Lets Send Some Kids On A Pig Hunt Part II!!

[dsconnell]

I am sure most of you remember the the pig hunt that we came together on and made 4 kids dreams come true and being there to see the kids all take their first animal was pretty cool!

If you dont remember or did not see it here is the thread from last year!

http://www.michigan-sportsman.com/forum/showthread.php?t=227329&highlight=woods+edge+ranch

Recently a thread brought to my attention by Death From Above, who came to the hunt last year just to see the kids with there trophies, about a boy that another member was in the hospital with and here is the thread if you have not already read it already!!

http://www.michigan-sportsman.com/fo...d.php?t=267096 (http://www.michigan-sportsman.com/forum/showthread.php?t=267096)

So our 1st 2 kids would be Curtis and Zilla's Son!

I have a 3rd kid that probably has less than a year to live... I received an email from his grandfather and this is a kid that we know through the Tony Semple Foundation and he is currently on Dialysis 3 times a week and has just learned that his Kidney is shutting down or has shut down and all the kid dreams about is going on one more hunt. I will post the email when I get to the office today but he would be very much deserving of this opportunity!

Last year we raised enough funds to send 4 kids so I am in hopes we can do at least that many and maybe one or two more this year so if it looks as though we can raise the funds to send 4th, 5th or 6th kid we will revert back to essays or if you know of a child that is deserving of the opportunity all options will be considered.

The hunt will take place at the same place this year.. We are looking at the first week of March so that should give us plenty enough time to get everything in line for the hunt and raise the funds. I will be video taping the hunt this year and putting on DVD for these kids and will also have a link posted on here when all is said and done.

So what do you guys say?

[Knight]

Great idea Dan! Let's get this thing rolling again. Nick had an awesome time last year and was very greatful for all that was donated to him.

Let me know where to send the money.

Jon

[dsconnell]

Jon,

Thank You Sir!! It was a great time appreciate you stepping up to the plate!! I will have all the checks sent to me or we can do paypal as another alternative.. Lets make sure we can raise enough to send the kids.. I will update totals as we go like I did last time!

[Michihunter]

Same Paypal account Dan?

[dsconnell]

Yes Sir!

Just do me a favor and Post or PM the amount you are donating so I can keep track!! Thanks A Ton!!

[BowtechGuy]

Donation sent via paypal from Louis. If there is anything else to do to help let me know. In preparation for the hunt or on the day of the hunt.

[dsconnell]

Very much appreciated! I wil update totals onc we get a few more in!! Whos next?

[Frantz]

You need to post a paypal address

[dsconnell]

Paypal Address is danconnell@quickenloans.com..

Sorry!

[fubar07]

Last time i sent you a check could we do that again? If so PM your address and i will get it in the mail.

[DRHUNTER]

Please PM me as well with an address. Thanks

[dsconnell]

Address Is:

Dan Connell
2445 Karen Dr
Howell, MI 48855

Please let me know the amount you will be sending so we can start the tally! Appreciate the donations so far and I am sure the kids appreciate them even more!

Thank You All!

[dsconnell]

BowtechGuy Has started us out with a $50 donation!! Thanks again Louis!

[Frantz]

Payment sent, it is the paypal echeck thing, so you should get a receipt today and payment I think Thursday.

[dsconnell]

Need the amounts that are being donated with the notifications so I can keep track if you dont want everyone to see just send me a PM and I will Post anonomous(SP) Sorry I was out hunting during english class in High School!

[dsconnell]

Thanks Frantz! Just shoot me a PM with the amount or post it here!

[dsconnell]

I suppose I should have checked my email before I posted! No need for that email Frantz.. Big Thanks to you!

[POLARBEAR]

Dan, Thanks for heading this up again this year.

One thought I have is if there is a kid that is terminally ill let's get them out there as soon as they can physically. I would hate to have the donations and have a kid not be able to make it because the window of health has passed.

[fubar07]

My check will be in the mail tonight count me in for $40. Thanks for doing this again this year Dan.

[Frantz]

I agree, not to be blunt, but take those with the littlest time left first, then on to the others.

I want lots of pictures, I love pictures!

Sorry I forgot to post the amount, I am old and slow.

[dsconnell]

Here is where we are at so far and we have just gotten started!!

BowtechGuy - $50
Fubar - $40
Anonymous - $100
Anonymous - $350

Total - $540

And I think we have the butchering covered as well!

[dsconnell]

Butch,

Great to hear from you. Thanks for staying in touch and letting us know how Willie is doing. Sorry to hear about the kidney issues. I don’t know if you knew it or not, but I even went and got tested for Willie and found that I was not a candidate either. There is a wonderful gentleman that we work with, Chuck Connell. He runs an operation called Children’s Charters up around the Cadillac, Michigan area. Chuck is a wonderful man and we are proud to be partners with him and his organization. You can reach Chuck via the email address above, as I have copied him on this correspondence as well.

Unfortunately, the Tony Semple Foundation for Hope only grants one hunting adventure to each selected candidate through our program either as a sponsored candidate or in conjunction with another organization, such as Joseph’s Journey. Joseph’s Journey actually only co-sponsored Willie, the Tony Semple Foundation for Hope paid for the rest of the unsponsored portions of Willie’s Outdoor Adventure.

Please keep us posted as to how this works out for you and Willie. Also, give Willie a big hug for us and you guys have a great New Year. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me directly.

Craig



From: Butch Hansen
Sent: Thursday, January 01, 2009 7:24 PM
To: Craig Mortz
Subject: Hi

Craig. I don't know if you remember me but I am Willie Hansen's grandfather. I know that we had a great time with you and Tony and I was wondering something. Is there any possible way that he could get a hunt thru you guys or if you know of some other outfit that would do it.
That is all that he ever talks about.
He still has not gotten a new kidney. We all got checked and found out that we are not able to. He has dialisis 3 times a week and it is taking a bigger toll on him every time he goes.
I don't mean to bug you but I thought that you might know someone that could help him out.
Thanks Butch Hansen

[pikemaster789]

I havnt read through the whole thread or anything but I am sure if you guys talked to an outfitter and explained what you were doing they might give you a much cheaper price. Just throwing that idea out there

[dsconnell]

This is the same place that did it last year and I did alot of research last year and for the size of the hogs that we took his pricing is very competitive with everyone else... Plus he know what to expect and has enough people to make sure things go smoothly..

[tails-a-waggin' acres hp]

I wish i was as organized as this ds connell guy :)

[dsconnell]

OK DAD!!! :lol::lol::lol:

AKA Tails A Waggin

AKA Chuck Connell

[tails-a-waggin' acres hp]

YOUR DOING A GOOD JOB DAN I'M VERY PROUD OF YOU LOVE YA dad

[SPITFIRE]

Ahhhh its senior of the Connell boys! :coolgleam

[dsconnell]

Hey now.. We dont need all of that mushy stuff.. :lol:

Just Kidding.. Love You Too Pap

And as an FYI for those of you that know of the things that I had done and the past and am doing now this man is the reason I got into helping the kids and disbled folks and I am not sure how many kids I have taken on their first hunts or disabled folks and children that I have found a way to take hunting but I can assure you of one thing...

It does not hold a candle to the number that this man has...

Just Trying to catch up to you old man!

[Whit1]

Dan,
Who do you want the checks made out to?

Is there any need for clothing?

[dsconnell]

Whit,

you can make them out to Dan Connell I am setting all funds asside in a seperate account I have setup for things like this and if anyone needs I can hold checks and cash them when is good for you..

Every little bit helps so for anyone considering the donations to this point have been very generous and very much appreciated but everybit helps. Even if you can do $5-$10-$20, Etc... It will all help us get to our goal to get these kids hunting.

[TSEMPLE]

Dan

Why dont you help us work on funding the 25 kids we are going to be sponsoring this year. Would love to have you in camp this year! We need to let everyone know about the Tony Semple Foundation for Hope. Again great job as we sponsored willie last year for the whitetail hunt.

Keep up the great work as you have a huge heart. Love to have you working with us as we do the 6 camps in 5 states this year.

