Edit: We have finished collecting money for the cat shelter. Thank you for your generosity! I am in the process of getting a framed photo to send with the check so Adidas can watch cats play all day every day.
I am going to donate $50 to a cat shelter (Kitty Harbor -no kill shelter in Seattle only a couple miles from his house) in his home city on behalf of GStwin. Would people like to contribute to this?
Paypal details: johncall (at) hotmail .com . The money raised will be an open book -I will provide screenshots of the money received so no funny business. Seeing I don't get any money coming in, basically any payment I see will be considered a donation.
Donations are now complete. I will mail out a check with a note explaining who Patrick was and how we wanted to honor him.
edit: We are donating $418 dollars!
UPDATE: I contacted Kitty Harbor, they are aware that a donation is inbound next week. They obviously are very pleased we are honoring him in such a meaningful way
Donations by person (names removed for privacy)
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In fact I should print out any messages for the shelter posted in this thread also, and include with the check.
He was into gardening, he would like flowers too, lol! He had his hand in everything, i'll donate as soon as I get onto my computer.
Quote from: john on May 05, 2014, 09:14:45 AM
He wouldn't care about flowers anyway. So I have decided the least I can do is honor him in a way I know he would appreciate.
I am going to donate $50 to a cat shelter (Kitty Harbor -no kill shelter in Seattle) in his home city on behalf of GStwin. Would people like to contribute to this?
Paypal details: johncall (at) hotmail .com . The money raised will be an open book -I will provide screenshots of the money received so no funny business. Seeing I don't get any money coming in, basically any payment I see will be considered a donation.
I want to keep this open until May 12 (1 week). At that time I will mail out a check with a note explaining who Patrick was and how we wanted to honor him.
sending you a donation
Sent a little.
Chipped in, this is a great thought. I know he would fully approve of this and is smiling down knowing the local kitties are getting a little extra help.
Indeed they are ;) still hard to grasp though. Cant get my mind off the fact that physically he is gone neverntonbe seen earthside. But I look forward that one day soon we shall reunite:")
Contributed!
john ill chip in as soon as I can my friend. savin the postage for the addy brace to Germany first. if I come in late, ill send it directly to them in memory of Patrick lajko
Update: Already at +$350!!! No goals set, no donation too small. Even a dollar will feed a cat for a few days.
If you would like to tell tell the people at the shelter, or even if you do not donate, anything about Patrick please post the message here. I think it would be nice to let them know why we are doing this, and what he was like.
edited for horrible sentence structure...
I have sent some money John,
Please let the shelter know this is from and for Patricks love of kitties :)
Kitty Harbor is a good cause. Thanks for putting this together in Patrick's honor. I sent some money.
Please let them know from me that it was to honor my good friend and mentor Patrick and our mutual love for animals
Quote from: Gorilla on May 05, 2014, 11:15:26 PM
Please let them know from me that it was to honor my good friend and mentor Patrick and our mutual love for animals
:bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:
Contributed.
I think his address was:
4025 39th Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98116
This is based on having been to his house and then using google maps to figure out the address.
I have a feeling someone would have already stepped in to take care of the cats -- a neighbor or one of his employees perhaps. If not, I know at least one of those cats is an accomplished mouse and bird hunter so they should be okay until help arrives.
4017 39th Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98116
Quote from: Suzuki Stevo on May 06, 2014, 01:58:59 PM
Quote from: john on May 06, 2014, 01:03:08 PM
If you live in the Seattle area and know where Patrick lives please read the blue text in the "in leiu of flowers" thread in this forum, first post.
Just contacted Kitty Harbor...all 4 cats are with a friend of Pat's
OK great. Thanks to all.
the cats were taken care of by co workers and his friends. They all found homes almost immediately :thumb: :thumb:
Quote from: Gorilla on May 06, 2014, 02:36:38 PM
the cats were taken care of by co workers and his friends. They all found homes almost immediately :thumb: :thumb:
Well then all the money is Adidas' feeling about paying it forward. Good things for cats will be done in memory of him, and his cats are all taken care of. Glad somebody was able to call and let them know.
Quote from: john on May 06, 2014, 02:39:40 PM
Quote from: Gorilla on May 06, 2014, 02:36:38 PM
the cats were taken care of by co workers and his friends. They all found homes almost immediately :thumb: :thumb:
Well then all the money is Adidas' feeling about paying it forward. Good things for cats will be done in memory of him, and his cats are all taken care of. Glad somebody was able to call and let them know.
yeah sorry again for the late reply john. I am at work, AND studying for a test, still distracted about pat. I continually want to be on here answering questions and such trust me! I will have more time soon in the next few days to answer more quickly
Quote from: Gorilla on May 06, 2014, 02:36:38 PM
the cats were taken care of by co workers and his friends. They all found homes almost immediately :thumb: :thumb:
Occasionally can we get pics of the cats?, one thing he did was send me random shots out of the blue. loved him for that.
