I really didnt know how to word the title so I figure that would get the most attention....i hope anyway.....

I just found out that a really good and old friend of mine well hes like a little brother.. has been diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer... His name is Josh Hendrix... hes 29 and a father of three and one on the way.... He has batteled this cancer once before and had on breast removed already.. his insurance is refusing to pay for the meds that he needs to keep him alive for longer then the next year.. so what we are doing is holding a few benefits for him to help raise money so he can recieve the proper meds to prolong his life for another 20 to 30 years.... The first benefit is on Nov 21st... What Im asking for is any donations for the cause... gift certificates... gift baskets... anything to be raffeled off to raise money for hismedical expenses.. Josh and his wife or mother have been driving to Tulsa Oklahoma every week for his treatment and the money is getting very scarce... Anything woul dhelp... so please reach deep if you can or if you know of any organizations, bars, anyplace that would donate stuff for the cause please pm.... anything would be appreciated!!!!...If you are wanting to attend the benefit I will have more info on that tomarrow and will update the thread then..... Thank you in advance for anyone that can help! Hugsss!
Yo

we are doing the same things for a buddy of mine. They give him 6 months. Brain Cancer is eating him up............

Dang Yo I hate to hear this.... Let me see what I can come up with

Yo,

Do you know what his schedule is for coming to Tulsa? The dates, times, and facility where the treatment is given.
Also if he is having conflict with his insurance company, he might try going to his State Insurance Commissioner's office for assistance.

Car Show anyone?

That's kind of what I was thinking about, a car show to benefit Josh, IE to help pay for his meds...

Sounds like a good idea to me! Maybe put a price on gettin in like $5? Maybe a fee for the car show participants to enter? and then have sponsorships from local companies? if done right it could really work!


Btw...... THIS IS MY 100TH POST!!! :D

When and where?

well since its kinda short notice, atleast for me, maybe we could put somethin together in a few different places and have all the money forwarded to Yo? i was thinkin maybe for us missouri folks we could go down in the back lot by the river in downtown st charles and maybe you OK guys could do something similiar?

Yo, where is his hometown? maybe the community would be willing to get behind this. Or how about tulsa where he is receiving treatment?

I will definately help out. A car show would be great. My wife passed away almost 2 years ago from Lung Cancer so anything to do with this dreaded disease I will help with. Probably his home town or where his treatment is are the best ideas.IMHO

Ed, we could do a show at the treatment center if they will let us. I am sure we could figure out a time and such. the only saturday I might have a chance in November is the 21st. or maybe the 7th but that is short notice. Maybe Yo can get us some contact info for the treatment facility

Maybe in both his hometown and the town he's recieving treatment? if we can get two different shows together in different regions we might double the support?

I would think the treatment center is the better of the 2. The 7th we have the Tulsa show. I would think we need to concentrate on one event. Trying to do too much at one time could be counter-productive.

Ok lets see what info Yo can get us and we will get it set up

Sounds good:cool:

we are doing the same things for a buddy of mine. They give him 6 months. Brain Cancer is eating him up............
That really sucks too.. theres so much of that going on its unreal.. sorry to hear about it!
Dang Yo I hate to hear this.... Let me see what I can come up with
Thanks all is appreciated!
Yo,

Do you know what his schedule is for coming to Tulsa? The dates, times, and facility where the treatment is given.
Also if he is having conflict with his insurance company, he might try going to his State Insurance Commissioner's office for assistance.
I dont know his schedule yet .. I can find out any info thats needed... we have contacted our local state commisiners office already and they are on it for us.. hopeing to have a good out come!
Car Show anyone?
Cody.. hehe.. Already have donated our services for that.. they asked if we could bring our awesome looking cars out for one of the benefits so thats in the works already.. hehe.. great idea!!
That's kind of what I was thinking about, a car show to benefit Josh, IE to help pay for his meds...
thank you we are working on soo many things trying to help them out!
Yo

When and where?
The first benefit is on Nov 21st at 2pm at Gettemiers bar n grill 1740 Thunderbird Florissant Mo, 63033

well since its kinda short notice, atleast for me, maybe we could put somethin together in a few different places and have all the money forwarded to Yo? i was thinkin maybe for us missouri folks we could go down in the back lot by the river in downtown st charles and maybe you OK guys could do something similiar?
We are working on seeing if they will let us show our cars that day on the lot while the beneift is going on.. this is the first of many benefits for Josh n his family

