Back in January of 2002, Rob Johnstone, then the editor of Woodworker's Journal, put out a Call To Action. Michael Dresdner's daughter was going to need chemotherapy and the medical bills were going to be considerable. A trust fund had been set up and Rob requested that woodworkers everywhere kick in to ease some of the financial strain the family would be having to deal with. Michael Dresdner, for the rare few who don't know who he is, is a finishing guru/saint who has shared his vast experience and knowledge with hundreds of thousands of woodworkers via his articles, books - and posts of assistance to various woodworking forums.
So - does anyone know how his daughter and family are doing. Is there still a need to "kick in and ease a financial strain"? If so, is the trust fund account still open?
Dresdner has helped a LOT of woodworkers over the years. Might be a good idea to return the favor, even though he never expects anything in return when he helps others.
Someone out here must have more info.
charlie b