Thanks Al and the BBC Family!!

[FASSBASS]

I have been holding off on creating this post in the hopes of getting some pictures but that is taking too long so there are none. Several weeks ago I contacted Al in hopes to get help from BBC to run another fundraiser for a new portable eye tracking device for my laptop. Many of you may remember the fundraiser back in 2011 to purchase me an Eye gaze computer system that allowed me to go to school and earn a degree despite my living with ALS. That system changed my life and has continued to do so but it isn’t easily portable. My illness has continued to progress and there have been some issues that put me at risk of being sent to another hospital. This is a huge threat to my safety because I am unable to talk or move anything but my eyes. All my past injuries occurred with people who were unfamiliar with my needs and me without my computer.

The new PCeye-Mini eye tracker device is the answer to my problem. It’s slightly larger than a Sharpie marker and along with my laptop, it’s ready to go at moment’s notice. When Al got back to me he didn’t hesitate to use some of the BBC Emergency Fund for the device and I received it in under a week. The peace of mind this gave me is priceless.

Thank you Al for always being ready and willing to help me. A huge thanks also to all of the BBC membership that contributed to the emergency fund or my past ALS fundraisers. I am forever grateful.

Ron

[Spinnerb8]

You are an inspiration Ron! And thanks Al for helping Ron.

[billius]

I surely hope the new device will be very useful. I admire your tenacity. God speed Ron.

[Al from Canada]

I'm glad that they came up with that portable device so that you can always stay in contact.

[JerryT]

[buzzn]

[m.t.hands]

great news, continued prayers

[sdbrison]

[north40]

You are an inspiration Ron. Best wishes and keep posting.

[cowtrimmer]

Glad the tech world has kept up a little and eased some worry on your part.

[BassnCop]

Outstanding...Ron, every year, February to May, for the last 6 years myself and 5 other police/fire mentors volunteer to teach a class 2 nights a week of 18 at risk teenagers. Kids on the cusp of trouble, not doing well in school, discipline issues, etc. We work with them to make better choices, stop bullying, respect themselves and others and expose them to what we all do in public safety. We try to inspire these kids and bring out the best in them. I have a photo montage of your story with pics and newspaper articles from your fishing days and all you have accomplished. I especially love the pics and stories from your college graduation!

I have shown your story to every class and and use your inspiration to talk to the kids about never giving up, stop making excuses for what they can't do and how they can succeed if they have half the heart and determination you have. Thank you! You have no idea how many kids you have touched.

[FASSBASS]

Outstanding...Ron, every year, February to May, for the last 6 years myself and 5 other police/fire mentors volunteer to teach a class 2 nights a week of 18 at risk teenagers. Kids on the cusp of trouble, not doing well in school, discipline issues, etc. We work with them to make better choices, stop bullying, respect themselves and others and expose them to what we all do in public safety. We try to inspire these kids and bring out the best in them. I have a photo montage of your story with pics and newspaper articles from your fishing days and all you have accomplished. I especially love the pics and stories from your college graduation!

I have shown your story to every class and and use your inspiration to talk to the kids about never giving up, stop making excuses for what they can't do and how they can succeed if they have half the heart and determination you have. Thank you! You have no idea how many kids you have touched.

Thank you Joyce for sharing my story for such a special purpose. I hope you have been able to turn some of those young minds around.

[Machine Concepts]

You are a great inspiration

[Original Tin]

[250bassFL]

You are an inspiration Ron! And thanks Al for helping Ron.

+1

[Big Bass Man]

Keep up the fight Ron!!

[NAMVET1968]

[Dennis S.]

[flyingwillie]

[JLWatts]

You truly are an inspiration!!