Boneyard Benevolence - GoFundMe link added

[FfldCntyFan]

For the CCSU game one of our board members initiated a thread about a handicapped friend of his attending the game (see link below):

Handicapped Parking at Rentschler Field

Following discussions with him, we are attempting to repeat this with the addition of the two of them also attending a men’s basketball game. They were looking at November 4 for the football game against UMass and November 7 for the basketball game against Stonybrook.

I have already committed to contributing two seats and a parking pass to the football game (along with additional cash to help cover costs). The sticking point at the moment is the cost of the handicap accessible van, which incrementally is not much more for the few days needed for both events than it would be for one day. The estimate on the van is $568.25 which is what I am hoping we can cover through the generosity of fellow boneyarders. If the board can reach $500 I will cover the additional amount.

My thinking is that if we ask for small donations (either 20 members at $25 each or 25 members at $20 each) we can easily reach our goal. If someone wants to contribute more (either with multiples of the incremental amount, tickets to the basketball game, additional funds for snacks, gas, etc), please comment on this in your response.

For now, I am only asking for verbal commitments (and further suggestions if anyone has any). Once we have a sufficient number of commitments we can determine the best means of moving the funds. I imagine that we will need to close this about two weeks before the van rental so I believe October 20, 2022 needs to be a firm deadline on commitments.

Thank you

 

[huskymedic]

For the CCSU game one of our board members initiated a thread about a handicapped friend of his attending the game (see link below):

Handicapped Parking at Rentschler Field

Following discussions with him, we are attempting to repeat this with the addition of the two of them also attending a men’s basketball game. They were looking at November 4 for the football game against UMass and November 7 for the basketball game against Stonybrook.

I have already committed to contributing two seats and a parking pass to the football game (along with additional cash to help cover costs). The sticking point at the moment is the cost of the handicap accessible van, which incrementally is not much more for the few days needed for both events than it would be for one day. The estimate on the van is $568.25 which is what I am hoping we can cover through the generosity of fellow boneyarders. If the board can reach $500 I will cover the additional amount.

My thinking is that if we ask for small donations (either 20 members at $25 each or 25 members at $20 each) we can easily reach our goal. If someone wants to contribute more (either with multiples of the incremental amount, tickets to the basketball game, additional funds for snacks, gas, etc), please comment on this in your response.

For now, I am only asking for verbal commitments (and further suggestions if anyone has any). Once we have a sufficient number of commitments we can determine the best means of moving the funds. I imagine that we will need to close this about two weeks before the van rental so I believe October 20, 2022 needs to be a firm deadline on commitments.

Thank you

I’m in for $25. Venmo works fairly easily for payment.

 

[temery]

I'm in for $50.

GoFundMe set up? Historically, if the money isn't received right away, you'll get far less than what's pledged. And a lot of people don't have Venmo or Zelle, and likely never will.

 

[RioDog]

In for 25.00. How do I donate?

 

[Hoophound]

I’m in.

 

[FfldCntyFan]

I'm in for $50.

GoFundMe set up? Historically, if the money isn't received right away, you'll get far less than what's pledged. And a lot of people don't have Venmo or Zelle, and likely never will.

Doesn't GoFundMe take a huge cut?

I contacted @paulmf to provide venmo information. If we need to provide additional methods we'll figure it out.

@temery can you pin this.

Thanks

 

[temery]

Doesn't GoFundMe take a huge cut?

I contacted @paulmf to provide venmo information. If we need to provide additional methods we'll figure it out.

@temery can you pin this.

Thanks

2.9% plus 30 cents per transaction. Around $20 for what you are trying to raise. I'll cover the fees.

 

[ZachFan]

I'm in for 25

 

[paulmf]

For the CCSU game one of our board members initiated a thread about a handicapped friend of his attending the game (see link below):

Handicapped Parking at Rentschler Field

Following discussions with him, we are attempting to repeat this with the addition of the two of them also attending a men’s basketball game. They were looking at November 4 for the football game against UMass and November 7 for the basketball game against Stonybrook.

I have already committed to contributing two seats and a parking pass to the football game (along with additional cash to help cover costs). The sticking point at the moment is the cost of the handicap accessible van, which incrementally is not much more for the few days needed for both events than it would be for one day. The estimate on the van is $568.25 which is what I am hoping we can cover through the generosity of fellow boneyarders. If the board can reach $500 I will cover the additional amount.

