Some sad news to report. The family of videographer Rudy Childs lost just about everything in a four-alarm fire at their home in Rockland, MA earlier this week.
Fortunately, Rudy, his lovely wife, Lori and their four young daughters all got out of the house safely, thanks to a smoke alarm.
Rudy is an integral reason why I am where I am today. He was the technical genius behind the TV series I worked on, "Boxing Spotlight." He also helped Ballroom Boxing reach the level of respect it has had by being the producer of its TV series for a number of years. He has also helped other promoters in the area by providing videos of their cards. Rudy has won numerous awards for his work over the past 20 years.
I send my thoughts and prayers to the Childs family.
Rudy
ReplyDeleteGod Bless you & your family
From Jake smith & family
Rudy,
ReplyDeleteKeep faith in the Lord through this difficult time, and overcome this obstical. I am praying for you and your family.
Boul
Rudy is the reason why I am photographing boxing today. If he had not given me my first ringside opportunity, my life would definitely have gone down a different path. It's odd how people affect our lives and a small gesture can have such a tremendous impact. Rudy I send much love and prayers your way to you and your family...and you know Maryland, especially the "U"'s in Riverdale are pullin' for you!
ReplyDeleteThat's a shame. Anything we can do to help?
ReplyDeleteGary I think all the promoters ought to get together and put on a huge kickass benefit fight.
ReplyDeleteBrad
Wow, Brad...that is really nice and
ReplyDeletea cool idea!!!
Anything I can do...I am there!
I will keep the child family in prayer aswell. I would like to leave my daily confession for anyone who seek the love of GOD.
ReplyDeleteI AM SOMBODY ROMANS 8. DECLARES UNTO ME THAT I AM A CHILD OF GOD.
I AM AN HEIR OF GOD I AM A JOINT HEIR WITH CHRIST JESUS.
I AM MORE THAN A CONQUEROR THROUGH CHRIST WHO LOVES ME.
IF GOD BE FOR ME WHO CAN BE AGAINTS ME.
THE 91ST PSALM DECLARES UNTO ME
THAT AS LONG AS I DWELL IN THE SECRET PLACE OF THE MOST HIGH I SHA'LL ABIDE UNDER THE SHADOW THE PROTECTION, THE PROVISION OF THE ALL MIGHTY GOD.
IT FURTHER BEAR WITNESS IN ME THAT GOD IS MY REFUGE, MY HIDING PLACE MY FORTRESS MY STRENGTH AND MY GOD THE ONE WHOM I WORSHIP.
BECAUSE OF THIS I AM NOT AFRAID OF THE SNARE OF THE FOWLER NOR THE NOISOME PESTILENCE.
FOR A THOUSAND SHALL FALL AT ONE SIDE AND TEN THOUSAND AT MY RIGHT HAND BUT IT SHALL NOT COME NIGH MY DWELLING. ONLY WITH MINE EYES SHALL I BEHOLD AND SEE THE REWARD OF THE WICKED.
BECAUSE GOD IS MY REFUGE AND MY HABITIATION.
NO EVIL SHALL BEFALL ME NEITHER SHALL ANY PLAGUE, SICKNESS, OR DISEASE COME NIGH MY DWELLING.
BECAUSE GOD GIVES HIS ANGELS CHARGE OVER ME TO KEEP ME IN ALL MY WAYS. THOSE ANGELS BEAR ME UP IN THEIR HANDS BEFORE I DASH MY FOOT AGAINST A STONE.
1ST PETER 2:9 ESTABLISHES MY IDENTITY, THAT IS....
I AM A CHOSEN GENERATION, I AM A ROYAL PRIESTHOOD
I AM A HOLY NATION, I AM A PECULIAR PEOPLE, I HAVE BEEN CALLED OUT OF DARKNESS AND PLACED INTO MY GOD'S MARVELOUS LIGHT
GALATIANS 3 ASSURES ME THAT CHRIST REDEEMED ME FROM THE CURSE OF THE LAW AND RELEASED ME UNTO THE BLESSINGS OF ABRAHAM.
IT FURTHER ASSURES ME THAT IF I BELONG TO CHRIST (WHICH I DO) THEN I AM ABRAHAM'S SEED AND AN HEIR ACCORDING TO THE PROMISES
SOME OF THOSE PROMISES ARE FOUND IN DEUTERONOMY 28-
I AM BLESSED COMING IN, I AM BLESSED GOING OUT
THE FRUIT OF MY WOMB, MY CHILDREN ARE BLESSED
I AM THE HEAD AND NOT THE TAIL
I AM ABOVE AND NOT BENEATH
I AM THE LENDER AND NOT THE BORROWER
THESE BLESSINGS ARE STEADILY OVERTAKING ME DAILY
ONE MORE THING, THE 91ST PSALM ASSURES ME -
WITH LONG LIFE WILL MY GOD SATISFY ME AND SHOW ME HOW GOOD IT IS TO BE ONE OF THE SAVED
HALLELUJAH, HALLELUJAH, HALLELUJAH, HALLELUJAH, HALLELUJAH, HALLELUJAH, GIVE IT ALL YOU GOT -
HALLELUJAH
Digital,
ReplyDeleteMost of your readers don't know that you, Rudy, me, and the late "Panama" Mike Payne started the old Boxing Spotlite series back in the early '90's, which led to what each of us is doing in the sport today. I believe Mike would be proud of the seed he planted.
I like Brad's idea but let's not wait on promoters to do something for Rudy and his family in their time of greatest need.
Obtain a mailiing address so we can directly send monetary donations to him ASAP.
Come on boxing fans, have a big heart behind this one because something like this could very easily KO any one of us at any given time. Be a Champion by working in Rudy's corner with us in this GOOD FIGHT to help his family get back on their feet! May GOD Bless each of you for doing so.
LINDA & gARY HOW ARE YOU MY FRIENDS?
ReplyDeleteHENRY MY MAIN MAN I DIDN'T EVEN SEE YOU WHAT'S UP MY FRIEND?
ReplyDeleteGary...I am emailing you Rudy's address.
ReplyDeleteMaybe someone can set up an email address account for Paypal??
ReplyDeleteScott sent an email to a link that has a location to send donations, I am including a link to the article and the actual address.
ReplyDeleteLinda
http://ledger.southofboston.com/articles/2007/03/29/news/news12.txt
How to help
-Donations can be sent to the Childs Family Benefit Fund at Rockland Trust Co., 288 Union St., Rockland 02370
Is it Me, or Ma. ?
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ReplyDeleteLinda
Dig, Jon Saraceno came up with the idea of "Raise The Roof for Rudy." We raised money for his family through a silent auction on th 19th and are continuing our efforts to ship his family items they badly need. Just an example - I asked Rudy what he needed most - he said "lightbulbs." Now if thats not an indication of all the things lost... but he also mentioned that he kept the six most important things - his four pretty girls and his lovely wife...and himself. If folks would go through their stuff and think of the simple things throw them in a box and ship them to his family - you have no idea of how much every little thing helps. Thanks for spreading the word Dig, to those who have helped out and to Jon Saraceno for leading the charge. Oh - and to the folks from Walter Reed Hospital who donated as well.
ReplyDeleteScott Wagner