How to contribute to sending flowers/condolences to Australia

[Meryl]

I agree with that, Sandy.

I think we should stick with the original plan of 2 notices in the Perth region paper, flowers, and a donation to a charity. For the donation, in my view giving it to either programmes for kids with AIDS or to some sort of cultural/acting programme for kids would be great. Michelle's statement and her loving description of little Matilda made me think that it would somehow honour all 3 of them if the donation went to children who need a helping hand, either due to illness or for other reasons.

What Mika and Sandy said. 

Peachy sent me a scan of the Saturday paper, but it's in a format I can't upload, so she'll try again at work on Monday.  It looks nice, though. 

[ptannen]

What Mika and Sandy said. 

Peachy sent me a scan of the Saturday paper, but it's in a format I can't upload, so she'll try again at work on Monday.  It looks nice, though. 

Thanks Meryl.  I would like to see it.

{{{{{{{{{Meryl}}}}}}}}

Pete

[Kelda]

 

[Meryl]

I've just sent Peachy $300 US to cover costs of the two condolence notices plus postage costs for sending me copies of the papers.   

We should know soon about the cost of flowers.  Hopefully, we'll be able to send a nice arrangement to the funeral.  However, if it looks like the family is actively discouraging people from doing that, IMO it may be better to respect their wishes.  If we don't send flowers, we'll have all the more money to donate to a charity in Heath's name.  Today or tomorrow should give us a better idea of the situation.


Update:  35 PayPal donations totaling $1,229.69.  Three via mail totaling $95.00, three more on the way.

Total Contributions to Date = $1,324.69

Total Disbursed for Expenses = $300.00

Balance Available = $1,024.69



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[jstephens9]

thank you all for your kind welcoming words

Welcome to Bettermost Bec!!! As others have said this forum consists of a lot of very friendly and caring people. I am glad you found us. It is also true as was stated that the movie as well as the actors and others involved mean a whole lot to us. Heath was my favorite actor of all time as soon as I saw Brokeback. He also became one of my very favorite people after reading so much about him shortly after I saw the movie.

Jack

[jstephens9]

Bec, where did you get the picture of Heath that you are using for your avatar? I don't think I have that picture and it is a GREAT one.

Jack

[bec]

Bec, where did you get the picture of Heath that you are using for your avatar? I don't think I have that picture and it is a GREAT one.

Jack

Thanx Jack  ummm i'm not really sure i've had it for a while but i will try and find out where it came from and get back to you.

Also not sure if it helps much but this is what's i got emailed to me today.
http://au.news.yahoo.com/080124/2/15mgi.html

it's a little more than we knew already i guess. doesn't really say a date  or place tho
So on second thoughts it's probably useless 

[Meryl]

Thanks for the link, bec.  It does fill in a few blanks as to when the family left for Australia. 

My thanks to Peachy, who has sent me two pics of the Saturday notice in The West Australian:

[mvansand76]

Thank you Meryl, it looks beautiful.... *tears welling up again*

Hugs to all of you!

Mel

[Mikaela]

It does indeed look beautiful, sincere and respectful, not intrusive on private grief - just the right way and the right words to convey our condolences to the family and our gratitude to Heath.

Thank you once more Peachy and Meryl for organizing all of this.