Dave Bourlet aka Mad Max 6 needs help

[Wiggs]

I saw this on the Instagram and it saddened me as Dave has always been a nice and genuine guy.  I clicked on the link and read his story regarding his situation and I can't help but wonder....Where's his long time buddy Jay (financially)? Obviously Jay has no responsibility and perhaps he has helped already. Just some thoughts that ran through my head. Anyway, if you can help,  here's the link.

https://www.spotfund.com/story/b9d9f2c5-b23c-4c1f-9b1b-53694aa6fb7c?source=s&share_location=i&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYXUcP4jIQ0mYllRyqpqbHyADwi6k6UmwPaU2IhwVcqYAMU4q3ZlXhSktQ_aem_otkuMSFjGNFPkVVwXFIIbg&SFID=26v7t5ksi&referral_id=f37a1bce-6c00-4817-bf7c-a53be52fd40c


I never imagined in a million years that I would be writing this message.   I have always disliked asking for help.  I much prefer being the one who helps others.

When I have to deal with problems, I keep them to myself until things get better but this is something really big and I have reached a point where I have no other choice than asking for help.

3 years ago now, I was diagnosed with kidney failure.  I had to start dialysis immediately. It has been very difficult and quite a life adjustment as I have to do it at least four days per week/4 hours at the time.

I have had to deal with hospitalization, and countless doctor’s appointments.  I have tried to keep my life as normal as possible and not think about it constantly but it is not easy.  I think the worst thing I had to deal with is the appetite loss due to the anemia caused by the kidney failure and a huge loss of freedom because of the constant dialysis sessions.

Anyway… I am at the point where I can get a kidney transplant. In Vegas, it s about 3 years wait and I am just there. I have had insurance since the start of all this but in April, my insurance will pay for only 20% of all the cost including all the meds. Aside from that, I have accumulated tons of medical fees due to hospital visits and medical appointments as the insurance doesn’t cover everything and the stress of it all is getting unbearable.  Also when I do get the transplant, my part of the surgery will be 20k plus a lifetime of anti rejection meds for the new kidney. After the surgery, I will not be able to work or leave the house for at least a month, so… no money coming in at all.

I have sold my nice car, motorcycle and other random stuff to help pay for  my expenses but now, the much older car I got is having major engine issues and I am being told by the mechanic might now last much longer. Ugh!  Everything seems to be falling apart around me.   Luckily, my son agreed to let me borrow his car so I could still function.

So here I am, asking my friends and the people I hope I have touched in a positive way throughout my life to help me get through this difficult part of my life.  All I want is to get this transplant and be able to have a normal life.  Being able to eat normally, train, work, go on vacation with my girl and enjoy life again without stressing all the time.

If you met me at some point and I left a good impression, please consider helping if you can. I know times are tough but anything will help me and I would greatly appreciate it.  If you cannot, maybe share my story.

I have never talked about this publicly until today, mostly because I don’t like when people are feeling bad for me, I prefer to be a source of positive energy for people. A few friends I did confide into and I want to say thank you to, my bestie Jay Cutler (who visited in the hospital every-time I was there) my coach and trainer Eric “Merlin “ Broser, my good friend Flex Lewis at Dragon’s Lair, Dr Rand who helped a ton since the start of this nightmare and finally, my girl Jenny Worth for her support and taking me into her life even though i am dealing with this condition.

Thank you so much for taking the time to read this all the way and your help in advance.

Dave

[Bevo]

Least Jay could do is give Dave one of his kidneys

[Wiggs]

If I'm a multimillionaire and my close friend is going through what Dave is, I'd ensure I easily cover the 45k plus more to ensure my close friend doesn't have to hawk his personal belongings. Obviously I don't have all the info so there may be more to this but this is my initial reaction. I used to call Dave Jay's right nut because he was always with him and his biggest cheerleader so forgive me if I'm a little disturbed. I hope I'm just early and Jay takes care of his friend. Based on what Dave wrote, Jay has visited him in hospital.  So there's that.

[Bevo]

If I'm a multimillionaire and my close friend is going through what Dave is, I'd ensure I easily cover the 45k plus more to ensure my close friend doesn't have to hawk his personal belongings. Obviously I don't have all the info so there may be more to this but this is my initial reaction. I used to call Dave Jay's right nut because he was always with him and his biggest cheerleader so forgive me if I'm a little disturbed. I hope I'm just early and Jay takes care of his friend. Based on what Dave wrote, Jay has visited him in hospital.  So there's that.

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Jay does seem like a cheapskate though but who knows

[1Patrick]

Agreed Wiggs Dave is a super nice guy. Jay is worth  well over 30 mill and could just cover it. Dave used to work for him full time as a camera  guy and worked on Jay’s  social media as well. Who knows if something has happened and  then they split apart.Dave is Canadian and I’m not sure how good is their free health  care system.All I know Dave was divorced and took care of 2 kids. Jay used to travel a lot and Dave wanted some  time off with the kids ???Who knows They are probably young adults now .

[robcguns]

Yeah jay should have given him the 45k already. I hate cheap fucks. Hell I would hand him 100k if I was him.

[BB]

To be fair, we don't know if, when, or what Jay has given him privately.

I will note the donators list is looking decent. Lot of people digging relatively deep.

[Dave D]

I’m sorry to see that he’s going through this.

I would guess Jay paid the transplant money and the donations are to cover meds and living expenses BUT if he said Jay paid for whatever no one would donate?

