[MarcInJapan]

Hello, I am Marc from UnitedStangs.com. I got the permission to post this up from your staff here on the board.

For those that don’t know, one of our own United Stang’s Members, one of our own Airmen, one of our own Service men, one of our own fellow Americans was wounded in Iraq on 18 May 08. Here is the email I got from Chris (Frosty) on what happened that day (I made minor corrections so some our civilian members would understand the military terms):

“Chief,

I deployed to Iraq as the Team Leader for Weapons Intelligence Team One, tasked with performing post-blast investigation, forensic collection and intelligence analysis focusing on identifying, targeting and capturing the IED cells (bomb makers and emplacers as well as sources of supply and finance).

On 18 May 2008 We were approximately ten minutes away when we received word that another vehicle on the RCT had been struck by secondary IED, resulting in additional coalition casualties. We continued until we about 150 meters from the second vehicle that had been hit when the vehicle was riding in was hit by a very large buried IED. The blast lifted the vehicle up and it came to rest on its left side. Other elements in the patrol immediately began to provide first aid and called in a MEDEVAC. I was transported for life saving surgery. Eventually I was moved to Balad AB, then on to Landsthul Regional Medical Center, then finally on to Walter Reed Army Medical Center where I am now."

I'll write more later.

Chris Frost (FrostyEod)

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Although I don’t know the full extent of his injuries, I do know that he lost his right leg below the knee and they are working on saving his left foot. He is in very good spirits even after talking to him this weekend and today on the phone. I even talked to his Mother as well. Both are great people—first impressions mean a lot to me.

Here is what I would like to do. As of right now, Chris doesn’t know what he needs. It is too early in the game to figure out what he will need in the future. All I know is that anything that the military won’t provide him costs money. I propose this:

US Members: Start a campaign of donations here on the site. I will keep a running tally for United Stangs right here in the forums. Since we won’t be sending any money right now, I am looking for commitments, meaning at the time we decide to send the money (or purchase something he needs), you pledge a certain amount of money. I will list up everyone’s donations right here. I don’t care if it is a $5 dollar donation, every little bit counts.

I will update all your contributions on my website giving credit to Modded Mustangs.

Again, if any of our members, Moderators, Administrators, or Owners of other sites would like to run this campaign on their site, please say-so. Give me your site’s name and I will use you as the “go-to” person. If any of you know people on other mustang or non-mustang websites that could run this same campaign on their site, please contact them and get me their information. I just need the website and a person of contact.

Sponsors: I am going to see if I can work with some of our sponsors and see if they can step up with “gift certificates or cash” to Chris for mustang parts. Again, any website owners, I suggest you do the same with your sponsors if you don’t mind. Again, right now, I am just looking for commitments. I will list their commitments in this thread as well. At the time we decide to send off the donation, I will get with the POC of each website to collect the money.

MySpace: Anyone with MySpace pages, if you wouldn't mind putting this story up, I would really appreciate it.

PLEASE DO NOT PAY PAL ME ANY MONEY. I will collect the funds later on.

THIS IS THE REASON: I got some news that just makes my blood BOIL! It looks like the Frosty Fund has received so much attention that now some people are trying to scam folks out of money using Frosty's name in vain. They are having people Pay Pal money to fake accounts in his name.

As I have always said, PLEASE DO NOT SEND ANY MONEY AT THIS TIME. Only send money when either myself or your site coordinator gives you a good Pal Pal account. This is why I have only asked for pledges.

If you see this post on any other forums or you are a site coordinator, please make sure your kind personnel are NOT sending money to anyone they do not know. Not one penny will be sent until Chris figures out what he needs.

This is the real deal. I talked to Frosty and his Mother today. I verified he is indeed in Walter Reed. I cross-referenced his phone number with Walter Reed and their customer support desk. He is indeed in the hospital. If you would like to call and chat with him just to give your support, his number is: 202-782-4744.

Also, there was a question of was it a violation to collect funds for a hurt soldier and the amount. I have never heard of this but I will verify it. I think the maximum amount per injured soldier is $335 per person and no one has came close to that.

