Tragedy for Steve Brooks

[Judah Vee]

I know many may not like him but this is a tragedy for one of ours:
Copied from Facebook:

Steve Brooks

I lost my grandson Lucas only a couple hours ago. I ask my friends to please pray for my daughter Jennifer and our family.
http://www.krcrtv.com/news/​30552263/detail.html




8-Year-Old Child Killed In Redding Mobile Home Fire
www.krcrtv.com
REDDING, Calif. -- SHASTA COUNTY A child died Monday morning when a mobile home was destroyed by fire Monday, February 27, 2012.

[Q. Kumber]

I am so sorry to read of this. Of all the things that life can throw at us, this is one of the very worst.

[mai-ling]

Very sad.

[Steve Hook]

:-(

[Richard Kaufman]

How terrible. Our condolences.

[Dustin Stinett]

What a heartbreaking tragedy. My sincere condolences to Steve and his family.

[Roger M.]

The death of a child seems too much to take.

My sincere condolences to Steve and his immediate and extended family.

[Steve Brooks]

Mya and I would like to express our most sincere thanks and graditude to you all for your prayers, thoughts and kind words during this sad time of events. Our hearts truly break for my daughter Jennifer and the entire family as we struggle to cope with this sudden loss in our lives. Your friendship and support is very much appreciated - you are truly the best. :)

[Tom Frame]

Steve,

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. My condolences to you, Mya and Jennifer. Take care, buddy.


Tom

[billmccloskey]

Steve,

There are no words to express how deeply sorry I am that this has happened. I cannot fathom the depth of the grief you are going through. My thoughts are with you and I"m am so incredibly sorry to hear about your loss. As a parent myself, losing a child is the one thing in life we all hope we never have to face. Rely on your faith and your family and let them help you shoulder the burden of such a heavy and tragic loss.

[Pete Biro]

So, so sad... condolences to you and yours. :(

[M.Lee]

The Lord Jesus christ is All comforting , Especially to the young , he indeed has a very special place for children to enter , Where they are loved eternally & at peace.


Michael Lee

[Dan Magyari]

What a horrible tragedy. My sincerest condolences to you and your family and friends, Steve.

[David Oliver]

An unimaginable loss. My heart aches for you and your family, Steve. My sincere condolences.

[magicmind]

http://www.giveforward.com/stevebrooksfund
PAYPAL has been added, as well as a twitter and Facebook share button. Local news media, whom I contacted last night to get a bank account set up locally to assist, finally called back. They are working with the local fire chief to get a fund set up a local fund for Steve's daughter.

Looks like it is all coming together. Please continue to keep Steve's family in your thoughts.


Give what you can. Anything is better than nothing at all. They lost a child and a home. Thank you all for assisting!

[Kent Gunn]

Alabama,

You rock dude.

Put that up on Facebook, gotta go sent Steve some dough.

Thank you for doing good stuff, my heart goes out to the Brooks family.

KG

[magicmind]

We have almost reached a goal I came up with this morning! Beautiful people have been more than kind with the donations. This fundraising will end on 3/16 and I hope to raise much more for Steve's family. They have no home or belongings left and are grieving at the same time for the loss of a child. Please give.

[magicking]

Condolences and prayers from the King family in Missouri..May the good lord comfort all of you during this most difficult time
God Bless

[magicmind]

We reached the goal last night and then some. Thank you all so very much. The fund raising effort for the family is still going. Donate what you can. Hopefully by the end of the weekend we can double this amount. I had no idea that there were so many caring people in the group. Please continue to support Steve Brooks and family.

Best-

[Eric DeCamps]

Steve, I am very sorry for your loss. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers.

[bagelsandlox]

Such sad news. Very sorry to hear of your loss and heartbreak!

[magicmind]

I know most of you are thinking about donating and have not yet. I personally was waiting on payday. I would like to have each person on the cafe take a moment and put yourself in Steve's family position. Would you not want everyone to spread the word that could help? What if every cafe member donated $5? My goal in setting up this fundraising event was just to get the ball rolling as fast as I could to help someone I dod not know, nor have ever met. I simply felt moved by the situation and wanted to see the family taken care of and comforted. As I mentioned before, I did contact the news station and tried that route. I then felt that the ball was in my court to get something done faster.