[TSEMPLE]

Its always great to help kids in need!

[TSEMPLE]

Let me know if I can help. We cant pay for Willy as he was last years candidate through the Tony Semple Foundation for Hope but I would love to provide 2009 hunts for the kids you have in need.

-TSemp

[casscityalum]

nice to se ya Tsemp..I got the privilege of deer hunting along with Dan the past two years and he does have a big heart! I'll do my best Dan Ill ttyl about it! Thanks again guys!

[dsconnell]

Semp..

I will shoot you an email today when things slow down here at work.. If time permits my man I would be at every one of them in a heart beat.

Good to see you on the site!

We have a gentleman from the site that has already picked up Willy's slot and I have sent an email to Butch to let him know but I will get his number from Craig today and give him a call!

Totals So Far...

Knight - $50
BowtechGuy - $50
Fubar - $40
Anonymous - $100
Anonymous - $350

Total - $590

And I think we have the butchering covered as well!

Lets keep going!

[dsconnell]

Totals So Far...

Annonymous - $25
Knight - $50
BowtechGuy - $50
Fubar - $40
Anonymous - $100
Anonymous - $350

Total - $615

[dsconnell]

So I called last night to let mom know that we would be taking Willie on a pig hunt and I consider myself to be a pretty tough guy but to hear the excitement and happiness on the phone and then when she lost it as she was telling how hard things have been on him as of late you all can call me a wuss or whatever you would like but the tears started rolling.. I would have loved to have been there to see the look on his face when she told him but I have a pretty good idea already!

I know we are still a little ways out here and I know things are very tight this year so for those that have donated and intend to donate you really are making a difference! I received a PM I would love to post from the member that funded the one hunt and I will ask if I can post it but in the long and short its heart felt and I very much look forward to seeing this gentleman at the hunt this year and he doesnt know it yet but he will be sitting in the blind with us when the hunt goes down!

Lets try to keep this thing rolling!!! We are not far off the 2nd kid and if that is what we can do that is great but with everyone on here I am thinking we can do a whole lot better than that!! I dont want to be the only one posting on this thread so please spread the word to help these kids out!

Thank You Everyone!

[dsconnell]

Was just re reading the PM and I am going to pull the trigger here and post it.. I am just leaving out his name for now!! Here it is!

I'm paying for one of these kids hunts, so just put me down for one hunt.

If you think this will work I'm also willing to talk to my butcher who happens to have a soft heart for these causes, as he himself lost a leg due to a gunshot wound in the field. He currently raises and butchers russian boars, so he knows what he's doing. I'm hoping he'll donate the butchering fees if I help him do it. He's located down by Mount Pleasant, but i'll take care of getting the hogs to him. From there they'll have to make arrangements to pick them up. Or if close by i'll drop off the meat.

I'm also available that weekend and would like to be part of this hunt. I have a digital video camera, although not as nice as yours i'm sure! I'd be more than happy to tape one of the kids. Also have a very nice Digital SLR Camera that I plan on bringing.

I'm going to talk to my fellow hunter friends and see what else I can round up. I'm sure i'll be able to get enough funds together to maybe take care of a 2nd. I'll let you by the end of the week.

Thanks for heading this up.

Every now and then we get an opportunity to do what is right. It's moments like these that makes the soul feel alive. This will truly be a humbling experience. TO be part of a childs life who is terminal will probably make me cry at some point.

I struggled for years trying to rationalize why I worked so hard making so much money for corporate america. Working like a dog, for little rewards. Getting nothing out of it, making no ones life better! It really bothered me.

My fear always was that i'd die someday and never would have made a footprint in sands of life. I would not have made the world a better place because I was in it.

Thanks for helping me achieve part of my lifetime of dreams. My wife has always told me I can't change the world. I always told her no I can't, but if I can just make one persons life better I would feel like my life mattered!

[fubar07]

Sounds like one hell of a guy! Come on folks lets do this we did better last year.

[dsconnell]

Had you asked me if this thread would go 24 hours without a post prior to me posting based on last year I would have never guessed it. What is different this year than last?

Spitfire - That comment cost you $10 towards these kids hunts!! :D

Cass - Give me a call whenever...

I have learned that Zilla's son is only 17 months old and i very much do like getting kids started young he might be a touch too young!:lol:

I know we are working on the funds for the 2nd child now and I will fund the rest of it if I have to and if we can raise enough for a 3rd, 4th or 5th child we are going to need the help of some of you guys. If any of you have a child that you feel the hunt would do good for then send me a PM or post it here and lets keep trucking.

SRconnell22 - Yeah little brother - That is you... I havent seen your W-2 but I know how much you made last year so i know you can afford to pitch in again this year.. Maybe you have read this yet and maybe you have but I know you can afford to pitch in a few bucks.

Hunterhawk - Just give me your life savings and we might have enough to pitch in $10 :evil: towards one of these kids hunts! :lol: J/K (whats the word on Colorodo?)

Boy it sucks to be my friend right now.. LOL!!:lol: Ante up fella's!!

[Knight]

I'm working on a few others. Hopefully we'll have enough to fund the second kid by the end of this weekend.

[Frantz]

BTT,

Well, I bumped this to the top in case there are people who only visit this site on the weekend and missed it, or perhaps forgot how to send a check or use paypal, or, whatever other reason, but I did BTT as I think I have only ever BTT'd once before.

[casscityalum]

i should be able make it up this time and help with my time filmin or photo's..ill double check my schedule but this semester is real easy ;)

[dsconnell]

Hey that is a good lookin dog in that profile pic!!

You can just ride up with me to the kids hunt and I will put you to work filmin for sure!!:D

[casscityalum]

yea i dunno though that dogs a little wimp at times..haha

[SPITFIRE]

Had you asked me if this thread would go 24 hours without a post prior to me posting based on last year I would have never guessed it. What is different this year than last?

Spitfire - That comment cost you $10 towards these kids hunts!! :D

Cass - Give me a call whenever...

I have learned that Zilla's son is only 17 months old and i very much do like getting kids started young he might be a touch too young!:lol:

I know we are working on the funds for the 2nd child now and I will fund the rest of it if I have to and if we can raise enough for a 3rd, 4th or 5th child we are going to need the help of some of you guys. If any of you have a child that you feel the hunt would do good for then send me a PM or post it here and lets keep trucking.

SRconnell22 - Yeah little brother - That is you... I havent seen your W-2 but I know how much you made last year so i know you can afford to pitch in again this year.. Maybe you have read this yet and maybe you have but I know you can afford to pitch in a few bucks.

Hunterhawk - Just give me your life savings and we might have enough to pitch in $10 :evil: towards one of these kids hunts! :lol: J/K (whats the word on Colorodo?)

Boy it sucks to be my friend right now.. LOL!!:lol: Ante up fella's!!
lol I see when I open my mouth its going to cost me. I will see what I can dig up.Scotty was with me last night fishing and neither one of us has checked the site lately.I will donate extra if you dress Cass in pink camo for the hunt.(pics needed) :D

[dsconnell]

Cass in Pink Camo!!! I like it!!:lol: That is worth a few more bucks.. :evil:

Totals So Far...

Annonymous - $25 - Received
Knight - $50 Received
BowtechGuy - $50 Received
Fubar - $40
Anonymous - $100 Received
Anonymous - $350
Frantz - $20 Received

Total - $635

Big Thanks to everyone that has donated to far!!

[fubar07]

Dan i got a litlle side tracked the end of the week i will get it in mail tonight for sure.

[tbbassdaddy]

Hey Dan - thanks again for this awesome event for these kids...

As for the lack of thread activity, I think part of the problem is that this thread is now a sticky and people don't see it updated as often as it would be in the main body of the forum. I had to literally search for this thread today as I have become conditioned to auto-skip-over the stickies on the forums!!! Just my thoughts...