Yo, where is his hometown? maybe the community would be willing to get behind this. Or how about tulsa where he is receiving treatment?
His hometown is Hazelwood Missouri same as mine.. We are working together .. many of us with business and trying to do what we can..
I will definately help out. A car show would be great. My wife passed away almost 2 years ago from Lung Cancer so anything to do with this dreaded disease I will help with. Probably his home town or where his treatment is are the best ideas.IMHO
Soo many things to be able to do thats why I got on here.... Withthe hearts and souls of everyone on here ... i knew this would get the word out! Hugs

Ed, we could do a show at the treatment center if they will let us. I am sure we could figure out a time and such. the only saturday I might have a chance in November is the 21st. or maybe the 7th but that is short notice. Maybe Yo can get us some contact info for the treatment facility
I will find out the treatment center info.. I dont know if they will do that or not but i can get the info for sure
thanks
Maybe in both his hometown and the town he's recieving treatment? if we can get two different shows together in different regions we might double the support?

The more we can get him the better off he will be .. the insurance is paying for the lesser med and this is to help him with the meds he really needs.. thanks everyone!

Yo

Ok lets see what info Yo can get us and we will get it set up

Sounds good:cool:


Thanks so much everyone.... I will get the info needed for everything you asked..... Josh is a sweetheart and been threw this already but not this bad before..... I will be working the benefit on the 21st ....Just let me know what ya need and I will get it! Hugs!
Yo

It is 530 mles from here to there, honestly I doubt I would be able to make that trip. If we could do tulsa it would be more manageable for us Oklahomans

It is 530 mles from here to there, honestly I doubt I would be able to make that trip. If we could do tulsa it would be more manageable for us Oklahomans

Thats cool to do something In Ok.. if fact that be awesome!!!! I have the bank info for such causes that go on too .. there is sa fund set up at Bank of America... called the Josh Hendrix Fund... so any donations can be sent there.... Please let me know if and when you plan on this so I can let him and his family know of whats going on.. thanks again sooo much!
Yo

The more we can get him the better off he will be .. the insurance is paying for the lesser med and this is to help him with the meds he really needs.. thanks everyone!

Yo

trust me yo I know all about that. One of Mary's drugs was $16,000 per treatment. 3X per week. Thant's not including all the daily meds and the other drugs nescessry for chemo.

Yeap, we could do something in OKC and get places to donate for trophies/prizes. Might even be able to get a place to let us put it on in an indoor setting.

Yeah Ed ,,, I think his treatments are 13,000 3 times a week.... sighs thats just crazy!!!!

That would be awesome Black Magic.....anything is appreciated!
Yo

Yo, just keep me posted on whats goin on and i will try and make it.

on a side note.. if it has to do with a car show, they may not be mopar but my gf's grandpa has got a handful he loves to show off and i coulod almost gaurantee hes got a few friends that could help out as well

if it has to do with a car show, they may not be mopar but my gf's grandpa has got a handful he loves to show off and i coulod almost gaurantee hes got a few friends that could help out as well

Personally speaking in this situation I don't think it matters what kind of car, truck etc. It's all about helping out someone who needs it. The more people we can get the more we can help him and his family. :cool:

thats what i figured!

Exactly both of you... Another club that Im a member of is all cars... so we will see what I can come up with:D
Yo

We could even do a benifit show, IE the awards are just certificates printed out (maybe from kinkos) and people donate a small fee to see the cars. There are lots of things that can be done cheap. I can also contact the REACT group I'm a member of to help us. One of the members is pretty tight with Cox communications and might be able to get us a spot at one of their buildings or even a donation. Also have some that work security at OCCC and we might be able to use their parking lot as well. Just give me some times/dates and I'll start making some requests.

If in Oklahoma ( Tulsa, Oklahoma City or nearby ) I will come and help out gladly. My grandmother died few years back with Ovarian Cancer and my Uncle died 6 months ago and he had a Brain Tumor that he swore was cancer. He had it removed. Died afterwards. He had opted for no autopsy before dieing.

If no show, I will see what I can scrounge up!

Its shocking the insurance company would deny life saving treatments. Who is his provider? One other idea that might possibly help is to get his story out on the news, in the papers, make sure everyone hears his story.

