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Liberal_in_LA

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PHOENIX, AZ MEDICAL

Created on January 23, 2015
Jimmy Mack
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UPDATE #1 28 DAYS AGO
We, as local friends, are so grateful for each person stepping forward to participate in fundraising for Sheriff Mack. Many are asking how he is doing, so we thought you would like to hear a word directly from him. Then we would like to hear from you about ways to arrange additional fundraising activities offline or with any suggestions for this project. Please send an e-mail through the icon by Jimmy’s photo, or call 480-247-1124. Thank you! Here’s Sheriff Mack:

A word from Sheriff Mack:
My wife and I are touched with every word of encouragement and donation. Thank you! I am mostly at home and resting a lot, thankful to have a second chance at life. There are up’s and down’s day to day. Overall, I’m a long way from being back to my normal state of health, but I am happy that this week I saw a doctor who offers hope of his guiding me in that direction. Since it appears that recovery will take a good deal of time with associated expenses, I struggle to not feel stress – both the stress of thinking about huge hospital and other medical bills as well as regular living expenses while I am unable to work -- and also the stress of not being able to accomplish what I am so passionate about doing for others. It is difficult and humbling to say that we need your help, but we do. Please keep us in your prayers and stay with us for the duration of this fight.

ABOUT THIS CAMPAIGN
I am the son of Sheriff Richard Mack. Some of his friends came to me wanting to help my dad by posting the following news description that they wrote:

Every day law enforcement officers put their lives on the line for the rest of us, in their line of duty. Richard did that for 10 years as a police officer and for 8 years as an elected sheriff, and he hasn’t stopped since, working in various ways to serve and protect fellow citizens. He fought in and won a landmark court case which has become the basis of legislation with provisions for additional protection. He has diligently been dedicated to educating individuals in the public about their rights. He has developed training for sheriffs, urging them to be courageous in protecting and defending the rights of local people and to be peace keeping officers. Often using his own personal resources to make trips, Sheriff Richard Mack has been traveling extensively, responding to those who request his assistance -- but now he needs ours.


A little over a week ago the heart with which he has given so much to others gave way on him and resulted in a cardiac medical emergency that is ongoing. This is happening only weeks after his wife was hospitalized for a very serious health issue. Their modest personal resources alone aren’t sufficient to carry them through these crises. With the family's permission, we (local friends) are dispensing this call for help, to ask for your financial contributions. We are confident that you will want to be a part of the recovery process, to put a stop to Sheriff Mack's challenges......


and help him bounce back to great health and work!


Richard now needs some very special medical attention. We don’t know how much money will be required for him to recuperate and rehabilitate or when he will be able to work again, so the amount of the goal is just an estimate for the first step and may need to be adjusted as time goes on.

He is not happy, of course, that he needs to be quiet and rest and that he is not able to work according to his values. Those of us who have been fortunate enough to know him personally can attest to his humility, integrity, courage, servant spirit, and passion about people being free. We can see that he is driven by his love of God, his beautiful wife of 40 years, their 5 children and 12 grandchildren, and his love of and compassion for humanity.



Thank you so much for helping as you are able and for sharing this need with all your friends on Facebook, Twitter, etc. Please click on the "poster" icon at the bottom of this page to print nice fliers and distribute them or maybe post on bulletin boards at your work, church, and local stores. Monies will go into the Richard Mack account at Wells Fargo Bank. Please send an e-mail if you want more information. Let's work together to send him a message:

Come on, Sheriff Mack, we are not kidding around...



We want you totally well and back to work, like this...
and this... You're an American Hero! We're behind you and staying with you to see you through to great health, for as long as it takes!

495 DONATIONS
5 MINS AGO
$25
Anonymous
5 MINS AGO
$20
Kevin Cox
Please accept this donation from a concerned secular homosexual. I don't appreciate your politics, and admit a fleeting moment of delight when I read the headlines about the irony of your situation. But still, you are a human being in need and I have done well for myself and luckily can afford full medical coverage and still have money left over to help others. I truly hope this helps in your time of need. Best wishes for good health for your wife and yourself.
6 MINS AGO
$5
Mark Blei
I'm a U,S citizen , I lost my job of 10 years in October, so this money is coming out of my unemployment. But I'm doing for you, right now, wgat you would never have done for me, because unlike you, I'm able to empathize with people before i'm directly faced with their problems. Conservatives don't believe that anything should ever be done to help anybody struggling with something until they or their family are faced with an injustice. Then, and only then it becomes an issue, heck when it becomes their problem then it's a civil rights issue . No one should have to face poverty to get healthcare . Healthcare is a human right . I hope your republican friends are standing by you right now . I genuinely hope that your health improves and that you reconsider getting health coverage . If this was me in your position , there would be no outpouring of support, I'd have to rely on what my government made available for me, so would 99% of other Americans. I hope you reconsider your position on affordable healthcare
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Anonymous
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$100
Anonymous
33 MINS AGO
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Craig Hardegree
I'm adding $5 more to go with the $100 which I just sent to you, so I can finish my comment. Apparently, my loquacious verboseness exceeded the allowable number of characters for this site. So, I continue: " Think about how liberals would open the windows of Heaven if you publicly recanted all the ugliness towards President Obama and cut a public service announcement showing you signing up for a policy which a person in your situation can buy ONLY because of President Obama. Liberals gave over $350,000 in donations to James Robertson who was having to walk to work. Some conservatives probably contributed as well, but can you see a person who hates President Obama on such a visceral level, donating to a black man in Detroit? Yeah, I can’t either. This donation represents the amount I saved on my premiums this month, thanks directly to President Obama.

