David (iamchappy) Chapman RIP, Pancreatic Cancer took another one of us. Options

[Dion]

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[rick 918-S]

Thanks everyone. I have not heard back since trying to connect with Dave. donate to his family if you are able. Dave would do it for you.

[carr914]

I haven't heard back either.

[rick 918-S]

I sent a message thru the Go Fund Me page. I hope to hear back.

[Dr Evil]

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[rudedude]

That is so sad! Prayers to David and his family. He is a really fun to be with.

[rick 918-S]

I am not sure why but the fund appears to have stopped. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) No word on Chappy's condition.

[horizontally-opposed]

No! I have always appreciated Dave's posts, and thus the man himself. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

He will be missed here, and already is—and I hope there's a way to get that message and some of these others to him and his family.

[akellym]

I'm really hoping the Gofundme for Dave is broken, if not then what does that say about this community that we can't raise 10K to help cover his hospice care...

[rick 918-S]

I sent a message thru the site but didn't get a response. Kelly, do you have facebook? maybe you could check with the Bro in law that started the fund to check status on our friend.

[rick 918-S]

All, I heard from Kelly. He said the Bro in law may not have face book. I see the fund moved slightly so it seems to be still working.

Things most of you do not know about Chappy. He has a severely challenged son he raised and cared for his whole life until now. Ollie is Autistic. He has speech issues and has/had a very scheduled life. Chappy would take him certain places on certain days. I am sure you all have seen Rain Man. This is Ollie with speech issues added.

Chappy would bring him to the book store to look thru all car magazines on a regular basis. Ollie was David's life. This is one of the reasons you would not see him a long distance events.

The last conversation I had with him he was very concerned about how Ollie was going to handle his life. At the time we spoke, Ollie was with David's brother. He was actively looking for a independent living place where he could have his own room with his own TV so he would not have to spend all his time with others in a day room as this would cause anxiety.

Most of the time we find out about one of our friends after their passing. This time we have a chance to help him on his journey.

[morehills]

Oh my, so sorry for David and his family. My wife was diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer nearly four years ago. She's amazing and in very rare company to still be alive and enjoying her garden, her painting and and an occasional drives with me. It's nearly undetectable until it spreads well beyond the pancreas and then it's almost impossible to control. Living with the impossible, we just pray for a little time as medical breakthrough are nearly at hand.

[914dave]

MY thoughts and warm wishes go out to him and his loved ones.

[Cairo94507]

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[eddie914]

My thoughts and well wishes are going out to David and his family.

Too many of us have been affected by this horrible disease!

[TJB/914]

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David's (Chappy) health issue reminded me of long time ago, Karl and his son Hunters handicapped life with struggles caring for their disabled family members.
David & Karl were close friends and visited often checking out Karl's 914-6 in Florida.
Prayers to everyone on this site for health and comfort when life changes.
Tom

[carr914]

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David's (Chappy) health issue reminded me of long time ago, Karl and his son Hunters handicapped life with struggles caring for their disabled family members.
David & Karl were close friends and visited often checking out Karl's 914-6 in Florida.
Prayers to everyone on this site for health and comfort when life changes.
Tom

Yes Qarl And Chappy were close

Keep those Prayers coming

[rick 918-S]

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David's (Chappy) health issue reminded me of long time ago, Karl and his son Hunters handicapped life with struggles caring for their disabled family members.
David & Karl were close friends and visited often checking out Karl's 914-6 in Florida.
Prayers to everyone on this site for health and comfort when life changes.
Tom

Yes Qarl And Chappy were close

Keep those Prayers coming

Sad story about Quarl too. Thanks to everyone that cares enough to help one of our own. It may mean more to me that most her because we are friends and I know the some of the best and some of the hardest parts of his life. 23 donations to help his hospice care costs.

[iankarr]

Donated. let's all help as much as we can....

[burton73]

I received this update in my email today, very sad

We must tell everyone we love that we do, you never know

Best to all,

Bob B


Updates (1)
Today
by Frankie Rubinger, Organizer
Good Morning and here is the most recent update for David.

David has been home receiving 24hr hospice care. This is not covered by insurance and we would like to alleviate some of the financial burden David and his wife Terri are facing and each dollar donated will be matched by myself and my brother Tom.

David has been at home with many visitors including his family, friends and loved ones. He will inevitably pass away within the month and we would like to lift up together with the support around him to pay for the care he’s more than deserving of.

We are 1/4 of the way to our goal and we greatly appreciate those who have already donated and are very grateful for the current generosity but need more help to achieve this goal for an amazing man whose spent his entire life doing for others.

Thank you again to everyone who has donated. This is the roughest of times and we appreciate everyone pulling together to support our dad, David Chapman.