A Call to all ShockerNetters

[bga74]

I'd support that. Also, I'm in for a donation so please update when we know the mechanism to do so.

[BostonWu]

To my Shockernet Family:

I'll have more words to offer later but I just wanted to get this out there so it perhaps might offer a little background behind this grassroots cause (which BTW I had no prior knowledge of and is simply the mastermind of one of the most generous individuals I have ever witnessed). The friend who delivered this eulogy encouraged me to post this in hopes that it might inspire others to donate. So here it is...

(edited to include this blog post from Mic Johnson who delivered the eulogy) http://www.bluegurus.com/geninfo/les...rs-of-my-life/

[Kung Wu]

I'm never going to make it through that eulogy. I get about 10 paragraphs into it and my monitor keeps getting blurry.

[shoxlax]

Doc, tell you what-scrap the online stuff and let the Lebanese Mafia shakedown our posters. We may get double what they pledged.

Seriously, that eulogy and blog were beautiful to read-five minutes ago I was seething about empty seats, now I'm hugging my dog with a corrected perspective on life.

[Shockthemonkey]

To my Shockernet Family:

I'll have more words to offer later but I just wanted to get this out there so it perhaps might offer a little background behind this grassroots cause (which BTW I had no prior knowledge of and is simply the mastermind of one of the most generous individuals I have ever witnessed). The friend who delivered this eulogy encouraged me to post this in hopes that it might inspire others to donate. So here it is...

(edited to include this blog post from Mic Johnson who delivered the eulogy) http://www.bluegurus.com/geninfo/les...rs-of-my-life/

Thank you for sending this link. My wife was able to attend and hear this live and I was only able to hear her version. I know Mic and I'm sure he did an incredible job delivering this. As many have said earlier, moments like this and efforts like this show how strong the WSU community can be. I'm proud to be a part of this group and hope the efforts on this board can give a little bright spot to Missy's family during this tough time in their life.

[60Shock]

Doc, I am in for $50 and will get in touch with you.

[jtl0101]

Bishop Carroll alum here. I can donate $25.

[WuDrWu]

Incredible response and I thank all of you. I've just sent mass PMs regarding the donations.

I'll continue to take donations until next Tuesday when I'll submit the checks so if you would like to give there is still time.


Thank you again!!

[WuDrWu]

Again I want to thank all of you for joining me on this journey. It's been both humbling and eye opening and I'm heartened by all the responses.


At this point all further donations received (the $1000 for the V Foundation has been met) will be going to the scholarship fund. You may still send your donations to me and I will send the total as a whole next week, but I will also offer the following option to donate:


"Make checks payable to: The Missy Whalen Memorial Scholarship Fund
Mail to: The Missy Whalen Memorial Scholarship Fund
c/o Community Bank
11330 E. 21st St.
Wichita KS 67226
NOTE: All contributions are tax deductible.
This scholarship will serve Bishop Carroll students who want to attend WSU."


I've tried to respond to everyone that has contributed so far. If you haven't received one from me, please PM me so that I can correct that and check my balances. If you want to donate and I didn't send you a PM please let me know and I'll correct that as well.

Thanks again to everyone.....this is an incredible group of people, and not just because we're Shockers.

[_kai_]

I spread it on Twitter, hopefully we can get some more donations coming in over the weekend. I'll mention it again during the game tomorrow for exposure.

Once again, you're an asset to the WSU community, Doc. Thanks for organizing this. Maybe we can do some fundraising every year around the Holidays.

[WuDrWu]

I spread it on Twitter, hopefully we can get some more donations coming in over the weekend. I'll mention it again during the game tomorrow for exposure.

Once again, you're an asset to the WSU community, Doc. Thanks for organizing this. Maybe we can do some fundraising every year around the Holidays.

Thank you very much. @The Yeti mentioned the same thing to me and I think that's a fantastic idea and would be involved however I could next year.

[sijames]

I am a relative of Missy's and this outpouring by Shocker fans is fantastic. Thanks one and all.

[forevershockerfan]

Thanks for letting us know about this Doc. I will get a check sent this weekend.

[Shock Top]

Any more good upadates?!

[WuDrWu]

I will update sometime after the game tonight, or perhaps early in the morning if I run into any delays.