Anyway, please put me down again for this trip - $25!! I'll search the sight again for your address and thanks for your wonderful heart and work Dan!!!

tb

[Whit1]

As for the lack of thread activity, I think part of the problem is that this thread is now a sticky and people don't see it updated as often as it would be in the main body of the forum. I had to literally search for this thread today as I have become conditioned to auto-skip-over the stickies on the forums!!! Just my thoughts...

tb

That's a fair accessment I believe. We've seen that happen before. There are positives and negatives to making such threads a "sticky".

[Death_From_Above]

Dan I talked with my butcher tonight. He has agreed that he would do the pigs at no charge. He also will come up and pick the pigs up the day of the hunt.

We would then butcher the pigs the next day at his facility. From there we'll find a way to get the meat to the kids and their families.

Guys we are not where we need to be to maximize the number of lives that we can effect. There are kids out their that need our help.

I look at this upcoming hunt a couple of different ways.

1) It's an opportunity to make a few new friends in life.
2) It's an opportunity to make an impact in a childs life.
3) It's an opportunity to make you feel good again!

Every day I pick up the paper and read about a few more people whose lives have been effected by a tough economy. My own life has been effected by this economy. I work for an automotive supplier who just last week found out that the plant was going to close it's doors. This will be my 2nd plant closure in 12 years of working as an Engineer. Now yes i'm in a better position than many in my plant. I have opportunities out there, yet I still fear the unknown. I have committed to this hunt, and look forward very much to being part of it. In all honesty this is the one of a few thing in my immediate future that truly brings me joy.

I know we can't all be there. But I know there will be lots of pictures, lots of video, and in the end something that we can all wrap our arms around and truly say made you feel good.

Guys this isn't a lot of money we need to make good things happen for a few kids who really need a pick me up. For just few bucks you CAN make a difference in the life of a child. Right here in Michigan, right now. You may say now isn't the time with the Economy. I say now is the time, for it may be just a matter of time before some of these kids go home.

Guys please take the time to truly consider this. These aren't kids who have been fed life on a silver platter. These are kids who dare to dream at times when there's not a lot to dream about.

I said the following quotes provided by Dan:

Every now and then we get an opportunity to do what is right. It's moments like these that makes the soul feel alive. This will truly be a humbling experience.

My fear always was that i'd die someday never having made my footprint in sands of life. I would not have made the world a better place because I was in it.

I truly believe this is an opportunity for me, and for many of you. In a time when doubt, fear, and depression are taking there tole. Pick yourself up and do something good. You'll never regret it!

Thanks for reading!

[bigdaveh]

dan, i see you are up to good things again. you are the man.dan has done soo much to make the qaulity of my life so much better.he is one of the finest men i have ever had the plesure to know. he has taken me on daves phesant hunt g.t for 2 years.dan and his dad wont except a penny from me. i am disabled and dont get to hunt much anymore. this fine man decided that he would get me in the feild and hunting.what a blast i have had. thank you soo much dan. you have brought very much joy to my life.you and your dad have done this for me, never knew me. just said we need to help him out.the connell family gives soo much to help us disabled people. the phesant hunt for disabled, the fishing trips, and now hog hunts. i wish i could help out.dan, thanks for all you do for us.your friend. dave hall

[dsconnell]

There you have it folks..

Death From Above THANK YOU very much for your very generous donation and once again looking forward to seeing you at the hunt this year!! Apologize I have not been on in a few days.. Things have been busy at work so I have not had much time!

TBBassDaddy - Coming through again for the kids!! Thank you sir for the support and for the kind words!!

Big Dave Hall - My Man!! I was about to jump over to NAHC and get things fired up for the 3rd Annual Pheasant GT!! How is it going brother? Thank You for the kind words and I suppose my outlook is much the same as some of the others in that I know I cant change the world but if I can help get some kids into hunting and keep them off the streets getting into trouble, or giving a child a chance to get back into the woods after a life threataning illness or tragic accident, take a kid on their first hunt or accompany and veteran disabled or not into the field... Well... I am all about it!!

I need to head to bed but I will update numbers tomorrow!! We have a few more donations that have come through and I am pretty certain we have enough to cover the 2nd child and are now working on the 3rd!!

[bigdaveh]

dan, thank you, i cant give much, you know my siyuation. i will send $10. wish i could do more to help out. we disabled need this kind of help. thanks to people like dan,his dad chuck and tony we do get a chance to enjoy the great outdoors.it is so awesome what you do for us.we all need to help out.i never reallized how much i would miss the outdoors, then it happened.i got real sick. i was a special forces guy in the nam. i was hurt very bad, idid good for 20 years. then, my back, which i broke in nam, gave out. i cant walk very god anymore. i am stsrting to use a wheelchair alot.dan saw this a came up with a pheasant hunt g.t. for me.what a great time with such good folks.again, wish i could do more to help.i am doing pretty good. my cancer is dormant, but the legs are alot worse and getting worse, but i wont ever give up.again, thank you dan for all you do.

[dsconnell]

Totals So Far...

Annonymous - $25 - Received
Knight - $50 Received
BowtechGuy - $50 Received
Fubar - $40
Anonymous - $100 Received
Death From Above - $350 Going That Weekend!
Frantz - $20 Received
Anonymous - $20
Anonymous - $50
Boogemaster - $25 Received
tbbassdaddy - $25 Received

Total - $755

Butchering has been confirmed!! They will be on site to pick up pigs!!

2 kids are a go.. Working on a 3rd now!

Big Thanks to everyone that has donated to far!!

Big Dave - Dont sweat it brother!! I know what you are going through and your position and just the fact that you are willing to put it in is good enough for me!!

[dsconnell]

For the 3rd child I have a couple of ideas and I could easily find a deserving child however I would like the feedback of you all and let you guys decide where the 3rd comes from.. Couple of ideas I had were..

1) Another Disabled Child - Thoughts on this are I have a couple kids that are deserving the opportunity but at the same time do we open it to any child that could maybe use the hunt more so for a pick me up.. When you have the chance to hunt with these kids that are disabled it is a very humbling experience in that no matter how bad we think it is if you lead a healthy life you dont have it all that bad! Or #2...

2) Making it somewhat similar in fashion to last year in that if any of you have a child that would like the opportunity to have them write a short bio under your user name and at the end of the day let the members decide or throw the names into a hat and draw one..

Give me some feedback...

[SPITFIRE]

One thing I would like to add Dan for maybe next year or something,is to put up a flyer of some sort.One that you could put up on this site and we could print off on our own pc.At least for me I could take it to work and maybe get a few more donations,if they see what its for.I dont even think I would have to wear pink camo to get a few to bite.:) just a thought :idea:

[dsconnell]

Boy Vic!! That must be why you get paid the big bucks!!:D

Actually brother I have one ready if any computer gurus want to tell me how to post it up here so that it either comes in the form of a link or in some type of a printable format I would be happy to post it!

Or I can email it to anyone that thinks it might help!;)

By the way... Cass where you at? What size women's clothes you wear? I need to find you some pink camo so we can get Vic to come out of his pockets!!

[1wildchild]

Sending a few bucks your way. Check your pms.

[SPITFIRE]

Boy Vic!! That must be why you get paid the big bucks!!:D

Actually brother I have one ready if any computer gurus want to tell me how to post it up here so that it either comes in the form of a link or in some type of a printable format I would be happy to post it!

Or I can email it to anyone that thinks it might help!;)

By the way... Cass where you at? What size women's clothes you wear? I need to find you some pink camo so we can get Vic to come out of his pockets!!
send it to me let me look at it, and yes the 5 bucks an hour I make at work is why im so shhhmart!! :p

[tbbassdaddy]

All ideas are great Dan, but I'm a little partial to a disabled child year!!! Wonderful idea, as always!!
tb

[Death_From_Above]

Dan I also like the idea of sticking with a child similar to the two we are currently providing the help for. I'm sure we won't have a problem doing that....I believe there are a few organizations right here on michigan sportsmen that also provide this type of hunt. Lets see what their needs are at this point.

[lsmith9146]

Just came across this post today. Awesome job as usual Dan.

As some of you will remember, my son Austin was one of the boys that hunted last year. (see the pix) He and I will never forget his EPIC tale of hunting boar. Austin watching me being chased by a wounded boar has been the topic of many conversations since.

