It has recently been brought to the attention of the AACA Staff the story of Brandt Pflueger, a 4 year old local boy diagnosed with Neuroblastoma, which is a cancer affecting his adrenal gland. He receives chemo 8 hours a day, 5 days a week, every other week. His father is a Police Officer. Due to his illness, they have a mounting financial need.

The staff at National Headquarters is determined to help Brandt and his family. To that end, STEVE MOSKOWITZ, the Executive Director, has agreed to have his head shaved at the 2008 Hershey Fall Meet. We need to raise $10,000.00!!

We know the generous members of the AACA will come thru, so if you know someone or love someone that has been touched by cancer or have healthy children or grandchildren, Please donate in their honor.

Contributions can be sent to:
AACA Brandt Pflueger Fund
Graystone Bank
112 Market Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101

or

AACA National Headquarters
501 West Governor Road
Hershey, PA 17033
Att. Kim Miller or Lynn Gawel

Which twin is toney?

i think the mustache should be included personally.

I'm sorry, but that picture has to be the funniest thing I've seen on here since I first started on this forum.

Naturally, there's nothing funny about a child suffering from any illness, so I'm in for helping little Brandt as much as I can. I lost a 3 year old nephew to cancer and I usually help the Four Diamonds Fund each year. It is my hope that the AACA membership can pull through, as this little guy and his family needs our help.

Lets all jump in and help this boy,100.00 will not hurt none of us.Tell me who will take care of this

will shave my head as well

Tim, Now Thats the spirit!! Any contrubutions can be sent to AACA Headquarters or to AACA Brandt Pflueger Fund, Graystone Bank, 112 Market St, Harrisburg PA 17101.

Lynn Gawel

The Packer's definitely will be donating to this little boy and his family. That pic is way to funny!!! ROFL!!!! I am sure this the whole AACA membership will be donating not only to see Steve shave his head but more importantly to help out this family.

Dean Packer
Nodular Melanoma Cancer Survivor

With the rules we have to agree to when starting the forum - does the bald picture of Steve fit in? We may have to monitor the situation closely.

No, I think that picture falls into the category of being tasteless and repugnant! It is nice that I have galvanized so many people together in a common goal...to embarrass the crap out of me!

All kidding aside, the family needs our help as this is a very, very serious illness. I have been involved in several children's cancer charities before coming here to Hershey and know too well of its devastation to families.

Thank you also for making my staff so happy...this is a way they can get back at the boss without any recrimination!

Yeah, but if I was West I don't think I'd be accepting any homemade "chocolate" chip cookies anytime soon.

But on the serious side, I lost my mother to cancer and so far we have lost eight pets to cancer and right now have a ferret that may have adrenal cancer. And a friend lost her year old baby girl to cancer. Additonaly we have several friends that have or are now being treated for various forms of cancer.

Steve, I think you look very distinguished. Kinda like actor Patrick Stewart.

Glenn, the word is extinguished! I have enough wrinkles that my face looks like a relief map of the Adirondacks! It must have been Misc Chats that did this or just being a part of the forum some days. Certainly cannot be my young age!

In any case, a lot of my friends have had a good laugh but also have taken the opportunity to give. This morning we also learned that another of our past presidents is dealing with cancer making that 3 of them being treated right now. What a terrible disease.

I am proud of our staff in taking the ball and running with an effort to support a family who obviously can use our help. I doubt that they are antique car people or even know of us which makes the outpouring of concern all the more heartwarming. I cannot think of anything more sad then a innocent child dealing with a disease...not fair.

"I have enough wrinkles that my face looks like a relief map of the Adirondacks!"

Wow! No kidding!! Willie Nelson ain't got nuttin on you!

But seriously, this is a great idea. Would it be possible to set up a link where people could pay on line with a credit card or something? Might help speed things up.

When you place the "mouse" over the head of this man pictured here in the Forum; the word BALD JPG comes up. HMMM! A bald jpeg. Sounds like a Pirate's name, doesn't it?

Oh no!!! Now West will put an eye patch on him and a parrot on his shoulder.

Just don't forget the REAL reason for this silliness has a serious purpose and a cause to help others. We can laugh with (at?) Steve; but the need for compassion is what must be remembered.

Well said!

One way not to look old is not to show any gray hair. I'll bet that's part of the reasoning, but the mustache should go too.

West,

I could've sworn that Sadaam Hussein was hanged

How'd you get him to sit still in front of the American flag???

After owning and operating an Oldsmobile dealership and then being at the helm of AACA, I thought that Moskowitz guy was more of a 'Burt Reynolds' type

But I figured with the economy both Steve and Burt could no longer afford those high dollar oriental rugs (or in simpler terms, those toupes' made in Hong Kong).

Steve must've really flipped his wig over these higher gas prices, but the gas prices flipped his wig right off.

Speaking of getting flipped off, Steve you have to wave at me with all your fingers.

All kidding aside, that picture of Steve with a bald head is wrong. Great harassment material, but wrong. That almost rates as bad as when Steve posted that picture of Howard Scotland with the checkered suit where I started making Gerald Ford jokes.

This evening I attended the South Jersey Region monthly meeting. The information was read about the child with cancer and the desire to raise the money high enough for Steve to lose his hair.
South Jersey Region is donating $100.00 to the fund along with a challenge to the other 400+ regions and chapters to match their $100.00. [or give even more]
A member said that if each region/chapter gave that amount; what a wonderful charitable gift of hope it would be.
So here is a challenge for all across the country from this small region. They do not know the child, nor the family; but they do know empathy, the seriousness of the disease and giving to help. It was a 100% vote by the members.
Come and join South Jersey Region in this challenge.

Fran, please express my great admiration to your region. Obviously all of you understand the tragic circumstances this young boy and his family are dealing with. I am more than happy to do what I can although seriously do not want to see myself bald. However, it really is a small price to pay.

AACA people are the best!

Pat, do not attempt to try out for America's Funniest Comedian!

Yeah Steve, if I really wanted to make people laugh, I'd have gotten in the business of selling Oldsmobiles

In either case, I wouldn't torment you if I didn't like you. Besides, you now have 23 months to plan on finding ways of getting even with me....

There isn't a doubt in my mind that in June of 2010 I'll be a sitting duck!!

I want to keep this thread current so decided to come back on so all could see again what South Jersey region did.Those of us on the Forum have a good connection with each other but also with our local regions so tell them about this challenge from a small region. This time we can demonstrate we care a lot about more than just having silly fun and spending our money on our hobby. We can as the saying goes- "reach out and touch someone."

As a licensed hair dresser, Can I do the deed?!?!? I'd even pay for the honor!!!

I'm sure some of the guys in our club (one in particular) would give me a free ride to the fall meet just to see that.....