Hey everyone,
Lot of family and friends will be on hand to support this fundraiser exclusively for Steven! If you can make it, please come on out and share the love:
WHAT: A Basketball Game Competition that will knock your socks off! ALL ARE WELCOME! The local offices of ENTERPRISE RENT A CAR will be challenging each other, on the court this time!
ALL are playing to win for ONE REASON...STEVEN J. COLLINS!
WHEN: Saturday, August 16, 2008, 2 P.M. Sharp
WHERE: Gibbs Pond Road Park in Smithtown, New York
Get there early to meet, greet and get a good seat! All profits from the game, concessions and others will go directly to supporting Steven and his rehabilitation.
THANK YOU THANK YOU! xo
Friday, August 15, 2008
Thursday, August 14, 2008
8.14.08
Steve had a visit to the pulmonologist on Tuesday and the checkup went well. He had needed lots of suctioning the night before the appointment, and the doctor determined that Steve had a sinus infection, so he's on a course of antibiotics. Since Tuesday was also movie night, Steve ended up being in his chair for about 11 hours total! He had a pretty active day, and unfortunately yesterday, he was very uncomfortable. He was napping when I spoke with MaryAnn.
The responses that we've received from the Fundraiser post have been amazing. People indeed reaching out from far and wide! Thank you everyone! Unfortunately, I will not be able to be at the game on Saturday, but I hope that anyone who attends will send me photos (my email is jpannasch@gmail.com). I know it's going to be incredible!
The responses that we've received from the Fundraiser post have been amazing. People indeed reaching out from far and wide! Thank you everyone! Unfortunately, I will not be able to be at the game on Saturday, but I hope that anyone who attends will send me photos (my email is jpannasch@gmail.com). I know it's going to be incredible!
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Long Island Enterprise Rent-a-car Fundraiser
Our very dear family friend Marie Malerba at 1042 Collision in Farmingdale, Long Island has shown her enormous heart and love in organizing a fundraiser for Steven this weekend. Basically, Enterprise Rent-a-car will be collecting funds this Saturday at a benefit basketball game, as well as throughout the week at various body shops in Nassau County. And Enterprise will match whatever funds are raised!
Below are all the details:
PLEASE join us in our mission to make a Slam Dunk in donations for Steven J. Collins!
WHAT: A Basketball Game Competition that will knock your socks off! ALL ARE WELCOME! The local offices of ENTERPRISE RENT A CAR will be challenging each other, on the court this time!
ALL are playing to win for ONE REASON...STEVEN J. COLLINS!
WHEN: Saturday, August 16, 2008, 2 P.M. Sharp
WHERE: Gibbs Pond Road Park in Smithtown, New York
Get there early to meet, greet and get a good seat! All profits from the game, concessions and others will go directly to supporting Steven and his rehabilitation.
IF ANYONE knows someone that works for or uses ENTERPRISE RENT A CAR services, PLEASE tell them IMMEDIATELY To participate. ENTERPRISE is a National Company that prides itself on Service with a motto that states “We’ll Pick You Up”. Let’s ask every office to support their own slogan and “PICK UP” Steven’s cause! Don’t Wait, Don’t Hesitate…..Call and DONATE NOW!
The Last Shot Clock for collections and any that can’t make the game is August 18th, 2008! Please get them in because at the stroke of midnight we will add up all donations and ENTERPRISE RENT A CAR WILL MATCH IT! This is One Shot You don’t want to miss!
If you cannot make it to the game on Saturday, you can drop your donations off at 1042 Collision at 1042 Fulton Street in Farmingdale through Monday (Marie promises a free personal hug in exchange!) Please make all donations to:
Steven J. Collins Donation Fund
On behalf of my family, I extend many, many thanks to Marie, as well as Alex Kushner and Matt Sollecito at Enterprise for helping to pull this event together.
Below are all the details:
PLEASE join us in our mission to make a Slam Dunk in donations for Steven J. Collins!
WHAT: A Basketball Game Competition that will knock your socks off! ALL ARE WELCOME! The local offices of ENTERPRISE RENT A CAR will be challenging each other, on the court this time!
ALL are playing to win for ONE REASON...STEVEN J. COLLINS!
