Crop Mob for Kelly Funk

Please see below email from Maria Smietana. If you've ever wanted to try your hand at farm work here's your opportunity!

Greetings, Friends,

I am so happy to be able to share that Kelly was moved out of ICU to a progressive care unit at Methodist Hospital this week. Although still not conscious, she’s breathing on her own and the healing process is moving in a positive direction. Before I took up farming, I spent 25+ years working in medical research, and therefore learned a lot about the good, the bad, and the ugly in medical practice. I just can’t say enough good things about the quality of care Kelly is receiving. It’s state-of-the-art medicine administered by a very caring and committed staff. Our friend is in good hands.

For all who have offered to help on the farm, we  have a semblance of a plan in place, thanks to the efforts of Todd Jameson. First priority is harvesting the onion and shallot crop, and here is what we have as far as a schedule and resources needed:

Sunday, 10-1:00.

1.       Crew needed to tear apart palettes and build quick crates for storing the onions.  Please come prepared with saws, hammers, and work gloves. Power tools are very welcome if you’re lucky enough to own them.

2.       Large crew needed to walk the rows and pull onions, cut the tops, and transport them back across the fields for storage. Come dressed for the weather and bring sunhats, bandanas, garden gloves, sunscreen/insect repellant, and a knife or sturdy scissors. Most importantly, bring a jug of ice water to stay hydrated.

Sunday, 12:30-1:30.

1.       Two individuals willing to make sandwiches and pour lemonade for the work crews. Sandwich fixings, lemonade and snacks will be provided.

Sunday, 1-2:00.  LUNCH PROVIDED FOR MORNING WORK CREW.

Sunday, 2-5:00.

1.       Large crew needed to walk the rows and pull onions, cut the tops, and transport them back across the field for storage. Come dressed for the weather and bring sunhats, bandanas, garden gloves, sunscreen/insect repellant, and a knife or sturdy scissors. Most importantly, bring a jug of ice water to stay hydrated.

Sunday, 4:30.

1.       Individual willing to make a run for pizzas and bring them to the farm. Money to pay for the pizzas will be provided.

Sunday, 5-7:00.  PIZZA SUPPER AND BRIEFING ON WORK NEEDS FOR SUBSEQUENT WEEKS

Please let me know by Saturday afternoon if you can help out, what work shift you will fill, and what job you would like to do.

Best way to get directions is www.MapQuest.com. The farm address is 2525 N County Road 425 E, Danville, IN 46122

For those who are putting out donation jars at markets this week, I have attached the corrected flyer reflecting Kelly’s updated status.

Please remember that if you can’t help with physical labor or a financial donation, you can always help by sending prayers, positive thoughts, and healing energy to Kelly and her family.  Also, consider taking some of your grocery dollars to the Seldom Seen Farm stand at Broad Ripple Farmer’s Market on Saturday mornings and helping John and Kelly by supporting their business.

Thanks to all for everything you have already done and will continue to do. Spread the word about Kelly’s cause by sharing this e-mail with your networks.

For Kelly,

Maria and Bill