Record heat brings record donations!

A week ago today the Great Northwest Heatwave was just beginning, but in spite of that, a bunch of brave and fun-loving souls in Portland and Seattle showed up for dances to benefit Bill, at the Village Ballroom and Tractor Tavern. I was at the Portland dance, and it rocked. There was such a great feeling in the room that my smile muscles were sore the next day. The total raised at these two events was right around $2000. Truly amazing. Thanks to everyone who gave, the organizers of the events, and the all the bands and callers.

Bill himself was in fine form at the Portland dance. He called a few dances and later played cello with Uncle Wiggily. Up above is a picture of him calling at the Tractor awhile back, with the Tallboys playing. If anyone has pictures from the actual dances last week, please send them (see the “About” page for email address) and I’ll post them as well.

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Actually, a traditional La-Z-Boy would suffice . . .

I hung out with Bill yesterday while he had a treatment, and he was saying how his back’s been hurting, and his only armchair at home is worn out. It would be great if we could come up with a nice La-Z-Boy sorta thing for him. Comment on this post or write billsbuddies@gmail.com if you have any possibilities.