Extreme Emergency - Please read I really need your help

[BoondockSaint]

This is Boondocks brother but he wrote this message on a piece of paper in his hospital bed and he wanted me to enter it.

I have terrible news. On Sunday I had a terrible skydiving accident that should have killed me but I survived with a broken femur and probably knee injuries that I won't know about until I can move my leg. I hit the ground going around 40 mph - dug a 4 inch deep -2ft long hole with my knee into very hard ground then flew 36 feet before landing where the ambulance got me. Anyway this is what I need help with - Some of you know I booked a cardplayer cruise for August 14-21st. Soupie, Dav Simon, Scgolfer, and Radashack are going. I need to sell it. You would be staying with Radashack. It was close to $1100 and I'll give it to any of you for $750. It leaves and comes back to seattle. It is pretty much impossible for me to go. I also did not have health insurance so I am facing financial anhilation as it is and I would really like to sell this. If you are interested please PM me right away since this is soon with your phone number and name. My brother will check my messages a couple of times a day and I will contact you and we can discuss this. Please Please pass this on to every one you know who may be interested. I really need your help on this! Thanks!!

[vqc]

I am so sorry =(.

I wish you the best.

I dont kno if I can help u with the cruise, but I will try.

Get better soon please.

-vqchuang

[Fnord]

Dude, that's insane. Is your skull, abdomen/chest and spine ok? What went wrong? Sounds like you're lucky to get out of this with just a gimped knee long-term.

Best of luck to you,
Brian

[Xianti]

OMG.

Boondock, that's devastating news. Glad you're alive!


I wish you all the best for a full recovery.


Boon: Do you only want {edit} people to know about this cruise offer? You may have better luck finding someone in time to take your place if we ask around in IRC / Ventrilo.

[jmontis]

damn man, that is tragic. I hope he's going to be ok...

I can't even imagine something like that happening to me at this point in my life, i'd probaby fall apart mentally.

Tell him FTR sends much love.

[vqc]

I <3 you boondock.

[a500lbgorilla]

Holy shit, bro.

We need more info on how you're doing. What all's broke?

I too boon

-'rilla

[BoondockSaint]

Hey Everyone:

This is Dave's brother again. He told me to tell you thanks for all your love. He said you can ask whoever you want about the cruise. He needs to get it transfered to someone else fast. Remeber you have to find your own way to seattle. As for the actual crash - He was swooping when he was skydiving. i don't know much about skydiving but i guess you normally do it over the water when you are swooping because if you make a mistake you can hit the ground very hard. Well he swoops over ground and he did make a mistake. I was at the crash site and there was noway my brother should have survived. The ground there is extemely hard there, its like some type of clay almost. When he hit, he landed on his knees. They both went about 4-5 inches in the ground and his one knee that he broke his femur on drug about 4 feet and the other knee about two. Then somehow he popped out of the ground and landed 36 ft away. Everything else with his body is fine. He says his knee hurts a lot and he thinks there might be something screwed up with it but he can't get x-rays right know because of the no-insurance. It was a pure miracle from God that he survived. My mother and I have been praying for his safety ever since he started. Its scares me just because I know how dangerous it is and obviously I don't want to live my life without my only brother. Anyway, thanks for all your support. Whatever you guys can come up with would be great. Thanks again!!

[a500lbgorilla]

Where exactly is the hospital, if anyone wants to visit him. (if he minds)

-'rilla

[Xianti]

I'm moving this out to Community. There's not much time before the cruise, so I think it's best we announce it publicly.


IRC / Ventrilo people: Please ask around.

ALL: Preferably, the taker of the cruise package should know Soupie, DavSimon, scgolfer and Radashack.


Boon/Boon's brother: Thanks for the info update. Hang in there.

[BoondockSaint]

Hi again:

He is actully here at his house now because we had to leave the hospital sooner then later because he had no insurance. They put a titanium rod in his leg and sent us on our way basically. He lives in zip code 46544 by Notre Dame. We are about 10 minutes away from the University. He says if any of you want to visit just PM your phone # and he will call you with exact directions. Thanks!!

[a500lbgorilla]

special thanks to nme

-'rilla

[nme]

Here is the updated version

[Eric]

Boondock,

My thoughts are with you. I hope your healing process goes well.

[DavSimon]

This was Soupies idea....I am just running with it. Since Boondock has insurance issues perhaps we could set up a benefit tournament on Poker Stars....have a 20+2 buyin maybe even just 10+1....whatever will get the most participation - and have 50% of the winnings go to the top three and 50% would be set aside for Boondock and his family.
I can set up a private tourney and email Stars to see if they can accomodate us in this....but I figured since you guys have an affiliate agreement with them you have better contacts and more pull than I would. What do you think Xainti, Eric, TTanaka.....do you think this is something we could get off the ground on short notice?

