C L O S E D : WE HAVE MET OUR GOAL :) ... Michael Tracey Desperately Needs Our Help!

[BIG Mike]

Howdy Folks,

I’m going to cut right to the chase and then I’ll give you a little background, but let’s start with this – Michael Tracey, who is one of the really long time members of the WF (from way back when posts were chiseled in stone) , is in a serious financial bind and needs our help.


WHAT IS THE ROOT PROBLEM?

For more than a year now, Michael has been in and out of hospital with a very serious health problem. The costs of his medical care were staggering, and he has watched as all of his family’s savings and other resources dwindled away as they coped with the financial burden of his medical problems. Unfortunately, throughout this difficult time, Michael has not been able to work, so they have relied completely on his wife to keep them going to this point.

And just when they thought they were going to come out on top, the axe fell again, thanks to a lot of red tape and other related issues, and instead they’ve hit rock bottom. But…and this is a big but – there’s a light at the end of the tunnel for them, IF he and his wife can pull together $18K to $20K ASAP. This will allow them to pay some of the most pressing medical bills and will allow them to bring their home and property into legal code compliance, which they will then in turn sell to resolve the remainder of the financial difficulties.


JUST WHO IS HE ANYWAYS?

For those who don’t know of him or know him well, he is a “Super Moderator” here and has been a moderator or admin for years at the old Snitz version of the Warrior Forum. But know this – for years, Michael has given of himself to help make the WF what it is – the best damned IM Forum on the net.

Back when I became a moderator in the old forum, Michael was first a mentor and then a friend to me and has remained so ever since. He’s a good man, honest and caring, but like most people independent and self-reliant. It has taken a lot of courage for him to “Air his Business” as he put it, so he is setting aside his own sense of independence for the sake of his family’s financial well being during this personal crisis.


WHY I’M ASKING YOU TO HELP?

Given the current state of the world economy, Michael’s needs are not surprising. We are all struggling in one form or another with the fallout from the downturn in the markets, gas prices and the concerns over a recession. I know that. You know that. And believe me…Michael knows that especially well.

In times of trouble, people first turn to friends and family and failing that, look to the community for support. So on behalf of Michael, I’m turning to our community here in the Warrior Forum to ask you personally to step up to the bar and reach out to Michael and his family.

I’m asking you to help a man who, over the years, has helped so many members of this community himself. He’s helped with his time, he’s helped with his money and most of all, he’s helped so many others start down the right path through his efforts here in the WF.

I cannot stand by and watch a good man be kept down – especially one who has given so much of himself without ever having asked for anything in return. So I’m asking you to help shoulder a small part of Michael’s burden as any caring member of a community would do.


HOW CAN YOU HELP?

The first, best way to help Michael is to make a cash donation in whatever amount you feel you can reasonably afford without putting yourself in a bind. It is not a contest folks – believe me when I say that a $5 donation is every bit as important as a $1K donation. Follow your heart on this one…good karma will be yours for doing so

If you wish to remain anonymous, please state so in the note section when making your donation. Otherwise, I will assume that is OK for me to publish your name as a donor.

I’m also in the process of pulling together a WSO with the proceeds to also be donated to Michael. Given that, if you have a product or service you would like to contribute a few copies of, please send me an email at Michalis.kotzakolios@gmail.com with all of the details, including how we can best effect delivery to those buying.

Please include your:

1.Name, Warrior ID and email address
2.The Product Name
3.A brief (one paragraph) description
4.A link to your sales page
5.Suggested WSO Price
6.Maximum quantity being donated
7.Preferred Delivery Method

If you have an active list, let them know what you’re doing and again when the WSO launches. Not only will they find some great discounts on many products (including your own), but they’ll be a part of something really good in these troubled times!


JUST SO YOU KNOW…

Our Esteemed Monkey God Allen has been brought into the loop on this and has given the OK to promote this in the main discussion area and as a WSO. He will also be in the background helping out through driving traffic to it among other things.

Lastly, I just want to say again to everyone again that Michael is one of our own. Personally, I think there is no greater satisfaction than being able to be there for someone you know when the chips are down. So as a member of the Warrior Community, please join me in helping him to clear this final hurdle!

[imonsteroids]

This is great cause. He is really good guy and i will certainly contribute.

[Kim Standerline]

I love Michael Tracey to bits...

You got my donation Mike

Kim

[Steven Wagenheim]

Mike, I've known Michael has been ill for some time when he PM'd me a while
ago about something or another. I think it was a WSO.

I will certainly do what I can.

Michael, if you're reading this, I wish you a speedy recovery and pray that
all this is just a bad memory very soon.

Thanks for letting us know Mike.