WHEN: Saturday, August 16, 2008, 2 P.M. Sharp
WHERE: Gibbs Pond Road Park in Smithtown, New York
Get there early to meet, greet and get a good seat! All profits from the game, concessions and others will go directly to supporting Steven and his rehabilitation.
IF ANYONE knows someone that works for or uses ENTERPRISE RENT A CAR services, PLEASE tell them IMMEDIATELY To participate. ENTERPRISE is a National Company that prides itself on Service with a motto that states “We’ll Pick You Up”. Let’s ask every office to support their own slogan and “PICK UP” Steven’s cause! Don’t Wait, Don’t Hesitate…..Call and DONATE NOW!
The Last Shot Clock for collections and any that can’t make the game is August 18th, 2008! Please get them in because at the stroke of midnight we will add up all donations and ENTERPRISE RENT A CAR WILL MATCH IT! This is One Shot You don’t want to miss!
If you cannot make it to the game on Saturday, you can drop your donations off at 1042 Collision at 1042 Fulton Street in Farmingdale through Monday (Marie promises a free personal hug in exchange!) Please make all donations to:
Steven J. Collins Donation Fund
On behalf of my family, I extend many, many thanks to Marie, as well as Alex Kushner and Matt Sollecito at Enterprise for helping to pull this event together.
Monday, August 11, 2008
8.11.08
I have not had a chance to be on a computer since I returned on Thursday, and I apologize for not updating everyone sooner. The night before I left we watched a few old home movies (thanks April). After watching some embarrassing footage of me circa 1990, I realized that between that and the Rambo movie, Steve definitely takes a little delight watching me squirming in my seat. Seriously. That fact was only reinforced at another moment when I thought that Steve was going to fall forward in his chair, and I reacted by calling MaryAnn repeatedly. Once Steve stopped the tilt on his chair, I looked and him and he was smiling, definitely at my panicked response. I am telling you, he loves to watch me squirm. No wonder why he wanted to watch the other Rambo movies. We had hoped to watch the first in the series, but time got away from us as it often does during visits. So, I'm thinking that on my next trip down, we should have a girlie Rambo viewing. If we multiply my squeamishness by a room full of girls-- that just might make his night.
Steve had an okay day today. My parents arrived on Saturday, so I'm sure he's been amused watching my Dad dart about. Yesterday he had a slight fever, and some leg pain but thankfully he was feeling better today. Since the temp has dropped some, he's had a opportunity to get out into the driveway and practice driving his chair on a few nights.
I have some photos of Steve and his new place to upload once I am back home. Well, tomorrow is movie night. I know the need for furniture to seat all you boys is real. They're working on it. Hope you guys all have fun and I'll be back as soon as I can. Again I apologize because my computer time this month is really limited. Sorry all!
Steve had an okay day today. My parents arrived on Saturday, so I'm sure he's been amused watching my Dad dart about. Yesterday he had a slight fever, and some leg pain but thankfully he was feeling better today. Since the temp has dropped some, he's had a opportunity to get out into the driveway and practice driving his chair on a few nights.
I have some photos of Steve and his new place to upload once I am back home. Well, tomorrow is movie night. I know the need for furniture to seat all you boys is real. They're working on it. Hope you guys all have fun and I'll be back as soon as I can. Again I apologize because my computer time this month is really limited. Sorry all!
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
8.6.08
Steve had a packed house for movie night last night. I had to walk through two rows of boys to get through the room. Pretty awesome. I know that Steve had a good time. The flicks were Semi-Pro, and then Spies Like Us, which seemed to earn more laughter than Semi-Pro. Uncle Joe stocked Steve with a bunch of new movies before he left.
Steve's been feeling pretty good and sleeping through the night, for the most part. His chair has been re-programmed and yesterday he got to drive it very briefly. It's going to take some time to get used to. Kris is going to mount the vent onto the back, and they are going to add a pole to hold his feeding bag, and then he will truly be mobile. The chair is so zippy now that trying trail Steve with the vent pole is tricky. And as you might imagine, Steve's pretty fast. We've been talking about how he needs to get out into the driveway to practice, it's just been so damn hot. Joe keeps saying that he's going to get him up at the break of day so that the temp is tolerable. Sounds like a plan. I know that Steve is ready to go.