I have seen very generous donations from several people, but want those of you that have not donated yet to just take a moment and give something, no matter how big or small.
http://www.giveforward.com/stevebrooksfund

[Judah Vee]

Wow.... What support for Steve and his Family! I want to personaly thank everyone who has donated and everyone who has kept them in their thoughts and prayers. This community, though we have our differences, is a caring one.

Though I have nothing to do with the fundraising besides donating myself,Thanks to all! You are in my thoughts.

Judah

[magicmind]

http://www.giveforward.com/stevebrooksfund
We are close to $5k. I am working on a "special idea" to help push this fund over the top. I would challenge any dealers to contact me. I have emailed you and received little reply. I know you read my email ;)

[magicmind]

...the latest news. I have $1400 worth of magic donated by Hocus Pocus to raffle off to raise money for the fund. Anyone interested in seeing a list of the items?

[Dustin Stinett]

By all means post it here if you wish.

[magicmind]

I have $1400 worth of new magic donated by Hocus Pocus to raffle off to raise more funds for steve brooks family
These items will be scheduled for next week. I will take donations via the site for a specific period of time per item. From the donors that contribute during that time, I will pull a random name. That person will get the item post paid.
Here is a list from Hocus Pocus:
Limited Edition Allakazam Wand 50th Anniversary set retail value $250.00

Nosey Volunteers retail Value $195.00

Menage A 3 Coin set and DVD retail value $250.00

Magic Land Of Allakazam 6 Vol. DVD set retail value $139.95

Multiplying Wine Bottles retail value $310.00

Slingshot retail value $195.00

[magicmind]

ALSO, more good news. Steven's Magic Emporium has donated 6 DVD's & SCRYER book - The White Book !!!

see the site this weekend for more raffle information!

[magicmind]

A new item added to the list froma Donor......
Anyone interested in a copy of One Hundred By Warlock???

[Richard Kaufman]

All you had to do was ask.
The Genii grants all wishes.

[Sketchomagic]

Thanks Mr. Kaufman.

[magicmind]

Here are the raffle rules of donation. I will list the item and times of each item the evening before, check back here for the list.
There is a minimum donation that I will list next to the item. Do not combine donations as I will count them as a single. Should you wish to donate more than once for a better chance, please do so.
In order to make this work, when you donate, use your real name. Do not donate as anonymous, or hide your donation amount. PLEASE double check your email address as this will be the only way I have to contact you. I will make 2 attempts to contact winners.
In the notes, please verify the item you are donating for. Example if the raffle from 8am-noon is for a wand with minimum donation of $25, please add the word "wand" in the note area of the donation.
Raffle for MONDAY....
7am - 12 noon CST Limited Edition Allakazam Wand 50th Anniversary set Donations of $30 to qualify
1pm - 6pm CST Slingshot Donations of $25 to qualify

LOOK FOR UPDATES ON THIS THREAD FOR THE NEXT FEW DAYS

thank you everyone from the bottom of my heart for helping Steve's family

[magicmind]

Raffle going strong...several items the next two days. Low minimum donation gives you a spot in the drawing.
www.giveforward.com/stevebrooksfund

[magicmind]

ONE person bid yesterday and got a $200 item for $25 ... looks like he is trying again. He just bid $25 for another $200 item. Take your chances and donate to a good cause.

[magicmind]

Wednesday RAFFLE items
This raffle will be 7am CST - 6pm CST.

DVD's

Magic Land Of Allakazam 6 Vol. DVD set retail value $139.95 donation minimum $45

Steven's Magic Emporium set (6 total Discs) donation minimum $45

Our Best 1, Volume 13 retail $32.50

Karrell Fox, Volume 1 retail $32.50

The Essential Aldo Colombini - Volume 1 retail $34.95

Zombie Re-Animated Vol. 1 by Jeb Sherrill retail $34.95

B.U.I. Bottled Up Inside by Howard Baltus retail $20.00

WITNESS by Lee Asher retail $20.00

Books

One Hundred By Elizabeth Warlock (hard to find book from '06) donation minimum $45

The Practical Psychic's Little White Book by Richard Webster retail $100 donation minimum $45

www.giveforward.com/stevebrooksfund