I am adding to this thread on behalf of my good friend Rolando. While the above crowd funding site has raised a decent amount of money, sometimes doing that is not within everyones means. There is another fundraising effort being organized by Marty Pulvers. He is accepting pipe donations to be sold on his website, www.pulversbriar.com with 100% of the funds being donated to the Negoita family to help them through this difficult time. So if you have a pipe or two that you just aren't smoking anymore, consider donating them to a cause to help one of our own.
Below is an excerpt from Marty's March 1st posting on his website.
March 2, 2018;
On the Rolando Negoita front: A thoughtful
& generous, but anonymous, member of
our community has developed an excellent
plan to help raise funds for a much loved
pipe maker in need of expensive post-
operation medical attention & care.
Pipes no longer in favor, no longer in the
rotation, can be sent here, the sale
proceeds of which will all be donated to
Rolando's care. No commission will be
deducted. Our anonymous Samaritan is
donating some pipes & if you care to
donate a pipe or two for this purpose,
please contact me and I will give you my
home address & the pipe will be posted as
quickly as possible.
As of this typing, pipes by at least two pipe
makers, and other hobbyists have been
promised.
This is such a good and painless way to
help a great member of our community. Of
course, cash donations to the link listed
below are also welcome.
This is the link to so donating. Be
generous.
https//www.
youcaring.com/rolandonegoita-1077649
Marty
Contact Marty at mpulvers@aol.com if you are interested in helping
