LETS GO: Step Up For Our Gutty Little Bruin

by Nestor on Aug 31, 2009 6:48 PM PDT in Off Topic

Over the years I have gotten lot of emails via our BruinsNation email account from UCLA alums on how they could show their appreciation for this little online bar on the internets. Well here is your chance.

This place has become a pretty close group of friends who are threaded tightly together with the common bond that is Bruin blue and gold. We experienced a little bit of that emotion reading all the stories about what those magical four letters mean to us over this weekend.

Well here is another story which has been a huge part of this community since we got started. This is Tyler in the middle:

If you are new around here, I'd urge you to read his story here, here and here. He is Insomniac's (and ours) Gutty Little Bruin, who has become our pride and joy over the years here on Bruins Nation.

Tyler needs us this week and we need to respond. I will be upfront. Insomniac is trying to cheer Tyler on by making a donation to Dribble for the Cure in his honor. He set a goal of raising $1,500. We have already raised $850. I know we can blow pass the goal. So please, go to the following link and make a donation today:

Support Our Gutty Little Bruin

We need to let Tyler know that he is not alone. We need to let him know that he has thousands of members of his extended Bruin family praying for him all over the Bruin Nation.

In the words of RW - LETS GO.

GO BRUINS.

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I encourage all those fortunate enough not to be hit too hard by the economic downturn to contribute as they are able.

Go Bruins!

"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"

by silverlakebruin on Aug 31, 2009 6:55 PM PDT reply actions

awesome

thanks silver.

by Nestor on Aug 31, 2009 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions

thank you

you are doing the work of telling me people and helping get it publicized. Well done.

"when you've seen how big the world is, how can you make due with this?"

by silverlakebruin on Aug 31, 2009 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions

Thank You for this Opportunity

A while back, I went through cancer treatment.

To get to my doctors, I had to walk through the pediatric oncology section.

I was so inspired by those kids that I flew through my treatment.

What a great thing to be able to give something back.

Thank you.

sjh

by Class of 66 on Aug 31, 2009 7:48 PM PDT reply actions

I hear ya, sjh...

There is a recreation center on the peds floor at the hospital that the kids use during the day. Seeing all of these kids with weakened bodies tethered to an iv pole and confined to a hospital floor- and yet finding a way to genuinely enjoy life is so unbelievably inspiring.

I never would have guessed that it was possible to have your heart lifted and broken at the same time until confronting this whole ordeal.

by insomniacslounge on Aug 31, 2009 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions

For anyone who knows

What’s the advantage to being there on that Saturday as opposed to just donating money? I’d really like to get involved with this and I’m curious as to whether there are other ways besides just the money donation. Also, if we can put together at least 10 for a team and insomniac doesn’t want to be captain for understandable reasons, I’d be more than happy to do it. Anything to help with this great cause. It would be great to have a BN team working towards helping out our brother insomniac, Tyler and everyone else involved.

by Ryan Rosenblatt on Aug 31, 2009 7:58 PM PDT reply actions

I would be willing to play

I’ve been looking for a physical outlet lately. Hitting the gym more and playing pick up games at the local parks. I would do this for the health benefit alone, but knowing this contributes to Tyler and Tyler’s cause is that much more reason to play.

A coach is someone who can give correction without causing resentment. John Wooden

by MexiBruin on Aug 31, 2009 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions

rye - if you want to put together a team

That would be just about perfect I think (and just as important then helping out with money donation).

by Nestor on Sep 1, 2009 4:35 AM PDT up reply actions

Wow- thank you so much for this tremendous response!

Everyone has just been incredible. It’s amazing to see what can happen in such a short amount of time when good people rally together.

Just another reason to be so proud to be a Bruin.

by insomniacslounge on Aug 31, 2009 8:47 PM PDT reply actions

go Tyler

I’m in for a benjamin and it looks like that will push Tyler over his goal! But just as we are not satisfied with 11 National Basketball championships or anything short of whipping the trojies. Let’s not stop at $1500 – keep pushing it higher

Go Bruins
TRM

by G0Bruins on Aug 31, 2009 9:49 PM PDT reply actions

$1,500 raised!

You are right. We can do better.

Being a Bruin means more than wearing blue, going to games and learning the 8-clap. If you really want to be a member of the Bruin family, if you can, show your support for Tyler, who is obviously one of the truest of all Bruins. Show the world that Bruins care about those in need.

Keep it up, guys. Even small donations are meaningful.

by Barnes2JJ on Aug 31, 2009 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions

Tyler

I’m pretty broke right now and could only donate 5 bucks, but I had to do something. Every time Tyler shows up here on BN it literally brings me to tears. Congrats on meeting your goal, and hopefully the Bruins Nation will continue to donate.

My thoughts and prayers are with Tyler and his family. God Bless.

by UCLA Jay on Aug 31, 2009 10:19 PM PDT reply actions