[a500lbgorilla]

Sure, but we need more people wearing the LIVEBOON bracelet!

-'rilla

[mgobluefb]

Here's a better version of it...

[fjuanl]

thats horrible man...i wish you the best of luck.

[Xianti]

This was Soupies idea....I am just running with it. Since Boondock has insurance issues perhaps we could set up a benefit tournament on Poker Stars....have a 20+2 buyin maybe even just 10+1....whatever will get the most participation - and have 50% of the winnings go to the top three and 50% would be set aside for Boondock and his family.
I can set up a private tourney and email Stars to see if they can accomodate us in this....but I figured since you guys have an affiliate agreement with them you have better contacts and more pull than I would. What do you think Xainti, Eric, TTanaka.....do you think this is something we could get off the ground on short notice?

I think this is a fantastic idea. Of course, the level of participation will be key. We need to agree on a time that will bring the most players.

As for the location, Stars is not the most accommodating when it comes to custom configurations for private tourneys. I would like to have it there, as Stars would likely draw more participants than Absolute, but I don't have a personal relationship with them like I do with Absolute. I haven't written to PokerStars in a long time.

I'll see what I can do, however. Keep the ideas coming. I'd love to arrange anything we can to help Boondock and his family out.

[midas06]

SOrry to hear that man. Good luck on your recovery

[journey075]

goddamn, a broken femur!?!?!

that sounds incredibly painful. lets get the tourney started.

[Irisheyes]

Sounds well nasty, Thats one of the biggest bones in the body isn't it!

Get well soon, Boon.

[a500lbgorilla]

We could just open an old paypal thang and get straight donations, right?

-'rilla

[LeFou]

Keep the ideas coming.

Can FTR buy the cruise and make it the Gauntlet prize?

Just a stab. All the best, BoonDock & bro. Check yr PM

[Irisheyes]

How do I put a LiveBoon wristband in my sig? I can't figure it out.

[LeFou]

i don't think sigs can have images anymore.

[Pingviini]

The tournament is a good idea.

We could also make donations directly to his poker accounts..

I hope you get well! Thank god you made it..

[DavSimon]

How do I put a LiveBoon wristband in my sig? I can't figure it out.

just right click on the image and copy file location then use the [img] [/img] tags

[DavSimon]

Xianti, I agree that Stars would probably draw more people....however if Absolute will be more accomodating and helpful in this matter then I'm sure people can set aside thier prejudices for this one tournament to support Boondock Saint.

Perhaps Thursday August 11th at either 9 or 10 pm Eastern US time would be a good day. That way it would not conflict with the Gauntlet and since it is not Friday more people would be inclined to participate. (won't conflict with weekend plans) It would also give us six days to spread the word about the torney. We could post the tourney invitation on Pocket Fives and 2+2....obviously we would just be looking for sheer numbers to participate.

I will be out of the house today until 3-4pm eastern time....If you could contact your Absolute person that would be great....if you would like me to write a letter to Poker Stars I would be glad to do it....just let me know how I can help to push this foreward.

[Xianti]

If you could contact your Absolute person that would be great.

I've already written to AP.

I'll write to Stars later today as well.

[Sed]

Boon, I can't help out with the cruise but I will set aside Tuesday the 16th in your honor and ship 50% of my poker winnings up to 250$ over to help out with the hospital bills.

Anyone else want to join in on BoonTuesday? Set your own percentage and max and help a fellow FTR brother out.

- sed

[realgenius]

My best wishes and prayers Boondock. I will do what I can with my fellow FTR brothers and sisters.

[Xianti]

We could just open an old paypal thang and get straight donations, right?

I was thinking that, too. Should we do that?


EDIT: Why don't we just transfer our donations via Neteller to his account? Doesn't Neteller let you do that? We just need to get Boon's Neteller ID or something. How does it work? Anyone know?

[lolzzz_321]

We just need his email address.

[eeeee]

PM us all on his email, rather than a post? So we can Neteller him if we can't make the tourney.
And, my 2 cents, the tourney should be open without any preregistering, if we can swing that, so we can pick up players that don't frequent message boards.

[Xianti]

And, my 2 cents, the tourney should be open without any preregistering, if we can swing that, so we can pick up players that don't frequent message boards.

I agree. That can be done most easily at Stars. I need to find out from them if they can set aside a percentage of the prize pool for this charity.

[nme]

This lady is showing her support!