Thank God that our financial situation has improved since last year. We want to take this opportunity and pay it forward. I just talked to Austin, and he wants to throw in $20.00 of his own money, and I am in for $100.00.

Again, I cant thank everyone enough for what they did for us last year. If anyone of you are considering donating and not sure, I will tell you this:

It IS life changing, to know that people who do not even know you are willing to give, so you can have memories, and stories to tell your grandchildren.

Austin and I, and the rest of our family, will never forget what you guys did for us last year.

With a humble heart, Thank You!

[dsconnell]

Ooooohhh Young Austin Smith!! Better known as the bot that shot my boar!! :lol: No hard feelings!! ;)

How the heck are you guys!! Long time no talk... I love how your pic in your gallery says Pumba cause that is all I can think of when I think of that hunt. :lol: Do you guys have any pictures of the mount that you can pop up here for us? Knight... I think you guys had yours mounted too if I remember, do you guys have any pics of that one mounted?

Larry, glad to hear things are going much better and very much appreciate your donation's and if you guys dont have anything to do that weekend and want to come up your more than welcome! Maybe if so me and Mr Austin can have a hunt off!! :D

Its funny cause my wife asked me if I was going to kill another one this year and usually from past experience when she ask its like "are you serious, you really need to kill something else" so my response was I am thinking about it. Then she says "The meat was really good." Truth be told I already knew I was going to kill another one just was dancing around it with her, if any of you are married then you know what I am talking about.. Just waiting for the right time to tell her. So after that response i said "you think I should shoot one?" Her response "Sure"!! Let me think about that for a minute... Ummm OK!!

Thanks Again Guys!

[dsconnell]

Totals So Far...

Annonymous - $25 - Received
Knight - $50 Received
BowtechGuy - $50 Received
Fubar - $40
Anonymous - $100 Received
Death From Above - $350 Going That Weekend!
Frantz - $20 Received
Anonymous - $20
Anonymous - $50
Boogemaster - $25 Received
tbbassdaddy - $25 Received
1Wyldchild - $25
Polarbear - $25
Austin Smith - $20
lsmith9146 - $100

Total - 2.6 Kids :D

Butchering has been confirmed!! They will be on site to pick up pigs!!

2 kids are a go.. Working on a 3rd now!

Big Thanks to everyone that has donated to far!!

[dsconnell]

As far as the kids go and where we get them I am OK with Disabled children but if we raise enough for a 4th child I would like it to be a members child. Disabled or not..

We have several kids that submit applications through the Tony Semple Foundation that we can consider for the hunt if we need to go to an organization as such but I would like to stick with Friends and family of the People of MS first before turning to that option id thats cool..

[dsconnell]

I believe we have a 3rd candadite.. A family we know just received some news a very short while ago that their son has been diagnosed with Lukemia and although at this point we are not entirely sure this child will even be able to attend due to the frequency of treatments he is receiving and how it has affected him I very much hope he can. He is currently receiving treatment EVERYDAY at this point but hope to slow down in the near future and this boy loves the outdoors and loves to sit with his dad but what do you guys say we flip the script and let dad with sit his boy on his first hunt?

[bigdaveh]

dan, i am sending a check for 20.00. wish i could help out more.thanksfor all you do to help us disabled folks enjoy life.you are the man.keep up the good you do.i know i appreciate what you have done for me. take care.

[Death_From_Above]

Dan i've raised another $40 from guys at work. Please add that to the amount.

I'm all for the third kid. Can't wait for March to get here. When is the date we are going to do this?

[bigdaveh]

dan, is the pig hunt same weekend of the phesant hunt for me? if so, how much is a hog hunt?i would love to kill one.i am trying to get some more money from guys at work to help out some more. thanks again for all you do for us disabled folks.

[dsconnell]

This hunt is the same weekend as your pheasant hunt.. I am doing the pig hunt Saturday and the Pheasant Hunt Sunday.. Trying to kill two birds with one stone! Hunts run $350 and the pigs range between 200-225lbs or at least they did last year.. Actually there were two that were a little closer to 300lbs.. I am taking my daughter and she is going to kill one this year before we get the kids started!

[dsconnell]

Totals So Far...

Annonymous - $25 - Received
Knight - $50 Received
BowtechGuy - $50 Received
Fubar - $40 Received
Anonymous - $100 Received
Death From Above - $350 Going That Weekend!
DFA Friends - $40 Going That weekend!
Frantz - $20 Received
Anonymous - $20
Anonymous - $50 Received
Boogemaster - $25 Received
tbbassdaddy - $25 Received
1Wyldchild - $25
Polarbear - $25
Austin Smith - $20
lsmith9146 - $100
Big Dave Hall - $20

Total - 2.81 Kids :D Almost have the 3rd Child!!

Butchering has been confirmed!! They will be on site to pick up pigs!!

2 kids are a go.. Working on a 3rd now!

Big Thanks to everyone that has donated to far!!

[tbbassdaddy]

Holy Cow - No activity for almost a week???

Dan - Here's another $25 coming your way for the kids!!!!

Come on guys, let's help this out!!! What a great opportunity for a young hunter who will never get this opportunity unless we jump in and help!!!

God Bless all of you going to this hunt and have a GREAT time!!
tb

[dsconnell]

Apologize for sitting vacant on here for the past while but it looks like we may end up short of sending the 3rd kid is we get no more interest.. Tbsdaddy Thanks for your support.. We are not far off from sending a 3rd and one way or the other I will find a way to send him if I have to fund the balance myself.. If you know of anyone else or anyone else reads this we would appreciate the help and I think with we are going to hold it at the 3 kids as we are only a few weeks out now unless the responses pick up on this thread cause it has been much slower than expected..

[POLARBEAR]

we'll get that third kid going. I just talked to 1wild and it is in the mail....


Come on guys. Lets get a few more bucks together and get the third kid out there. This should'nt be so tough.

Dan, When is the hunt taking place and what is the goal?

[Pinefarm]

If you need a nice log home for a full weekend and a nice blind for the turkey season or youth deer hunt, PM me. The cabin would be open to any family members too.

[dsconnell]

we'll get that third kid going. I just talked to 1wild and it is in the mail....


Come on guys. Lets get a few more bucks together and get the third kid out there. This should'nt be so tough.

Dan, When is the hunt taking place and what is the goal?

Thanks Darren!! I will tally everything up after the weekend here cause I know a few checks are on the way and post on Mon or Tue if that is cool!

Hunt is taking place at the same place as last year... Woods Edge Game Ranch in LeRoy, MI..

Pinefarm.. Appreciate the offer but dont think that the kids are staying over night.. We usually head up in the AM and are done by the late afternoon! Thank You!

[flinch]

Another 50 bucks sent via paypal.

[dsconnell]

We Did It!
Annonymous - $25 - Received
Knight - $50 Received
BowtechGuy - $50 Received
Fubar - $40 Received
Anonymous - $100 Received
Death From Above - $350 Going That Weekend!
DFA Friends - $40 Going That weekend!
Frantz - $20 Received
Anonymous - $20 Received
Anonymous - $50 Received
Boogemaster - $25 Received
tbbassdaddy - $50 Received
1Wyldchild - $25
Polarbear - $25
Austin Smith - $20
lsmith9146 - $100
Spitfire - $25 Received
Flinch - $50

Total - $1,065 :D We have the 3rd Child!!:bowdown::woohoo1:

Butchering has been confirmed!! They will be on site to pick up pigs!!

Big Thanks to everyone that has donated to far!!

[PahtridgeHunter]

Payment sent!;)

[srconnell22]

I think you guys can do a 4th. You still have 3 weeks left...

[dsconnell]

How much you kicking in?

[srconnell22]

How much you kicking in?

thats the big mystery, isn't it?

[bigdaveh]

dan , i am sending my 20 check today.keep up all the good you do. we do appreciate it.wish i could do more. i dont get alot to live on thses days.my disablity check dint come this month.

[dsconnell]

Big Dave... Dont waste your .42 cents.. I will see you up there that weekend!!

