Uncle Ike's Donations for Kay
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Kay Hendon was the 3rd customer ever at Uncle Ike's. She has lived in the Central District for over 52 years. She's a sweetheart and a wonderful dancer. She always brings an amazing energy whenever she steps foot into our shop. We got some terrible news the other day. Kay has stage 4 cancer and is currently at Swedish Hospital. Kay has always been supportive of us and we wanted to help her out. We will match the donations that we receive for Kay. The money will go towards her hospital bills.
*** Update ***
We are so deeply sad to learn that Kay passed away on the night of August 4th. Donations are still greatly appreciated. The money will now go towards the funeral expenses. Rest in Peace Kay~
The Stranger SLOG article by C. Frizzelle:
"The third person was Kay Hendon, the woman above, who declined to give her age but said she's lived in the Central District for 52 years.
Asked about the changing neighborhood, she said, "It has grown a lot and I'm glad to see what's coming about in this vicinity instead of farther north or south." She was referring to other state-licensed marijuana stores; the only other recreational store in Seattle is way down in SODO. "We have ours now and I appreciate it."
How does she feel about a white business owner opening up shop in a historically black neighborhood? "It doesn't bother me. I'm not a prejudiced person. I'm not like that. I accept every individual as they are."
I mentioned how 23rd and Union seemed cursed for years, and she agreed, "It was. It was." Did she think the curse would stay? "I don't think so." Then she pointed out at 23rd Avenue and said, "This is 23rd, so when I walk down the street, I think of 23rd Psalms." (Psalms 23 is the one that starts, "The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures...")
Just before doors opened I asked her what she planned on buying, and she said, "Some kush." And then she held out her hands, with huge green-painted fingernails, and said, "For the arthritis," and laughed."
-Christopher Frizzelle
SLOG, The Stranger
*** Update ***
We are so deeply sad to learn that Kay passed away on the night of August 4th. Donations are still greatly appreciated. The money will now go towards the funeral expenses. Rest in Peace Kay~
The Stranger SLOG article by C. Frizzelle:
"The third person was Kay Hendon, the woman above, who declined to give her age but said she's lived in the Central District for 52 years.
Asked about the changing neighborhood, she said, "It has grown a lot and I'm glad to see what's coming about in this vicinity instead of farther north or south." She was referring to other state-licensed marijuana stores; the only other recreational store in Seattle is way down in SODO. "We have ours now and I appreciate it."
How does she feel about a white business owner opening up shop in a historically black neighborhood? "It doesn't bother me. I'm not a prejudiced person. I'm not like that. I accept every individual as they are."
I mentioned how 23rd and Union seemed cursed for years, and she agreed, "It was. It was." Did she think the curse would stay? "I don't think so." Then she pointed out at 23rd Avenue and said, "This is 23rd, so when I walk down the street, I think of 23rd Psalms." (Psalms 23 is the one that starts, "The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures...")
Just before doors opened I asked her what she planned on buying, and she said, "Some kush." And then she held out her hands, with huge green-painted fingernails, and said, "For the arthritis," and laughed."
-Christopher Frizzelle
SLOG, The Stranger
Organizer and beneficiary
Ian Eisenberg
Organizer
Seattle, WA
Ian Eisenberg
Beneficiary
