Pacific Palisades Fire - The GT500 KR - How to help

[Coralsnake]

I think most people here know me. I have been around since the start of the forum. I run a little website about Shelbys. I have never asked for a dime to run that site in 25 years.

I justed wanted to make people aware of one of our forum members that literally lost everything he had, including a triple black, GT500 KR convertible. The car can be replaced, but obviously there is a lot that can not be.

He is not asking for money, however I think a few dollars might be of some comfort.

Over the next couple weeks, I want to keep my own posts focused on this tragedy.

I am not the guy that donates to every sad puppy appeal or sends money to orphans. As a matter of fact, my donation history is pretty weak.

This has made me upset. Hopefully, I wont overwhelm you to the point of becoming annoying.

How can I help? You can Paypal Bob's family at rjcassling@gmail.com

100% of your donation goes directly to Bob's family. No fees no expenses, no middle man taking their cut. When they ask you what its for, find the box marked "Friends and Family"

If you don't do Paypal; email me Coralsnake68@hotmail.com. It does not have to be a lot, even $10 would be a nice gesture. Maybe we raise a couple hundred dollars total to help a brother out towards his new beginnings?

[Coralsnake]

[Coralsnake]

[WT6066-2600]

Heard you Pete and have done.

Many of us have benefited in many ways from our Shelby hobby, time to share.

Joe

[CalSpecial68]

Very nice of you to do this Coralsnake.
Over the years I have donated less and less, unless I have some sort of connection. Maybe that's bad. but it's just the truth since it's getting harder to know who's legit and who's not, who really cares and who doesn't. I have Paypal I will send him some $$$ along with prayers and blessings!
Thank you,
-Rick
   

[Coralsnake]

I appreciate you guys

I dont know why this makes me so emotional?

This is serious and real

[Jhockman]

Thanks for setting this up Pete
I lost everything to a fire once so I know how devastating it is.

[Coralsnake]

I only offer the suggestion.

I know what team I want to be on

[KR Convertible]

I just sent him a donation.  I wish there was more I could do.  Bob is one of the good ones!!  I'll never forget the big shit-eating grin on his face as he took the car out for a romp ride right after judging at Mid-Ohio.

[Hipo-Fred]

PayPal donation sent, can't imagine what it would like to go through such a devastating experience ...thanks for helping us help a fellow SAAC member Pete.

Fred

[Bob Gaines]

PayPal donation sent. What a terrible experience. It could have been anyone of us. 

[Coralsnake]

Mr Gaines you are a role model

I appreciate all of you.

[greekz]

Just sent Bob a donation.  He is one of the good guys.  At a LASAAC car show many years ago I arrived at the Santa Monica Pier without my detailing towels and products.  After driving from Carpinteria, my car needed some attention.  Bob graciously lent me what I needed. That was above and beyond in my book.

Greek

[GT350Lad]

Donation sent. Can't imagine this loss or anyone's in this devastation
Wishing him and his family strength
Trent

[tesgt350]

Not sure if true, but has been in the News on many Channels that many people in the Pacific Palisades recently lost their Home Insurance because the companies pulled out.  Not sure about the Car Insurance.  It will be many many Years to rebuild IF they can even get the Materials TO rebuild.  Over 10,000 Homes PLUS all the Businesses that have already burned, think about all the Lumber alone........