[bigdaveh]

dan, what is the plan for my hunt. a guy from willis offered me a ride om saturday. should i ride up with him?i know you are doing the pig hunt saturday.let me know. i will just bring you 20 on saturday. see ya on saturday.

[Death_From_Above]

Dan I do believe Scotty is giving us the go ahead and work on that 4th kid. I'll get busy trying to round up some more funds!

Put me down for another $10 for friends of mine. That should put me at $400 to bring with me to the porker party!

That should put us around $40 towards the fourth kid I would think.

Come on guys lets keep this rolling. How awesome would it be to get a fourth kid involved in this outing.

For $5 donations or more i'll burn a CD and mail it to you of all the pictures and video that took place the day of the hunt.

IF your looking for a pick me up, this is the event to do just that! It will make you feel good again just to be part of this experience.

[dsconnell]

I received a payment in the amount of $50 that is truly anonymous.. I know the name of the person but they have not responded to this thread that I know of and I dont know there user name here..

If that person is reading this please PM me so I know who you are... ;)

Thanks!

[dsconnell]

On Our Way To #4
Annonymous - $25 - Received
Knight - $50 Received
BowtechGuy - $50 Received
Fubar - $40 Received
Anonymous - $100 Received
Death From Above - $350 Going That Weekend!
DFA Friends - $50 Going That weekend!
Frantz - $20 Received
Anonymous - $20 Received
Anonymous - $50 Received
Boogemaster - $25 Received
tbbassdaddy - $50 Received
1Wyldchild - $25
Polarbear - $25
Austin Smith - $20
lsmith9146 - $100
Spitfire - $25 Received
Flinch - $50 - Received
Pahrtridgehunter -$25 Received
Dhall - $20 Going to be there that weekend
Agross - $40
Anonymous - $50 Received

Total - $1,210 = 3.46 Kids

Butchering has been confirmed!! They will be on site to pick up pigs!!

Big Thanks to everyone that has donated to far!!

[Death_From_Above]

Dan any idea who the 3rd and 4th candidates will be? If not we probable need to get busy finding a child.

[dsconnell]

#3 is a boy that has recently been diagnosed with Lukehmia I believe it was and is on treatments now...

#4 Is a boy that is also one who has less than a year to live and is in a wheel chair from my understanding..

Once we make sure #1 is a go for sure I will get all the info on the kids and post! If anyone else knows of a disabled child or to be very honest with you, a child that just maybe has been going through some rough times and needs a wake up call or reality check. It wont hurt to have one on reserve! ;)

Only 3 Weeks To Go Before The Hunt!!

[HunterHawk]

Dan i see you called me out early in the thread and then never told me about the thread :lol: let me know whats going on with it this weekend and ill see if i cant throw in some funds if you still need more for a 4th!

you guys do a great thing hear.. thanks to all of you!

[Pinefarm]

Check is going out today.

[dsconnell]

I really must be dillusional cause I swear I saw a post from Steve1983 and AmyInMI on here and now I cant find them anywhere.. We have some more donations and i will update here in the next few days once I get them lined up!

[steve1983]

I really must be dillusional cause I swear I saw a post from Steve1983 and AmyInMI on here and now I cant find them anywhere.. We have some more donations and i will update here in the next few days once I get them lined up!

ummm ya there where posts on here from us....where did they go????

i just wanted to know when it was and if ya still wanted me to film??

[dsconnell]

On March 7th.. Its a Saturday! Yeah if you can make it we need ya!!

[steve1983]

On March 7th.. Its a Saturday! Yeah if you can make it we need ya!!

i might be in texas on a pig hunt with jason from march 2nd-7th...but if im not i will be there!!!! i just might have to get me a pig to!!!

[casscityalum]

I really must be dillusional cause I swear I saw a post from Steve1983 and AmyInMI on here and now I cant find them anywhere.. We have some more donations and i will update here in the next few days once I get them lined up!


hey I seen the post..theres another sticky of this in the sound off forum..thats where the other post are:)

[anon5709]

hey I seen the post..theres another sticky of this in the sound off forum..thats where the other post are:)


Thanks Cass! I figured something had to be up because there was also "new" info on here that I did not read last night when I posted....

Dan-
Just wondering how much more you need to cover child #4. Please let me know and I can mail you out a donation tomorrow!

Thanks for organizing this, what a great cause!! And thanks to everyone who has donated!!

[dsconnell]

On Our Way To #4
Annonymous - $25 - Received
Knight - $50 Received
BowtechGuy - $50 Received
Fubar - $40 Received
Anonymous - $100 Received
Death From Above - $350 Going That Weekend!
DFA Friends - $50 Going That weekend!
Frantz - $20 Received
Anonymous - $20 Received
Anonymous - $50 Received
Boogemaster - $25 Received
tbbassdaddy - $50 Received
1Wyldchild - $25 Received
Polarbear - $25 Received
Austin Smith - $20
lsmith9146 - $100
Spitfire - $25 Received
Flinch - $50 - Received
Pahrtridgehunter -$25 Received
Dhall - $20 Going to be there that weekend
Agross - $40 Received
Anonymous - $50 Received
Buck11pt24 - $20
BigDave - $20 Going that weekend
Pinefarm - $20 Received

Total - $1,270 = 3.63 Kids $1,400 is the goal to send all 4 kids!

Butchering has been confirmed!! They will be on site to pick up pigs!!

Big Thanks to everyone that has donated to far!!
__________________

[dsconnell]

Thanks Cass! I figured something had to be up because there was also "new" info on here that I did not read last night when I posted....

Dan-
Just wondering how much more you need to cover child #4. Please let me know and I can mail you out a donation tomorrow!

Thanks for organizing this, what a great cause!! And thanks to everyone who has donated!!

Thank You Amy!! But dont think that just cause you are a girl and you will be helping out here that we are going to take it any easier on you in the Turkey Contest!!;)

By the way I am slightly jealous of that new beard buster you got...

As of now it looks like we are $130 away and we are going to go until the end of next week on donations or until we hit the 4th child.

[steve1983]

dan put me down for $65

[dsconnell]

On Our Way To #5 (This was our initial goal)

Annonymous - $25 - Received
Knight - $50 Received
BowtechGuy - $50 Received
Fubar - $40 Received
Anonymous - $100 Received
Death From Above - $350 Going That Weekend!
DFA Friends - $50 Going That weekend!
Frantz - $20 Received
Anonymous - $20 Received
Anonymous - $50 Received
Boogemaster - $25 Received
tbbassdaddy - $50 Received
1Wyldchild - $25 Received
Polarbear - $25 Received
Austin Smith - $20
lsmith9146 - $100
Spitfire - $25 Received
Flinch - $50 - Received
Pahrtridgehunter -$25 Received
Dhall - $20 Going to be there that weekend
Agross - $40 Received
Anonymous - $50 Received
Buck11pt24 - $20
BigDave - $20 Going that weekend
Pinefarm - $20 Received
Steve1983 - $65
Anonymous - $150

Total - $1,485 = 4.25 Kids $1,750 is the goal to send all 5 kids!

Butchering has been confirmed!! They will be on site to pick up pigs!!

Big Thanks to everyone that has donated to far!!

I will try to get a short bio on each of the kids that I can post so that you all have some sort of idea on just what you are doing for these children!

Thank You All Very Much!

[Whit1]

Thanks for what you're doing Dan.

[dsconnell]

Believe me Whit!! My pleasure buddy!!;)

[dsconnell]

On Our Way To #5 (This was our initial goal)

Annonymous - $25 - Received
Knight - $50 Received
BowtechGuy - $50 Received
Fubar - $40 Received
Anonymous - $100 Received
Death From Above - $350 Going That Weekend!
DFA Friends - $50 Going That weekend!
Frantz - $20 Received
Anonymous - $20 Received
Anonymous - $50 Received
Boogemaster - $25 Received
tbbassdaddy - $50 Received
1Wyldchild - $25 Received
Polarbear - $25 Received
Austin Smith - $20
lsmith9146 - $100
Spitfire - $25 Received
Flinch - $50 - Received
Pahrtridgehunter -$25 Received
Dhall - $20 Going to be there that weekend
Agross - $40 Received
Anonymous - $50 Received
Buck11pt24 - $20
BigDave - $20 Going that weekend
Pinefarm - $20 Received
Steve1983 - $65
Anonymous - $150
Zilla - $50 Going to be there that weekend

Total - $1,535 = 4.39 Kids $1,750 is the goal to send all 5 kids!

