Fish Junkie Posted October 18, 2015 Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 Hi QLDAF Members We (Queensland Cichlid Group) are having a fundraiser for Bill Smith. As you may know he is in hospital recovering from a leg amputation when he returns home (in a couple of weeks) the house needs to be wheelchair friendly this includes ramps on external doors and grap rails in the bathroom and toilet. Also he needs a wheelchair and shower chair amongst other things. He will not get any help with this as he has a business that he only just started with his wife two weeks before this happened. This is a hard time as there starting from the ground up and with Bill in hospital Sue has been doing crazy hrs at the shop. Keeping house and visiting Bill every night. With all the worry on top she is just holding it together Now if Bill never worked a day in his life everything would have been given to him for free but because he pays tax they have to find the money themselves Not really fair is it what I'm asking is for ppl to donate a gold coin to Bills fund (I'm sure he has helped everyone in some way or another) and $1 or $2 or whatever you can give is not much to ask for Money can be deposited in to the following account Bank of Queensland Queensland Cichlid group Bsb. 124 039 Acc. 90109429 Thanks for your help. We will hand Bill a cheque in due course with a video being posted of his response pls also post your messages on this thread and I will make sure he reads them all Fish junkie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbeer Posted October 18, 2015 Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 This has been approved by QLDAF Admin. On a personal level, I do not know Bill well, other than to say he has given heaps to this hobby. Now the hobby needs to give something back. The guy is very genuine and passionate about the hobby, and the hobby would be a lot poorer today in QLD without him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquatic7 Posted October 18, 2015 Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 Hello Bill and Sue, sorry to hear about your misfortune , i cant begin to imagine what you both must be going through. Both Denise and myself wish you all the best for a speedy recovery and hope all goes well for your future endeavours. Kind regards Gary Lenehan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AquaholicsOnline Posted October 18, 2015 Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 Hi Gingerbeer, aquaholics likes to offer for this cause 10x bio pro 200w heaters for auction with the proceeds to be donated to this worthwhile cause. Would you be able to organize this? We can ship out these directly to the customer for $7.00 shipping Hope this will help the cause. Aquaholics Online Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nini Posted October 18, 2015 Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 If he didn't work he would get the ramp, rails and wheelchair for free -- but there is probably a six year waiting list In all seriousness though, I can only imagine the stress and worry they are going through.. hopefully the hobby community spirit kicks in and we can help ease the financial stress a little. All the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbunamad Posted October 18, 2015 Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 I have known Bill since the early 80's when I was a member of the Dedicated Hobbyists Aquarium club and he was involved with the Qld Cichlid Club. I'm not sure but I think they were the "enemy" back then, but it was all good fun. Whenever I spoke to Bill he was always full of fish knowledge and didn't mind passing that info on. I will repeat the story I was told to give you an indication of his sense of humour and outlook on life. His wife Sue had just started a new job and Bill rings to speak to her. Person answers the phone: "Hello can I help you?" Bill: "Can I speak to Sue Smith please"? Phone answerer: "Yes can I say who is calling?" Bill: "Yes it's her parole officer!!" All the best Bill for a speedy recovery, I hope your wheelchair is the upmarket model with mags, speed stripes etc. Cheers Brian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve6610 Posted October 18, 2015 Report Share Posted October 18, 2015 i have asked [MENTION=231]gingerbeer[/MENTION] to see if we can open up a sub forum in our live auction section so members can run a few auctions to help raise some money for bill, we have one already going and another lot offered by a sponsor, if we did this it could be kept together and easier to find, thoughts guys ? [MENTION=1584]Fish Junkie[/MENTION] would this help at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tutters187 Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 Bill and Sue Smith are two of the most awesome people ever. My partner worked for Bill and Sue for 2 years and loved every day of it. I know she is extremely grateful for the opportunity to have worked and learned so much from them. Get well soon Bill, and hang in there Sue. Take care, and we hope to see you again soon. Stace and Jeanine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Junkie Posted October 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 i have asked [MENTION=231]gingerbeer[/MENTION] to see if we can open up a sub forum in our live auction section so members can run a few auctions to help raise some money for bill, we have one already going and another lot offered by a sponsor, if we did this it could be kept together and easier to find, thoughts guys ? [MENTION=1584]Fish Junkie[/MENTION] would this help at all Sure would Steve. Makes it easier for everyone Also if it's live it could be a 24/48 hr auction ? FJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watsonboyd Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 Bad things always happen to good people... but its because they are strong and amazing. I wish Bill all the best and will donate some money tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve6610 Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 Sure would Steve. Makes it easier for everyoneAlso if it's live it could be a 24/48 hr auction ? FJ members can set there own start and finish times, wouldn't need to be 24/48, could be a few days, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbeer Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 I am going to have a chat with FJ about timing, but this will be happening. I am keen to make it an weekend event, say start Friday and end Saturday night. Will come back with details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tutters187 Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve6610 Posted October 22, 2015 Report Share Posted October 22, 2015 bumping this up for our members Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbeer Posted October 23, 2015 Report Share Posted October 23, 2015 Hi Gingerbeer, aquaholics likes to offer for this cause 10x bio pro 200w heaters for auction with the proceeds to be donated to this worthwhile cause. Would you be able to organize this? We can ship out these directly to the customer for $7.00 shippingHope this will help the cause. Aquaholics Online Thanks to Jesse and his team. This will be offered in the auction. http://www.qldaf.com/forums/qldaf-events-calendar-announcements-38/bill-smith-fund-raising-auction-125484/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lippa Posted November 1, 2015 Report Share Posted November 1, 2015 Whats the shop? so we can support it aswell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbeer Posted November 4, 2015 Report Share Posted November 4, 2015 Thanks to tose who have listed up lots. I have a couple more to raise....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbeer Posted November 5, 2015 Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 Get your lots in - Auction starts tommorrow night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AquaholicsOnline Posted November 6, 2015 Report Share Posted November 6, 2015 Due to the hot weather and coming into summer i have cut back the donation of 10 heaters and added some other products that should bring in a higher price (the LED light alone is worth over $100) We have uploaded all items now to the auction with NO RESERVE so dig deep and remember where all the proceeds are going Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbeer Posted November 6, 2015 Report Share Posted November 6, 2015 thanks to everyone whop listed a lot..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liplover82 Posted November 6, 2015 Report Share Posted November 6, 2015 I don't have any fish or products but I would like to offer my cake services for the auction $100 cake made by me and yes it can be fancy If that's ok located on the sunshine coast nambour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krose Posted November 6, 2015 Report Share Posted November 6, 2015 Donation made. I hope Bill makes a speedy recovery, he's a great guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Junkie Posted November 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2015 WOW is it just me or am I feeling the love on this forum FJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grigby Posted November 7, 2015 Report Share Posted November 7, 2015 Donation made. I trust Bill makes a well deserved recovery. I have dealt with Bill many times over quite a few years, he was always helpful, trustworthy & a great bloke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbunamad Posted November 7, 2015 Report Share Posted November 7, 2015 WOW is it just me or am I feeling the love on this forumFJ [MENTION=1584]Fish Junkie[/MENTION]warmandfuzzy I aint getting any love so it must be just you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
