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WorldFoods t1_j3tureu wrote

Reply to Grieving family doesn’t get donations from Springfield restaurant fundraiser (Thai Express is said restaurant) by Ozarkian_Tritip

I feel like this is a lesson (a tragic one) on intent and impact. I believe Patrick had the best intentions in setting up the fundraiser. He is a good man who has shown that he loves his community and cares about spreading kindness. But he messed up. Big time. And he’s acknowledged that. BUT I feel like his explanations have been to try and explain his intentions instead of just acknowledging the impact it had on the family. Whether or not he meant to exploit them, that is how it impacted them, and all of this would have gone better if he had just acknowledged the hurt he caused instead of trying to explain that he had pure intentions. I understand wanting to clear your name, but I think at this point, that would have been the better statement to make. I think that Patrick has learned from this, but I do really feel for the family. I hope that he does get a chance to talk with the family and apologize.

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bitunique t1_j3tu115 wrote

Reply to comment by Evanpik64 in ky3 story about fundraiser that brought in zero funds by dentalmomma

Let me recap for you: It was for the family of a 3-year old girl who tragically drowned last summer. The family organized a go fund me to help with expenses etc. Thai Express then shared that link on their social sites and also stated they would put out a jar for donations, donate 5% of sales and the owner shared this personal Venmo and PayPal accounts for those who wanted to donate but “avoid the fees”. That was in May 2022. He never reached out to the family, either before or after, deciding to do all of this. They don’t know him personally. Here it is 6-7 months later and they still haven’t received a penny. But at one point they were like, hey what about that fundraiser where you said you were raising money for our deceased daughter. Crickets. So of course now they feel he took advantage of their situation to boost sales for his restaurant.

You can read his response in the comments. But it doesn’t add up to me. Something smells fishy.

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patricknett t1_j3tm6dg wrote

Reply to comment by Cloud_Disconnected in Grieving family doesn’t get donations from Springfield restaurant fundraiser (Thai Express is said restaurant) by Ozarkian_Tritip

I understand 100% trust me. I totally get it. I am 100% going to make it right. We’re actually close to the end. Just waiting on final confirmation where/when to meet for me to deliver the check. And if they’re willing to meet in person, so I can give my formal much needed sincere apologizes in person.

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Cloud_Disconnected t1_j3tly07 wrote

Reply to comment by patricknett in Grieving family doesn’t get donations from Springfield restaurant fundraiser (Thai Express is said restaurant) by Ozarkian_Tritip

I'm glad to hear that, thank you for responding. I hope you can understand my concern when I saw that.

I don't think most people believe you acted in bad faith. I think some people are disappointed, but as I stated in another comment, I don't think you acted with malice, or that you deserve to be pilloried. There will be people who will attack you because of your popularity, but there's nothing anyone can do to stop that. Most people don't feel that way.

I believe that you intend to make this right, and that you will.

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patricknett t1_j3tgyjl wrote

Reply to comment by dailycitizen in Grieving family doesn’t get donations from Springfield restaurant fundraiser (Thai Express is said restaurant) by Ozarkian_Tritip

I’m 100% in the wrong. I just wish the primary focus on shaming me would be for my lack of responsibility. I hate that most people think I used their tragedy for personal gain. Everyone claims me to be a marketing genius. If I were to exploit my marketing capabilities, I would have gone even further with it, post about it even more, and make attempts to capture more images of video footage after the campaigns done. I simply acted out of emotion as a father myself. I added extra to my plate when I shouldn’t have. And I simply forgot as the timing was directly in line with me deciding if I needed to start figuring out bankruptcy or not. It was stressful times for me, and I lost track of so many things. I honestly forgot, and kept procrastinating when I would remember here and there. Everyone’s asking why 7-8 months for contact. It’s really 2-3 months. Once I got a letter from attorney, I’m pretty sure it’s common knowledge that both parties don’t talk, and attorneys handle it. And I’ve said my piece on my contact with their attorney.

Anyways, you’re right. This is the potential downside, but I accept responsibility and the circumstances that came with it. When I mess up, it’s going to blow up. But that’s fine. I still have done so much good for the community using my platform, and I will continue to do so. I have a passion for helping others, and I will just continue to improve on doing it better. I will not repeat this mistake again.

Side note if anyone cares, I have gotten in touch with attorney and will be delivering funds soon.

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helpimalibra OP t1_j3tgmlj wrote

Reply to comment by the_honeyman in Going Away Party by helpimalibra

That's okay! I appreciate you looking for me. I don't think he minds not having live music there. I think he was actually hoping there wouldn't be any bands so there would be more seating available for everyone lol!

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Cloud_Disconnected t1_j3tgfxh wrote

Reply to comment by Jimithyashford in Grieving family doesn’t get donations from Springfield restaurant fundraiser (Thai Express is said restaurant) by Ozarkian_Tritip

The last statement I saw he said he had the donations and was willing to do whatever the family wants with them, so at that point he had not delivered them. That was 19 hours ago in the Facebook group. I haven't seen a statement newer than that one.

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patricknett t1_j3tf95s wrote

Reply to comment by Cloud_Disconnected in Grieving family doesn’t get donations from Springfield restaurant fundraiser (Thai Express is said restaurant) by Ozarkian_Tritip

I am not suing. I would never do that to the family. KY3 maybe, but no I am not suing KY3. Just saying, I wouldn’t hesitate to if I felt justified.

I am suing nobody. I just want an attorney mostly to advise me on how to handle everything properly, and on standby if things got ugly.

Make this public record, I have not hired an attorney. And I don’t have plans to at this time. I asked for referrals to have numbers ready, should I need one.

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