West, after hearing him cry about the KNOT on his HEAD from the tailgate I'd think the scar would have shown in this pic!! The pic is kind of a cross between Frankenstein and the Humpback of Notre Damned. This is an excellant cause to give $$$, kids should never have to go through this kind of thing. The only suggestion I have is to shave Steve's head on Wed. of Hershey so he has to be seen ALL week. How quick do you think we'd get a licensed AACA stocking cap added to the uniform??

Steve, how are the donations coming along? We'd hate to miss a chance to humiliate you! To bad Howie the Hustler isn't around.

We are closing in on half way. I am sure that we will make it, but we may not know that until closer to Fall Meet. I will keep you up to date.
Lynn

Thank you!

I have attached an article that reports on the fund raiser held for Brandt on Tuesday, August 12th. I hope that all will read this and dig deep for this young family in need.
Sorry I could not attach the photo, you can see it on PennLive.com
Thank You
Lynn

Fundraiser benefits young cancer patient
by BARBARA MILLER, The Patriot-News
Tuesday August 12, 2008, 6:00 PM

CHRIS KNIGHT, The Patriot-News
Cancer patient Brandt Pflueger, 4, right, sits inside the Life Lion medical helicopter, as his dad Brad Pflueger, left, talks with flight nurse Scott Christensen, during a fund-raiser called Battle for Brandt at the Lebanon Valley Mall.After ringing the bell on a fire truck, 4-year-old Brandt Pflueger was trying to get his courage up to take a ride in a ladder fire truck bucket. So far, Brandt hasn't been lacking in courage in his battle against neuroblastoma, a rare cancer that affects his adrenal gland.
A "Battle for Brandt" fundraiser Tuesday at the Lebanon Valley Mall was attended by about 35 police departments and fire companies hoping to raise $50,000 to help pay expenses associated with his treatment.

"It's very overwhelming," said Brandt's father, Brad Pflueger, who is a North Lebanon Twp. police officer and captain of Speedwell Fire Company in West Lebanon Twp.

The diagnosis "turned us upside down," his mother said.

"But he doesn't let it get him down," Brad Pflueger said. "His spirits are so high. He runs around like everything's OK."

We can now accept credit cards for donations to the AACA-Brandt Pflueger Fund. You can give headquarters a call at 717-534-1910 with a Visa or MasterCard. You can also send checks payable to the AACA-Brandt Pfluger Fund to AACA National Headquarters, 501 West Governor Road, Hershey PA 17033, or the Graystone Band, 301 Market St., Harrisburg PA 17101.

Thank You
Lynn Gawel

I'll bring the digital camera!!

We just mailed a contribution today. Anyone know how close we are to seeing Steve do an impression of a cue ball with a mustache?

Before you bring your digital camera, see if you can get Steve to kick in money for a barber that doesn't have a bad case of the shakes.

A host of people still trying to get on America's Funniest Comedians and you guys must be one of them!

We continue to get contributions in but are a few thousand dollars short of our goal. I am really proud of our members who have so generously supported a child that they never even met. Some of the phone calls have left our staff a bit teary and some have been very uplifting.

Will I shave my head no matter what...probably as I DO appreciate those who donated no matter what. We have a small issue of a TV series that has asked for my help so there is a chance the dirty deed will be delayed...just a chance.

My offer still stands to do the deed. I'll bring the 'cue ball' hair cutting gear. No shakes, rattles or rolls.

Nah, it would be funny to see Steve get shaved, but it would be even better to see it done with a barber with a bad case of the shakes.

I'm thinkin' Dirty Dozen style, cold water and no soap.

He could be like Les Nesman of WKRP with a band-aid or an X of adhesive tape on his head.

If he doesn't get all the money, maybe he'll put a steel bowl on his head and get a half haircut.

Oops, too late, that's what he gets now

$100 donation on it's way from the Iroquois Region, AACA.
Come on Regions, step up to the plate.

Steve, thanks...very generous of your region.

Look at a message I sent on July 7th on this same thread. The South Jersey Region was on the plate early. We also sent out a challenge to the other regions; so yes, Steve, let's hear from them.

Actually-I don't think he is going to need a licensed hairdresser. I have some sheep shears and my grand dads old straight razor and that should do the job just fine!! Don't Ya Think?!?!?
Docs Gal

The rumor is his name has changed from Knothead to Skinhead!!

Does anyone have an actual photo??? Time to post up the actual evidence...

I saw him around 11:00 am today, and his coif was intact.

Some guy who cannot spell chocolate town correctly and makes excuses that he does not have enough room to spell paid $100 to do the deed and he could not even get it right!! Typical poor performance on his part that he had brand new trimmers and only managed to hack away my hair in a pathetic performance. There will be pictures I am sure...!! It ain't pretty folks!

Yes folks the deed was done, but due to a clipper malfunction it was incomplete. I am sue that Steve will now have to seek professional advice to see what can be salvaged. Many photos were taken and I am sure that some may soon appear on YTUBE.
Steve was true to his word, the final total has not been made but at this point we are at $10,400.00 and he did this willingly!!
I have been overwhelmed with the generous donations from the members, Regions and the general public.
At a latter date we will be making a more private check presentation to the Pflueger family. The update on Brandt is that in the past couple of weeks he has had surgery and may still have more chemo ahead but continues to fight.
Thanks to all that have made this a success!!
Lynn Gawel

Lynn, he may have taken it like a man, but he cried like a little girl. Anyone that has taken a 2 year old to the barber can multipy the tears by 10. the sobbing with rediculous. Too bad he wouldn't let me use my Swiss Army, it may have come out better. I do have a new found respect for Steve following through with this. But remember the reason for all this nonsense. I personally challenge ALL of you DFers out there to sit down and write a check for $100 to help out Brandt and his family. It was the best $100 I've spent in a long time. No child or family should have to go through a sickness like this. If we double the $10,000 maybe I'd let Steve shave my 30 year old beard. Yea, right!!

Doug, somewhat well said! First, if it was "rediculous" you will have to explain the term as most of us cannot find that word in the dictionary! Secondly if you think I would let you anywheres near my head with a knife you are sadly mistaken although you are right, it probably would have turned out better!

I am proud of my friends, new friends and strangers who poured their heart out to help this family that none of us know. At the end of the day, it has to be about helping someone else out. As I have said there are many needy families out there and tons of causes, we stepped up for just one.

I am also proud of Lynn and Kim who got this ball rolling. I think they are more than happy that Doug got me "sobbing"...NOT! However, when Monday morning rolls along I will extract my vengeance!!!