Or maybe Jay will come through and cover the difference after the go fund runs?

[jwb]

He might think about the Rice diet… they use it for kidney disease… low protein, sodium and fat seem to help when things get really bad in the kidneys.

[webstar]

Yeah jay should have given him the 45k already. I hate cheap fucks. Hell I would hand him 100k if I was him.

Even if not 45k at least 20-25k cover half

[Bevo]

I’m sorry to see that he’s going through this.

I would guess Jay paid the transplant money and the donations are to cover meds and living expenses BUT if he said Jay paid for whatever no one would donate?

Or maybe Jay will come through and cover the difference after the go fund runs?

Yes, for all Dave did for Jay that’s the least he could do. Dave did jays laundry while living with him

[Lartinos]

Seems like a good guy with a post that came off genuine although I don’t know him.

I wish him luck; glad to see some people have chipped in for him.

[Dave D]

Yes, for all Dave did for Jay that’s the least he could do. Dave did jays laundry while living with him

Jay has always come across like a good guy.

Maybe he doesn’t have an extra $45k laying around, maybe he’s more check to check than actually being loaded?
Or maybe he doesn’t want to give away the full amount because he thinks he will be an enabler?

There are so many questions but really no answers. It’s not like Dave is going to give anyone a full financial audit. He said he had to sell his car, that could have been to eliminate a payment or to have some instant cash.

There may also be the slight chance Jay maybe freaking out about his own kidneys.

It’s easy to say what other people should do with their money but we really don’t have any idea what anyone has.

[Van_Bilderass]

If I was let's say Jay in this situation I wouldn't donate publicly, because obviously it becomes questionable if I'm just thinking about good PR that will perhaps even pay off monetarily in the long run or people will criticize the amount (and perhaps justifiably). I think I saw some Johnny Bravo clip where someone had given only $500 to someone else who had helped him a ton in the past, perhaps it was this "Big Boy" fella. No one is required to pay anything but rich people are often remarkably stingy, even with money they wouldn't notice if it went missing.

[Rambone]

Stop worrying about Jay, and start worrying about Dave’s kidneys. HTH

[SF1900]

“I have had insurance since the start of all this but in April, my insurance will pay for only 20% of all the cost including all the meds.”

The insurance will only cover 20% of surgery and meds? What kind of insurance does he have? Even after reaching your deductible, the insurance tends to pay a lot more than 20%, unless you have horrible insurance.

[falco]

“I have had insurance since the start of all this but in April, my insurance will pay for only 20% of all the cost including all the meds.”

The insurance will only cover 20% of surgery and meds? What kind of insurance does he have? Even after reaching your deductible, the insurance tends to pay a lot more than 20%, unless you have horrible insurance.

Maybe it has to do with having a pre existing condition. Same in my country.

[1Patrick]

Aaron Singernan $500.He could easily cover it as well.When he had signed Dallas he gave him 100k Range Rover. Dave knows so many people in this industry that could pay it off in a heartbeat. Dan Solomon donated and knows Dave ,so he could tell his wealthy  boss Jake Wood who owns the Olympia and his company makes parts for aircrafts.
Bottom line everyone has a reasons and is not required to donate.

[_bruce_]

People who have money never give it away, not even a tiny micro-penile fraction.
I had many cases where some folks I know could have helped out easily and guess what... "nobody's home", "business trip", "don't you have parents?".
This behavior will intensify as the rift between rich and poor is steadily growing... instinctively the "rich" will try to depart from the poor as much as possible and hope they'll quietly die off.

The only people willing to share are the ones who don't have much as they know how it feels when the walls are closing in.

[1Patrick]

Craziest thing is people donated millions to family of George Floyd ,family that did not see him probably for years  and did not care , family that got guaranteed millions already from the lawsuits.

[falco]

He had to sell his cars and his motorcycle. I feel so bad for him.

[SF1900]

Maybe it has to do with having a pre existing condition. Same in my country.

It doesn’t work that way in America. You can’t force someone into a type of insurance because of pre-existing conditions.

[ProudVirgin69]

People who have money never give it away, not even a tiny micro-penile fraction.
I had many cases where some folks I know could have helped out easily and guess what... "nobody's home", "business trip", "don't you have parents?".
This behavior will intensify as the rift between rich and poor is steadily growing... instinctively the "rich" will try to depart from the poor as much as possible and hope they'll quietly die off.

The only people willing to share are the ones who don't have much as they know how it feels when the walls are closing in.

Great post, i agree 100%

[joswift]

People who have money never give it away, not even a tiny micro-penile fraction.
I had many cases where some folks I know could have helped out easily and guess what... "nobody's home", "business trip", "don't you have parents?".
This behavior will intensify as the rift between rich and poor is steadily growing... instinctively the "rich" will try to depart from the poor as much as possible and hope they'll quietly die off.

The only people willing to share are the ones who don't have much as they know how it feels when the walls are closing in.

Never lend friends money, always give it if you can afford it but make sure they know its a one time only thing.

A real friend will return it to you even though it was a gift

[Coach is Back!]

People who have money never give it away, not even a tiny micro-penile fraction.
I had many cases where some folks I know could have helped out easily and guess what... "nobody's home", "business trip", "don't you have parents?".
This behavior will intensify as the rift between rich and poor is steadily growing... instinctively the "rich" will try to depart from the poor as much as possible and hope they'll quietly die off.

The only people willing to share are the ones who don't have much as they know how it feels when the walls are closing in.

BS….and what does “have money” mean?