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Go Fund Me Account for the McElvene Family
This is also posted in the thread about Steve but I wanted to start a new topic so that nobody missed it.
The University set up a Go Fund Me account to help Steve's family with expenses at this time. The link was included in the article below on daytonflyers.com .
http://daytonflyers.com/news/2016/5/...ld-monday.aspx
The direct link to the Go Fund Me page is below.
https://www.gofundme.com/Steve-5
I don't know his family situation but let's all make sure that they don't have to worry about money at this horrible time.
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05-16-2016, 10:41 PM
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In a little over 3 days $14,930 has been donated by 296 people. Hopefully everyone can spread the word and continue to add to the fund for Steve's family.
Also GoFundMe is a legit site in case anybody is unfamiliar with it and the page was started by the UD athletic department so hopefully no one is hesitant to donate thinking the page is a scam of some sort.
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05-16-2016, 11:16 PM
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I will vouch for GoFundMe. They do a good job limiting scams. Some are going to get through - but as Flyer fans we know with certainty this is not a scam.
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05-17-2016, 12:41 PM
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I encourage anyone who can, to chip in. I don't know anything about Steve's family. But I know that having to deal with the unexpected costs and complications of a funeral and its expenses at a time of such intense grief is something I wish upon no one. Additionally, I imagine there were lots of hopes and dreams of an improved life for all of that family woven into Steve's success on the court. This loss is beyond words. Since few of us knew Steve personally, or had the privilege of knowing his family, it is a small gesture that can at least help to make this time for them less painful. I hope you all can do what you can for the family of a Flyer who gave everything he had.
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05-18-2016, 01:29 PM
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Flyer Volleyball Superfan. Almost 8,000 Posts To Prove It.
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Over $21k on its way to the goal of $25k. Everyone of these donations is an amazing gift of love and compassion. But I am most inspired by the $5 to $20 gifts. The Flyer Nation is amazing.
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05-20-2016, 11:02 AM
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$1410 needed to reach the goal. Please consider giving. No amount is too small.
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05-20-2016, 02:06 PM
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Thank you for posting this. $23,650 now raised.
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05-21-2016, 08:10 AM
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Great Job Flyer Nation in supporting Steve's family. The $25k goal has been reached and now we can band together and exceed that goal. After all we are UD and exceeding expectations is in our DNA. Very proud of the more than 400 who have reached out and helped ease the financial stress for Steve's family during this difficult and sorrowful time.
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05-21-2016, 10:46 AM
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As bad as we feel as fellow students,administration,alumni and fans it could be 100 times worse, we could've been in the trenches with him everyday as a teammate or a lifetime as a friend or family member. They shouldn't have to think about finances right now. Proud of Flyer Nation
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05-23-2016, 06:32 PM
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