crazy ray

[Garland powerplay]

http://savecrazyray.com/

 

[Jarv]

http://savecrazyray.com/

Wow, Was he an employee of the Cowboys ? If so, why hasn't JJ taken care of him ?

 

[Kilyin]

Wow, Was he an employee of the Cowboys ? If so, why hasn't JJ taken care of him ?

From the "What Happened?" section. This really is a depressing story. Hopefully they pull through.

Contrary to popular belief, Crazy Ray was never paid by the Cowboys. Even when he shows up at the games now, he gets a special place to park and all access to the stadium – but those don’t pay the bills.
Ray has always been an entertainer. From the old days in the Cotton Bowl, Ray began by selling pennant flags at the games. Those souvenirs and tips that people gave him were his only income. On game days he could sell souvenirs better than anyone – but between games he had to hunt for work

 

[TonyS]

I find it hard to believe that a billionaire like Jerry Jones couldn't afford to shell out $50,000 to help a guy like this. Maybe he has, but you'd think some of the past players would help out. He was an icon.

 

[Cowboyfan81]

I find it hard to beleive that a guy as destitute as that site makes him out to be, can afford to go to Cowboy games EVERY WEEK! Maybe I missed something and he gets in free. If not, I smell a rat.

 

[Faerluna]

"Even when he shows up at the games now, he gets a special place to park and all access to the stadium – but those don’t pay the bills."

 

[BARRYRAY]

Yea, me too, heck I'm working two jobs trying to put kids thru college and get catch a few minutes on a ten inch screen in the break room but I'm glad they'll take my Visa. LOL...

 

[trickblue]

Jerry continues to torture us with Rowdy while letting the ORIGINAL Cowboys mascot struggle to survive...

 

[Kilyin]

The biggest hit on their income and finances came when their only child began using them to support a drug habit. She would purchase things in their name – then hock them to buy drugs. Despite their pleas for her to get help, she took Ray and Mattie down with her. She convinced Ray and Mattie to file bankruptcy telling them that “everything would turn out fine”. Matters couldn’t have gotten any worse when their daughter was found dead from an overdose.

Financially and emotionally bankrupt, Ray and Mattie then went through bouts of health problems including Ray’s diabetes, leg amputation, glaucoma, 5 bypasses and multiple stints. Mattie has had her share of bypasses, stints and heart surgery as well.

Up until 6 weeks ago, Ray would drive his scooter across Interstate 30 to the local Wal-Mart. He would fold balloons for tips – and those tips covered some of their bills. One day, while driving his scooter back from Wal-Mart, Ray suffered a stoke. He was instantly confused as he lost his sight and had to be driven home by a stranger. The doctors are vague about the prognosis of his eyes. Without his eyes, he can no longer fold balloons - so he feels that he can no longer entertain.

Now in their late seventies, Ray and Mattie find themselves without any steady income and living in a home that is desperate for repair. It is not handicap accessible and has suffered much damage as Ray stumbles around.

Jerry should help this guy out. Not only would it be a gesture of kindness, but it would be another plus for his public image.

 

[sacase]

sounds fishy to me.

 

[iceberg]

sounds fishy to me.

maybe, but i gave some $ anyway. i know it could be a scam, i know it could be 50% gone before it ever goes to help. but sometimes you gotta act on faith and hope faith will carry things through. if i let doubt stop me, i'd never do anything, ya know?

 

[Everlastingxxx]

maybe, but i gave some $ anyway. i know it could be a scam, i know it could be 50% gone before it ever goes to help. but sometimes you gotta act on faith and hope faith will carry things through. if i let doubt stop me, i'd never do anything, ya know?

There is this really old man that lives in my complex, he is in need of financial help, i say about 200 bucks could help him. I have an address you can mail a money order to and i’ll will be sure to get him the cash. :

 

[TonyS]

maybe, but i gave some $ anyway. i know it could be a scam, i know it could be 50% gone before it ever goes to help. but sometimes you gotta act on faith and hope faith will carry things through. if i let doubt stop me, i'd never do anything, ya know?

iceberg, you are a good human being.

 

[Faerluna]

http://www.nbc5i.com/sports/5171176/detail.html

Cowboys Fans Help Crazy Ray

POSTED: 9:42 am CDT October 25, 2005
UPDATED: 11:20 am CDT October 25, 2005

DALLAS -- Tough times have hit one of the most beloved Dallas Cowboys fans in North Texas known as Crazy Ray.

He's been on the Cowboys sidelines for the last 43 years, cheering on America's team, but recently Ray Jones and his wife, Mattie, have hit hard times.

Crazy Ray suffered a stroke earlier this year and between the medical problems and stacking bills, the couple is having a hard time making ends meet.

Now, fans across North Texas are reaching out. They want ray on the sidelines where he belongs.

"I like making people happy, making people laugh," said Jones.

Crazy Ray supporters have already raised more than $3,000 for the couple.

For more information visit SaveCrazyRay.com.

 

[Bungarian]

I sent a link of the site to DallasCowboys.com

They may not do anything but you never know.

 

[Jarv]

There is this really old man that lives in my complex, he is in need of financial help, i say about 200 bucks could help him. I have an address you can mail a money order to and i’ll will be sure to get him the cash. :

Not funny...How old are you ? Have you seen Ray for years at Cowboys games ?

Good job Ice !

 

[Everlastingxxx]

Not funny...How old are you ? Have you seen Ray for years at Cowboys games ?

Good job Ice !

Was funny to me. Yea i’ve seen him before. But let me break this to you...there are a lot of poor folks in America.

 

[Kilyin]

Was funny to me. Yea i’ve seen him before. But let me break this to you...there are a lot of poor folks in America.

Does that make it wrong to help out just one or two of those poor folks who happen to be in a particularly grim situation? This guy lived and breathed the Dallas Cowboys and now he can't even really do that effectively anymore. There's nothing wrong with having a heart. If everyone took your stance, nobody would do anything, and then where would we all be? What if you're old and need someone's help one day?

 

[Everlastingxxx]

Does that make it wrong to help out just one or two of those poor folks who happen to be in a particularly grim situation? This guy lived and breathed the Dallas Cowboys and now he can't even really do that effectively anymore. There's nothing wrong with having a heart. If everyone took your stance, nobody would do anything, and then where would we all be? What if you're old and need someone's help one day?

The problem is. People that live sheltered lives, never see what most people go through in life. Help the guy out, i’m not knocking it. Have a heart. Proclam to the world your goodness. I could say many things and offend many but i won’t. I just think if you care so much about helping others...don’t wait for a thread to come up asking it. Poor people are right outside the door...believe it or not.

 

[iceberg]

The problem is. People that live sheltered lives, never see what most people go through in life. Help the guy out, i’m not knocking it. Have a heart. Proclam to the world your goodness. I could say many things and offend many but i won’t. I just think if you care so much about helping others...don’t wait for a thread to come up asking it. Poor people are right outside the door...believe it or not.

and if everyone would do what they can when they can, it'd get better.

just because a thousand people hurt shouldn't stop me from trying to help one.

just my pov.