Hello All-

Almost anyone who is into power boating knows of the Bravo Shop, and if you have been into shop for any amount of time or have called you would know Yvonne Highfil. She is a very important part of the Bravo Shop and one sweetest people in the world.

Well yesterday she had to under go open heart surgery. As on this morning she was out of the ICU and should be on the road to recovery. Despite insurance her medical costs will far exceed the insurance coverage. Please see if you can keep the day of October, 13th open for a benifit for Yvonne. Any one that would like to help please let me know.

We are in the early stages of planning this and as the information comes I will update this thread!

Donations can be given but we are in the process of getting the account set up first.

Thanks for all of your help!
Don Gardner



Here is a repost from Dean and Missy Clausen of the Bravo Shop/ Gulf X Marine.


A local girl and good friend to all; Yvonne Highfil of Bravo shop and Gulf X marine has had a sudden and unexpected illness. She had open heart surgery on Sept. 20th, 2007. Despite insurance her medical costs will far exceed the insurance coverage. It’s time for each and everyone of us to show her our big hearts to help her with her mended heart!!

Yvonne has helped so many others in the past with her hard work on many committee’s for; The Offshore Power Boat races, that all the proceeds went to various local charities; The Shriner’s hospital, The children’s hospital and many more. Team WILLPOWER for the American Cancer Society.
Please join us to help ease her recovery at a fund raiser party.


On Saturday October 13th at: There will be music, raffles, 50/50 and a silent auction. Please come and have fun and support our hometown sweetheart, Yvonne.
Thank you for your generous hearts.

Hello Don.. So sorry to hear this and we wish Yvonne a speedy recovery and return to good health.
While I am not in the area on the 12th to join in on a run, I am happy to make a donation to help. Please let us know who to make our checks out to along with a mailing address.
As you know the Ft Myers Offshore Thanksgiving weekend Fun Run is to be a fund raiser for an as yet unnamed charity. I will be recommending that the proceeds raised at that event go towards Yvonne's medical expenses.
Best wishes Yvonne and get well soon !
Bob

The benifit for Yvonne is on the 13th of Oct. at the Bridge restaurant on Fort Myers Beach 3pm to 9pm. There will be music, raffles, 50/50 and a silent auction. Please come and have fun and support our hometown sweetheart, Yvonne.

I have bought parts from time to time there and have talked to Yvonne before. So sorry to hear this. I wish her the best of luck!!

The account has finally been set up for donations. Wachovia in her name Yvonne Highfill.

Thanks for all your help!
Don

I have been getting some questions about donating for Yvonne in to the account at wacovia. I am just reposting this info for Dean and Missy Clausen of the Bravo Shop. Another way of doing it would be to send a check to the bravo shop in care of Yvonne. Then they will be able to deposit it in her account.

Bravo Shop (In Care of Yvonne Highfil)
18901 San Carlos Blvd
Ft Myers Beach FL 33931


Hope this helps
Don

The benifit is tonight. Anyone in the area stop by the bridge and have a drink and say hi!

See you all next weekend!

Don