Butchering has been confirmed!! They will be on site to pick up pigs!!

Big Thanks to everyone that has donated to far!!

I will try to get a short bio on each of the kids that I can post so that you all have some sort of idea on just what you are doing for these children!

Thank You All Very Much!

[anon5709]

Thank You Amy!! But dont think that just cause you are a girl and you will be helping out here that we are going to take it any easier on you in the Turkey Contest!!;)

By the way I am slightly jealous of that new beard buster you got...

As of now it looks like we are $130 away and we are going to go until the end of next week on donations or until we hit the 4th child.


Pfffff.... please!!! I am not expecting any slack to be cut because of the fact that Im a chick what so ever!! I'm a big girl, I can hold my own, and I will show you all very soon ;) Good news is, each and every person who gives me slack, cough Steve cough Aaron cough, is my best motivation ever!

Haha... glad you're "slightly" jealous!! When I use it to get a bigger Tom than you you will be "really" jealous!! :lol:

I was just going to say then put me down for the $130 to cover the rest of child #4 but now that Steve just jumped in and offered $65, you can write me down for $100 towards child #5.

[dsconnell]

We are working on the 5th and final kid now.. Not sure how much we need to go but there are a couple others that are going to put in so however much you say you let me know!

Oh.. By the way I would not get youhopes up on shooting one bigger than mine!! :evil:

[steve1983]

We are working on the 5th and final kid now.. Not sure how much we need to go but there are a couple others that are going to put in so however much you say you let me know!

Oh.. By the way I would not get youhopes up on shooting one bigger than mine!! :evil:

dan shes hunting with me so i can promise you hers is going to be bigger then yours!!!!

[dsconnell]

dan shes hunting with me so i can promise you hers is going to be bigger then yours!!!!

OK!!! That is for another thread!!

[tails-a-waggin' acres hp]

Hey kid your doing a great job ,i'm very proud of you . Love ya dad

[markbarth]

ds,

can you shoot me a pm and we'll put up the rest that is needed for the 5th child.

thanks!
Mark

[Death_From_Above]

Now that was some week. I am truly amazed at the generosity of this website. Just when Dan was ready to shut it down and be happy that we achieved funding for three kids, we funded a fourth and a fifth in a matter of days. I am proud to say I am a Michigan Sportsman and part of this community. I commend all that have contributed to this worthy cause.

Dan we still haven't heard from Scotty....Are we headed towards a sixth kid?

[anon5709]

Sounds good Dan! Are you going to be at the Novi show? I may just give ya the cash there if you are if that's ok.

[tbbassdaddy]

[quote=Death_From_Above;2578051]Now that was some week. I am truly amazed at the generosity of this website. Just when Dan was ready to shut it down and be happy that we achieved funding for three kids, we funded a fourth and a fifth in a matter of days. I am proud to say I am a Michigan Sportsman and part of this community. I commend all that have contributed to this worthy cause.[quote]


I couldn't agree more with this!! What a great group of people!!!
tb

[dsconnell]

Sounds good Dan! Are you going to be at the Novi show? I may just give ya the cash there if you are if that's ok.

Not going to the show as a vendor but I may go and bring my kids.. Are you going to be there one day for an extended period of time? maybe I can just link up with you then...

[anon5709]

Not going to the show as a vendor but I may go and bring my kids.. Are you going to be there one day for an extended period of time? maybe I can just link up with you then...

I will be at the QDMA booth on Sat from 10-1pm... you can just stop by there. I think I am going to do $50, Aaron bought himself a new bow yesterday :yikes: lol

See ya Sat if you come out!! If not, let me know, I'll send you the $ through PayPal.

[mich_archer]

hi there,
new to boards here, and sorry i missed out on helping out on this.

I'll be in on the next one.

bob

[srconnell22]

Have we funded the 5th hunter yet?

[dsconnell]

#5 Accomplished Tentatively!! (This was our initial goal)

Annonymous - $25 - Received MW C
Knight - $50 Received JK P
BowtechGuy - $50 Received LS P
Fubar - $40 Received C
Anonymous - $100 Received IT P
Death From Above - $350 Going That Weekend!
DFA Friends - $50 Going That weekend!
Frantz - $20 Received FS P
Anonymous - $20 Received RA C
Anonymous - $50 Received TS C
Boogemaster - $25 Received DR P
tbbassdaddy - $50 Received C
1Wyldchild - $25 Received C
Polarbear - $25 Received C
Austin Smith - $20
lsmith9146 - $100
Spitfire - $25 Received C
Flinch - $50 - Received BM P
Pahrtridgehunter -$25 Received JP P
Cass&Hawk - $20 Going to be there that weekend
Agross - $40 Received C
Anonymous - $50 Received Ron W P
Buck11pt24 - $20 Received Cash C
BigDave - $20 Going that weekend
Pinefarm - $20 Received C
Steve1983 - $65 Received C
Anonymous - $150 Received Sean B P
Zilla - $50 Going to be there that weekend
AmyInMI - $50 Received P
MarkBarth - $165

Total - $1,750= 5 Kids Are Going!!

Thank You All Very Much!

Scotty - You can just give me $100 cause I am your older better looking brother!:D And to help with putting together all of the DVD's.. Not that I am putting you on the spot or anything. There will be about 50 of them total made in which will go to the families and those who donated here.

It is truly amazing and truly appreciated what you all have done here and when finished I will make sure each of you that donated get a copy of the DVD of the hunt.

[agross]

awesome job dan, great thing you are doing, and great job to everyone that helped, speaks volumes about michigan's sportsman,

[anon5709]

Great news Dan!! I am sending my $$ via paypal as we speak! If you need more volunteers, please let me know!!

Thanks for organizing this!! Great job everyone!!

[SPITFIRE]

Thanks Dan getting a copy will be great since I cant be there to see the kids having a great time.Keep up the great work brother ;).

[bigdaveh]

way to go to all those michigan sportsmen and women for donating for this great event. dan, you are the man and thanks for all you do.we disabled folks appreciate all you do. se ya sunday morning. i guess i am riding up with bigcountrysg.way to go.

[anon5709]

Thanks Dan getting a copy will be great since I cant be there to see the kids having a great time.Keep up the great work brother ;).

I'll tell ya all about it when I get back Vic! :D

[Skinner 2]

Job well done people. Hats off to you Dan!

Skinner

[dsconnell]

This is our 5th and final kid.. His name is Luke and is currently winning the battle against Crohns Disease!!

Below is part of the email from his mother!! Though I would share with you all!

When we received the call on Thursday from Drew inviting Luke to this pig hunt, Luke was so excited. That is pretty much all he has talked about since that night. Drew may have shared with you that Luke was diagnosed with crohn's disease January 2008. The whole year was a challenge for Luke. He is a trooper and fought on. With the help of Drew's mom, a pediatric GI doctor and lots of prayers, Luke started getting better in October. He has gained all of his weight back plus some and is officially off steroids as of yesterday. We are so happy and thankful that he gets to be part of this. I can't thank you enough.

[Hunter333]

You better share lots of stories and lots of pics! Well done to all involved, best of luck!

[anon5709]

Thanks for sharing Luke's story Dan!! How exciting!!

and you need to edit tyou list to reflect that I will be there :p

[dsconnell]

For anyone going!

Here is the address to the ranch..

14813 210th Ave
LeRoy, MI 49655

And also my cell is below and Jason whom is the owner of the ranch’s cell is 231-342-9642. Off from 131 you will get off on 14 mile Rd and make and head west toward the party store. Just before the party store there is a road you will want to turn right on that road and we will be about a mile down on the left hand side. My fathers Black truck will be there with the Childrens Charters emblem on the back window. The ranch is on the left side there.. Should not be too hard to find.