[Les_Worm]

I think we can pull more money just doing straight donations.

[a500lbgorilla]

We could just open an old paypal thang and get straight donations, right?

I was thinking that, too. Should we do that?


EDIT: Why don't we just transfer our donations via Neteller to his account? Doesn't Neteller let you do that? We just need to get Boon's Neteller ID or something. How does it work? Anyone know?

I don't have neteller since I don't have a credit history.

-'rilla

[eeeee]

We just need his email address.

[BoondockSaint]

Hey everyone:

This is Dave's brother again. Thanks for all your help!! Its seems like all you guys no exactly what your doing. He appreciates all your help. Its lifting his spirits to know he has all of you backing him up. He can't get out of bed for awhile but I'm ganna try to get a 40 or 50 ft network cable somewhere so then maybe I could connect a computer right by his bed so he can chat with you guys. I know a few of you were asking what it was. If you have anymore questions I would be happy to answer them for you. Thanks again!

[sndp]

My condolences. All of these ideas sound great. I think as long as none of the money is taxed too heavily by any third party, it's a good idea.

For example, I know paypal takes their cut (3 or 4 % i believe) which can add up over a larger sum. I have a feeling neteller has a similar peer to peer setup.

If it's cheaper to send money via card room transfers, that might be better. I'd hate to think the money set aside for someone's well being is being raked by e-wallets and casinos.

I'll be looking back here for more info on how to help. And best wishes to you boon.

[ensign_lee]

card room transfers would turn into a whole nother animal. Officially, they don't cost anything, but when you try to withdraw the money without having played any hands, they harass you. Neteller would be the easiest and is easier on teh funds transfer amounts than paypal.

[Corey]

For you bud... Keep up your spirits...

On a side note if you can go on this trip with these people you will not only learn alot of skills in poker but you will have a blast. Please pm boon or email him asap if you have any interest in this trip!

[Xianti]

So we can just do a peer-to-peer transfer at Neteller to

[ake]

[Hogimacaca]

doesnt he have an affiliate program with con? maybe we can get as many people to sign up using his link and help him that way? in addition to the other stuff

[TylerK]

Christ, I go away for the weekend and somebody goes and gets seriously injured. I can't leave you kids alone for 5 minutes.

Get well soon Boondock

[DoGGz]

Well, good luck with healing up. I'd actually buy the seat if I lived in the region.

[gutshot]

Best wishes for a speedy recovery, mang.

[UG]

Goddamn that's terrible. I am thankful that you survived.

Get well soon, Boondock, and best of luck.

[Gatlin Dan]

Christ, I go away for the weekend and somebody goes and gets seriously injured. I can't leave you kids alone for 5 minutes.

Get well soon Boondock

I thought the same thing. Nothing happens while you're here, but as soon as you leave...

Boondock, You probably aren't really caring about this right now, but there is a well-known poker player who had a very bad leg injury also. Things ended up turning out alright for him.
Don't lose hope, and get well soon.

[andr3w321]

Damn I was wondering why I hadn't seen you on AIM in awhile. Sorry to hear about your accident. I wish you the best in your recovery and hope you make it back to the tables soon! I <3 Boondock

-dr3w

[Legendash]

Hope you have a get well soon boon.

Aren't Neteller peer to peer transfers a pain because you have to upgrade your account to the highest level which requires sending them ID and stuff?

[SmackinYaUp]

Hey you crazy fuck hurry up and get better. I'm glad to hear you got outta this one alive, now you just need to get back to the tables.

[BoondockSaint]

the real boondock is here - my friend got my computer and everything hooked up next to my bed so I have a connection to the outside world again. Im in so much misery I sometimes think if they could just chop my right leg off and have the rest of me be fine I would have them do it. Ill get through it though. I sleep a lot - the drugs im on make me pretty tired.

Id like to thank all of you for all the kind words and talk of support tournaments and such. I already received one donation to my neteller account for 104 dollars from someone named eric. Thank you so much it means so much. I cant type to much because my energy sort of comes in spurts then I have to take a nap or relax for awhile.

I really should be dead with the impact I had. Must have been an angel or something that saved me but I am so glad to be alive and once im healed up will never look at a day the same way.

Again thanks for everything I will keep you updated on my progress.

I still havent had any luck at all selling my cruise and its comin so close to leave time im dropping the price down to 500. It was 1089 with all the fees and stuff so someone please buy it lol. Thanks

[BoondockSaint]

correct

[Xianti]

same addy for PayPal?

And what about PokerStars transfer? Should we use that as another method?

[BoondockSaint]

pokerstars ID is B00NDOKSAINT . its best to copy and paste it cause some are zeros and some are os. and yeah my email address will work for paypal.

thanks again everyone.

