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Salty · #1 10-11-2009, 10:09 PM

Many of you were not here when the site first opened so you might not know about this.

On May 7 of this year, Shadman's young son, Jonathan, lost a lengthy battle with an inoperable brain tumor. As I remember, he hadn't yet reached his third birthday. Jeff and his family have been constantly on my mind because I simply cannot fathom their loss......especially after having to watch life taken from his little body for such a long time.

We're approaching the six month anniversary (for the lack of a better word) so I thought I would ask if anyone had any ideas as to a way we, as SaltyCajuns, can raise funds to donate to Jeff's charity that strives for a cure for what happened to little Jonathan. Maybe just donations or a raffle...whatever...just throwin' this out there.

Jeff, I, personally, appreciate what you have done for this site and I want you to know that there hasn't hardly been a day go by that I haven't thought of your family.

Salty

ShadMan · #2 10-11-2009, 10:12 PM

Thanks, Salty. Yes, my little man was only 21 months old.

I plan on putting together a large fundraiser in LA next spring. I was going to post something up about it soon. I can use all the help I can get! Our nonprofit's website is www.cbtrf.org if any of you are interested in what we do.

fishinpox · #3 10-11-2009, 10:13 PM

im in !! let me know how i can help. ill throw in the first 20$

LaAngler · #4 10-11-2009, 10:15 PM

I have a few pennies to chip in currently, i remember shad had posted the link to his charity account a while back?

More prayers sent up for Jonathan, I told several people what little bit I knew about his story and they all seemed touched.

longcast · #5 10-11-2009, 10:19 PM

please pm me were i can make a donation.after all that you have been through yu still were able to put together the best fishing forum arround.GREAT WORK.you are a better man than i am.i have 2 small children and dont think i could be as strong as you in if i were in your position.thanks shad.the brassieur's send our prayres.

Salty · #6 10-11-2009, 10:26 PM

Jonathan passed away a few days after the site opened.

God speed with you, my friend.

ShadMan · #7 10-11-2009, 10:27 PM

Thanks, guys. Here is the info for donations:

http://www.cbtrf.org/forum/view.php?pg=info_donate

We are an IRS 501(c)3 public charity, so all donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law, and receipts are provided.

If any of you are interesyed in helping to set up a fundraiser in LA, let me know. I need a couple dozen volunteers.

LaAngler · #8 10-12-2009, 01:49 AM

done, ttt

You know I was sitting here thinking about what few problems I do currently have. When I think about what this family is dealing with in this situation it just really puts things into perspective for me. What a true inspiration you all have been for me Jeff.

I can help with a fundraiser for sure