Also, if you would like to send something to Chris (cards, etc), here is his address:

TSgt Christopher Frost
In care of Ward 57, Walter Reed Army Medical Center
6900 Georgia Ave NW
Washington DC, 20307

If you chose to visit Frosty at the hospital, here are the details:

Walter Reed Army Medical Center
TSgt Christopher Frost
Ward 57, Room 37, Bed 1
(Big Building—Bldg 2 if he remembers right)

He said all visitors are welcomed.

That’s it for now people. I am kind of making this up as I go along so some things might change with this campaign, so bear with me. I appreciate any help you can offer.

Marc
Active Duty Air Force
United Stangs Site Owner

Donations

ChrisJ - $20
06RedfireGT - $20
94v6blkndred - $10
98Muscletang - $10
STREET6 - $40
Zatrekaz- $10
War-Party - $20
DMC07GOGT - 50 - PAID
HMUSN - $20 - PAID

[ChrisJ]

I stickied this for you Chief...

Chief I will throw $20 in the hat at this time...Just let me know when...

Guys this is for real...Chief has spoke to myself and I cleared this through the rest of the staff...

If you want to donate post here...

This is for a good cause...

-Chris

[06RedfireGT]

Where can I send a donation to?

[HMUSN]

Of course I'm down for a fellow Brother. $20.00 whenever, however. Let me know.

[ChrisJ]

Chief:
As I have always said, PLEASE DO NOT SEND ANY MONEY AT THIS TIME. Only send money when either myself or your site coordinator gives you a good Pal Pal account. This is why I have only asked for pledges.

Just put how much you will give to the cause...

[ChrisJ]

I will keep a tally going in my first post of who is going to donate and how much...

[06RedfireGT]

Put me down for $20.

[TheUNZippee!]

I will donate when I get home from work this coming Friday. How much will depend on what my paycheck is.

[MarcInJapan]

Thanks everyone. You don't have to worry about donations right now. We are just taking pledges. This is going to go on for a while, so we won't be collecting for weeks. Plenty of time to save up.

I really appreciate this!

[MarcInJapan]

Originally Posted by ChrisJ I stickied this for you Chief... Chief I will throw $20 in the hat at this time...Just let me know when... Guys this is for real...Chief has spoke to myself and I cleared this through the rest of the staff... If you want to donate post here... This is for a good cause... -Chris

Thanks alot! You guys here rock!

[MarcInJapan]

A few guys from the Corral visited Frosty yesterday. He is in good spirits. What a guy. Someone that went through all he has and still being so positive. Here is a updated picture of him in the thread from the visit:

The TSgt Christopher Frost (Frosty) Fund - Page 6 - UnitedStangs.com "The United Mustang Community"

[MarcInJapan]

To put a face with a name...

Picture of Frosty taken this week from some members of the Corral:

[MarcInJapan]

Folks, every little bit helps. Please donate if you can. I know you have a lot of caring members here. His Mother is staying by his bedside at her own expense. The money will use it to help her stay there and help Frosty with up and coming bills you can't even imagine. Thanks in advance.

[94v6blkndred]

word......i dont have much but i can for sure throw down 10..

[ChrisJ]

Every little bit heps guys...

[STREET6]

Put me down for $40.00. God Bless Frosty. Praying for his recovery. And if he needs any stang parts he can hit me up.

[ChrisJ]

Updated...

[MarcInJapan]

Thank you everyone! I will go to United Stangs and updated the totals for Modded Mustangs and give your site credit for it's help.

Please keep the donations coming! You guys rock!

[Zatrekaz]

Put me down for $10.00 atm.

If this collection does not go through until the first of July, I will go $25.00

Always willing to help a fellow Mustang owner, and a American that puts others before him.

[MarcInJapan]

Originally Posted by Zatrekaz Put me down for $10.00 atm. If this collection does not go through until the first of July, I will go $25.00 Always willing to help a fellow Mustang owner, and a American that puts others before him.

Thank you. Every little bit helps us to reach our goal of $5K!