Real Estate Bloggers Rally Around One of Their Own
September 24, 2007
By: Michael Price
Author's Website: http://www.mlbroadcast.com
Saturday morning started out like any other for me. Groggy with my coffee in hand, I checked my e-mail. David Gibbons had forwarded me a link to the now infamous “Leave Realtors Alone” video. I remember thinking to myself how it capped off a great week. The video starred Aaron Anglin, the younger brother of Lani Anglin of ReRevealed.Com and SinglePointe Realty. Tragically, Aaron has passed away due to an auto accident that his wife and two infant children were also involved in. The babies have been released from the hosiptal and Aaron’s wife Aleshia is recovering, more details can be found here.
The RE.Net has rallied around Lani and Aaron’s family. Aaron did not have life insurance. Those poor girls facing a life without their father and husband is something hard for me to wrap my mind around. I have three daughters and my eyes literally well up every time I think about this.
We at GeekEstate would like our readers to do what they can to help. Jay Thompson has created a donation method via pay-pal that will allow you to give what you can with your credit card.
Via this web post, I am donating for auction a black 30 Gig iPod and Leather Case, in brand new condition. Bidding starts at $175. I plan to personally deliver the winning auction funds along with a donation from MLBroadcast to Aaron’s family in Austin. Bidding closes at 5 pm central time on Wednesday. To bid, just leave your offer in a comment to this post along with your contact information. Everyone at GeekEstateBlog appreciates your attention and generosity.
Update 9/26: Funeral arrangements can be found here.
Update 9/26: The winning bidder for the iPod has asked to remain anonymous and is sending the funds directly to the Anglin family. This effort is an example of social networking at its finest. If you didn’t get a chance to get in on the iPod auction, you can still donate by clicking the button above. On behalf of everyone at the GeekEstate blog, thanks for stepping up! ~MP
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My Thoughts are with Aaron’s Family | Personal Insights on Web 2.0, Blogging, and Business on September 24, 2007 7:05 pm
[...] If you haven’t read this story, please do so. It’s great to see so many real estate bloggers rallying around a fellow member of the RE.net (just look at all the trackbacks and comments on the post on RERevealed). If you feel like helping, you can donate via paypal, link to the story on your own blog, or bid on a 30 gigabyte ipod (all proceeds go to Aaron’s family). [...]
April Groves on September 24, 2007 7:09 pm
Michael,
I have your starting bid covered. You are generous. Thank you.
Drew Meyers on September 24, 2007 7:11 pm
$200.
Our Condolences Go out to Lani Anglin and Family | Carnival of Real Estate - Real Estate Blogging Tips and Tricks on September 24, 2007 7:26 pm
[...] Michael Price is auctioning off a 30 gigabyte iPod, with all proceeds going to Aaron’s [...]
Jim Duncan on September 24, 2007 7:48 pm
Something’s wrong with my PayPal account. I bid $300.
Kris Berg on September 24, 2007 7:54 pm
$500. Bless you.
Lani Anglin’s brother’s children lost their father yesterday. Here’s what you can do to help… | BloodhoundBlog: Real estate marketing and technology blog | Realtors and real estate, mortgages, lending, investments on September 24, 2007 8:38 pm
[...] At GeekEstate Blog, Michael Price is auctioning a tricked-out 30GB iPod, with the proceeds going to the Anglin [...]
Turn Around Tuesday on September 25, 2007 6:37 am
[...] visit Jay Thompson or Greg Swann to see how you can help this family in need. Michael Price is also auctioning an iPod on Geek Estate with proceeds to go to the [...]
Michael Price on September 25, 2007 7:33 am
Wow. I knew we would get a great response but I could have never guessed how fast it would come and the level of generosity. I am humbled beyond description.
The Days After on September 26, 2007 5:31 pm
[...] Michael Price [...]
Lani Anglin on October 2, 2007 4:37 pm
Michael, I am truly in awe. Thank you so much for your efforts- I can’t wait to meet you on your next trip to Austin. I can’t find the words to describe how this feels, but I feel sad but SO blessed- Aleisha is lucky to have all of you circling the wagons. Thank you and thank you.
RE Revealed on October 2, 2007 10:40 pm
[...] Michael Price actually auctioned off his super sweet tricked out 30GB iPod and the anonymous auction winner (you know who you are- THANK YOU, friend) is donating the iPod to Toys for Tots- we all win! Michael, I know you will miss your beloved toy and your donation is impressive and we all thank you- you were really thinking on your feet, and your kind emails will be held close to my heart. [...]