BlackShot Posted September 6, 2017 Report Share Posted September 6, 2017 (edited) Some of us know John, aka @bigjohn561, as being a great singer and a fun guy. Some of us know John as someone who is passionate by the Asylum Community. And some of us don't really know John. But regardless of who or what does, he's been through some tough moments the past few days. Hurricane Harvey devastated a considerable part of Texas and John has been greatly impacted by it. Fortunately, John and his family are safe. But his home, on the other hand, is not - or, at least, not entirely. He'll need money to repair his house and give his family a decent place to live again. It has suffered several damage. Some of that on the roof, on the outside, and some of them on the inside. At the same time, the hurricane has also taken away his mother's work, which was at a local church in his city. His wife, who was also going to start working at the very same church, won't be able to work there anymore. That and the whole tragedy had led John to expect some financial issues. Nobody could assume mother nature would hit so hard and so suddenly. The entire repair is estimated to be at $7,500. As someone said before, "at times like this, we set aside our differences and help each other out". So, if you can help John with any amount, I'm sure he'll be very thankful. Even if we can't reach our goal completely, I'm sure this would provide John some great help. Good luck, my friend John! Let's all spread the word.Click here if you wish to donate any possible amount: https://fundrazr.com/helpbigjohn --- • Special thanks to @Midamaru for helping me develop this idea • Any amount goes straight into @bigjohn561's PayPal account. If you'd like to confirm it, please send him a private message on the forums or Steam • Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns. Me or @Midamaru will gladly answer them Edited September 9, 2017 by BlackShot Eric916, Laki, ILegend and 21 others like this Link to comment
BlackShot Posted September 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2017 (edited) Milestones 06.09 - We've reached our first 100 dollars! Thanks to @Monkeysz and everyone who helped!! 07.09 - We've hit over 250 dollars in donations! Thanks everyone!! 08.09 - We now have 352 dollars worth in donations!! 15.09 - And we just reached over 500 dollars! Thanks everyone for the help! Edited September 15, 2017 by BlackShot bum41 and Mr. Linux like this Link to comment
Midamaru Posted September 6, 2017 Report Share Posted September 6, 2017 (edited) My best wishes go out to John and his family. In tough times things could be so much more bearable if people all helped out even if it's a tiny bit. A heartfel comment or a small donation will do alot in this case, i hope some of our gamers here could spare a few bucks instead of getting a skin ingame actually help out a man and his family to restore his home. Edited September 6, 2017 by Midamaru bum41, BlackShot and General Baked Potatoes like this Link to comment
Glass of Water Posted September 6, 2017 Report Share Posted September 6, 2017 My Grandma's house got destroyed in a typhoon 5 years ago and she just lived with us for 4 years and made my parents buy her a bigger house solution: get ur kids to solve ur problem Huan Lee likes this Link to comment
Brendon Smith Posted September 6, 2017 Report Share Posted September 6, 2017 @bigjohn561 I am sorry to hear about your house and the impact the storm has left on you and family I wish the best of luck to you guys and hope everything plays out I can only provide kind words of this moment and hope no matter what that these will help you through these hard times, Take care and stay safe. BlackShot, General Baked Potatoes, Space and 3 others like this Link to comment
Huan Lee Posted September 6, 2017 Report Share Posted September 6, 2017 @bigjohn561 I can't help because I'm a kid and Irma is about to bend me over, but I wish the best of luck to you and your family! I've never gotten to know you but I have seen you around. Good luck on the repairs! BlackShot and Glass of Water like this Link to comment
bigjohn561 Posted September 6, 2017 Report Share Posted September 6, 2017 Ty for the encouragement everyone! BlackShot, Huan Lee, Envy and 2 others like this Link to comment
Envy Posted September 6, 2017 Report Share Posted September 6, 2017 Im sorry to hear. Take care & goodluck with the repairs! BlackShot likes this Link to comment
Smee Posted September 6, 2017 Report Share Posted September 6, 2017 Back in 2005 a Cat 5 hurricane "Wilma" hit mexico and some parts of the US "Florida" and fair to say it was some scary shit especially at the age of 8 and to have experience a hurricane at the end of our holiday in Cancun mexico and to tell people what everybody had went through was horrific and i can just imagine what everyone else is going through at the moment so all i can say john is good luck and hopefully you can get back to a healthy lifestyle. BlackShot likes this Link to comment
