William Waldecker - Polkie - Aid/ Relief Information

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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited April 2008
    This is what makes this forum so good. I do not have much to offer but I have clothing that I can donate to him.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited April 2008
    treitz3 wrote: »
    Depending on how old his daughter is, my sister has about 4 boxes of girl's clothing waiting for me.

    I knew it would come out eventually.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,196
    edited April 2008
    I'm thinking maybe I should have reworded that. :D
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,664
    edited April 2008
    Prayer sent. What sizes do you need in clothing? Me, my wife and 3 kids can donate.

    engtaz
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,735
    edited April 2008
    Ok, I tried reaching William by phone thinking his phone number may have been forwarded. Apparently, that hasn't happened yet. I'll keep trying.
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited April 2008
    I hope he's ok. Let us know what he needs. Prayers and thoughts.
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  • SKsolutions
    SKsolutions Posts: 1,820
    edited April 2008
    That's awful. If Doro, or someone is making a list, please add me to it. I can send something.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited April 2008
    F1Nut is also local and reaching out so stand-by folks. More information should be posted tomorrow, thanks for the effort.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited April 2008
    I'm in for a cash donation Mark. I don't have any extra equipment.
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited April 2008
    Count me for some cash also. Probably audio is not at the top of his list right now (though nothing wrong with donating audio related items).
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  • MKZ
    MKZ Posts: 1,068
    edited April 2008
    me2. check or paypal?
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  • Merle
    Merle Posts: 4
    edited April 2008
    All, I spoke with Williams cousin this morning and he has provided contact information. As mentioned by others, I think the best way to do this would be to send aid directly to William. He and his daughter truly did lose everything. His cousin says that locals have already donated a good bit of clothes and they seem to be ok in that regard at the moment. I would suggest anyone interested in sending a check, a gift card or just a card, send it directly to William. If you want to send material goods, it might be a good idea to contact William and see what he needs. Remember, he is currently staying at his cousins house. I have no idea if he wants boxes of plates and frying pans flying through the door until he and his daughter are settled in a new home. So, anyway, if you would like to send William a card, a check or maybe a gift card [Sears, Target, Home Depot and Pier One Imports are all major stores in our area], please send them to the following address:

    WILLIAM WALDECKER
    C/O MEL SANDUSKY
    507 PLEASANT VIEW AVE.
    PASADENA, MARYLAND 21122

    E-mails to William can be sent to:
    dorothy_sandusky@comcast.net

    Financial Aid may be sent to the following PayPal address:
    williamwaldecker3@msn.com

    This information has also been posted for Williams friends over at Audio Circle. Details concerning the stereo system for William should be coming shortly. In the words of that great humanitarian, Packman Jones, "MAKE IT RAIN!! :)
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  • Strong Bad
    Strong Bad Posts: 4,278
    edited April 2008
    I'm about 15 minutes from the Glen Burnie area.

    Doro, contact me if I can be of any assistance since i'm so close. I really want to help William out. I met him once when we attended a concert at Rams Head in Annapolis about 2 years back. Very cool guy!

    Let's get a fellow Polkie back on his feet everyone! Little things add up quickly!


    John
    No excuses!
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited April 2008
    Excellent, thanks Merle. Gift cards are a great idea!
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited April 2008
    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=67094
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited April 2008
    I don't think it's a good idea to post in the internet this addy....and letting the world know that the mailbox will be full of gift cards in the next few days.
    I don't have an alternative, but I think that there are other ways to do this, via email or PM to all those that are interested.
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,842
    edited April 2008
    With gas prices the way they are, pre-paid gas cards might be a good idea too. William is probably going to be doing a ton of driving between work, his home site and his cousin's house. Insurance will likely cover the lion's share of the household items including clothes. So gift cards to department stores are the best idea I think. Also, keep in mind that Sears and K-mart are one in the same now and I do believe that Sears gift cards work at most K-mart locations now too so you can kill two birds with one stone there. Might have to verify that to be sure though.
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited April 2008
    paypal would be better for security reasons

    they should set up an account for William for us and the people on the other forum to donate $ to him and his daughter
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited April 2008
    Jstas wrote:
    Insurance will likely cover the lion's share of the household items including clothes. So gift cards to department stores are the best idea I think.

    According to the other thread, he didn't have any insurance.
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,842
    edited April 2008
    bobman1235 wrote: »
    According to the other thread, he didn't have any insurance.

    DOH! Didn't see those posts. Last time I checked it was mid-afternoon yesterday. That's a drag. Still department stores are the best bet I think.
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  • Merle
    Merle Posts: 4
    edited April 2008
    Well, you may be right about sending directly to William. Maybe Mark at Polk would be willing to accept them? I'll put a hold on over at Audio Circle as well.
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,842
    edited April 2008
    Umm...William can get a P.O. Box at the post office and stuff can be sent there. If anybody 'eff's with it there, they go to Federal-pound-me-in-the-butt-Prison for tampering with the U.S. Mail. It also keeps one person from getting bombarded with mail and saves their mail carrier's back.
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  • strider
    strider Posts: 2,568
    edited April 2008
    danger boy wrote: »
    paypal would be better for security reasons

    they should set up an account for William for us and the people on the other forum to donate $ to him and his daughter

    I think this is a great idea. Allows easy donations in any amount, plus Bunky won't have to deal with the hassle of hundreds of individual gift cards. Is there a way we could find out his paypal info, assuming he has an account?
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,664
    edited April 2008
    What places of business are around there for gift card purchasing.

    Thanks,
    engtaz
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  • MKZ
    MKZ Posts: 1,068
    edited April 2008
    engtaz wrote: »
    What places of business are around there for gift card purchasing.

    Thanks,
    engtaz

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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,986
    edited April 2008
    Details concerning the stereo system? Are you kidding me?

    Glad to hear William and his daughter are ok, really glad.
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited April 2008
    the other forum is handling the details on a stereo for William. This forum is pushing more support via gift cards or paypal
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited April 2008
    Good on the gift cards or Paypal. I'm guessing the last thing on William's mind right now is replacing a freakin' stereo system. Let's not waste resources.
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  • Strong Bad
    Strong Bad Posts: 4,278
    edited April 2008
    The only issue I'm concerned with Paypal is their fees. I hate the thought of not having every penny donated to William NOT getting to William.

    I'll email Doro tonight to see whats on his mind.

    Setting up a P.O. Box at the local post office might be an idea. Checks and Gift Cards could be sent there without fear of giving out a personal home address.
    No excuses!
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  • shawn474
    shawn474 Posts: 3,052
    edited April 2008
    I am local as well. If anything can be done from my end, please let me know. In the meantime, whenever we can decide on what to donate and how to go about it, my wife and I are willing to help out (financially or otherwise) for anything that they need.
    Shawn
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