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A/R Member Dies - Benefit Dinner to help his young children

Check out www.258heaven.org for more info about Chris Mitchell - owner of 258 marketing.

As many of you know our friend, our fellow A/R blogger Chris Mitchell died in a tragic car accident just one month ago. He leaves behind three teenage children and a grandbaby. Chris was the sole custodial parent and sole provider for these children and they all lived with him. They are now faced with being parentless and the uncertainty of their future. There are huge financial expenses ahead. These kids need the help of friends, family and business associates to face these burdens that are ahead. They have huge expenses and future education and housing needs. Please consider what you can do to help Chris' children as they face the future without Dad and Grandpa. We can all identify with the huge LOSS there would be leaving 4 children behind in todays world. CREATIVE IDEAS welcomed that could impact their lives in a positive way.

Here is the info on the Benefit Dinner. There will be a silent/live AUCTION as well as raffles etc. We are looking for donations to the auctions/raffles and for you to buy a dinner ticket even if you can't attend.

Thanks EVERYONE for the outpouring of love, support and prayers to myself as well as the kids during this very sad time. Call me for infor/questions or donations. Linda Burandt 612-219-0262

Posted by Linda Burandt on 05/12/2008 01:31 PM

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20 Comments on A/R Member Dies - Benefit Dinner to help his young children

That is just horrible. I'm so sad for those kids. He sounds like he was a great dad/grandpa. What a tragedy. Do you have a paypal account for donations?

05/12/2008 01:57 PM

by Chris Fisher of StagersLIST.com Buy Stage Sell (StagersLIST.com)

If you go to www.258heaven.org you will be able to make a secure donation.

Thanks soooo much.

Linda

05/12/2008 02:10 PM

by Linda Burandt (Keller Williams Integrity)

What a tragedy. My condolences go out to the Mitchell family and friends.

05/12/2008 02:36 PM

by Mike Jackson (Realty World Global)

Id be happy to make a donation for them. (Its this kind of thing that has scared me into getting life insurance for my family.)

05/12/2008 02:53 PM

by Clint Miller - www.recr.com (Real Estate Client Referrals LLC)

Linda - I have done what I can! I posted a blog regarding the fundraiser and hope that you find it helpful. This has been such a tragedy for the family and I have kept them in my prayers. Thank you for letting me know about the event and hopefully it will be a great support for the family.

05/12/2008 04:54 PM

by Lindsey Hasford (Coldwell Banker Vision)

This is so tragic. My heart and prayers go out to his family and friends. I will be happy to donate for them.

05/12/2008 08:11 PM

by Lori Kim Polk, Sacramento Area Home Staging (Artful Journey Designs and Staging)

Linda, I'm going to the site right now to donate. Is there a way to make this a featured post? I think everyone needs to see this. I wonder if they could post it in every group, not just 5? You are a wonderful person for doing this. God bless all of you.

05/12/2008 08:45 PM

by Huntsville, Alabama Real Estate Agent Elizabeth Ramsey Cooper-Golden (Remax Huntsville/Madison)

Elizabeth,

Thank you. I don't know how to make it a featured post....help!!! Does anyone know how to?? I am not necessarily a wonderful person for doing this...you see, he was my one true love, the love of my life and now he's gone and I ache for his children who are now alone. I am trying the best I can to do something to make their lives and their futures better. So I am just doing what anyone would do that loves someone and their children.

But, I am only one person,

If anyone knows how to post this on the main page I would love to do it.

Linda

05/12/2008 08:56 PM

by Linda Burandt (Keller Williams Integrity)

Linda,

You can also post to the group "Blog for a Cause". Good luck with the dinner!

05/12/2008 11:04 PM

by April Hayden-Munson Realtor, Southeastern Wisconsin (RE/MAX Realty 100)

I'm such a rookie, how do I find this "Blog for a Cause?"

05/13/2008 07:53 AM

by Linda Burandt (Keller Williams Integrity)

This is very sad. My condolences to his family and friends. I pray for the best. May he be in a better place now. Rest in peace...

05/13/2008 03:42 PM

by Jeffrey de Jesus (REMAX Westlake Investments)

This is very sad. Are you still accepting donations?

05/16/2008 11:44 AM

by Darcy Rockwell- Mortgage Consultant (eMortgage LLC)

Yes, we are still accepting donations. Go to www.258heaven.org and thank you very much!!

Linda

05/17/2008 11:19 PM

by Linda Burandt (Keller Williams Integrity)

I am so sorry for your loss Linda. And for his children. Good luck at the event in raising help for his family. I will check out the website. Thank you so much for sharing and reaching out to us.

05/17/2008 11:46 PM

by Terrie Leighton (Ferrari-Lund Real Estate)

Morning Lind,

What a sad occasion for the family. Our prayers are with them and with the event chairs. Keep oosting this article so as to maintian the information line. I will mention it to all thise I come in contact with and also check out the website, etc.

05/18/2008 02:24 AM

by Harold (Hal) Place (A1 Connection Realty, Inc.)

Linda,

Check out the recent post by Jeff Rogers and forward this information to the folks he wrote about. Good luck to you.

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05/18/2008 02:36 AM

by Harold (Hal) Place (A1 Connection Realty, Inc.)

I hope the fundraiser is a sucess, such a tragedy!

05/18/2008 10:58 AM

by Kelly Bovi, Charlotte Area Real Estate (Mathers Realty.com)

This is very sad news. I hope the fundraiser is very successful. My condolences to the family!

05/18/2008 12:36 PM

by Kelly Shoemaker Realtor Broken Arrow, OK (Coldwell Banker SELECT)

I will feature this post in Blog For A Cause if you move it over there. I realize that the benefit has already taken place, but folks can still choose to make donations.

All the best to you and the family, Linda. My prayers of support are with you all.

06/15/2008 05:04 PM

by AMANDA HALL*Broker*HALL TEAM HOMES* FORT WORTH REAL ESTATE (Serving all of DFW and surrounding areas within N Texas)

I can't even imagine. My heart goes out to the children who are left without their father! I wish more could be done...

06/15/2008 08:05 PM

by Klarque Garrison, "Mr. Short Sale" (Taylor 1 INC)

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