I don't know Bob personally, but I know
some of you do and might want to know and help.

I saw this in TGP:

http://www.thegearpage.net/board/showthread.php?t=345829

Apparently Bob is being treated for cancer. I apologize if this is something not appropriate to post here. I thought it might help for people to know.

I guess the word is out now.. Count me in..

OMG. Wow, so sorry.
We gotta help Bob!
Prayers and prayers.

Fuck me, that's awful.

Stay strong, Mr. Sweet.

Here's hoping we can all put a big dent in those medical bills.

Stay strong Bob , kick it's ass !

Bob we love you God Bless and beat it, you still got free pedals to build for ole Rob.

you know maybe we could help, everyone really pulled together during hurricane Katrina, donating pedals to auction ect. maybe we could come up with something?

I've actually been talking to Bob about this for a few weeks. I know some others have too.

The problem was getting some kind of financial aid for Bob since
he's never had health insurance.

He's been either a professional musician and/or gear builder nearly his whole adult life, so the cost of health insurance has always been prohibitive.

So a few of us have been talking about what to do. He has secured some financial assistance, but this leaves an enormous amount that he still has to lay out.
When you consider the incredibly high costs of cancer treatment,
the part he still has to pay is staggering.
I could not believe how much he still needs to raise.


So of course any help is greatly apprciated.

Bob's an awesome dude, one of the BEST people I've never met! I mean we've spoken many times on the phone, but never met in person. I can tell you that he's a really generous person and extremely intelligent. He's passionate about music and thrives on building super-sturdy and super-cool sounding gear. He really cares about his family and friends, would give you the shirt off his back. Cares about his customers like they're family too and always delivers his finely tuned gear in a speedy and reliable way. Not too many boutique builders can claim this fact.
I think Bob Sweet, along with Brian Mena, Mike Fuller, Zack Vex, and Jorge Tripps were Ted's first boutique pedal builders and still are today.

Like it has been said here already,
the best way to contribute is to send to Bob directly (via Paypal):

b0bsweet@bellsouth.net

That's right, the "o" in Bob is actually a ZERO and not a capital "o"

Ted's got something up his sleeve (and why I didn't post here yet as he's getting back to me).... some kind of autographed (?) instrument that may be auctioned, I'm not sure of his plan.

But anyway, I was also thinking that for folks who may not have money to contribute, we could also do something like the Katrina auctions we had (thx to Donner) conducted here back when that went down.

So if anyone can't contribute funds but might have some gear available, post it here on this thread for sale and folks can make offers on it.
We can keep a tally on the monies raised and send it to Bob's Paypal acc't. directly.

Thanks to everyone for whatever you can do, gonna' sticky this to the top of the forum now.

Paul

We're pulling for You Bob. Not sure what I'll be able to do but I'll keep watching for an opportunity to help.

Like said before: Stay strong Bob , kick it's ass!

This time we'll be sending good vibes to you!!!

I survived cancer with no income for 8 months so you have no idea how much I'm pulling for you Bob. Try to keep a positive attitude. I know this sounds difficult but it really helps treat the cancer. Worry and fear are your enemy Bob. Just remember that the treatment IS going to cure you completely! The Salvation Army "yeah the people with the bells at Christmas time" can help a lot. I speak from experience. You can get through this and look back at it later in life thinking, Yeah I did it!

In case you read this Bob... hang in there you can go through all that! Might sound like abroken record... but I have seen my father survive a cancer he was told he had 3 months and that was around 97 he's still here to enjoy his grand son and grand daughter... it's possible. Not easy granted but possible hang in there bro!

My donation is sent... by all mean it ain't much but it all adds up so if you got paypal funding empty a bit on Bob and add up to the pot

Bob, me and my wife are praying for you. You donated a Mojovibe when my son had heart surgery which I am very greatful for. Try to stay strong through this hard time.

Shane Pasqualla

Wow--not the way I wished to start my Thursday morning.
Bob is such a gentleman and all around great guy. I would hate this to happen to anyone, but for it to hit him seems completely unfair and horribly wrong.

Bob, we are ALL pulling for you, more than you know!!

On a side note, and I wouldn't do anything as distasteful as promote myself or my biz on this thread. I did recently change careers and get back into the insurance business specializing in life, supplemental ins. and investment strategies. I'm (an independent agent) working for 2 of the largest life insurance companies in the world and one has a cancer treatment center in Atlanta. I'll contact them and see if they have any kind of assistance programs.

Count me in. I am not wealthy on money or gear but I have a couple of Original BEatle Vinyl Records that may sell well on Ebay.
I have a cousing that lives in Gainsville, Florida. Just me to what P.O. Box and he can send them by the end of March.

To Bob: There is nothing to worry, our souls are forever and yours is a beautiful soul people are saying how great you are, therefore there is nothing to worry about just pray, and you will be fine. MIracles happen everyday.My best wishes.

This news has really hit home and my deepest prayers and well wishes go out to you, Bob.

I have been contacting folks I know and even Folks I don't know that have been touched by Bob..It never hurts to ask..Or make them aware.

My friend Bob,

Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. This is very tough news to hear.

Paypal donation has been sent. If you need ANYTHING, your Toyz family is here to help!!

H

I am so sorry to hear this.....I have always admired Bob as he seems to always be one of the first to help in a situation like this. I am going to have to think of a way to help out here.
My prayers are with you and your family Bob.

Bob is a saint! After a long email/forum relationship, I have had the pleaure to speak with him on the phone!
Bob, be assured you and Barb are in my daily prayers!