Sorry to hear what is happening to your friend Yo!!!! You guys are doing a great job with suggestions and such. If there's anything I can I can do, please let me know...always willing to help someone in need. Lets get on that car show guys...

Yo, keep us posted on any/all events as this continues to evolve; looks like Nov 21st @ 2pm is the first 'finalized' event, yes?

I'd be up for something here in OK. I'm afraid I've spent to much money recently to make it anywhere else. Kinda makes me feel bad for having spent that money now.

I'd be up for something here in OK. I'm afraid I've spent to much money recently to make it anywhere else. Kinda makes me feel bad for having spent that money now.

No need to feel bad about spending your money bro. You can help us 'raise' money and that's more important :cool:

Thanks Ed thats true I'm willing to do whatever I can to help

We could even do a benifit show, IE the awards are just certificates printed out (maybe from kinkos) and people donate a small fee to see the cars. There are lots of things that can be done cheap. I can also contact the REACT group I'm a member of to help us. One of the members is pretty tight with Cox communications and might be able to get us a spot at one of their buildings or even a donation. Also have some that work security at OCCC and we might be able to use their parking lot as well. Just give me some times/dates and I'll start making some requests.
You are awesome!!! Let me know of any more info that you need to do what you have to do!

If in Oklahoma ( Tulsa, Oklahoma City or nearby ) I will come and help out gladly. My grandmother died few years back with Ovarian Cancer and my Uncle died 6 months ago and he had a Brain Tumor that he swore was cancer. He had it removed. Died afterwards. He had opted for no autopsy before dieing.

If no show, I will see what I can scrounge up!
HUGSSSSSSS!!!!

Its shocking the insurance company would deny life saving treatments. Who is his provider? One other idea that might possibly help is to get his story out on the news, in the papers, make sure everyone hears his story.
I dont know the name of his insurance we have a few people working on that.. higher up.... Trust me the info is getting out there on him.

Sorry to hear what is happening to your friend Yo!!!! You guys are doing a great job with suggestions and such. If there's anything I can I can do, please let me know...always willing to help someone in need. Lets get on that car show guys...
Thanks! Anything being done is a big help!

Yo, keep us posted on any/all events as this continues to evolve; looks like Nov 21st @ 2pm is the first 'finalized' event, yes?
Yes so far thats the first one... we are getting together several of them to help with the funds of the treatments... we are having a trivia night and doing other things too... on the 21st we arent able to add a car show to the event .. Bar owner doesnt want that... So as soon as I get info I willpost it.. hugs!

I'd be up for something here in OK. I'm afraid I've spent to much money recently to make it anywhere else. Kinda makes me feel bad for having spent that money now.
Just as Ed posted below phone calls donations to the fund.... little things count as much as the big things.. trust me!
No need to feel bad about spending your money bro. You can help us 'raise' money and that's more important :cool:
Thanks Ed.. Luv Ya!
Yo

OK, all us OKC guys, and the others that want to come, we need a date so I can start making the calls. We need to see about getting the word out as well. Know someone that has some connections at one of the TV stations as well as know an IT guy at COx so I might be able to swing something there...

I'll try and make any date.

hey Yo whats goin on around here so i can get off work to help out

OK, all us OKC guys, and the others that want to come, we need a date so I can start making the calls. We need to see about getting the word out as well. Know someone that has some connections at one of the TV stations as well as know an IT guy at COx so I might be able to swing something there...

Is Nov 21st too soon or do we need to try a little farther out to get everything worked out? Yo, when do we need to be getting monies to you to help with the meds...in other words, can we afford to wait till Dec/Jan timeframe?

Im in if its in tulsa, OKC area..............kinda gotta pinch pennies..........I have a carshow on nov. 22 here in tulsa so if its around that time then I cant make it.............other than that im in for whatever.........racing, showing, or eating..........lol

btw if he is recieving platelets by transfusion anyone can donate at obi and help defer costs he is incurring by the hospital just say you want to credit a blood donation to him

UPDATE!!!!
So far the Nov 21st is the first fundraising event for Josh... the next one that is known at this time is Jan16th and thats a car show as well.... I believe I put the information on the front page for cash donations in his behalf...... I also believe she is working on a trivia night sometime soon for him in December Im not sure.. so much going on... It will very appreciated anything and everything that can be done to help him right now.. Thanks everyone!
Yo