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  • THANKS Jim, Christine, and Others!
      • (Login iowasculptor)
      Posted Jun 29, 2009 10:05 PM

      I want to thank Jim and Christine Petrillo for spearheading a drive to help out with my medical expenses. For those not familiar with the basic history, nearly three months ago I was carving a tree, fell from the scaffolding, and sustained a compound fracture of my right lower leg. I had tried to get health insurance in the past, but mostly due to being on my own, they always denied coverage. So the medical bills are plenty. Am still on crutches, but hopefully can start bearing weight on my leg soon. The doctors are still concerned about infection, and warn me of the worst case scenario being that I could lose my lower leg.

      Jim and Christine organized the effort to sell carvings through their shop, Earth Works (in NY state), where proceeds would be contributed to help with the medical bills. I recently received a check for over $800, from
      carvings being sold (and a few cash donations)that were contributed by;
      James Link
      Pat Holbert
      Lynn Randall
      Kevin Black
      Mike Reed
      Chuck Haugh
      Rick and Sue Cox
      Ed Stutzgage

      And these are just the carvings that sold already, there are many more in inventory. I am aware that some of the
      carvings in inventory were done by:
      Brian Harnett
      Joe Rego
      Ken Packie
      Fred Avila
      Tone Wrobel
      Gini Cook
      Grandpa Elf

      I apologize if I've left anyone's name out. Jim and
      Christine supplied me with a few pics that I'll attach.

      I am deeply moved by your efforts. I hope to someday do for others what you have done for me. Your generosity has given me a different perspective on things.

      In spite of some personal differences that sometimes appear on these forums, I maintain that our carving "family" is overall close knit, supportive of
      each other, and the best group of friends I could ask
      for! I love ALL you guys (even when you're crabby, A.J.
      and R.D.....) Gary Keenan
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