I am sorry not sure where I can get those. :dunno_black:
I didn't see a single one his house either, but he sure loved to spoil em :D
I have a few pictures of his cats if you want them posted here?
Ill take however I can get. btw, gorilla when I send out your brace, ill send that stuff I was giving to addy, some of which is yours,
There are a few pics in his photo bucket album. Lots of great stuff in there in the other albums too.
http://s1206.photobucket.com/user/adidasguy/library/Cats
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb442/adidasguy/Cats/IMG_5299b.jpg)
So how are we going with the donations John?
Just curious with the amount of members here if we are getting a few $$$ in Pat's name?
I figured if we all donated only $1.00 we would have a boatload of a donation?
Coda, check the OP in this thread - John has been updating that one with the info. :thumb:
- Bboy
hope you got my little contribution :)
Yes, which pushed things to $350 yesterday! Maybe in 4 more days we will catch a few others that want to join in.
Quote from: codajastal on May 07, 2014, 10:46:27 PM
So how are we going with the donations John?
Just curious with the amount of members here if we are getting a few $$$ in Pat's name?
I figured if we all donated only $1.00 we would have a boatload of a donation?
Have been updating the first post. It has actually been all large donations (20 to 50). I hope people realize even a small donation is welcome. $1 or $100 does not matter. It is a way to honor Patrick for all the help he did here, and pay it forward.
Quote from: BockinBboy on May 08, 2014, 05:37:19 AM
Coda, check the OP in this thread - John has been updating that one with the info. :thumb:
- Bboy
Ahh ok gotcha thanks :)
Quote from: john on May 05, 2014, 09:14:45 AM
edit: Over $350!
UPDATE: I contacted Kitty Harbor, they are aware that a donation is inbound next week. They obviously are very pleased we are honoring him in such a meaningful way
Awesome :)
John lets keep it going indefinitely as a foundation perhaps. Id be willing to assist however youd see fit. just have a dedicated paypal acct for this. and this only. after a while if activity slows, can do a weekly activity audit showing to and from actions etc. thoughts? I may set opne up regardless. for benefit of not only that particular shelter, but others after a set time period.
Aaron
A check for $418 was mailed out along with a nice letter. They should have it by now. I will let people know if I hear from them.
Thank you everyone for paying it forward for Patrick.
Awesome, Wish it were more :thumb:
Quote from: codajastal on May 21, 2014, 12:23:52 AM
Awesome, Wish it were more :thumb:
it could be done more than once if one chooses :)
Im sorry I missed this, havent been around as much. If there is anything else going on please lmk. I wish I saw the initial collection.
Quote from: Twism86 on May 23, 2014, 07:22:03 AM
Im sorry I missed this, havent been around as much. If there is anything else going on please lmk. I wish I saw the initial collection.
the cat shelter always takes donations.
just say your a bit late..even 10 dollars helps those places.
Quote from: Gorilla on May 23, 2014, 08:49:35 AM
Quote from: Twism86 on May 23, 2014, 07:22:03 AM
Im sorry I missed this, havent been around as much. If there is anything else going on please lmk. I wish I saw the initial collection.
the cat shelter always takes donations.
just say your a bit late..even 10 dollars helps those places.
Ok will do. I will make a donation in his name. :thumb:
:cheers: Addy!
Response from Kitty Harbor:
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=67311.new#new
Quote from: john on May 23, 2014, 06:11:03 PM
Response from Kitty Harbor:
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=67311.new#new
GOD bless john. if you have to take that down at some point, PM me first so I can make a copy for my private collection.
Quote from: yamahonkawazuki on May 24, 2014, 12:34:58 PM
Quote from: john on May 23, 2014, 06:11:03 PM
Response from Kitty Harbor:
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=67311.new#new
GOD bless john. if you have to take that down at some point, PM me first so I can make a copy for my private collection.
I already have a copy for anyone that wants.
Quote from: codajastal on May 24, 2014, 07:16:30 PM
Quote from: yamahonkawazuki on May 24, 2014, 12:34:58 PM
Quote from: john on May 23, 2014, 06:11:03 PM
Response from Kitty Harbor:
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=67311.new#new
GOD bless john. if you have to take that down at some point, PM me first so I can make a copy for my private collection.
I already have a copy for anyone that wants.
awesome. will have to acquire that from you
I just paypaled them a donation in Patrick's name and memory. Very easy from their website.
Quote from: Twism86 on May 27, 2014, 07:01:01 AM
I just paypaled them a donation in Patrick's name and memory. Very easy from their website.
:thumb:
Quote from: Twism86 on May 27, 2014, 07:01:01 AM
I just paypaled them a donation in Patrick's name and memory. Very easy from their website.
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Vielen dank
Great idea! I'm late to the game, but I know with covid they can still use the donation. Just dontated!