - I'll be spending the weekend sitting on my butt in White Plains, NY.... If they cancel that, I'll be there!!!

Back to the front page.

TTT

Thanks for the concerns and contributions. You guys and gals are awsome.

David has finished his 3 week recovery at the Holy Family Medical Center after receiving 11 weeks of radiation. He will be moving in the next couple of days back to the University of Chicago Medical Center. Next week will commence his cemotharapy treatments for the next 12 weeks or so.  The radiation did a pretty good job and reduced its' size by 1/3, but we need the chemo to do more.

The last 14 weeks has given us lots of scary moments, but David fought it out and did very well. Still a long uphill battle, but he has a strong will and desire to keep fighting and that's all we can ask. This is the final process so we can use vibes and prayers that the chemo works so he can improve his breathing and get off the ventilator.

Thanks Clusterville....

Love ya,
BlueMeanie&Family

Well you all know me I have plenty to send for auctions or door prizes so I will send out next week somethings to Raye's address. Plus best friend Dave always add to the items. Hopeing all is well for the family. Terry (the collector)

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Clusterheads family,  Hi, this is Raye, I want to thank all of you for your support and contributions to my nephew David and his family.  David has been moved back to Chicago from Des Plaines and has started chemotherapy.  So far so good,  no bad adverse reactions. The benefit for Blue Meanie's son David is really coming along.  The support from his friends and neighbors along with all of you is unbelievable!  

For you that are planning to attend, we have reserved a block of rooms at the Candlewood Suites 2 1/2 miles from the event (which will be held at the Cottage Tap 18580 W. Old Gages Lake Road, Illinois,  60030).  Rooms are available for Friday and Saturday nights Oct. 3rd and 4th.  The room will be the same price even you you only plan on staying one night. They do have smoking rooms available. Please make sure to reserve your rooms under the block reserved for David Loeffler's benefit for the discounted price.

Here is the info for the Candlewood Suites:

Candlewood Suites of Libertyville
1100 N. US Highway 45
Libertyville, Illinois  60048
Phone: (847)-247-9900   Fax: (847)247-9971
 
Dates: Friday    10/3/08      Checking-In
          Sunday 10/5/08      Check-Out

Rooms available:
15   Studio Suites
 5   One Bedroom Suites

Guestroom Rates:
$54.00 (plus 11% tax)      $74.00 (plus 11% Tax)
     Studio Suite                    One Bedroom Suite

Reservations:
Your guests, clients and staff may call the hotel directly at (847)247-9900 to make their reservations or check guest room availability.

Billing:
I understand individual guests will be responsible for their guestroom charges, and incidentals. A credit card will then be required when your guests and family members are making their guest room reservations to guarantee guestroom rate and availability.

Cutoff Dates:
The hotel will be establishing a cutoff date of 9/26/08 for all guestrooms in your block to have confirmed reservations.

Complimentary Amenities & Features of the Hotel:
•      122 Spacious Suites – (Note: some of our 3rd Floor rooms are designated smoking suites)
•      In Suite Kitchen including the cookware, dishes & utensils
•      Full Size Refrigerators, In Room Coffee Makers & Microwaves in all of our Suites
•      27” TV’s; Cable Access with five free HBO stations
•      In Room DVD and Video Cassette Player
•      Free Movie Library & complimentary Daily USA Today Newspaper
•      Complimentary High Speed Internet (Wired)
•      Fitness Room & Free Guest Laundry
•      Candlewood Cupboard – includes breakfast and dinner meal items
(Note: all food items are priced reasonably and purchase is on the honor system)
•      Hairdryers, Irons & Ironing Boards in all rooms
•      Individual Heating & AC Units in guestrooms
•      Candlewood Gazebo Grills – available for guest use
•      Priority Club Rewards Program
•      Free Local Calls & Free Toll Calls
•      Handicap Accessible Suites Available
•      Gurnee Mills - 12 miles; Six Flags Great America  - 13 miles
•      Great Lakes Naval Base – 8 miles; The Cottage Tap – 2 ½ miles
•      Motorola Libertyville Plant-1/4 mi.; USG Libertyville Facility-1/8 mi.

