VN Member Rich Rollin

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#102
Sparty and everyone else that donated:


You guys/gals are amazing.. There are no other words. The human spirit is wonderful.
 
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#104
I am sure that a lot of people that have accounts on Volnation have passed away that we never hear about. The fact that people are aware of this and take note of it is a true testimony of what he meant to volnation
 
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#105
The goal has been met. $10,000 in just 14 days. Amazing. Thank you VolNation. I love this place.
 
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#107
This really warms my heart. Much respect to the Vol-Nation.
Praying for his family and friends to be strong.
 
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#111
Just in case you missed it in the recruiting forum, we are shutting down the donation site and getting the funds to Rubin's wife. Because of Volnation's generosity, we'll be able to present her a check in excess of $10,000! If you still would like to donate, please do so as we will shut things down tomorrow.

Unbelievable! Volnation never ceases to amaze me. I'm speechless. Thanks to everyone for their prayers and generosity. I said it earlier and I mean it, I do not believe another fan base would/could come together and help another as this fan base has.
 
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#114
I just wanted to let everyone know that VolinArizona and I visited with Yvonne this evening. While there we handed over a check well in excess of $10,000. She was so appreciative and said how touched she was that complete strangers came through in their time of need. She showed us a huge box full of cards and letters that she claimed many from people she didn't even know. She said she plans on responding to each and every one, but she said it may take her a year to get to all of them.

She also said that Rubin's funeral was a little over $10,000 so it looks like we covered the funeral expenses 100%. I think that is huge and Volnation should be very proud as I certainly am to know that we took care of that expense for Yvonne and the kids.

While there we reminisced about Rubin and and his love for the Big Orange and Volnation. The word addicted came up a time or two as Arizona and I admitted that we probably spend too much time on the site. She said she intends to join Volnation if she can figure out the process.

She mentioned StoVol and how much it meant to her for him to make the trip to the funeral knowing that he had never met Rubin in person. She also talked about how she had went through this thread and was touched by the comments and the general caring that was obviously on display.

As to how they are doing, they appear to be doing well. Yvonne said she is finally getting to feel better from the flu. She said she's coping with the loss better but said reality will catch up to her from time to time. She mentioned they are trying to stay busy and with sports it's not too difficult. When they do have a minute, she said they head to Chucky Cheese or something fun for the kids. Her sister was there tonight also and I think she's been a huge help to Yvonne both emotionally and with the extra things that she needs help with.

Finally, after speaking with Arizona, he's going to keep the donation site active indefinitely, so feel free to donate if you like. When a significant amount of funds accumulate we'll get her the funds.

Again, I would like to reiterate how proud I am to be a part of this fan base. To think that the original goal was $1000 and within just a few minutes we met that and kept raising the goal till we exceeded $11,000. How unbelievable it was to hand over a check for that kind of money to someone that really needed and appreciated it. Each one of you made that possible! And, please do not underestimate the non-monetary support through prayer, notes, and cards and how that had such a huge impact.

God Bless and Go Big Orange!
 
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#116
Thank you all so much . Rubin was a great friend . He would have done anything for anybody , He was very loyal with high character, we played flag football in an adult league he was our free safety and enforcer . a guy on the other team grabbed my shorts trying to get my flag and he fussed at the ref for not throwing a flag for holding , the next time that guy caught the ball he came clear across the field and ripped dudes sweat pants clean off of him ,all he had left was his underwear and waistband of the pants ,looked at the ref and said I dare you to throw a flag on that , you didn't have much to worry about with Rubin on your side , I think nobody really messed with me cause he was my best friend . I know Yvonne really appreciates all that everyone of ya'll have done. I can hear Rubin now ,What up Cook , with NSD coming up its gonna be tough he always texted me every recruit when there Letter came through .THank ya'll so much . God Bless & I SAID ITS GREAT TO BE A TENNESSEE VOL. I SAID ITS GREAT TO BE A TENNESSEE VOL !!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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InVOLuntary said:
I just wanted to let everyone know that VolinArizona and I visited with Yvonne this evening. While there we handed over a check well in excess of $10,000. She was so appreciative and said how touched she was that complete strangers came through in their time of need. She showed us a huge box full of cards and letters that she claimed many from people she didn't even know. She said she plans on responding to each and every one, but she said it may take her a year to get to all of them.

She also said that Rubin's funeral was a little over $10,000 so it looks like we covered the funeral expenses 100%. I think that is huge and Volnation should be very proud as I certainly am to know that we took care of that expense for Yvonne and the kids...

...Finally, after speaking with Arizona, he's going to keep the donation site active indefinitely, so feel free to donate if you like. When a significant amount of funds accumulate we'll get her the funds.

Again, I would like to reiterate how proud I am to be a part of this fan base. To think that the original goal was $1000 and within just a few minutes we met that and kept raising the goal till we exceeded $11,000. How unbelievable it was to hand over a check for that kind of money to someone that really needed and appreciated it. Each one of you made that possible! And, please do not underestimate the non-monetary support through prayer, notes, and cards and how that had such a huge impact.

God Bless and Go Big Orange!
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What about listing the birthdays of the kids (and of Yvonne!), and VN could do some extra contributions around these dates? Sort of like a present from Dad/Rubin, via VN.

When you're trying to stretch a dollar as a single parent, birthdays can be awfully tough.

And realistically, it's hard for a community to keep needs like this in mind and keep a steady flow of donations coming. Don't know about y'all, but at my age, it helps to have specific dates on the calendar. :hi:
 
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VolNExile said:
What about listing the birthdays of the kids (and of Yvonne!), and VN could do some extra contributions around these dates? Sort of like a present from Dad/Rubin, via VN.

When you're trying to stretch a dollar as a single parent, birthdays can be awfully tough.

And realistically, it's hard for a community to keep needs like this in mind and keep a steady flow of donations coming. Don't know about y'all, but at my age, it helps to have specific dates on the calendar. :hi:
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I love LOVE this idea!
 
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VolNExile said:
What about listing the birthdays of the kids (and of Yvonne!), and VN could do some extra contributions around these dates? Sort of like a present from Dad/Rubin, via VN.

When you're trying to stretch a dollar as a single parent, birthdays can be awfully tough.

And realistically, it's hard for a community to keep needs like this in mind and keep a steady flow of donations coming. Don't know about y'all, but at my age, it helps to have specific dates on the calendar. :hi:
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I think that's a great idea too. I'll check with Yvonne and make sure she's ok with it and get the dates.
 
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#120
I am so thankful for this site when stuff like this happens and volnation responded the way they did
Its something more than words.

Its nice to see something so good in a world that is at times so bad. Thank you God and thank you volnation
 
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