Tony Jackson update Benefit 5-D Barrel Race Info $500 added

[yippeej]

Tony is going home today!  Thank you so much for your prayers the last few days.  He is in alot of pain and has a long recovery period.  The doctors say he won't be able to ride for a year, he says he'll be riding next week......

We are putting on a benefit barrel race to help with the huge medical bills he is facing.  I have it listed on the events calender but here is the basic info.

Tony Jackson Medical Benefit Barrel Race - Open 5D  - 1/2 Second Splits
February 21, 2009
Equal Payback of Added Money and Jackpotted Fees
Entry Fee Split:  80% to Jackpot and 20% to Tony
Entry Fees: $30 = $25 to jackpot and $5 donation to Tony   (Cash Only Please)$500 guaranteed added - check back for more ADDED MONEY!
Exhibitions available from 9:00-12:30.( $4 each or 3 for $10) First come first served. Exhibition money goes to Tony!
Open starts at 1:00 sharp. 
Books Open 8:00
Books Close @ Last 25 Runners
Negative Coggins Required
Come run with us and stay over for the Best In Texas $500 added race February 22nd.   
Stalls and hookups:  972-563-3300, Jeff Smith 
Cowboy Collection Arena  (Arena donated by Jeff Smith – THANK YOU !)11300 FM 148
Terrell, TX 75160 www.cowboycollectionarena.com 
Contact Info:
Jackie Frank – 972-978-1210 – [email protected]
Penny Gayler – 972-989-4653 - [email protected]
Beckie Rockett-Merritt – 469-556-5818 - [email protected]

Silent Auction - accepting items –
Crystal Byers – 972-567-0109  [email protected]
Lisa Baccus – 214-549-3735   [email protected]
Bake Sale and Money Pot Raffle

We are hoping to get more added money.  If anyone would like to add to the pot please contact me.

We are also asking for donations for the silent auction.

I can't even imagine what the medical bills will be with the careflight and staying in ICU for several days.  Tony won't be able to work for 6 weeks either according to his doctors.

Come join us for the fun!!

[yippeej]

[bj]

 /\\  So glad you are home.

[BeauDean]

BJ and Lwest

I know you read the message board.  I need volunteers to set barrels.  I have six volunteers at the moment.

PM me with anyone you think I can contact to help set barrels. 

Thanks
Penny Mayo Gayler

I have a wedding to attend on the day of the barrel race so I will have to leave at 4 or 5.  I feel the barrel race will still be going on.  I want to ensure I have plenty of people to handle the arena. 

[yippeej]

We are getting some wonderful donations and offers of support!!!

[Jan Sigler]

Tony,
Glad you are going home.
Will be glad to donate something from my cowboy crafts.
Also, will help set up barrels or what ever is needed.
Take care and get well soon.
Jan

[docdeville]

My daughter had a car wreck 3 yrs ago this coming Sat and I have an idea of what the Careflight bill is and you need to be sitting down when you see it. It was $13,000 for a 20 minute ride. So please any and all people that can help out with this fund raiser I know it will be appreciated. I do not know Tony but just from being someone in a similar situation I want to ask people to please help in any way that they can.

[cjakerock]

BJ and Lwest

I know you read the message board.  I need volunteers to set barrels.  I have six volunteers at the moment.

PM me with anyone you think I can contact to help set barrels. 

Thanks
Penny Mayo Gayler

I have a wedding to attend on the day of the barrel race so I will have to leave at 4 or 5.  I feel the barrel race will still be going on.  I want to ensure I have plenty of people to handle the arena. 

I PM'd you Penny!!  Let me know if I can help, be glad to help.

[Rafter 3]

  /\\-good news -I wish I had a horse to run to go but all I have is a colt and ropin horses or I would be there for Tony !! I will  tell mom to make a rope clock or I will make a rope bowl to donate !!

[DEB BARNES]

pm me imfo on where to sed donation for silent auction

[babybully]

Sent you a pm

[nutnfancy]

My daughter had a car wreck 3 yrs ago this coming Sat and I have an idea of what the Careflight bill is and you need to be sitting down when you see it. It was $13,000 for a 20 minute ride. So please any and all people that can help out with this fund raiser I know it will be appreciated. I do not know Tony but just from being someone in a similar situation I want to ask people to please help in any way that they can.

I know that feeling when Lester broke his neck last year no Ins and self employeed I will be paying the medical bills for the rest of my life. We are going to try and donate somthing. Glad to here he's going to be ok

[yippeej]

Tony is doing well, still in alot of pain and remebers some different things from that day, just not what happened.  He has a long road to recovery and hopefully we'll help  make it a little more stress free.  If you know Tony then you know he's having a problem with not being able to ride..or work ..Thank you for the prayers, I'm hoping you can spare some more prayers to help ease the physical pain and relieve his mind.  He's worried about the bills coming in now.

[babybully]

Tony went to an orthopedic surgeon today.  His clavical is dislocated from the sternum and the muscles in his back are torn loose in his shoulder blade.  He is in a whole lot of pain and was given 2 cortisone shots.  He goes back again next Tuesday.  Please keep the prayers coming!! (+) >angel<  Everyone, please remember we are putting on a benefit for Tony Feb 21 and if you have anything you would like to donate we would greatly appreciate it. 

[bj]

I just heard it is up to $1,000 now and they have a lot of items for the silent auction also.  They are accepting donations so if you can't come but want to donate something PM me and I will get you an address to send to. /\\