This message was self-deleted by its author Agschmid Feb 2015 #1
wow... Takket Feb 2015 #2
In a civilized society no one should find themselves without HC. He, most likely, opposes a National sabrina 1 Mar 2015 #59
OMG, is he getting an earful! I have to laugh. mnhtnbb Feb 2015 #3
Yeah, but the sad thing is, it's changed back when they're no longer in need. BlueCaliDem Mar 2015 #53
Right as Rain. Liberals donate...Conservatives conserve their money and say, "Sucks to be him." libdem4life Feb 2015 #4
He may be getting an earful, but he's also City Lights Feb 2015 #5
"...he's not even reading the comments" > But the rest of the Internet is. lol. n/t jtuck004 Feb 2015 #26
True, but the whole point of his fund raiser is to raise funds. City Lights Feb 2015 #34
If one thinks they are going to change these people's minds, they are dreaming. It's not and jtuck004 Feb 2015 #47
Those comments are amazing. Coventina Feb 2015 #6
I agree. I'd like to make a comment without making a donation. valerief Feb 2015 #38
The story... DonViejo Feb 2015 #7
Oy! So he's an oath keeper HappyMe Feb 2015 #9
Well I wouldnt give him a Jamaican malaise Feb 2015 #21
Bwah! I'm with you! valerief Feb 2015 #39
Hi there malaise Feb 2015 #40
Loved your post with the Hubble pics. valerief Feb 2015 #42
Agree rjsquirrel Mar 2015 #58
wow reading through the comments Takket Feb 2015 #8
One gal donated money in his name to the Socialist Party, lol. B Calm Feb 2015 #12
They don't want refunds... SomethingFishy Feb 2015 #13
no, giving this piece of shit money will do nothing to "turn things around" Doctor_J Feb 2015 #45
I have to agree-- nothing turns people like that around. Marr Mar 2015 #57
You may be right. You may not. However, I'm not going to tell the guy to fuck off and die. SomethingFishy Mar 2015 #62
They are ripping this conservative mooch a new asshole, lol! B Calm Feb 2015 #10
The irony is... pugetres Feb 2015 #11
Welcome to DU, pugetres! calimary Mar 2015 #50
another site... Takket Feb 2015 #14
As I suspected, they just see this as proof they were right phantom power Feb 2015 #19
CROOKSANDLIARS has a good take. Downwinder Feb 2015 #15
He appears to have turned off the commenting function. Ms. Toad Feb 2015 #16
Yes -- I noticed that, too! So no one can point out his hypocrisy now unless they're willing to pay. pnwmom Feb 2015 #22
Quite a few folks seem to be willing to pay... Ms. Toad Feb 2015 #29
Looks like they took down the comments section but the donor section is great reading ALBliberal Feb 2015 #17
This sort will not learn anything superpatriotman Feb 2015 #18
This guy filed for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in 2005 and didn't learn from that experience. Tanuki Feb 2015 #46
He sounds like a real moocher who knows how to play the system while looking like he is self- kelliekat44 Mar 2015 #55
The last picture has him with the Fox favorite black Tea Party sheriff. Fred Sanders Feb 2015 #20
one comment Liberal_in_LA Feb 2015 #23
Stop donating! His spokesman is bragging about the money coming from liberals. procon Feb 2015 #24
sigh.... BlancheSplanchnik Feb 2015 #28
Pre exisitng condition lobodons Feb 2015 #25
Did his state expand Medicaid??? Omaha Steve Feb 2015 #27
I don't think so. n/t dmr Feb 2015 #32
How do you get to be dhol82 Feb 2015 #30
He must have been Zimmermanned. nt valerief Feb 2015 #41
He's the one that wanted "Women in front" in case of a shootout dmr Feb 2015 #31
Funniest comment I read MFrohike Feb 2015 #33
I have to say that those who are donating are much better people than me. Vinca Feb 2015 #35
I have to say that, too. MUCH better people than I could ever be. calimary Mar 2015 #60
Is she aware of the GOP's latest effort to cut SS for people with disabilities? Vinca Mar 2015 #61
comments section gone Takket Feb 2015 #36
yet, I'm sure they have no problem with faith - based organizations Iris Mar 2015 #65
From -- gay money underpants Feb 2015 #37
FOR THE WIN!!! ret5hd Feb 2015 #43
Brilliant!!!! Nt bravenak Feb 2015 #44
Perfect! Bobbie Jo Mar 2015 #51
THIS one! (Right on top of the list of cooments.) tblue37 Feb 2015 #48
I don't have a whole lot of hope this will wake the guy up dflprincess Feb 2015 #49
If he doesnt change his mind about ACA...I would love it for the media to interview him about why randys1 Mar 2015 #52
I gave money than asked if he now sees why upaloopa Mar 2015 #54
This whole thing doesn't make sense cap Mar 2015 #56
You bring up excellent points ALBliberal Mar 2015 #63
one guy donate $100 because this is the way these things "should work" Iris Mar 2015 #64
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