We are having a group come in about 9 -10 and another at about Noon.. Just let me know what time you are thinking of coming!

All he needs to bring are some hunting clothes and that should be all! Bing some warm clothes just in case too~

We will have everything else there… We are asking everyone to bring a dish to pass or maybe a 24 pack of water or pop. Let me know if you have anyother questions…

[dsconnell]

Kraig (Zilla)

Hope you dont mind but I swiped this from your other post. Folks this is from Curtis who was the kids that prompted us to fire this up! Our 1st candidate!

Hello

My Family and I wish to say "Thank You" to the numerous people who have donated the many gifts for me . First I would like to thank Mr. Kraig Enders who included me in his story about his son Jackson , Thank you for the Hunting Equipment and to everyone who donated and contributed to the " Pig Hunt" for me and my Dad to attend, thank you so much. yeah!

My name is Curtis Dougherty and I am 16 years old. in the 10th grade at Forrest Hills Central School In Ada Michigan, I like viedo games and archery . My story began when I was only 4 months old, I was only breathing at 60% oxygen I was diagnoses with" Pulmonary Artersia with Ventricular Sepal Defect " in plain english I was born with three heart valves when I was suppose to have four, also a hole in my heart the size of a quarter , so instead of the blood circulating around the heart, my blood just swished back and forth inside my heart.

I have very small veins leading to my left lung so I have very little blood flow to the left lung, I bascially I have one working lung. and every 5 years I get a heart valve replacement so in total, I"ve had 8 surgery on my heart and lungs.

Last summer while in University of Michgan Hospital, I endured many different procedures, On July 30,08, I had open heart surgery ,then the month of October 2008 I had a valve infection with fevers and chills, a pic line was put into my arm for anitibiotic's to kill an infection on my heart , then on November 06,08 (this was my 16th birthday) I had open heart surgery again and finally in December 08,, I was back in Ann Arbor U of M for a pic line infection again (" It was not a good year, it sucked to be me" ), being in and out of the hospital I missed alot of school too.

We shared a hospital room with Kraig , Heidi, and Jackson Enders. Jackson had surgery on his heart too, so my mom and I made conversation with them and I played with Jackson. My mom shared the story of "Camp BonCouir's Heart Camp" in Louisana, a camp for kids like me, who had heart surgery, and the good part of being at the camp was we all had the same scars on our chest , and nobody ever asked the question "What happened to you?

One day our camp councler took a bunch of us out to a shooting range with bows and arrows . I learned how to hold it and shoot at targets from far away ( I had a compound bow) it was the best time of my life. Kraig told me he was a bow hunter himself. He gave me a book with all sots of bows in it and we talked about hunting and stuff I was excited to see what was inside the pages,

I never dreamed that I would someday own one of these bows. I want everyone who have donated to me know that I am very lucky to have met Kraig,Heidi, and Jackson and appreciate all that everyone has done for me.from the bottom of my "Patched Up" heart

Thank You.

Sincerely

Curtis Dougherty Jr.

[HunterHawk]

that is awesome!!! i cant wait to meet all these kids.... i dont have a sweet video camera but i do have a real nice digital camera and will be taking TONS of pictures.... i just hope the rain holds off because its not water proof:tdo12: so if im not behind a video camera i will be behind my digital camera hopefully documenting everything i possibly can so hopefully we can get some action shots of these kids on the hunt!!!
I cant wait! what an expereince for these young individuals who deserve it more than anyone!

[mich_archer]

way to go to all those michigan sportsmen and women for donating for this great event. dan, you are the man and thanks for all you do.we disabled folks appreciate all you do. se ya sunday morning. i guess i am riding up with bigcountrysg.way to go.



dave - call me
bob
734 812 5401

[dsconnell]

Willie's Story..

Willie is suffering from cronic renal failure. He has to have kidney dialysis three times a week. He is on the kidney transplant list and is waiting for a kidney. We are hoping that someone will donate one. We have all been tested but are not compatable. He also has weak bones and joints which causes him a lot of pain. He sometimes has to use a wheel chair.

I was wondering about the hunt. Just wanted to tell you that he can't hold a rifle up. So he needs a steady rest. Also you said that both his mother and I could be with him on the kill. I hope that this can happen.
You asked us to bring something. We are bringing a case of pop and some sort of chips.

I checked your directions and am quite sure that we can follow them. If there is nothing further that you need from us. We will see you at about 11:00 am on Saturday. Thanks Butch

[dsconnell]

#5 Accomplished Tentatively!! (This was our initial goal)

Annonymous - $25 - Received MW C
Knight - $50 Received JK P
BowtechGuy - $50 Received LS P
Fubar - $40 Received C
Anonymous - $100 Received IT P
Death From Above - $350 Going That Weekend!
DFA Friends - $50 Going That weekend!
Frantz - $20 Received FS P
Anonymous - $20 Received RA C
Anonymous - $50 Received TS C
Boogemaster - $25 Received DR P
tbbassdaddy - $50 Received C
1Wyldchild - $25 Received C
Polarbear - $25 Received C
Austin Smith - $20 -
lsmith9146 - $100 -
Spitfire - $25 Received C
Flinch - $50 - Received BM P
Pahrtridgehunter -$25 Received JP P
Cass&Hawk - $20 Going to be there that weekend
Agross - $40 Received C
Anonymous - $50 Received Ron W P
Buck11pt24 - $20 Received Cash C
BigDave - $20 Going that weekend
Pinefarm - $20 Received C
Steve1983 - $65 Received C
Anonymous - $150 Received Sean B P
Zilla - $50 Going to be there that weekend
AmyInMI - $50 Received P Going Hunting! To kill her first animal ever!!
MarkBarth - $165 Sending Check To Woods Edge!!

Total - $1,750= 5 Kids Are Going!!

Thank You All Very Much!

Larry - Where you at man? I know I talked with you last week and we are now down to the last day brother.. We need your donation to get this 5th kid on the hunt.

[srconnell22]

I'll cover any leftover if needed.

[bigdaveh]

good luck saturday and be safe. great job to all who helped thses kids go hunting. dan, way to go.you are the man. see ya sunday morning.

[anon5709]

AmyInMI - $50 Received P Going Hunting! To kill her first animal ever!!


AND I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!

"Here piggy piggy!! Come here, I want to shoot you!!" :D

[anon5709]

To all of the members who donated-
THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!! THANK YOU for your generosity!! This hunt was a wonderful experience!! We had an amazing group of kids this year and they all had a blast!! Thank you to all of you for helping to make it possible!!

Dan-
Great job putting together another AMAZING hunt for these kids!! All of the children and parents had a great time, even if it rained the majority of the day!! Many of the parents wanted me to tell you how much they appreciated your hard work and generosity! I am so glad I was able to come up and help out, I am definately on board for future hunts if you need more help!!


Great job everyone!!

[bigdaveh]

glad all went well and everyone had a good time. dan, thank you for this kids hunt and my phesant hunt on sunday. we had a blast. thanks to all who helped these kids get to enjoy a day of hunting. we all deserve a thank you.thanks for caring for disabled folks.we do appreciate all your help and your families.

[tbbassdaddy]

So what happened??? Everyone shoot a hog??? Details man!! (woman!!!) :)

tb

[dsconnell]

I will update tonight when I have more time to sit down and type and tell some of the stories and memories made! All in all, each of the particiapants got their pig's! We tried to do the best we could with video and I honestly have not even looked at the footage yet but we have a few good hunts and some others where we were a little side tracked trying to help but should be OK!

I was a part of 5 of the 8 hunts and it was a very hectic day so actually did not even get to meet one kid and only met the other for a brief minute..

Pics and stories to come but I want to wait until I can do it right! Sorry to make ya's wait!

[Michihunter]

I will update tonight when I have more time to sit down and type and tell some of the stories and memories made! All in all, each of the particiapants got their pig's! We tried to do the best we could with video and I honestly have not even looked at the footage yet but we have a few good hunts and some others where we were a little side tracked trying to help but should be OK!

