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Help get Justin get back on the Vise!

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Justin Aldrich, professional fly tyer, community advocate, friend, and dedicated family man, is in the hospital battling a life threatening flare up from Chrohn's Disease.

For the last 3 weeks, Justin has been experiencing severe chest pains, elevated white cell count indicating several infections, low O2 levels, vomiting, and dangerous weight loss.  He has two IV's pumping fluids and medications as well as a nasogastric tube to extract substances from his stomach.

Fly tying is Justin's full-time profession, not part-time, not a hobby, but his only means of financial stability for himself and his family. With Justin not being able to get back behind his desk and vise to craft incredibly effective and sought after flies, these hospital bills will continue to mount.  The sooner we can reach our financial goal, the sooner we can help relieve some of the stress for Justin and his family.

By either donating directly to this page or participating in auctions that will be held on Instagram by using #AllforAldrich, you will help Justin, his wife, and four small children during this incredibly challenging time. 

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proceeds will go directly to him and his family. 

Time is critical.  Our hope is to get this message out to as many friends, clients, and sponsors as we can in the fly tying and fishing community and anyone else who can give what they can to someone who has contributed so much to this field and others.

We cannot begin to thank all of you in advance for what your donation, contribution, or just love and support will mean to Justin and his family.

Contact Stephen Vermilyea  with any questions or for auction details. @[email redacted]
or on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/surepointflyworks/ 

This page was created by a group of friends, family, and inspired supporters for Justin Aldrich and family. 

You can see how amazing Justin's work is here:  Justin Aldrich
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Donations 

  • Curt Ingram
    • $18 
    • 3 yrs
  • Chris Bresnahan
    • $200 
    • 3 yrs
  • Jeff Straw
    • $22 
    • 3 yrs
  • Douglas Hoff
    • $200 
    • 3 yrs
  • John Patton
    • $500 
    • 3 yrs
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Organizer and beneficiary

Stephen Vermilyea
Organizer
Asbury Park, NJ
Justin Aldrich
Beneficiary

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