[JayXtreme]

My donation will show from L Gale (fiancee's account) Mike..

And feel free to PM me when the WSO starts...

Best Wishes to Michael

Peace

Jay

[BIG Mike]

Thank you everyone - donations are already pouring in and it's only been a few minutes since I posted. Thank you all so much - words can't express what I'm feeling right now!

[Mike Williams]

Originally Posted by BIG Mike

Thank you everyone - donations are already pouring in and it's only been a few minutes since I posted. Thank you all so much - words can't express what I'm feeling right now!

You've got a donation from 60dayintensive.com.

[Steven Wagenheim]

Originally Posted by BIG Mike

Thank you everyone - donations are already pouring in and it's only been a few minutes since I posted. Thank you all so much - words can't express what I'm feeling right now!

Mike, I am actually in tears right now. Michael has been so kind to me and
then my wife comes home and tells me a woman she worked with, 42 years
old, died from a heart attack. She had a 5 and 8 year old sons.

There is way too much sadness in this world and some days it's more than
I can handle.

If this forum is as great and giving as I know it is, Michael will have that
20K by tomorrow at this time.

Bet on it.

[Michael Ashbourne]

Happy to help. I have to support a fellow Michael.

[JayXtreme]

I've tweeted this too.. maybe everyone could tweet to increase the reach of followers who will see this?..

[ethicaladvantage]

I great cause indeed. I would be grateful to offer some help as well. I will hold positive thoughts and prayers for you as well Michael~!

[motivated]

Donation sent. Best wishes to Michael and his family.

Chrissie

[Marian Berghes]

I don't personally know him but since he is a man that has helped others when he could I just felt I should do it too, especially with his current situation, I have been trough something like that with my parents and I know how it feels.

Got my donation...not much but...I hope that what we raise here will help him.
it will show up as a guy Rhypo.

[KimW]

Michael has my best wishes.

[greenovni]

Mike My OVNI is not big but landed with a small donation 4 Michael.

Best Wishes

Greenovni

[Sean A McAlister]

Mike,

Donation Sent.

And THIS IS EXACTLY What Makes This Forum Superior!@!!!

I have heard a lot of good things about Michael. One day perhaps we will cross paths. Do onto others as you would want done to you!

Sean

[entrepenerd]

I don't know Michael, but I know what he's done for the Warrior Forum and what the Warrior Forum has in turn done for me. A small donation is the very least I can do to help.

Speedy recovery Michael!

[Patrician]

Sent what I could from the3rdparytnetwork

Godspeed to Michael.

Thanks Big Mike.

PaX

[tomm]

hey donation sent

let's hope everything gets better for him

[yommys01]

wish I can help but I am a total newbie who himself is struggling to make a life out of the internet. I just hope you see your illness as a challenge, illness are just a setback for a set up for a comeback. I am sure you will over come this period and become a better person at the end. Keep the faith and remember you can't prevent the bird from flying over your head but you can prevent it from building it next on your head.

[George Wright]

Thanks Big Mike and Thanks Allen for bringing this post to our attention.

I'll Send What I can ASAP. In the meantime, Michael, as others are saying, I wish you a speedy recovery.

Also Warriors I bought Michael's African Chief Cookbook a while back and you should get it if you want some really GREAT recipes.

George Wright

[KarlWarren]

Michael,

you're missed around these parts. Mike, thanks for bringing this to our attention.

Kindest regards,
Karl.

[greenovni]

Also twitted my 508 'followers' . maybe a few will help out.

[Glenn Newsome]

Mike,
Small donation sent. Will send more later and of course be on lookout for the WSO.
Best wishes to Michael.
Glenn

[Zachary R. Skinner]

happy to donate what I can at the moment. will give more when I have more to give.

Michael, if you are reading this, get well soon bro!!!!

[JJ Manning]

Donation sent from jbjm.

Very best wishes.

[Aaron H]

Donation sent, hope everything works out ok for Michael and his family.

[tommygadget]

Donated. Also, my blog flipping ebook is almost ready. I am willing to give copies for this effort, email sent. I hope we can solve this problem together.

TomG.

[Daniel Molano]

I have donated and made a contribution regarding 1 of my products.

Check your e-mail BIG Mike,

Dan

PS: Here is the reminder:

Originally Posted by BIG Mike

OK Everyone - up first is a terrific package from Daniel Molano (who also generously donated $100 to Michael) called "The Newbie Blueprint". This package includes 4 PDF's and 2 Flowcharts!

Daniel has really done a great job of detailing everything a newcomer to IM needs to do to get up to speed earning around $3K a month or more. He ran this as a WSO a while back for $$25 and is currently marketing it at $47 - but you can get it right here for $20!

