Bay Area Fashion For Bryan Stow

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UPDATE:

In an effort to make sure that the family’s mind is at ease we are asking that gift cards, letters, and possibly small gifts for the children be dropped off. Know that during hard times an encouraging word is sometimes the greatest gift! Please use the OFFICIAL account number provided to donated money to the Bryan Stow official fund.

Just the other day I read about Bryan Stow on The Flirty Blog. I was immediately overcome with emotion. Maybe because this was a senseless act of violence, or maybe because of the the fact that he’s a father and husband. I love watching my kids relationship with their Dad–he’s their hero and my heart breaks when I think of the talks that Bryan’s wife has had to have with these kids these past few days. My thoughts and prayers are with the Stow family.

Here is the rundown of what happened as told by The Flirty Blog:

“There is evil in the world. A few days ago it found father of two, Santa Clara paramedic and SF Giants’ fan Brian Stow. Being the fan that he is, Bryan had traveled all the way down to Los Angeles to support his team at this year’s season opener game.

By all accounts Bryan and two of his friends were walking back to their car through the parking lot at Dodger Stadium after the game. Because they were wearing their orange and black Giants gear, two thugs (I refuse to call them fans) wearing Dodgers gear began harassing the group when inexplicably they struck Bryan, unprovoked, in the back of the head causing him to fall to the ground hitting his head on the pavement. They then proceeded to kick him repeatedly before running away.

Bryan was left lying on the ground in critical condition with a fractured skull, swelling of his brain and the awful possibility that doctors may need to remove one of the frontal lobes of his brain because it is so damaged.”

But in an effort to do more we’re teaming up with different drop off locations for the next two weeks [April 7th-24th] to give back to the stow family. I will update this blog as our list grows but I don’t want to miss a single opportunity. If you could take some time with those closest to you to pray for this family, and also to put together a letter or card, and if you’re able to give to the family that would be amazing!

It’s going to be a LONG and hard road to recovery. MODE Bay Area plans to stay with this family and do all we can to help them. Won’t you join us?

Items to be accepted at the following drop off locations: Gift cards for necessities–gas, food, etc. Handwritten get well cards and maybe something for the kids.

Los Gatos: She She Shoes

Campbell: Simply Smashing

Los Altos: Smythe and Cross Fine Jewelry

Palo Alto: BRIM

San Jose: San Francisco Shirt Company- Santana Row

San Francisco: Azadeh Couture

More locations being announced soon!

Donate Anytime

Paypal: stowdonations@gmail.com

Commonwealth Credit Union:
To donate go to www.sfpcu.org and donate to account # 1377733

To Donate Checks by Mail:
Checks should be made out to “The Bryan Stow Fund”
Mail to:
SF Police Credit Union
c/o San Mateo Branch
1495 S. El Camino Real
San Mateo, CA 94402

Due to request by Southern California supporters we’ve set this PO Box. We will deliver cards and words of support you send to the Stow family here in the Bay Area.

Attn: For Bryan Stow
PO BOX 10277
San Jose, CA 95157

You can follow us on our Facebook page for more updates on locations.

Anonymous says:

April 7, 2011 at 9:55 pm

What a great idea! I’ve added it to the current fundraising events in the post on The Flirty Blog and will drop something by Simply Smashing. Small world! You are friends with Deb from Simply Smashing? Deb and I have known each other for a loooooooooooooooooooong time.

Sarah Bell says:

April 7, 2011 at 10:10 pm

This is awesome Hasti! Will definately be visiting the drop off locations and praying for their family constantly. Thank you for keeping us up to date.