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Helping a Community Member in Need: Quentin/ArileenDesign

Helping a Community Member in Need: Quentin/ArileenDesign

Some of you may be aware that long-time member of the community and the site moderation team, Quentin94 (ArileenDesign) is in a bit of a financial bind.  After hurting his back about a year ago he is now out of work and facing mounting bills and growing debt as he tries to keep his apartment and feed his daughter.  Unfortunately he's now having to look into bankruptcy and still isn't sure he's going to be able to make ends-meet.

Not being able to work because of an injury is no picnic, especially when you're faced with mounting debt as a result.  As Quentin works through the larger bill issues, he still has to worry about a roof over his head, and feeding his daughter.

To that end, I'm making an appeal to the WinCustomize community.  Quentin has been among our ranks for nearly two years and has given us so much in skins, help on the forums, help in moderation and most importantly in the kind words he always has for everyone.  Personally I've found him to be an invaluable asset to the site staff and I want to help him out any way I can. 

So I'd like to ask everyone to take a moment and see if they can donate a few dollars to help Quentin keep his head above water.

He's set up a PayPal account you can donate money directly to.  This means the money is available directly to him (and him only) and he can access it any time he needs.

Note: You do not have to have a PayPal account to donate, you can donate directly via Credit/Debit card.

Also, this is a very special case we're dealing with here.  Quentin is a key member of site staff and a huge resource to the community.  We normally frown upon solicitations on the forums, but in this specific case we felt we needed to make an exception.

If you are able, please lend a hand.  Hopefully between all of us we can lighten the load a bit for Quentin as he works through his current financial and health troubles.

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Reply #51 Top
thanks zakai1369 and RadialFX
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Reply #52 Top

*nudge*

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Reply #55 Top
I just sent a little something your way Q. I hope things get better for you. No, I know they will get better :CONGRAT: 
Reply #56 Top
Donation sent.I'm happy to help, I wish I could give more.
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Reply #57 Top
There ya go Quentin, I wanted to send more but the irs thought they needed it. More coming next week, hang in there.
Reply #58 Top
I don't know Quentin that well. I do know that he has always been helpful and friendly.

If a small fraction of the members sent one dollar apiece then Quentin would be fixed up. Come on folks, you can afford a Buck!

Don't make me call Jack.
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We'll keep you and your daughter in our prayers, Quentin. I hope things look better soon!
Reply #61 Top
my last project is more than a month late and if I had a budget I wouldn't want to think about it.


Yeah just like a director on a movie set asking the producers...well we are behind because... and I need more money because...  ;) 

Dear Quentin I pray that you will be given the strength and healing needed to complete your suite. I have full confidence that it will be master level. :D 
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Reply #62 Top
I hope all goes well for you Quentin, I wish I could have sent more. I know what you're going through.
Reply #63 Top
I hope all works out for you Bro.. You will be in my thoughts. Il be on IRC here and there if ya need an ear to bend.

Ur Pal HG :)
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Reply #65 Top
Thanks you all for the help and all :) 
Reply #66 Top
I wanted to let you know that for now the donations are coming nice.
I wanted to tell you all again thanks for the help, thoughts, prayers, and comments... and bump comments, this is really amazing, wonderful and so generous.
I'll never forget this.

Reply #67 Top
Nice to see people are contributing.
Reply #68 Top
Nice to see people are contributing.


People in this community are so nice in helping me. For now i'm sure to be able to feed my daughter and I for 2 months in paying great attention maybe 3. that's simply amazing, last week i didn't even know how i'll feed my daughter when she come at home (3-4 days per week).
So again thanks to everyone, with all my heart
Reply #69 Top
glad you're able to enjoy the time with your daughter....with a little less stress..... :) 
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glad you're able to enjoy the time with your daughter....with a little less stress.....


Always a plus. (bump)

Reply #71 Top

Quentin, my thoughts and best wishes are with you. I hope your situation improves.

A friend in distress is nothing we ever plan for or necessarily know the solution to, but seeing the WC community rally together in your support here is really an impressive event. It evokes warm feelings to see the good in everyone working harmoniously in the time of another's need. :)

Money is pretty tight for us at the moment, but I hope the small amount I was able to contribute will be of (at least a little) help!

Zoomba, thank you for putting this together. it is an excellent idea.


Mike

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Reply #72 Top
agreing Milksama, this tread and all the help keep making me cry this is simply amazing and so generous.
This community is wonderful.

Money is pretty tight for us at the moment, but I hope the small amount I was able to contribute will be of (at least a little) help!


I understand ya a lot. And don't worry any little help is a GREAT help.
Thanks Milksama
Reply #73 Top
Ok finally got the chance to get things moved around today. Wish it could be more but hopefully that will provide a few meals or other necessities. ;)
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None needed AD. (bump)