HELP Please! Kids lost mother to Street Race

heatherZ13 · 11-18-2013, 08:10 AM

Hello everyone:

My name is Heather, and I am from Houston, Texas. A friend of mines Friend/Coworker was killed Friday night due to an illegal street race between 2 trucks in Pasadena Texas. She left behind 2 kids (4 and 6) and her Husband was killed last year, so now the kids don't have either parent. The funeral is this Friday, November 22 and we are trying to raise money for the funeral costs and for the children. I originally posted this in the Houston Z's facebook page, because as a group of "fast cars" I figured it would be a nice public gesture to make a donation to the family as a group, then it was brought to my attention to bring it to the forum.

The first link takes you to the article about the accident, and the second link takes you to the donation page where you can donate money. ANYTHING helps. The website will automatically add 2.5% to whatever you donate, but you can lower the percentage or make it Zero. The website does not charge to set up the fundraiser so the extra percentage that is added on goes toward keeping the website up and running.

Police: Illegal street race kills woman, causes power outage in Pasadena | abc13.com

For the Kids | Memorial/Funeral - YouCaring.com

Thank you for your time and anything you are able to help with will be greatly appreciated.

DEpointfive0 · 11-18-2013, 08:52 AM

Hey guys, I know this is shítty news and depressing at best. But don't buy your morning coffee today and donate $5. The kids don't deserve what happened, and ANYTHING to help distract the kids or to give them that little bit of happiness while they are in this stage of being extremely sad is worth it.
Let's help the kids out and try to normalize their holidays by donating

Mods, I'm going to bump this thread every hour. Sorry

TreeSemdyZee · 11-18-2013, 09:08 AM

Sad to hear.

Due to my company's stupid "security" policy, I can't hit the donation site. Have to do it from home I guess.

Thanks for posting.

Chuck33079 · 11-18-2013, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

Due to my company's stupid "security" policy, I can't hit the donation site. Have to do it from home I guess.

I'm in the same boat, so I'll give later tonight.

I'm probably going to get shat on for even asking this, but does the fact we're taking donations mean that the family had no life insurance at all? With two young children?

Are the racers in custody?

heatherZ13 · 11-18-2013, 09:33 AM

Unfortunately, you are correct. No life insurance. She worked at Olive Garden. However, one thing I forgot to mention in this post is that whatever is given to Olive Garden for her family, they will match. The funeral is on Friday, so all the donations to this website will be given to the Olive Garden on 45 and Fuqua (where she worked) Thursday night which will then be matched.

And YES both racers are in custody and will be facing charges. For anyone in the Houston area, if you'd like to go to the Olive Garden off 45 and Fuqua to donate personally, give it to the manager and tell them it is for Maria Rodriguez Family.

Chuck33079 · 11-18-2013, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by heatherZ13

Unfortunately, you are correct. No life insurance. She worked at Olive Garden. However, one thing I forgot to mention in this post is that whatever is given to Olive Garden for her family, they will match. The funeral is on Friday, so all the donations to this website will be given to the Olive Garden on 45 and Fuqua (where she worked) Thursday night which will then be matched.

And YES both racers are in custody and will be facing charges. For anyone in the Houston area, if you'd like to go to the Olive Garden off 45 and Fuqua to donate personally, give it to the manager and tell them it is for Maria Rodriguez Family.

That's tragic. I'll donate when I get home.

Please don't take this the wrong way people, but if you have a family please get some insurance. Term insurance is cheap. Protect your loved ones.

Chuck33079 · 11-18-2013, 09:47 AM

Please do not interpret this as victim blaming at all. I just hope that this can be a teaching moment for people out there with families. We've all read this story way too often and it's heartbreaking every time.

osirus · 11-18-2013, 09:57 AM

Our Sincerest condolences and heartfelt sympathies go out to the families of these kids and the friends and families who have been affected by this tragedy. Just like was posted above, let this not just be a lesson or a finger pointing incident but a learning moment in life to all of us who are with families, but more importantly, YOU are someone's Son, Daughter, Father, Mother, Sister or Brother, Uncle or Aunt. YOU Mean something to someone. Remember that you may not be hurt if an accident should occur if you are involved in said actions, but you could hurt someone else, and it's not worth it. Deepest sympathies and condolences on behalf of us here in DFW.

Jigalo · 11-18-2013, 10:00 AM

Ill be going to the olive garden tonight to donate. I'm sorry for your loss. Unfortunately trucks race through the neighborhoods on this side of town all the time. Is there a specific manager or anyone of them will work?

heatherZ13 · 11-18-2013, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jigalo

Ill be going to the olive garden tonight to donate. I'm sorry for your loss. Unfortunately trucks race through the neighborhoods on this side of town all the time. Is there a specific manager or anyone of them will work?

You can just ask for Kim Scott, or if she is not there, any general manger. Thank you very much!

DEpointfive0 · 11-18-2013, 10:10 AM

Times like this I love the 370Z community

ka24king · 11-18-2013, 10:18 AM

really sad be careful you all keep the racing on the track.

Zbrah · 11-18-2013, 02:32 PM

Done.

