One of the hats I wear is pastor of a church. This morning I brought this before the deacons and they have committed to contribute.

Ken

Wonderful Ken! Thank you so much. Let's keep the momentum up!

Ack! So sorry my PM mailbox was full. I emptied out what I could. I promise I will try to reply to those who are able to pledge as soon as I get them recorded - hopefully later tonight.

Jodi

Pledge sent.

Updated total pledges:

$11,510

You all are awesome!

Jodi

INCREDIBLE!

Keep up the good work, everyone - and thank you from the bottom of our hearts. This will mean everything to these boys' future.

PM sent to Jodi

Regards,

Robert

I'm in...pledged at WTF (Greyhound).

I'm in.

Please keep the donations coming folks.

At a time like this when we are at a loss for words, at least there is something positive we can all do.
My thanks to those who are organizing the collections across the various forums (Piano World, WTF, New Coffee Room, Piano Facts, etc.).

I will be sending out a newsletter in the next day or so, and will mention this to alert the members who may not be aware.

PM to Jodi

I just got back from NAMM and heard this tragic news. I'm in shock.

I PM'd Jodi.

Thanks to Mik and the others for their efforts.

I also sent PM to Jodi

Updated total pledges:

$12,320

I had hoped to be able to reply to everybody's pledge by now, but I've had 86 private messages so far from the four forums combined, and I haven't been able to do much more than answer the ones that had questions. I will PM everybody with where to send the money as soon as we figure out the logistics of everything. Thanks so much for your generosity so far - you guys are awesome! Keep it up!!

Jodi

Thanks for clearing up your PM box Jodi.

I can't imagine what that family is going through at this point.

May I suggest that this thread also be pinned to all forums here? (I noticed it wasn't on the Pianist Corner, didn't check all the others though). I know that when I used to frequent PW, I used to exclusively post in the Pianist Corner and never visited the other forums. I'm sure there are others here who may only post in the one forum and may have no idea this is going on.

This is such sad news, my heart goes out to the family. I will definitely make a donation.
Peggy

Pledge made...prayers for the family and those precious children.

Good suggestion Elena, I've also just sent out a special edition of our newsletter to all our subscribers.

Peggy - I don't know if you are reading this, but I want you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you this day as your family works its way through this trying time.
I can't even pretend to know or understand such a tragedy, so I won't try to express with words that which I can not.

Know though, that my prayers are with you and your family right now.
God bless you all...

I've pinned it on pianist corner.

I'm in ...

PM to jodi.

What an awful tragedy.

May God bless Peggy and her family.

Bear

I just PM'd Jody with my pledge - it's hard to find the right words.

My prayers are with Peggy (Justme) and her family.

sorry duplicate post.

I PM'ed Jodi.

I've followed this story all weekend with a heavy heart. What a sweet girl she seemed to be.

Nancy

Updated total:

$14,069

Please check your mailboxes - a couple of the people who have pledged have full mailboxes, and I've been unable to let them know I got their pledge. Thanks, and you guys and gals ROCK!!

Jodi (stay tuned for info on where to send the checks - it's coming soon!)

Please count me in. I messaged Jodi.

My deepest sympathies..

Peace.

God bless Peggy and her family

JB

Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts.

I PM'd my pledge to Jodi.

Thanks for providing a way for this community to help.

My prayers to Peggy and her family.

I've sent my pledge to Jodi.

~tenuto