Midamaru Posted September 6, 2017 Report Share Posted September 6, 2017 Thanks to @Brendon Smith @Buck @Mayhem @Alshiq Fatarra @frantic for doing a stream to help the fundraiser. bum41 and BlackShot like this Link to comment
Shane McCoy Posted September 6, 2017 Report Share Posted September 6, 2017 Shit, hope John gets the help he needs but I'm about to be directly impacted by Irma Huan Lee and BlackShot like this Link to comment
Monkeysz Posted September 6, 2017 Report Share Posted September 6, 2017 Hope your all good John and Hope my donation which isnt loads helps in some way <3 BlackShot and Midamaru like this Link to comment
BlackShot Posted September 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2017 We've hit our first 100 dollars! Thanks everyone for the support! Mr. Linux likes this Link to comment
Jwilly Posted September 6, 2017 Report Share Posted September 6, 2017 The only good thing that came out of harvey was the fact that i got 2 weeks off from school. Goodluck BigJohn! Link to comment
General Baked Potatoes Posted September 6, 2017 Report Share Posted September 6, 2017 I was hoping you'd be alright John. Ive known @bigjohn561 for a while now and I can say, hes a very funny, compassionate and good person with a huge heart. I hope anyone who can afford to donate to do so to lend a helping hand to Big John, anything can help. bigjohn561, Mr. Linux and BlackShot like this Link to comment
NotSoNutty Posted September 6, 2017 Report Share Posted September 6, 2017 I think this deserves to be pinned for the time being. Love to see what a community can do. BlackShot and Mr. Linux like this Link to comment
BlackShot Posted September 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2017 Just now, NotSoNutty said: I think this deserves to be pinned for the time being. Love to see what a community can do. Let's see if @Olio can give us a help on that. NotSoNutty likes this Link to comment
ILegend Posted September 7, 2017 Report Share Posted September 7, 2017 (edited) I don't have too much(brazil R.I.P) but i'm glad to help you this cause. be strong @bigjohn561 . Edited September 7, 2017 by ILegend BlackShot likes this Link to comment
bigjohn561 Posted September 7, 2017 Report Share Posted September 7, 2017 Just now, ILegend said: I don't have too much(brazi R.I.Pl) but i'm glad to help you this cause. be strong @bigjohn561 . Plz plz don't feel that way. Even if it's only words of kindness or just a post on ur facebook is enough. I thank everyone even if its kind words or a 1$ donation. BlackShot, ILegend and General Baked Potatoes like this Link to comment
Berus Posted September 7, 2017 Report Share Posted September 7, 2017 (edited) I wish you the best bigjhon, sorry that i can't donate anything now, but if you ever need a vest to blow the apd call me and i will gladily provide one Edited September 7, 2017 by Berus ILegend and BlackShot like this Link to comment
Trilligy Posted September 7, 2017 Report Share Posted September 7, 2017 Pinned and best wishes @bigjohn561 Eric916, General Baked Potatoes and BlackShot like this Link to comment
Corgi Posted September 7, 2017 Report Share Posted September 7, 2017 Gl @bigjohn561, crash on @Jwilly's couch if you need to. Roice likes this Link to comment
Eric916 Posted September 7, 2017 Report Share Posted September 7, 2017 4 hours ago, bigjohn561 said: Plz plz don't feel that way. Even if it's only words of kindness or just a post on ur facebook is enough. I thank everyone even if its kind words or a 1$ donation. but less than $1 donation and you can go fuck yourself.. lol jk hope your doing good will donate next week please leave the link active. Link to comment
Midamaru Posted September 7, 2017 Report Share Posted September 7, 2017 2 hours ago, Eric916 said: but less than $1 donation and you can go fuck yourself.. lol jk hope your doing good will donate next week please leave the link active. I think we'll keep it active till john shows us the good news of his home being repaired fully again. The goal seems insane to reach but like he said himself every dollar is appreciated. Eric916, BlackShot and Envy like this Link to comment
bigjohn561 Posted September 7, 2017 Report Share Posted September 7, 2017 @BlackShot those other donaters are from my wife's gamer friends from all the phone games she plays Eric916 and Mr. Linux like this Link to comment
