If you are reading this you may have either been in a situation like this or may have thought that this may happen to you.

I went for a drive yesterday to look at some retirement property in southwest Washington. As I drove southbound on I-5 I noticed activity at Thor Boats just south of the "BlueCreek" exit. I had some time to stop by and I did. Among the people at the shop was Mike Sexton. I'm sure most of you are familiar with Mike or his company Thor Boats. It was not long until I learned that Dean Neely's wife is battling cancer. Dean is Mike's business partner in their boat building business.

Dean and his wife Tara have three children. The youngest is four. Dean is a good family man like you and I that is facing some substantial medical bills for his wife's medical treatment. Tara was in the hospital that day receiving chemo therapy.

My first request for you is to keep the family in your thoughts and prayers. My second request is that you help offset the medical bills by sending a check to:

Dean Neely
1059 Hwy 603
Chehalis, WA. 98532

This is your chance to help support a hard working family man. I have seen the people on this board step up and make a difference before. I respectfully challenge you to put yourself in Dean's place and speak with your checkbook.

Again, I also request that you keep this family in your thoughts and prayers.

Thanks for making a difference.

Ted Fehr