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| I would like to take the time to ask everyone to say a prayer for Crash Mullins. For those of you that don't know Crash has been diognosed with a type of bone cancer. He is currently in Arkansas taking treatments. He has done a lot for the muskie fishing world so keep him in your prayers. |
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | Crash is a friend and a mentor to many, including many of us here at MuskieFIRST. My thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family. |
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Location: Columbus, Georgia | To All:
The cost of Crash's treatment over the next twelve months (as estimated by the Multiple Myeloma Institute where he is being treated) will be $450,000. An insurmountable tab for a man who does not have any health insurance.
Efforts to assist Crash here in Morehead have been spearheaded by the legal formation and registration of the David "Crash" Mullins Multiple Myeloma Foundation, LLC. The organization's sole objective is to raise sufficient donations to fund Crash's life-sustaining treatment. There are currently many Multiple Myeloma survivors who have gained many years of productive life based upon the stem-cell transplantation and chemotherapy regime that Crash will begin this coming Friday.
A web site will be up within the next few weeks highlighting all aspects of Crash's treatment, as well as extensive educational material and informative links about Multiple Myeloma and the Myeloma Treatment Institute at the University of Arkansas Medical Center.
Educational direct-mailings and a plea to begin Musky-related fundraising activities and events will soon be going out to Muskies, Inc. chapters nationwide.
In the meantime, donations can be made directly to: David Crash Mullins Multiple Myeloma Foundation, 66 Slaty Point Road, Morehead, KY 40351.
Many of the members of this site may already have personal acquaintance with Crash's son Justin. Justin is "one serious stick" when it comes to Musky fishing, and is vice-chair of the foundation. He can be reached directly at 606-776-2116.
When Crash and his wonderful wife Gina left on Sunday for Little Rock (where they will stay for the next 3 to 6 weeks during his initial phase of treatment), his spirits were undaunted. He feels confident that he can undergo the rigors of his treatment regime and continue to fulfill his destiny, with many more of life's mountains yet to climb.
Crash is a man of great faith. He is strong, my friend, and one tough customer.
Craig
Edited by cjrich 6/14/2007 6:11 AM
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Location: Athens, Ohio | So sorry to hear of this. Crash was one of the first reasons I visited Cave Run to fish muskies. Hope it works out for him. m |
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Location: South Portsmouth, KY | I heard about this a couple weeks ago through my dad from work. I was shocked when i heard this. Crash is a good man and i always make it a point to stop by the shop and see Crash and the rest of the gang. My prayers go out to him and his family.
Edited by muskie_man 6/13/2007 2:17 PM
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| This is the first I have heard of Crash's condition, sad news. If anyone can beat cancer it is Crash. My prayers go out for Crash and his family.
Good luck, Murph |
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| Wow, thats bad new. I met him last year up in Canada and he seemed to be a real nice down to earth guy.
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| I'm really sorry to hear this news. I've only met Crash a few times but he was an absolute pleasure to talk with and a consumate gentleman...
I wish him all the best in beating this.
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Location: Medford, WI | I don't know Crash nearly as good as many of you all do; but from what I do know of him, he's a great man. My only experience with him shows how good of a guy he really is. This spring myself and two buddies decided to spend our spring break down south, not south where most college students go, but in Kentucky chasing muskies on Cave Run. Our trip started off with a truck breakdown which caused us to lose a whole day of fishing on an already short trip and we finally got to Kentucky a little after nine, bought our licenses in town and headed for the campsite not knowing where we could get camping/parking permits for where we were staying on the lake. We see Crash's Landing on the side of the road and I knew they closed at eight from an earlier call I had made. It was well after 10, but we thought we'd stop by and see what time they opened in the morning. After looking at the hours and walking back to the truck, we hear the door open and a distinct southern voice saying "Hey boys, what can I help you with?". We went on to tell him our plans of camping which he said only us Wisconsin guys would go camping in weather where snow was predicted and told us to come on in. After explaining how the whole camping permits worked and selling us what we needed, I thought I would ask a question hoping for a little advice maybe. What followed was a 45-minute talk with one of, if not the most, experienced musky fisherman on the waters we were going to be fishing the next three days. Imagine going to any lake and getting an hour open-discussion with a top guide on that lake before you went out fishing and not having the guide expecting anything as far as money or anything else, but only saying that you better listen to him to catch muskies.
That right there is priceless, and shows anyone who hasn't been able to meet Crash how great of a guy he is. The three of us walked back to the truck amazed at how much help we had just receieved (being our first time down there) and we decided Crash was as nice, honest and helpful as any fisherman, or man for that matter comes. Our time with him was instructional, entertaining and really showed us what fishing is all about....having lots of fun with friends and getting to meet fellow fishermen. We still use the phrase "Son, I tell you what..." everytime out on the boat now. For those of you who know Crash, I'm sure you'll know exactly what I mean....for those of you that don't, click on this and make sure you have sound: http://www.driftertackle.com/video/videoCrash.html
We caught one fat 40" musky during our two and a half days fishing down there, but I think all of us would agree that without a doubt, the highlight of our trip was meeting Crash and his kindness and willingness to help out three Wisconsin boys on catching some fish down south. If you ever read this Crash, thanks so much!!!
I will keep Crash and the family in my prayers and will let my two friends know as well. We'll be out on the water tonight, so I'll make sure to give Crash a thought while out there tonight. Hopefully, someone will be willing to put together an auction of some sort to raise some funds as that has been successful in the past on here. I believe the moderators and Mr. Worrall are more than welcome to a benefit auction for Crash; correct me if I'm wrong guys...I don't want to speak for you.
Prayers and thoughts to Crash and family.
