They are going to create a world map with thumbtacks marking where all the donations are from. An electronic version will be available on their website and they will make hard copies for Jensen and Jared. They are also encouraging every single person who donates to send a spooky picture from their hometown. It could be a spooky house, building, hospital, cemetery, or just anything that creeps the heck out of someone (like your sister without makeup). Those also will be compiled on the website and in albums for Jensen and Jared.
Good luck Lindsay and Heather, and I’ll be checking in on your progress frequently throughout the campaign.
For Maddie
I close today with a simple tribute. My good friends at the “Bust Dean Out of Hell Brigade” let me know that they lost one of their soldiers last week to cancer. Maddie became a part of the group after reading my report about them back in August. She was a very active member and made many wonderful friends there just by sharing her love for the show. She eventually revealed to everyone she had cancer, but didn’t harp on it much and constantly told people not to worry about her. In her final posts, she wrote about how she was feeling sick and fighting to stay awake so she could see Jensen Ackles, her favorite actor, on Jimmy Kimmel. She got to see the show, but passed away early the next day at the age of 18.
There is a tribute page up for Maddie right now. It’s done by the members of the brigade who knew her best and reflects on all she gave to them. Her story reminds me of something I saw in last week’s Scrubs. JD told a dying patient that when he eventually dies he hopes his last thought is a good one. From what I’ve heard, Maddie left us with thoughts of Jensen and Supernatural. Those sound like good ones to me. A fan like that will be sorely missed.
That’s all for now. I’ll be back later in the week with my thoughts on “Family Remains.” Happy episode week everyone!
Article comments
1 - Gracen Miller
Alice, thanks so much for honoring Maddie (Madz) in this blog. She was such a wonderful person and I wish everyone could have known her. I have sent the link to her family and know that in time it will mean as much to them as it does to us over at Bust Dean Outta Hell Brigade.
I found it ironic that this week's episode is "Family Remains" and to us in the Brigade Madz was not only a dear friend, but also family and even in death, family remains within the Brigade through our hearts, memories and souls.
I'll watch tonight with equal parts joy and sadness, knowing that Madz isn't here to support her favorite show or cast. And neither will she be here to discuss the episode with us.
Thanks again for honoring her. You're a special lady to do this for someone you never knew, but impacted at the same time by unknowingly sending her to us through your first blog.
*huggles*
Gracen Miller
aka General VampySix