This is limited, so grab your copy in the next 30 minutes or so and I will email the zip file to you!

Daniel - on behalf of Michael and the other members, I want to thank you for your donation and willingness to help a fellow Warrior!

Originally Posted by Daniel Molano

No problem Mike, I'm always willing to help a fellow warrior in need.

And yes it's a limited one time offer of which 100% profits will be donated to the Michael Tracey fund.

[David_Thompson]

Hey BIGMIKE,

I just sent over a little something
and I do hope Michael gets better
soon...

When is the WSO going live Mike,
I might just have something to
add to the package?

--David

[Jason Zalesky]

Man I love this Forum always taking care of each other. My family was in the same situation several months ago so I know what he is going through. So I am happy to help and wish them all the best.

Best wishes,
Jason Z

[kumar]

I don't know Michael and in fact, even BIG Mike much but if he has done so much for the WF, I would be privileged to be of any help to him. I don't have much cash right now, but I am planning for a WSO within the next 2 days. This would be my first income from IM and I would gladly contribute 50% of the proceedings from it to Michael's cause.

Michael, if you are reading this thread...we are all with you!

[Dana_W]

Hey Mike, would it work if I donated some time? - I charge $97 per press release - if anyone wants to hire me to write a press release, but pay the money to Michael Tracey, I'll do it. And I will throw in free submission to 20 free press release sites. Okay, actually I will do that for two press releases. I can have the press release written and submitted within a day. I was a newspaper reporter for 17 years, so I do know my way around press releases.

[luckycharmz336]

Sent some money, hope this helps!

[Phnx]

Donation sent. Wish it could have been more.

Get well soon Michael!

[Kim Standerline]

Dana

I'll take you up on that please for my release of easysellerpro on the 1st Dec

Kim

Originally Posted by Dana_W

Hey Mike, would it work if I donated some time? - I charge $97 per press release - if anyone wants to hire me to write a press release, but pay the money to Michael Tracey, I'll do it. And I will throw in free submission to 20 free press release sites. Okay, actually I will do that for two press releases. I can have the press release written and submitted within a day. I was a newspaper reporter for 17 years, so I do know my way around press releases.

[Dana_W]

You rock! That is absolutely awesome. I will PM you my contact information.

[Memo]

Donation sent. My best Wishes to Michael

[ibringjoy]

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Michael. I sent over my donation, too.

Kathryn

[Mad Dawg]

Don't know michael but I know how valuable and amazing this forum is. If he helped it make it this way and he needs our help, well I'm giving what I can. It's the spirit of the WF!

[Marhelper]

Sounds like a really good guy. Right on "Big Mike" for helping a Warrior out. This is a great forum and I hope my pittance hleps. God bless ...

[Talltom1]

Another donation from Mentoring Success Group. Glad to be part of a caring community!

Talltom

[precious007]

This is so sad, hope he`ll be better soon. I`ll see what I can do, I`m on the list. Surelly haven`t seen him around, I am pretty new on warriors. All the best Warriors.

[BIG Mike]

Originally Posted by Steven Wagenheim

Mike, I am actually in tears right now. Michael has been so kind to me and
then my wife comes home and tells me a woman she worked with, 42 years
old, died from a heart attack. She had a 5 and 8 year old sons.

There is way too much sadness in this world and some days it's more than
I can handle.

If this forum is as great and giving as I know it is, Michael will have that
20K by tomorrow at this time.

Bet on it.

I'm close to it myself Steven - in the past hour we've received more than $3K in donations and they're literally pouring in.

People talk about social networking, communities, and being part of something...but I'm here to tell you that the Warrior Forum is the real deal when it comes to "Community".

Folks here just never cease to amaze me with their willingness to help their fellow Warriors.

[davzo]

Hi Bigmike /Micahel

Donation sent...

Micahel is truly deserve any kind of help that we the warrios (especialy the old timers) can give. Anyone that hangs on this great forum long enough, knows Micahel and everything he has done to make this forum a success like it is...

Wish you much health Micahel :-)

[kevin campbelle]

Donation Sent. Hope everything works out for Michael.

Kevin.

[MeTellYou]

listen... I am a mormon. I know the church will help if they go to a church leader in the area and describe the situation.

Will pray for him.
Sebastian

[Asher]

Donation sent - it's not a lot but I hope it helps.
Take care Michael. Best wishes.

Asher

[phil.wheatley]

I don't know him but it sounds like he has been a major contributor, I have leant a lot here at the forum so I'm pleased to help. Thanks.

[mmurtha]

Mike,

I see you are at it again!

Good going kid!

I sent an email to you with a product too. Let me know if I can do anything else to help.


Michael,

God's speed, and we're all praying for you here.

All the best ...


Mary