Thank You!  From the bottom of my heart.  God bless!
Raye

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Hell Yes I'm in Bob is practically my neighbor. I will be there with the fam. We can bring the family?

MR_FLOOR wrote on Sep 10^th, 2008 at 6:18pm:

We can bring the family?

I think there'd be a few of us who would offended if you didn't bring the family. ;)

Hi, you guys!!!  Its Raye again, a couple of people wanted to know if kids are allowed at the benefit,  the bar owners said it's fine until 9 O'clock so, no problem!  I sure hope no one does a rain dance, because the bar only holds about 75 people. the fundraiser is outside.  We do have a party tent that accommodates 2-300, so just dress for the weather.  When we started planning the event it was gonna be an October fest type event.  With all of your help along with Bobs community it has turned into a big ass party and the band rocks!!  We have quite a committee up there getting everything done.        
David has finished his first round of chemo in Chicago and has been moved back to DesPlaines  until the next round.  So far so good, the tumor has shrunk a little!   Thanks for everything, especially your prayers.

Raye

wrote on Sep 12^th, 2008 at 7:49pm:

David has finished his first round of chemo in Chicago and has been moved back to DesPlaines  until the next round.  So far so good, the tumor has shrunk a little!

FUCKENEH!!!!! [smiley=headbanger.gif]

Thank the powers that be for answering all our best wishes.  There are certainly more on the way each and every day.  Bless all of you there Raye.  Each and every one.

Bump.

I GET TO GO!!!!!

Thank you all for your prayers and vibes for David. Unfortunately things took a turn for the worse. David passed on Friday and is now in heaven with my father and mother. It was the most emotional day of my life.

I called his friends and they all came to Chicago to see him one last time before he passed on. There were lots and lots of people all day that had their chance to say goodbye to him. Me and Cindy are hanging in there with lots of support here in Indiana at my sister Raye's house. We will return home Sunday which is going to really be hard, but we have to deal with it the best we can.

There will be a visitation on Thursday evening and the burial will be on Friday morning. We are definitely still having the benefit on Saturday from 2-9 PM in his honor. We plan to not grieve, but to celebrate his friendship and the joy & happiness that he has shown us all in his life. He was well loved and this benefit will be huge with many many people attending.

I hope that anyone who was planning on coming will still be there to celebrate in his honor. Clusterheads are a very important part of my life and I love you. Thank you all for all the support you have given us with your vibes and prayers along with your generous contributions.

Funeral home and cemetery:

Warren Funeral Home and Cemetery
1475 N. Cemetery Road
Gurnee, IL. 60031

Benefit:

Cottage Inn
18580 W. Old Gages Lake Road
Gages Lake, IL. 60030

With Love,
Bob & Cindy

Bob and Cindy,
You have my very deepest  condolences.  This sad news is devastating.
My thoughts are with you and the rest of your family.

Pat

Oh Blue, I am so sorry. I can't even imagine the pain that you two are in. All I can do is pray that you can find some comfort in the love that your family and close friends will shower on you during this time of suffering. Love coming up to you guys from Kentucky. :'(

My God, Bob. I am speechless. Please accept our deepest condolences. We'll still be there on Saturday, but it's going to be the toughest gig I've ever had to play. Please give our love to Cindy and your entire family. I'll see you on Saturday.

So very very sorry - I have no other words.

:-[

I can't express in words Bob.  My heart goes out to you all.  :'(

OMG!  :'(

God, that hurts.  So sorry for your loss.   :'(

Bob and Cindy, I am so terribly sorry to hear this.   :'(

I can't imagine what you must be going through, so I will only say that my heartfelt wishes, and the wishes of my family go out to you and yours.

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George

Bob, Cindy & Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathies.  I can only imagine the devastation of your loss. Our hearts break for you and all who knew and loved David.

You're in our thoughts and prayers.

God bless you all.