Zbrah · 11-18-2013, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Hey guys, I know this is shítty news and depressing at best. But don't buy your morning coffee today and donate $5. The kids don't deserve what happened, and ANYTHING to help distract the kids or to give them that little bit of happiness while they are in this stage of being extremely sad is worth it.
Let's help the kids out and try to normalize their holidays by donating

Mods, I'm going to bump this thread every hour. Sorry

I'm with you 100% buddy.

heatherZ13 · 11-18-2013, 02:37 PM

Thank you!!!

11-18-2013, 08:10 AM	#1 (permalink)
heatherZ13 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 28 Drives: 2013 370Z Rep Power: 12	HELP Please! Kids lost mother to Street Race Hello everyone: My name is Heather, and I am from Houston, Texas. A friend of mines Friend/Coworker was killed Friday night due to an illegal street race between 2 trucks in Pasadena Texas. She left behind 2 kids (4 and 6) and her Husband was killed last year, so now the kids don't have either parent. The funeral is this Friday, November 22 and we are trying to raise money for the funeral costs and for the children. I originally posted this in the Houston Z's facebook page, because as a group of "fast cars" I figured it would be a nice public gesture to make a donation to the family as a group, then it was brought to my attention to bring it to the forum. The first link takes you to the article about the accident, and the second link takes you to the donation page where you can donate money. ANYTHING helps. The website will automatically add 2.5% to whatever you donate, but you can lower the percentage or make it Zero. The website does not charge to set up the fundraiser so the extra percentage that is added on goes toward keeping the website up and running. Police: Illegal street race kills woman, causes power outage in Pasadena \| abc13.com For the Kids \| Memorial/Funeral - YouCaring.com Thank you for your time and anything you are able to help with will be greatly appreciated. onzedge, DEpointfive0, Tempestz and 1 others like this.

11-18-2013, 08:52 AM	#2 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 Premium Member Bitches Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17151	Hey guys, I know this is shítty news and depressing at best. But don't buy your morning coffee today and donate $5. The kids don't deserve what happened, and ANYTHING to help distract the kids or to give them that little bit of happiness while they are in this stage of being extremely sad is worth it. Let's help the kids out and try to normalize their holidays by donating Mods, I'm going to bump this thread every hour. Sorry onzedge, Chuck33079, Wonka2581 and 3 others like this. __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

11-18-2013, 09:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 59 Posts: 4,880 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27408	Sad to hear. Due to my company's stupid "security" policy, I can't hit the donation site. Have to do it from home I guess. Thanks for posting. heatherZ13 likes this.

11-18-2013, 09:47 AM	#7 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	Please do not interpret this as victim blaming at all. I just hope that this can be a teaching moment for people out there with families. We've all read this story way too often and it's heartbreaking every time. Mike and DEpointfive0 like this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

11-18-2013, 09:57 AM	#8 (permalink)
osirus Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Dallas,TX Posts: 183 Drives: 11 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 11	Our Sincerest condolences and heartfelt sympathies go out to the families of these kids and the friends and families who have been affected by this tragedy. Just like was posted above, let this not just be a lesson or a finger pointing incident but a learning moment in life to all of us who are with families, but more importantly, YOU are someone's Son, Daughter, Father, Mother, Sister or Brother, Uncle or Aunt. YOU Mean something to someone. Remember that you may not be hurt if an accident should occur if you are involved in said actions, but you could hurt someone else, and it's not worth it. Deepest sympathies and condolences on behalf of us here in DFW. heatherZ13 likes this.

11-18-2013, 09:33 AM	#5 (permalink)
heatherZ13 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 28 Drives: 2013 370Z Rep Power: 12	Unfortunately, you are correct. No life insurance. She worked at Olive Garden. However, one thing I forgot to mention in this post is that whatever is given to Olive Garden for her family, they will match. The funeral is on Friday, so all the donations to this website will be given to the Olive Garden on 45 and Fuqua (where she worked) Thursday night which will then be matched. And YES both racers are in custody and will be facing charges. For anyone in the Houston area, if you'd like to go to the Olive Garden off 45 and Fuqua to donate personally, give it to the manager and tell them it is for Maria Rodriguez Family.

11-18-2013, 10:00 AM	#9 (permalink)
Jigalo Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 31 Drives: 09 g37 Rep Power: 12	Ill be going to the olive garden tonight to donate. I'm sorry for your loss. Unfortunately trucks race through the neighborhoods on this side of town all the time. Is there a specific manager or anyone of them will work? heatherZ13 likes this.

11-18-2013, 10:10 AM	#11 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 Premium Member Bitches Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17151	Times like this I love the 370Z community Chuck33079, 2xtreme1, blackcherry20 and 2 others like this.

11-18-2013, 10:18 AM	#12 (permalink)
ka24king Track Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: texas Posts: 582 Drives: '10 370z 40th annv. Rep Power: 13	really sad be careful you all keep the racing on the track. Streetlife, Chuck33079 and osirus like this.

11-18-2013, 02:32 PM	#13 (permalink)
Zbrah A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: The370Z.com Posts: 4,956 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 5451	Done. heatherZ13 likes this.

11-18-2013, 02:37 PM	#15 (permalink)
heatherZ13 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 28 Drives: 2013 370Z Rep Power: 12	Thank you!!!

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