...Emergency Ice is becoming a regular stop for me. And frankly, it's a welcome break from my hectic day. The front desk lady is always super nice (although she's often crazy busy). The guys in the back are extra helpful, and I'm even to the point where I can just walk into the back with my coolers and chat with the staff while I wait for my order.
SETTING UP THE ACCOUNT: I spoke to the co-owner, Donnell Toler with the request to start a fund with this money. And she asked me if I'd rather donate to a charity. I explained I specifically wanted the funds to be used here. She quizzically probed "Do you have cancer? Do you know someone with cancer?" to which I just shook my head no. And though the staff had told her bits of information here and there it was clear she needed to hear the whole story. And as I recited that story one more time both our eyes filled with tears. Then she revealed to me that she and her husband, Earl, lost a son to cancer years ago which is why they offer the ice at a discount. We are so, so lucky. Read the complete narrative and responses here.
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SHARON M RUSH
9/19/2019 14:08:19
I work for Chemo Cold Caps. I am at Emergency Ice at least twice a week to 80 lbs. of dry ice my patients. This put a smile on my face. Thank you so much
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Betty Cocktail
9/19/2019 19:07:46
Thank you for sharing Sharon!
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9/19/2019 22:09:05
Thank you for your thoughtful donation!! I was your first recipient. I was at Emergency Ice last night to pick up my dry ice for my first treatment today. I can not express my appreciation. It was truly a blessing to have this cost covered. With all of the expenses related to the ongoing processes to fight this disease, every cost that is not out of pocket makes a huge impact. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
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9/25/2019 16:35:48
So, my sweet husband goes to the dry ice store today to pick up ice for my second treatment tomorrow and comes home with red eyes and tears rolling down his face. He hands me a note and says read the blog and it will tell you everything.
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