BlackShot Posted September 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2017 3 hours ago, bigjohn561 said: @BlackShot those other donaters are from my wife's gamer friends from all the phone games she plays Nice one, bud! I'm glad to know even more people are getting involved and helping you! Mr. Linux likes this Link to comment
Gh0st Posted September 7, 2017 Report Share Posted September 7, 2017 americans helped my country a lot when we were hit by typhoon haiyan. I would do what i can to be able to donate and help mr john. Good thing he and his family are safe. Mr. Linux, Midamaru and BlackShot like this Link to comment
KonGstroNG Posted September 8, 2017 Report Share Posted September 8, 2017 Hello, my friend, we are strong together, I do not know you, but to really know a person we should know what friends say about her, so I'm here, I made the donation BlackShot and Silver-Spy like this Link to comment
BlackShot Posted September 9, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2017 Thanks to the forums' support and John's wife friends, we were able to raise 352 dollars so far. Although this amount is still far from being able to entirely repair John's house, I do believe it will help him in the short-term and still shows there's a lot of compassion and empathy coming from gaming communities. As mentioned by Midamaru, we'll keep this thread open for any kind donations that may come in the future, until John's situation is resolved or similar. Thanks everyone!! Mr. Linux likes this Link to comment
Midamaru Posted September 10, 2017 Report Share Posted September 10, 2017 On 7-9-2017 at 8:20 PM, Gh0st said: americans helped my country a lot when we were hit by typhoon haiyan. I would do what i can to be able to donate and help mr john. Good thing he and his family are safe. On 8-9-2017 at 2:41 PM, SpArtacUS said: Hello, my friend, we are strong together, I do not know you, but to really know a person we should know what friends say about her, so I'm here, I made the donation These things are really amazing to see, globally we're helping eachother out in bad situations and sometimes without even really knowing eachother. All the shit going down in america right now made me realize that there's tons more people out there that need help. If you want to help out but you don't have money you could also consider donating blood, there's a big need to help injured people during these disasters aswell. I hope that those with spare coins are willing to help out the ones in need, but so far i can already see that im not alone in this cause Thanks everyone for the donations! Gh0st and BlackShot like this Link to comment
BlackShot Posted September 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2017 Thanks to @KrazyKnight and his $100 donation, and all the other kind people who contributed, we've hit $542! I'm sure all the contributions will bring John some relief and some great help! Milestones post updated. Again, thanks everyone!! KrazyKnight, bigjohn561, Midamaru and 1 other like this Link to comment
bigjohn561 Posted September 16, 2017 Report Share Posted September 16, 2017 Yes thank you everyone! KrazyKnight, Mr. Linux and BlackShot like this Link to comment
Atmosphere Posted October 10, 2017 Report Share Posted October 10, 2017 (edited) Am I too late to donate funds? EDIT: If not, then read this again in 5 days Edited October 10, 2017 by Atmosphere Link to comment
bigjohn561 Posted October 10, 2017 Report Share Posted October 10, 2017 7 hours ago, Atmosphere said: Am I too late to donate funds? EDIT: If not, then read this again in 5 days Lol Link to comment
bigjohn561 Posted October 22, 2017 Report Share Posted October 22, 2017 I want to say ty to everyone that donated. Its a big help on fixing what has to be fixed on my house! @BlackShot I reckon u can shut it down now. BlackShot and KrazyKnight like this Link to comment
BlackShot Posted October 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2017 Just now, bigjohn561 said: I want to say ty to everyone that donated. Its a big help on fixing what has to be fixed on my house! @BlackShot I reckon u can shut it down now. Done, my friend. Mr. Linux likes this Link to comment
KrazyKnight Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 @bigjohn561 How are you doing so far, if you mind me asking? Is your situation better now I hope? BlackShot likes this Link to comment
bigjohn561 Posted October 23, 2017 Report Share Posted October 23, 2017 10 hours ago, KrazyKnight said: @bigjohn561 How are you doing so far, if you mind me asking? Is your situation better now I hope? Yes a lot better . fixed the holes in my roof and cleared the property. Still got a lot of work ahead of me but its going. Thank you for asking. BlackShot likes this Link to comment
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