My thinking is that if we ask for small donations (either 20 members at $25 each or 25 members at $20 each) we can easily reach our goal. If someone wants to contribute more (either with multiples of the incremental amount, tickets to the basketball game, additional funds for snacks, gas, etc), please comment on this in your response.

For now, I am only asking for verbal commitments (and further suggestions if anyone has any). Once we have a sufficient number of commitments we can determine the best means of moving the funds. I imagine that we will need to close this about two weeks before the van rental so I believe October 20, 2022 needs to be a firm deadline on commitments.

Thank you

Hello Everyone-

First and foremost, I want to publicly thank FfldCntyFan for spearheading this initiative. And also the moderators for pinning this thread. I'm soo very appreciative.

Second, I want to thank those who have already offered to contribute. I'm humbled by your generosity.

I'm in the process of setting up a GoFundMe account. Still got a few kinks to work out, the biggest one being that I'm kind of an idiot when it comes to technology.

Jokes aside, I will have the account up shortly and will post it in this thread when it's "live".

Thanks again everybody!!!!



Paul

 

[HuskyDevil]

I'm in...

 

[formerlurker]

Put me down for $100

 

[mymustang]

I'm in for $25

 

[HuskiesFan1014]

I'm in for $25 as well.

 

[AzHusky]

As long as I don't have a problem with the method used to donate I'm in for $25. At my age figuring out how to do stuff is a pain. My grandkids set up my stuff for me. lol

 

[Stinger92860]

I’m in for $25. How do I get this over? Unlike @AzHusky I know how to do this even though I have 5 grandchildren. LOL…I sell this stuff

 

[HartfordHank]

Like AZHusky, as long as I don't have a problem with the method used to donate I'm in for $25. At my age figuring out how to do stuff is a pain.

 

[ConnHuskBask]

In for $25. You're a good friend @paulmf and thanks for organizing @FfldCntyFan .

 

[shizzle787]

An easier way to do this is zelle or cash app. No fee to my knowledge if you wait a couple days to deposit it.

 

[AzHusky]

I have zelle and use it all the time.

 

[NoSpamHere]

Happy to Zelle $100

 

[giddyup]

I’ll contribute $100, if instructions are PM’d. My wife is handicapped and she struggles to get to the games. I know what it’s like.

 

[HuskyNan]

For the CCSU game one of our board members initiated a thread about a handicapped friend of his attending the game (see link below):

Handicapped Parking at Rentschler Field

Following discussions with him, we are attempting to repeat this with the addition of the two of them also attending a men’s basketball game. They were looking at November 4 for the football game against UMass and November 7 for the basketball game against Stonybrook.

I have already committed to contributing two seats and a parking pass to the football game (along with additional cash to help cover costs). The sticking point at the moment is the cost of the handicap accessible van, which incrementally is not much more for the few days needed for both events than it would be for one day. The estimate on the van is $568.25 which is what I am hoping we can cover through the generosity of fellow boneyarders. If the board can reach $500 I will cover the additional amount.

My thinking is that if we ask for small donations (either 20 members at $25 each or 25 members at $20 each) we can easily reach our goal. If someone wants to contribute more (either with multiples of the incremental amount, tickets to the basketball game, additional funds for snacks, gas, etc), please comment on this in your response.

For now, I am only asking for verbal commitments (and further suggestions if anyone has any). Once we have a sufficient number of commitments we can determine the best means of moving the funds. I imagine that we will need to close this about two weeks before the van rental so I believe October 20, 2022 needs to be a firm deadline on commitments.

Thank you

I’m willing to donate as well as collect donors’s funds and get them to you in time. Let me know.

 

[FfldCntyFan]

I’m willing to donate as well as collect donors’s funds and get them to you in time. Let me know.

@paulmf please contact Nan on this.

Nan, thank you very much for your assistance!

 

[paulmf]

@paulmf please contact Nan on this.

Nan, thank you very much for your assistance!

This is great news! I just sent HuskyNan a PM.

 

[HuskyNan]

I set up a GoFundMe, see below.

Donate to Help Keith get to the game, organized by Nancy Pfaff

Keith is a big sports fan. He tries to get to as many games as he can despite being confined to… Nancy Pfaff needs your support for Help Keith get to the game

gofund.me