Hi Mar Flea Market this Sat 2/15 (Fundraiser)

[kirchoff]

I won't be able to make it up their but would love to donate. God bless the great people on this site.

[captfysh]

Bravo Alex! As soon as you arrive Saturday am, FIND ME! I'm not sure if I can do it but I'm trying to wiggle a little more space for you... Robby

[MVP]

Thanks to all who responded or sent pm's. Do not no who would not help elderly lady like this as she has spent her life helping others without asking anything in return. Now that I have gotten to no her better and see what she has done for everyone around her and the condition she is in with no one really to help her i feel it is my duty to step up to the plate on her behalf. She is truly a special person. It blows me away how people in this country take advantage of the elderly especially in their time of need. I for one will not let this happen.

One of the reason this site is so special is when someone is in need people just come out of the woodwork to help in some way even though they have their own issues to deal with.

* Capt Lou Truppi donated 2 tables for me to use for this event at no cost to me.
* Kevin Bogan offered to build custom Fish Poison Fluke Rod to me with winners name on it for me to Raffle off
* Our fearless leader Gerry and resident blackfishing hack volunteered to donate some items to sell and donate proceeds. Sorry could not resist

All of these guys did this in the background not looking for attention but rather just wanting to help. I basically live my life now by helping others without expecting anything in return. If you help others get what they want you will be a rich man in the long run as long as you have their best intentions in mind and not your own. Not looking to be the Tony Robbins of NJFishing but it will truly change your life when you live buy these rules.

Looking forward to seeing some familiar faces and some new ones on Saturday. Have alot of good stuff if I could find the time to get things all together in time for Saturday.

Whatever money I make from sales I am personally going to match. Hoping to raise $2500 dollars so I can get her an aide to help out for at least 2 months and help her pay some bills.

Will be heading Ssouth in search of TOGASAURAS on Friday as needed to get a day for myseld. If someone needs to reach me try my on the phone as I will be getting home late friday

Alex
201-741-1823

[Gerry Zagorski]

Originally Posted by MVP

I basically live my life now by helping others without expecting anything in return. If you help others get what they want you will be a rich man in the long run as long as you have their best intentions in mind and not your own. Not looking to be the Tony Robbins of NJFishing but it will truly change your life when you live buy these rules.

True that Alex and well said!!

[Tuna Tales]

Alex

Best wishes here...I will def stop by your table!!

See you Saturday am...

Best,

Joe T.

[hartattack]

I'll see 'ya tomorrow Alex. I know of a home care provider if you need one, we'll talk . . .

[PaBeerGuy]

Originally Posted by MVP

Ryelof

That is a very nice gesture on your part as I am not sure that i even no you as I do not recognize the screen name. One of the great things that makes this site so special. If you want to send in donation via paypal my email address is cortizoalex@yahoo.com. If you want to mail check enclosed is my contact info

Alex Cortizo
219 Walnut Ave
Cranford, NJ 07016
201-741-1823
cortizoalex@yahoo.com

I'll send you a PayPal, very touching what you're doing here.

[SaltLife1980]

Alex.. How much did you end up with?

[MVP]

Originally Posted by SaltLife1980

Alex.. How much did you end up with?

Total raised so far from Sat was $738

What can i say but thanks to all who came by to help. The guys from Hi- Mar were Awsome. I will post a seperate report with full update when i get a chance. I sold alot of my stuff even my favorite custom cod rod that is first rod I ever built. Custom Honey Lami. Can not believe i sold it but money rasied helped soften the blow as i know money from it is going to a great cause. Will need to replace at some point. Recieved donations from members i knew and total strangers who just heard about what i was trying to do was awesome. Really makes you feel good when you do something good for others. IF anyone wants to donate to my paypal account my email for that account is cortizoalex@yahoo.com or send check to contact info below. Anyone who donates money will get their names entered into raffle for Custom Fluke Rod by Kevin Bogan. I think i will do $20 bucks donation for each entry or 3 for $50 bucks. Anyone who previously donated money prior to this post will automatically be entered. I will announce the winner opening day of fluke season. As mentioned i will update on progress and post some pictures as long as she allows me to.

Alex Cortizo
219 Walnut Ave
Cranford, NJ 07016

[SaltLife1980]

Originally Posted by MVP

Toatal raised so far from Sat was $738

What can i say but thanks to all who came by to help. I will post a seperate report with full update when i get a chance. I sold alot of my stuff even my favorite custom cod rod that is first rod I ever built. Custom Honey Lami. Can not believe i sold it but money rasied helped soften the blow as i know money from it is going to a great cause. Will need to replace at some point. Recieved donations from members i knew and total strangers who just heard about what i was trying to do was awesome. Really makes you feel good when you do something good for others. IF anyone wants to donate to my paypal account my email for that account is cortizoalx@yahoo.com. Anyone who donates money will get their names entered into raffle for Custom Fluke Rod by Kevin Bogan. I think i will do
$ 20 bucks donation for each ticket or 3 for $50 bucks. I will announce the winner opening day of fluke season. As mentioned i will update on progress and post some pictures as long as she allows me to.

Alex

Thats great Alex.. i made sure to give what i could to try to help out..

All going for a good cause.. ill have to pay pal you this week to get a few tickets for the rod as well