D-Ray's Fundraising Page
Page Creator: Daniel Ray
Event: Grandfather Mountain Marathon
Event Starts: Jul 11, 2009
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Defender!
About my nonprofit:
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is the only national not-for-profit organization exclusively dedicated to funding research, developing prevention initiatives and offering educational...
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Fundraising target: $5,000
So far I have raised: $3,530.00
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My personal message:



JOSEPH MICHAEL SCOTT McCAULEY

"HOLLYWOOD"

12 APRIL 1984 - 26 MAY 2008

"If it can happen to him...it can happen to anyone."

I am sorry if you never had the pleasure of meeting him.  It is truely your loss.   

I was lucky enough to call him a friend and it was an honor to hang out with him in some questionable bars in South Korea and Texas. 

Mike (aka "Hollywood) was the textbook definition of the term "wise beyond his years".  Before the age of 20 Hollywood had already completed a combat tour in Iraq and was picked up as an Air Base Defense Instructor in Korea at COMMANDO WARRIOR where he quickly established himself has one of the best cadre in the business.  His fellow instructors loved him and his students couldn't get enough of him (some more than others).  He was well liked around the base and almost everyone knew him at the adult establishments downtown.  If you would've met him...you would've loved him!

Hollywood went on to serve 2 more tours in Iraq and completed his enlistment honorably in 2008.  Sadly, he took his own life on Memorial Day that same year.  It left everyone who knew him in total shock and most of us are still numb today. 

We are talking about a good looking and intellegent young man with the biggest sense of humor you can imagine.  He was the life of the party and was a success at everything he did.  If it can happen to him...it can happen to anyone!  

GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN MARATHON

Hollywood and I would get over some pretty nasty hangovers in Korea by going on a little 3 or 4 mile run. I started running again earlier this year and used those runs as therapy sessions.  I would just think about Hollywood and reflect back to our runs in Korea.  During a 10 mile run I decided to start training for a marathon.  So on 11 July 2009 I am running a marathon in the mountains of North Carolina in his memory. 

Please help me!  Imagine if we can stop just one person from making the same tragic mistake that effects the loved ones left behind in the wake of a suicide.  Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem and it doesn't have to happen!  Help me spread the word and help those who may need help.  I would hate for anyone to have to live with the pain that his family and friends have had to endure.  It doesn't go away. 

I am asking everyone to please help sponsor me and send a little money to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) on his behalf.  You can donate through this web site or you can send your donation by mail to: 

AFSP

120 Wall St, 22nd Floor

NY, NY 10005

I know Hollywood will be with me every step of the way.  Thanks for your support.  Please send this web site to has many friends and family as you can...it only takes a second.  Every little bit helps! 

 

D-Ray

 

 

Online Sponsors to date:
Display Name Date Amount  Comment
Anonymous 7/16/2009 $50.00 Go Dray! 
Ken and Jan Coffey 7/12/2009 $50.00  
Tripp 7/12/2009 $25.00 Way to go man 
Drew V 7/12/2009 $50.00 Awesome job Dan...you are the man...Jess and I wish we could be there to celebrate with you! 
Roddy 7/10/2009 $25.00 "Life withougt a friend is death without a witness." -- Spanish Proverb  
Anonymous 7/6/2009 $20.00  
Rich Hunt 7/2/2009 $100.00 Good Luck D-Ray, CW family supports you! 
Mom and Dad Brittain 6/30/2009 $25.00 In memory of your friend and in honor of you. We are so proud of you 
Jean V. Primus 6/30/2009 $50.00 What a worthy cause, God bless you! 
Wes Morgan 6/30/2009 $10.00  
BUX 6/30/2009 $25.00 GOOD LUCK!!  
Dave, a Brother in arms 6/30/2009 $100.00 Great cause 
BA and Kim 6/29/2009 $160.00 Good luck, run hard 
Your Mom 6/29/2009 $100.00 Danny, Once again you've made me proud. My wonderful son, be careful. Love, Mom 
Shannon Ray 6/29/2009 $50.00 Most people have a hero they have never met... I get to talk to mine everyday! I love you! 
Dave and Leigh 6/29/2009 $45.00 Good luck D-Ray!  
DC Jensen 6/29/2009 $50.00 Great cause in honor of your friend. 
Laiza 6/29/2009 $25.00 Good Luck D-ray! 
Suzanne 6/24/2009 $100.00 because he meant so much to Jack! 
Joe Lamb 6/23/2009 $30.00 Great cause D-Ray. Make "Hollywood" proud! 
Jon Adams 6/23/2009 $25.00 Run Forrest, Run! 
Bryon Eyre and Family 6/23/2009 $50.00 Thank you and good luck! 
Jordan Onderdonk & Jenn McCauley 6/23/2009 $100.00 We miss and love you Hollywood!! D-Ray you got this man...thank you so much! =0) 
Greg Barry 6/23/2009 $25.00 Good Luck D-Ray!! 
Spike 6/22/2009 $50.00 I know St. Peter will call our names...Rest in Peace Warrior 
Bill Hall 6/22/2009 $100.00  
Steve and Lorrie Rankin 6/22/2009 $25.00 Danny... you're such a good guy and we love ya! 
SSgt Armida Gonzales 6/22/2009 $100.00 I love and miss you everyday Mike...D-Ray i know you can do this, i will pray for you, love you!!! 
Tom and Kim Lubinski 6/22/2009 $50.00 Good Luck 
Mike 6/21/2009 $25.00 Good luck! 
Brother TJ 6/21/2009 $25.00 Nice Job! 
Flick 6/20/2009 $25.00 Showtime…Hollywood will be with you every step…I am proud of you…Bossman  
John and Donna Cecil 6/20/2009 $100.00 Run for Life! Our prayers are with you and Michael! 
Hammer 6/20/2009 $100.00 faster, stronger, smarter.. run like a Commando, he always did.  
George Raynor 6/20/2009 $50.00 good for you bro, I am proud to have you as a friend 
TSgt Leigh Ann Weigold 6/20/2009 $100.00 D-Ray, I am so proud of you for doing this run! YOU ARE MY HERO!!!  
Grandma Jill 6/20/2009 $45.00 Hey Bud, Run for HIS life....it is SO worth it! This feeling of desparation must stop! 
Scott and Debbie McCauley-Michael's parents 6/20/2009 $1,000.00 Thanks for Michael! 
Mandi Ledford 6/20/2009 $25.00  
Anonymous 6/19/2009 $100.00 D-Ray - you got it, just one foot in front of the other 
Casey Kucera 6/19/2009 $25.00  
Dawn Howren 6/19/2009 $25.00  
TSgt Jason Knepper 6/19/2009 $25.00 Pick 'em up and put 'em down. Good Luck. 
Daddy Ray 6/19/2009 $25.00 You make me proud! 
Scott Rush 6/19/2009 $100.00 Be safe and give us a call when you get back... 
Kelly Ray 6/19/2009 $25.00 I'm so proud of you 
Eric Flanders 6/19/2009 $20.00 Hey bud, good luck up there. Wish I could be there at the finish line.  
Christen Sallions 6/19/2009 $50.00 Godspeed 
Adam Travis 6/19/2009 $25.00 Suicide affects us all, have a good run. 
* Total raised online: $3,530.00
Amount raised offline: $0.00
Grand Total: $3,530.00
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