Keith update

[HuskyNan]

Keith and Paul went to the UConn vs LIU game the other night. Paul sent a long story but what struck me was how many basketball players and football players stopped by, not just to say hi but to spend time with Keith. UConn recruits not just good players, but quality human beings. As a fan, I couldn’t be prouder.

Justin Joly made an effort to seek out and spend some time with Keith.

 

[HuskyNan]

This guy made arrangements to speak with Keith after the game

Note Keith’s Bristol Boys t-shirt. You guys bought that for him. Keith and Paul have about $80 remaining and they’ll get some more UConn gear for Keith.

 

[HuskyNan]

Andre Jackson & one of the Bristol Boys

 

[huskymedic]

Didn't see this posted anywhere but the Boneyard received a shout-out in the latest UConn Alumni magazine.

Class Notes – Spring 2023

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magazine.uconn.edu

➼ The amazing online alumni community that is the Boneyarders rallied around a Husky fan in need. A GoFundMe callout for $600 to help with transportation costs for Keith Gaither, who has cerebral palsy, to get to a football and/or basketball game this year exploded. In just a week, $2,000 had been raised. UConn Athletics got into the act and instead of getting to one or two games, Gaither had been, by mid-December, to three football, three men’s basketball, and two women’s basketball games, with some serious backstage encounters to boot. “I thought he was gonna pass out when he met Coach Auriemma,” says friend Paul Farina. “Paige [Bueckers] as well. I actually enjoy watching his reactions more than I enjoy meeting these people myself.” Above from left: former Husky coach E. J. Barthel, Farina, Gaither, running back Victor Rosa ’26 (BUS) and his parents Deanna and Glenn.

 

[paulmf]

I'm so glad that somebody posted this as I've been having some computer issues. Not sure if they are on my end or the BY. Anyway.....

Keith is actually doing very well. He is able to do a stand & private transfer, meaning he can get in/out of my vehicle. It's not exactly like watching the American Ballet Theatre but it's all about the end results!!

We've gone to several basketball games as well as Donovan's NIL event. So far so good!!!

For the millionth time, I want to thank EVERYONE involved with this endeavor. You've created a lifetime of memories and countless new friends.

I would be remiss if I didn't offer a special thanks to temery, huskynan and ffldcountyfan. Without the three of you, none of this happens. Both Keith and I are eternally grateful.

But enough of this sappy stuff, let's go win the damn BET!!!!!!!!