[woody350ep]

YOYOYO this is another one of boondocks bros, not blood, but when it comes to family, he truly is a brother. i've known him since junior high, but we became super good friends in high school and after. hell, we are moving to vegas together, so im hoping for him to make a full recovery more than the rest of you i think. i have only dave to thank for introducing me to the world of poker and i don't know what i would be doing right now if he hadn't helped me out. thanks bro.

if any of you know him, you know hes one tough mofo and he is gonna get through this stuff just fine. he now has to live up to his quote in his AIM profile. For those that dont know it, it goes like this

"If you're gonna be dumb, u better be tough"

well, he is tough, and im sure he really does appreciate all the support you guys are giving him. keep posted on the tourney because i want to play it, and if i win, im giving all i win to him anyhow, so i want my money to count in this ordeal.

[Phlegm]

Hang in there Boondock. You'll be in my prayers.

Christ, I go away for the weekend and somebody goes and gets seriously injured. I can't leave you kids alone for 5 minutes.

Get well soon Boondock

I hear ya, I miss all the drama when I go on holibobs for a week.

Get well soon Boondock, I hope you haven't done yourself any permanant damage. May God be with you.

[Bmxicle]

I wish i could go on that cruise, but i don't think i can buy it from you cause of my age.

[Staple Gun]

I wish i could go on that cruise, but i don't think i can buy it from you cause of my age.

Same here but I definetly would if I could. Sorry

I'm working on building my Stars BR up (from $5 lol), if it ever gets anywhere ur getting some of it Boon.

[BoondockSaint]

Couple thank yous I need to get out. Soupie has bought my cruise and given it away. He is an angel. I was really worried about it and he saved me a big expense. Thank you soooo much soupie i love you man!!!!!!!

Also thank you very much to bmxicle who donated to my poker sstars account. You guys are great. Ill never forget the help I got from here. eeeeee also gave me a donation and i love both of u. Maybe I can somehow stay out of complete financial ruin. I dont know yet because I havent received the bill.


I got up in a chair today and was playing some xbox for a little bit with my brother with all these pillows and stuff stacked up to support my leg. I still cant bend my leg more than maybe 30-40 degrees somewhere. Nowhere near 90 yet. That is what im really worried about the most because sometimes it seems like negative progress. My spirits are a lot higher than they have been though.

Im gonna have my brother set up my mic and stuff on my computer down by hospital bed and hopefully get connected up with ventrillo before too long so I can talk to some of you for a little bit at night.

Thanks again

[johnnyawe]

Boondock, this is horrible. My thoughts are with you.

[Staple Gun]

That was real nice of Soupie.

Is there anymore word on a benefit tournament?

[a500lbgorilla]

LIVEBOON

We tried to raid some 5+.5 sngs and win you some money but everyone kept sucking out on me.

"Though I had no reason to get involved. No reason..."

-'rilla

[Xianti]

Is there anymore word on a benefit tournament?

Nothing yet. AP doesn't know if it's possible, programming-wise. They're supposed to get back to me.

Stars... I'm not sure who to write to.

Is there anymore word on a benefit tournament?

Nothing yet. AP doesn't know if it's possible, programming-wise. They're supposed to get back to me.

Stars... I'm not sure who to write to.

[email protected]

You will always get a nice person who tries there best to sort something out for you.

[BoondockSaint]

You guys are the greatest. I continue to receive donations. So far im up to $334 in donations plus soupie buying my cruise. I love all of you.

Thank you very much to Xianti -

Thank you very much to grkn (on poker stars) - im not sure who this is but you are super cool whoever you are.

and also thank you very much to Victor who donated with neteller. Im also not sure who this is.

It really makes me smile and happy in the morning when I wake up and find how generous you all are amd how you help a brother out when he is in need. I cant say thank you enough. Much love!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dave

[a500lbgorilla]

grkn was one of the only people out of the about 17 of us that monied those 2 table touries

-'rilla

[DavSimon]

LIVEBOON

We tried to raid some 5+.5 sngs and win you some money but everyone kept sucking out on me.

"Though I had no reason to get involved. No reason..."

-'rilla

I took 2nd for $24 in one of those $5 two table SnGs and I feel bad I didn't win it for you...so I decided to add $100 to it, should be in your Stars account now.....sorry I was so pre-occupied last nigt on Vent, I did see you came in for a minute. I truly hope you feel better soon buddy.

[SinkRox]

thats scary i hope you get well soon and your knees heal ok. take care man.

[sandstorm]

I really hope you get well quick Boon!