With Love & Sorrow,
Jackie & Blake

Please accept our deepest condolences


Svenn & Bente :'( :'( :'(

My condolences to you, Bob and Cindy in his lifelong closeness with you.  All that he could have fought he did with all of you with him.  So sorry.    :(

I am so very sorry to hear this.  Please accept my deepest sympathies for your loss.  :'( :'( :'(

Beth

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Bob & Cindy, I am so, so very sorry for your loss of David.  My heart and prayers go out to you.

love,
melissa

So sorry to hear about your loss.  Our hearts go out to you and your family.

With deepest sympathy,

Jen and Phil

I am so very sorry for your loss.  My prayers go out to you at this time.

Charlotte

I am so sorry to for your loss.  My thought and prayers continue to be with both of you.  Be there for each other...

:'(

-Dennis-

Many never had the honor of meeting this wonderful young man but please know that we share in your grief and loss.

I wish we had some way of relieving your pain and sadness. :'(

We are here with tons of love, hugs, sympathy and understanding for you and your family so please tap into it when needed, k?

I'm so very sorry for your loss.  I know you will treasure the memories of your son and hold hard to the memories of the good times that you shared.

Hugs
Carol

That is just terrible. I send a hope of peace to you and your family.

What a terrible thing for you.

I'm at a loss for words other than that you have my condolences that I share your grief.

I can't imagine what it's like.

Charlie

Oh Bob, I am so sorry. Please accept our deepest condolences for you and your family.  :'(

Bob,  

I am rarely at a loss for words.  Ever since you first posted about your son many months ago I think we all sort of got to know him and were rooting for him.  I cannot imagine the grief you're family is going through right now, but I pray for God to give you all the strength you need.

My deepest condolences Bob, to you and your family.
I'm so sorry :(
Mast

I am so very sorry.  I can't even come close to imagining what you are going through at this point.

Carolyn :'(

so sorry, Bob.  

Charlotte

Bob and Cindy and family  I am so sorry to hear of your loss My deepest condolences Terry

I am so very sorry.  Any other words fail me.  I am praying for peace and rest for the family.

Ray   :'(

My deepest condolences. I'm so sorry for your loss. [smiley=hug.gif]

Sanna

Our deepest condolences to all the family and friends.

  Barry & Angie :'( :'(

Oh, I am so sorry for your loss.  Our prayers are with you and your family.

Shultz Family

:'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(  Please accept my deepest sympathies.  I'm so sorry for your loss.

Jeannie

my thoughts and prayers to you and yours :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(......Lenny

Bob I am so very sorry, my heart goes out to you and your family.
Know I am praying for you and the rest of the family to get through this.  :'(

My heartfelt condolences to you and your family, so sorry for your loss...

Hugs and prayers

Andrea

Bob and Cindy,

I am so terribly sorry to hear of David's passing.  I have been saying for all this time I was going to take the time to go visit him, but with the excuse of being busy I put it off.  I am terribly sorry that I didn't take the time and get to meet him.  You have meant a lot to me here on the board and at Davcon, and I'm ashamed that I was not there in person to support you during his illness.  We have been praying for him, and will continue to remember you.

Jerry for the Callison Family

your pain must be more than i could ever bear. i am praying for you my ch friend.

:'(

Bob,

May you all be surrounded by the love and light that you have given your son throughout his life.  He will always be with you and be able to take care of you now as well.

Blessed Be, my friend.
Tia

Our deepest heartfelt condolences. :'(

You and your Family are in our thoughts and many many prayers.

Jim and Barb

I am so sorry.  there is nothing else to say at a time like this

My deepest condolences to your family.

We'll be thinking of you all today.

Brew.....keep 'em Rockin, Sweetie....

Love to All,
Blake & Jackie

Just got back from the benefit.  

Brew and his band were magnificant, as usual!!



:-*

Bob, Cindy, Raye, and the rest of the family,

I'm terribly sorry not to have made the benefit tonight.  I wanted so badly to be there for you, but have been in with Pneurmonia for the last four days.  You are still in our prayers.

Jerry

It was an honor and a privilege to play and help raise money for Gizmo's family last night. Truly inspiring - the most awesome benefit with which I've ever been associated.

Bob, Cindy, Raye, and all of David's family and friends - from the entire band, we love you guys.