Ronnie Bryan could use our help

Bob · Posted: Sun May 09, 2010 8:03 pm Post subject: Ronnie Bryan could use our help

For many of you who know or may have met Ronnie Bryan (Bryan's Car Rental and also an accomplished competitive cyclist), he could use our help. Ronnie has taken it upon himself to try and raise $14,000 to help a young Anguillian, Marlon Davis, get some badly needed surgery, currently scheduled for July 28 in Puerto Rico. I talked with Ronnie last weekend about Marlon and the surgery he needs and Ronnie emailed me the following:

RASTEFAN · Posted: Mon May 10, 2010 6:29 am Post subject:

A noble effort -- Rastefan mailed his check this morning.
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Lazeybob · Joined: 21 Sep 2004 Posts: 93 Location: Montgomery, Al

You can count on us!

beachluver · Joined: 04 Oct 2009 Posts: 4

We'll send something - nice to be able to help a young man and give back to the people who make Anguilla special.

brian4432 · Joined: 31 Dec 2007 Posts: 36 Location: central new jersey

Check went out yesterday afternoon.

John S · Joined: 05 Oct 2004 Posts: 99 Location: Blue Bell, PA

Hey Bob, thanks for making us aware of this situation.

As a triathlete and lover of AXA.....it's a no brainer. God's speed to Marlon during his impending recovery and ultimately cycling times!

Bob · Posted: Tue Jun 22, 2010 2:06 pm Post subject: Marlon Davis

The bicycle races being organized by Ronnie Bryan, along with his Blowing Point cycling club, for Marlon Davis will be held this Sunday, June 28, starting and finishing on the Jeremiah Gumbs Highway. The first race is scheduled to start at 11 AM with two other races later in the day (1 PM and 3:30 PM?). Food and drink concessions will be available for spectators. Both Anguillians and visitors might enjoy taking in some of the event.

Ronnie's making progress in raising money for Marlon's surgery in late July, but still needs some help to push this over the finish line. Please help if you can - if you are on island show up on Sunday, buy some food and drink and/or raffle tickets and enjoy some exciting races. Alternatively, you can still send donations to the "Marlon Davis Fund" to the following address:

Marlon Davis Fund
% Ronnie Bryan
P.O. Box 1422
Blowing Point, AI 2640
Anguilla B.W.I.

Bob

Marlon Davis
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pyratess · Anguillophile Joined: 29 Jun 2006 Posts: 265

does anyone know if Ronnie has a paypal acct or credit card acct set up for this?
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Bob · Posted: Tue Jun 22, 2010 7:42 pm Post subject:

I'll let you know tomorrow morning - thanks. I'm sure we can do something via credit card.
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pyratess · Anguillophile Joined: 29 Jun 2006 Posts: 265

Thanks Bob,
I hesitate to mail to AXA. Years past things would never arrive and once we got a card returned exactly one year later !!! Let us know soon.
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RASTEFAN · Posted: Wed Jun 23, 2010 4:16 am Post subject:

Rastefan had no problem with the mail -- Ronnie confirmed he received our check in less than 2 weeks' time.
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Quidam · Joined: 07 Sep 2003 Posts: 340 Location: Western Mass.

We mailed a check a few weeks ago. It hasn't been cashed yet. I hope that it makes an appearance somewhere soon.
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brian4432 · Joined: 31 Dec 2007 Posts: 36 Location: central new jersey

I received an email from Ronnie yesterday and he said all the checks were deposited a few days ago so they should be clearing the bank soon.

JUAN · Posted: Wed Jun 23, 2010 10:07 am Post subject:

Bob , did a paypal account ever got set up ?
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Bob · Posted: Wed Jun 23, 2010 10:15 am Post subject: Marlon Davis

Ronnie does have a paypal account and he can also process credit card payments for Marlon through his car rental business. You can send me a PM if you want details or call me personally at 401-524-8893 and I will take your credit card information and pass it on to Ronnie - it would be fun to talk to some Forum members. Smile

Ronnie has asked me to thank all those who are supporting Marlon - it is truly appreciated!
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Pete · Joined: 12 Oct 2006 Posts: 159

Any updates on the fundraising efforts?

Bob · Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2010 7:49 pm Post subject:

Thanks for asking, Pete - it's been a challenge! With the help/encouragement of a friend in Boston, the doctors reduced their fees somewhat to help out, but the last I knew Ronnie was a couple of thousand dollars away from the amount needed, so any last minute contributions will help.

A number of forum members have sent checks or put a donation on their credit card, but if there are any forum members out there who still want to help out, there is still time.

P.S. My Avatar suggests that you "wave to the goat - it feels good", but not as good as helping a young man like Marlon!
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Bob · Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2010 8:39 pm Post subject:

Just an update - - Marlon had his surgery this week on Wednesday and it reportedly went well. He is still in Puerto Rico with his mother and Ronnie and hopes to return to Anguilla by early next week where he will recuperate and rehab.

Thanks so much to all the forum members who helped out this young man (and for those that still want to, it's not too late).
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Bob · Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2010 1:23 pm Post subject:

One last update - Marlon is back in Anguilla after successful surgery and he, his family and Ronnie are all truly grateful to all those (both on island and off) who helped make this possible.
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Quidam · Joined: 07 Sep 2003 Posts: 340 Location: Western Mass.

That is great to hear.

Please keep us updated on his progress.
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