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| My prayers go out to Crash and his family with hopes for a speedy recovery. He is our September speaker if he is able to do it by then. |
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Location: The Sportsman, home, or out on the water | Met Crash a few years back at a seminar. First class guy!
I'll be pulling for you, brother. |
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Location: Wausau, Wisconsin | I will certainly say a prayer for someone who has always been very kind to me in conversations. Good luck Mr. Mullins. |
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Location: Rhinelander. | Prayers are there for you crash and your family.
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Location: oswego, il | I have talked to Crash several times over the past year and what a great guy he is. I wish him the best of luck through this tough time. |
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Location: Elko - Lake Vermilion | Crash,
I will be praying the prayer of Faith over you daily, In the mean time FEED your spirit with the word of God ,Trust in the Lord with all your heart , and I will see you back on the water where Our Lord intended you to be.....
You are Blessed Crash, Don't let the thief steel your joy!!
Jerome
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Location: Iowa | Crash, sorry to hear about this terrible news...but stay strong and keep your spirits up and God will help you beat this...I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers...
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| Crash will be in our thoughts as he fights his disease.
First met Crash getting our license for the inaugural MF Cave Run outing. His advise was to fish the sidewalks, as they will be warmer. It paid off when Landy's boy caught a 34, and took the big fish pot. Great guy, and he will pull through this. |
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| Fight on Crash! You will beat this.
Jim |
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| I met and fished with Crash this spring. Everything stated here is true. Crash and Justin both are class A. Great people who make you feel like one of their own.
Crash, you help me bag a couple fish that day but the time I had with you and Justin is more memerable.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Good luck
I'll see ya'll next spring
Mike |
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| I only recognize him from his videos, and web site but he has me and my cousin sayin' "Whos your daddy" to each other all the time now. Seems like a really good guy, and his son also.
My prayers are with ya man! The Lord will see you through! |
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| I know Crash's faith is strong and that will provide him with strength during this. My prayers are with him, Gina, Justin and the rest of his family. |
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Location: syracuse indiana | wow cant believe this news. my prayers go out to crash and justin and gina and the rest of his family. he will be in our prayers... i met him when he came to our club to do a seminar....bill |
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| Prayers and blessing to the entire Mullins Family, we'll be praying for strength and healing for you Crash.
The Radloff Family |
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| HI Guys
First of all I would like to thank everyone on my dad's behalf for all the kind and thoughtful comments. This is tough deal for Crash and our family. I wanted to update everyone on his treatments. He started a big chemo dose yesterday so hopefully with him being in good shape this should not put him down to bad. Middle of next week they are starting another go of this again. The University of Arkansas is the best place in the country which is where he is. This place seems to have some things with this type of cancer under control and with my dad's faith and his HARD HEAD no doubt he will come out of this.
We are starting a national foundation nonprofit to help my father and once we get him fixed of all of this we are going to help other people with Multiple Myeloma also. Guys you never know 10 years down the road yourself or someone you love more than anything in world like I do father might need assistance with this. This is a very serious deal and I'm asking for everyone to help. Soon we will be contacting all the Muskie Inc chapters and working with them for fundraisers to help this foundation. We will have a website up very soon along with the foundation. We will have an ad in Musky Hunter in the next issue so make sure you watch for that.
Guys I could go on and on about my father on what he has done for this business over the last 25 years but if you have musky fished longer than 2 days you already know what a pioneer, speaker, fisherman, upstanding person, and last but not least what a great father this guy is. The bottom line is he really needs the help of everyone.
For people who wants to send donations to this foundation here is the info..
Crash Mullins Multiple Myeloma Foundation
66 Slaty Point Road
Morehead, Ky. 40351
Again guys thank you so much for all the kind words Crash has been viewing this board and it means alot to him to see all of this. |
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Edited by Sponge 2/27/2008 3:35 PM
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Location: Watertown, MN | My prayers go out for the Mullins family, always enjoyed my stays down on the cave, next to the Mullins shop, he was a blast to talk with. Great bunch of guys down there that would always go out of their way to help anyone. I am sure he will take this battle on, and defeat this.
Get well, and see ya on the Water.
Troyz
Justin always pack pants when you head north. |
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| Our Prayers go out to Crash,Justin,Gina and Family from here on the Niagara R..
Justin you know I think of your Dad as a brother and will do all I can to help in any way that I can.
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| Talked to Crash this evening, today makes the third day of treatments. All seems to be well so far. He said that he would like to thank everyone for there thoughts, and prayers, And to keep him in your thoughts, and prayers. Guys Crash is a close friend of mine and we need to really rally behind him and help him through this with future fundraisers that will help him with the expensive medical costs he will have during the duration of this.
I'm sure Justin and Craig have things in the making. I'll be keeping in touch with these guys and let everyone know what is to come as I find out myself. I personally would like to thank everyone and the response that is going toward crash keep it going he really needs us all. |
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| Sent one up for Mr. Mullins. God Bless. |
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| My brother and I were over at the Cave in late May. Stopped in to Crash's Landing as we always do. Got to spend time talking to Crash. It's amazing how he can have a store full of customers but somehow make each and every one feel like he's spent plenty of quality time with them. On one of our three stops in the store over the weekend two local fisherman who appeared to be close with Crash were wishing him well with the "situation" and conveying their prayers for him. My brother and I knew something was up but didn't want to ask as it wasn't our business. Then I come accross this thread. I was floored. Crash, to me, is one of the most down to earth "celebrities" you'll ever come across. I hate that this crisis has knocked on the door of Crash and his family. When I told my wife about it and how Justin had set up the foundation and all, she supported my decision to help out any way I can, just as so many others undoubtedly will.
My family will certainly have the Mullins family in our prayers. God bless.
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