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Russ Walling
Social climber
from Poofters Froth, Wyoming
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 26, 2013 - 02:03pm PT
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Here is the actual info on helping Blitzo.
To send a card or something else:
Blitzo
c/o Russ Walling
HC1 Box 696
Joshua Tree, Ca. 92252
To send a check, make it out to Russ Walling as his bank account is still not quite set up, send it to the address above, and I'll cash it and hand him the money since he lives here at our house.
PayPal is still probably best:
RevBlitzo@hotmail.com is his personal address to send it to. Or, if that one makes you nervous, you can send it to me at "paypal@FishProducts.com" and I'll transfer it to Blitzo.
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Michelle
Social climber
1187 Hunterwasser
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Jun 26, 2013 - 02:11pm PT
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Hey Russ, I messaged re: a couple of things including some donation stuff.
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Russ Walling
Social climber
from Poofters Froth, Wyoming
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 26, 2013 - 02:14pm PT
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edit: All set Michelle.....
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Michelle
Social climber
1187 Hunterwasser
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Jun 26, 2013 - 02:30pm PT
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is the email on the fish page?
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Michelle
Social climber
1187 Hunterwasser
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Jun 26, 2013 - 02:33pm PT
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thanks, resending now-ish!
and I'll say it here too, what you guys are doing to take care of your friend is awesome!
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Jun 26, 2013 - 03:57pm PT
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That team is going to make bodhisatva- hood ahead of Werner!
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susan peplow
climber
Joshua Tree, CA
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Jun 26, 2013 - 05:48pm PT
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Today required a blood transfusion along with radiation treatment #9. Helper Paul has had two HUGE days of running Blitzo to Colton for treatment along with Doctor's visits. We couldn't be caring for Blitzo without the help of Paul. I say that with all seriousness, we would be unable to get him to daily treatments 3 hours away. It's amazingly time consuming with the getting ready, loading up, unloading, reloading..............
Thankfully we've got a great helper! Paul is wonderful with the Bloot, always on time and goes above and beyond what he's paid for - we are very fortunate to have him as a helper and now a friend.
Treatment update includes the next stage which we are happy to report has Chemotherapy in the mix. We are very hopeful that chemo coupled with the radiation get's Blitzo back on track to manageable health. Chemo will last through July with sessions every few days... mixed in with some labs and MRI someplace too. August... TBD
As a result Paul is willing to hang out for another month to assist us. Donations continue to come in and we thank you very much, as these donations DIRECTLY go to the care of Blitzo primarily in the form of paying Paul a pittance wage and associated transportation. Food, shelter, booze and entertainment is covered elsewhere but having the funds for Paul is key to our success (and my sanity)
Paul bivied at our house last night as they were up at 4:30am to prepare bandages, breakfast and then head out to the hospital. All day event with blood transfusion, here they are now at hour 10 of their day..............
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dirt claud
Social climber
san diego,ca
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Jun 26, 2013 - 05:51pm PT
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Dude!! I didn't know you had Shaun White helping you out :-), Awesome.
You got some good people around you Blitzo.
Edit: Maybe it's just me, but I though Paul looked a bit like Shaun W.
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Elcapinyoazz
Social climber
Joshua Tree
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Jun 26, 2013 - 07:41pm PT
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Check out them guns on the Blooter. Seriously though, does look like you're gaining some muscle mass back in your arms. Pretty soon you'll be doing squats with a full keg, and deadlifting 200lb bales of weed.
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Jun 26, 2013 - 08:51pm PT
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Too funny Will!
Have the rev check his Paypal...
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Russ Walling
Social climber
from Poofters Froth, Wyoming
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 26, 2013 - 09:22pm PT
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Paypal checked, thanks Jaybro or was that the guy from YES?
xo,
~Susan
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SteveW
Trad climber
The state of confusion
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Jun 27, 2013 - 12:23pm PT
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Another bump for da Bloot!
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susan peplow
climber
Joshua Tree, CA
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Jun 27, 2013 - 12:32pm PT
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Today will complete 2/3's of the prescribed radiation treatments. Here's the boys, leaving for another long day at the hospital.
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susan peplow
climber
Joshua Tree, CA
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Jun 27, 2013 - 12:51pm PT
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It's not really about Karma. This entire thread is about helping a loved one who's quite ill. We are holding onto life as much as possible and the care, love, donations, thoughts, cards, gifts and prayers from all of Blitzo's friends. The community IS making a difference and without such support I suspect the posts would be much more somber.
Blitzo is respected by many for his art, he has been blessed in many ways throughout his life and we're happy to be a part of it.
*edited for content/thread changes
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nevahpopsoff
Boulder climber
the woods
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Jun 27, 2013 - 05:06pm PT
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can someone fill me in on this? I've looked at all kinds of posts and would like to help out, but what are the basic details?
thanks in advance,
dave
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Russ Walling
Social climber
from Poofters Froth, Wyoming
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 27, 2013 - 05:17pm PT
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define "this".
What do you need to know?
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nevahpopsoff
Boulder climber
the woods
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Jun 27, 2013 - 05:27pm PT
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in a nutshell, what kind of cancer? blitzo's real name. do I send the $ to you or the paypal and if so which one?
i'm an eastcoaster, bitd you were the guys doing the cool stuff while we were f#cuking around on choss. and i'm 2 words away (you're fired) from living in a fridge box. things are ok now, but that could change in a heartbeat. it' the right thing to do.
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Russ Walling
Social climber
from Poofters Froth, Wyoming
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 27, 2013 - 05:35pm PT
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Oh, you need the full scoop...
He contracted Multiple Myeloma : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multiple_myeloma
a while back. Did a round of treatment and then had a good run at it for a few month, then like they do, it came back or got angry.
Fast forward to now: Pretty crippled up and getting radiation treatments about 1.5 hours from home every day. Next is more chemo. Money is tight and this stuff costs even from a logistics standpoint.
Paypal direct to him is good at the RevBlitzo@hotmail.com email address.
To send a check or a card or something, use my address posted above. His real name is Bill.
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Russ Walling
Social climber
from Poofters Froth, Wyoming
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 27, 2013 - 05:37pm PT
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Here is the actual info on helping Blitzo.
To send a card or something else:
Blitzo
c/o Russ Walling
HC1 Box 696
Joshua Tree, Ca. 92252
To send a check, make it out to Russ Walling as his bank account is still not quite set up, send it to the address above, and I'll cash it and hand him the money since he lives here at our house.
PayPal is still probably best:
RevBlitzo@hotmail.com is his personal address to send it to. Or, if that one makes you nervous, you can send it to me at "paypal@FishProducts.com" and I'll transfer it to Blitzo.
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nevahpopsoff
Boulder climber
the woods
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Jun 27, 2013 - 05:42pm PT
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thanks Russ. all cancer sucks, i've had mine, skin, caught early, so OK for now. i'll do what I can.
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