I was a part of 5 of the 8 hunts and it was a very hectic day so actually did not even get to meet one kid and only met the other for a brief minute..

Pics and stories to come but I want to wait until I can do it right! Sorry to make ya's wait!8? WOW!! I thought there were only 5 hunts going on. That is remarkable what you guys and gals have done!! Can't wait to hear the details!!;)

[dsconnell]

5 disabled participants and 3 paying hunters..

[anon5709]

So what happened??? Everyone shoot a hog??? Details man!! (woman!!!) :) tb

I decided to become one of the paying participants 3 days before the hunt and my "details" are in a thread in the Women's section, titled "My 1st Kill" if that tells you anything :D :D :D :D

[dsconnell]

Here Are Some Pics From The Hunt!!! Stories to come soon!

Luke & Dad - Luke Has Been Diagnosed W/ Chromes Disease

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg319/theiceman22250/IMG_0773.jpg

Antonio & Dad Antonio Is Winning The Battle W/ Lukhemia - 1st Ever Kill!!

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg319/theiceman22250/IMG_0779.jpg

Mike - Is Losing The Battle W/ Huntington's Disease.. This was his first ever Kill and to say he got excited was a bit of an understatement..

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg319/theiceman22250/IMG_0840.jpg

Mike W/ Cousin Chris Whom Also Paid To Hunt & Myself

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg319/theiceman22250/IMG_0836.jpg

AmyInMI Pig W/ Bow 1st Ever Kill!!

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg319/theiceman22250/IMG_0841.jpg


Group Pic - Unfortunately most of kids had already gone home.. It was a long day!!

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg319/theiceman22250/IMG_0848.jpg

Couple of Elk Pics

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg319/theiceman22250/IMG_0808.jpg

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg319/theiceman22250/IMG_0805.jpg

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg319/theiceman22250/IMG_0811.jpg

[dsconnell]

Here are a few More Pics..

AmyInMI & Husband Aaron

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg319/theiceman22250/IMG_0830.jpg

Me & My Daughter Ally W/ Her 1st Kill

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg319/theiceman22250/IMG_0817.jpg

Brand New Gun $195, Brand New Scope $100, All New Camo & Shells $175, Russian Boar Hunt $400, $100 Processing, Taxidermy $250, Total - $1,220 :yikes:

Look on my daughters face and excitement when she took her pig!! Priceless!! Best money I have ever spent!!!!

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg319/theiceman22250/IMG_0823.jpg

Blinds

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg319/theiceman22250/IMG_0764-1.jpg

[Michihunter]

Awesome pics Dan!! Looks like everyone had a great time!! Looking forward to the stories and more pics!!

[dsconnell]

The video is edited for the most part just have to do some cut ins and introductions and will be ready to go! It will end up being about 45 minutes long and have 7 Kills on it!

[dsconnell]

From Lukes Parents -

Hi Dan, I am writing after the pig hunt now. It was an awesome time. I don't know how to thank you. Luke had a great time doing the hunt and meeting all the people that were there helping you out and the other kids hunting. I know you were very busy making this happen for everyone, so there wasn't a lot of time for us to visit with you. Luke's sister, Cora, played with Alli for a while, she is adorable. Thanks again for making this happen for Luke. It is nice seeing him out doing what he loves the most, hunting. I think we were there until maybe 3pm. I hope everyone got to do their hunt and was successful. We made awesome memories yesterday and we thank you for making it happen. I know that was a lot of work and planning for you. You did a great job with everything and making it happen.

Please let me know what we need to do next. Luke would like to thank you and everyone that donated. If I go to Michigan-Sportsman.com and read the thread again, will that be the individuals who donated everything? Would it be possible for us to get addresses or emails of everyone (whichever would be best) so he could thank them personally?

Hope to hear from you soon or whenever you get a chance,

Thanks again

Chanda, Luke's mom

From Luke!!

Thank you so much for letting me come on a pig hunt. The pig hunt was very fun and I think it is nice of you to provide that to kids with illnesses. that was the first pig I have ever taken. Thant you so much I had a lot of fun.

Sincerely,
Luke Mallory

[dsconnell]

Zilla should have some pics of Curtis's Pig and I am waiting on the pic's from Willie's Grandpa now so as soon as I get them I will Post!

[UhOh]

Awesome pics Dan!! Looks like everyone had a great time!! Looking forward to the stories and more pics!!

I second that

[bigdaveh]

great job, dan. nice pics.keep up the good you do for all the sick kids and disabled adults and vets.

[HunterHawk]

haha you totally just took credit for all those pics:lol: i hate you!!!!

what a fun hunt and i would have loved to have gotten more pics of all of the kids but a lot of them had to duck out after taking them and the guides had to get the pigs out of the woods and it was raining and cold so not many wanted to stick around!

[tbbassdaddy]

All of you who made this happen, especially Dan, you are wonderful group of people!! So many good memories for this kids, and all in attendance...

I've got tears in my eyes as reading those letters from parents and kids...
I wished I could have helped Saturday... God Bless you all!
tb

[steve1983]

Man thats awesome dan.....wish i could have been there but glad i got to donate this year and look forward to doing it again......and this time i will be there!!!!!!!!;)

[dsconnell]

Willie's Pics... Willie is the child that is in dire need of a kidney and if he does not receive one soon his time here with us could be cut very short! Luckily he has moved up to #5 on the transplant list and I hope & pray he is able to find a match!! He is on Dialysis 3 times per week right now so it really takes a toll on him and his body!

Me & Willie Getting Ready To Put Some Bacon On The Table~

http://www.michigan-sportsman.com/photopost/data/500/medium/MeWillieBlind.JPG

Willie & Mom W/ His 1st Ever Russain Boar & He Is Biggun!

http://www.michigan-sportsman.com/photopost/data/500/medium/WillieNMom.JPG

Me & Willie W/ His Pig!

http://www.michigan-sportsman.com/photopost/data/500/medium/MeWilliePig.JPG

Willie Standing Over Pig

http://www.michigan-sportsman.com/photopost/data/500/medium/WillieoverPig.JPG

[fubar07]

Great pics Dan i can't wait to see the rest. Glad to here all were blessed with a good hunt. I wish i could have done more than just donate some money maybe next year i will be able to come up and help.

[HunterHawk]

glad someone got some pics of him!!! he was one of the kids i couldnt get pics of!!!
cant wait till these videos get posted or sent out.. i got to watch his hunt from dans camera and it was awesome!!

[anon5709]

Dan, thanks a bunch for posting the pics! I can't wait to see the video of these kids during their hunts. The pics only show a fraction of how excited they were!! It was so neat to be able to help out with such a heartwarming event!! Thanks again to EVERYONE who made this all possible, it is definitely a day I will never forget!!!!

[srconnell22]

Thank you to everyone who stepped up and helped out this year. Whether it be monetary or support the day of, your generosity is incredible. You can sleep a little easier tonight knowing you made a positive difference in someone's life.

Thanks again,

Scott

[firenut8190]

God bless all of you that put huge smile on thoes kids face.

[bigdaveh]

i hope we can help do this for amny more kids.i know the joy of being on a hunt when you cant do it any more. dan, way to go. to all who helped and donated, god bless you all.

[dsconnell]

Pictures I posted are from the greatest photographer I have ever had the pleasure knowing.. Yes he is the only one I know too!! :lol:

Craig "Hunterhawk" Hawkins..

At least most of them anyway!

There now quit crying! :D

[Frantz]

Great pics, thanks for sharing them up and glad to see these kids went out. Also cool to see a few adults went out as well. One of these days Dan I will make it up for a bird hunt when time and especially funding permits. I drive by there every day to work and hate seeing that darn sign of yours, lol

[HunterHawk]

Pictures I posted are from the greatest photographer I have ever had the pleasure knowing.. Yes he is the only one I know too!! :lol:

Craig "Hunterhawk" Hawkins..

At least most of them anyway!

There now quit crying! :D

haha thanks little buddy:lol:

and the bird hunt was a blast.. ill post pics and stuff from that one of these days here soon too!