Steve's been feeling pretty good and sleeping through the night, for the most part. His chair has been re-programmed and yesterday he got to drive it very briefly. It's going to take some time to get used to. Kris is going to mount the vent onto the back, and they are going to add a pole to hold his feeding bag, and then he will truly be mobile. The chair is so zippy now that trying trail Steve with the vent pole is tricky. And as you might imagine, Steve's pretty fast. We've been talking about how he needs to get out into the driveway to practice, it's just been so damn hot. Joe keeps saying that he's going to get him up at the break of day so that the temp is tolerable. Sounds like a plan. I know that Steve is ready to go.
Monday, August 4, 2008
When I asked Steve what he would like for me to tell his fans, he said, "I'm OK."
And indeed he is; Steve looks great. We think he has put on some weight since Shepherd, and his smile definitely seems closer to the surface than it was there.
The amazing house design allows him to come out into MaryAnn's living room. So we watched some home movies that Uncle Joe brought of Patrick and Bryan and his boat, and even some footage of doing a pool repair, something that Steve is very familiar with. Last night we all watched Rambo 4 together: Steve, MaryAnn, April, Kris, Ashley, Uncle Joe, Cheech (Steve's old partner when doing pools), and me. As I cringed and fidgeted from the goriness, Steve smiled wide. It was bizarrely wonderful.
His new living space is beautiful. I personally extend big hugs and thanks to everyone who had a part in bringing Steve's home together in the time you did. It's astonishing. Wow.
Unfortunately, Steve's been waiting on new pieces for his electric wheelchair, so he hasn't been able to be as mobile as he would like. But the repair guy is due to come this afternoon. We are crossing our fingers that he will be good to go after that. Although the manual chair is great, Steve really wants to be moving on his own. Our first excursion out will be to Kris's house (Kris lives very close by) and we hope to be able to do that all together today or tomorrow.
The workload for Steven's care is immense--it cannot be overstated. And it's around the clock. I do not know how these guys have been doing it. They have Tracey during the day now which is great, but they cannot continue to not sleep through the night.
I'm going to get back to Steve. These last few days here have been hectic and head-spinningly busy, but more than anything, it great to see Steve smile and it feels so good to all be together.
And indeed he is; Steve looks great. We think he has put on some weight since Shepherd, and his smile definitely seems closer to the surface than it was there.
The amazing house design allows him to come out into MaryAnn's living room. So we watched some home movies that Uncle Joe brought of Patrick and Bryan and his boat, and even some footage of doing a pool repair, something that Steve is very familiar with. Last night we all watched Rambo 4 together: Steve, MaryAnn, April, Kris, Ashley, Uncle Joe, Cheech (Steve's old partner when doing pools), and me. As I cringed and fidgeted from the goriness, Steve smiled wide. It was bizarrely wonderful.
His new living space is beautiful. I personally extend big hugs and thanks to everyone who had a part in bringing Steve's home together in the time you did. It's astonishing. Wow.
Unfortunately, Steve's been waiting on new pieces for his electric wheelchair, so he hasn't been able to be as mobile as he would like. But the repair guy is due to come this afternoon. We are crossing our fingers that he will be good to go after that. Although the manual chair is great, Steve really wants to be moving on his own. Our first excursion out will be to Kris's house (Kris lives very close by) and we hope to be able to do that all together today or tomorrow.
The workload for Steven's care is immense--it cannot be overstated. And it's around the clock. I do not know how these guys have been doing it. They have Tracey during the day now which is great, but they cannot continue to not sleep through the night.
I'm going to get back to Steve. These last few days here have been hectic and head-spinningly busy, but more than anything, it great to see Steve smile and it feels so good to all be together.
Friday, August 1, 2008
8.1.08
Hey, I miss you guys! It's strange to not have been with you for a few days. Steve's had ups and downs in that time. I'll be able to give you a better report once I am there in the morning. I leave at the crack of dawn so I land at 9:30 A.M. Joseph flies into Nashville and then is driving from there, so he'll arrive around 11:30 AM. We're both so, so excited. More for AL!
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