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tomm5647 03-20-2013 08:02 AM

A request to the group
 
I've been a member for years and while I don't post very often I've enjoyed reading and learning from many of you. I have met several members at Arlington Park over the years and I know that you all help a brother whenever possible. Steve has given me permission to post the link for the mobility awareness website. They are running a contest where a new accesible van is being awarded. My son-in law Steve Herbst is a finalist. Steve was paralyzed in a high school football accident and is confined to a wheelchair. It's inspirational to see how he leads a full life in spite of this. He married my daughter 11 years ago and he is the father of twins. He works full-time and is involved with the kids sports leagues as well as organizations to benefit others in similar situations. Not unexpectedly Steve's condition has worsened lately making it impossible for him to drive his specially equipped van. The newer vans have advanced controls that would enable Steve to once again drive and regain more of his independence. Here's where I need your help. The winner will be determined by votes to the mobility awareness site. I have posted the link. Anyone who can spare a few minutes please click in and cast a vote for Steve. It doesn't cost anything and your help will be greatly appreciated.

http://www.mobilityawarenessmonth.co...t-palatine-il/


Thanks in advance for your help
Tom Margelewski

mark2061mn 03-20-2013 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomm5647 (Post 919993)
I've been a member for years and while I don't post very often I've enjoyed reading and learning from many of you. I have met several members at Arlington Park over the years and I know that you all help a brother whenever possible. Steve has given me permission to post the link for the mobility awareness website. They are running a contest where a new accesible van is being awarded. My son-in law Steve Herbst is a finalist. Steve was paralyzed in a high school football accident and is confined to a wheelchair. It's inspirational to see how he leads a full life in spite of this. He married my daughter 11 years ago and he is the father of twins. He works full-time and is involved with the kids sports leagues as well as organizations to benefit others in similar situations. Not unexpectedly Steve's condition has worsened lately making it impossible for him to drive his specially equipped van. The newer vans have advanced controls that would enable Steve to once again drive and regain more of his independence. Here's where I need your help. The winner will be determined by votes to the mobility awareness site. I have posted the link. Anyone who can spare a few minutes please click in and cast a vote for Steve. It doesn't cost anything and your help will be greatly appreciated.

http://www.mobilityawarenessmonth.co...t-palatine-il/


Thanks in advance for your help
Tom Margelewski

Done, good luck, hope he wins.

Rudeboyelvis 03-20-2013 09:11 AM

Ditto - best of luck and well wishes

prouse62 03-20-2013 09:21 AM

Done! Anything for a fellow Illini!

Benny 03-20-2013 09:42 AM

Tom -Good luck , as a former Illini I wish you and your son Steven the best of luck in accompishing your goal. All the best.

Cannon Shell 03-20-2013 09:58 AM

Voted and posted on my facebook page as well.

GenuineRisk 03-20-2013 09:59 AM

Done. I'm also going to post on my Facebook page and I'll see if I can post it on an open thread on one of the political blogs I frequent.

EDIT: Conveniently, the most recent post there was on the new NY driver's license design, so it seemed like a good place to post it. :)

TouchOfGrey 03-20-2013 10:04 AM

Done. :)

jms62 03-20-2013 10:06 AM

done

DJARUM 03-20-2013 10:26 AM

Gl............

ARyan 03-20-2013 10:26 AM

Tom, voted for Steve. Hope he wins. All the best!

MaTH716 03-20-2013 10:31 AM

Voted, best of luck.

casp0555 03-20-2013 11:37 AM

Done, GL fellow DTer and family, hope the best works out for Steve and your family :tro:

Ocala Mike 03-20-2013 12:13 PM

A request to the group
 
Another vote cast. Hope all turns out well for Steve.

cassie 03-20-2013 12:22 PM

voted

pweizer 03-20-2013 12:24 PM

Done, good luck!

Paul

tomm5647 03-20-2013 12:28 PM

Thank you all for your help. I knew this was the right place to post!

brianwspencer 03-20-2013 01:08 PM

Voted, and bookmarked to vote again.

robfla 03-20-2013 01:20 PM

done - Thank you for voting for your Local Hero in the National Mobility Awareness Month contest.

PatCummings 03-20-2013 01:38 PM

Done. All the best!


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