Comments on: Collin McKinney Sees Life Through Hockey [Part II]

By: Matt

Matt — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 16:30:58 +0000

Since Mr. Leonsis said in his interview that he reads this blog everyday, maybe he will read the comments about the stories as well. This was such a tragic and uplifting story at the same time, I have another reason to hate the sabres now too. It seems to me as if it would free promotion for the Capitals to pay for Mr. McKinney’s licensing fees and cover whatever cost it is. In the long run, everywhere Mr. McKinney goes it’s a nice advertisement. And since Mr. McKinney is such a die hard Caps fan, it just makes that much more sense that he would want to pick up the tab, since its obvious Mr. McKinney’s income cannot cover such expenses. Just my two shiny Lincoln’s on the subject. Thanks again guys for sharing this story, I really appreciate it.

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By: Whiter Mage

Whiter Mage — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 05:35:53 +0000

I would like Mr. McKinney to know he’s not alone.
I’ve been a Caps fan as long as I can remember, and this last April, I was diagnosed with an eye condition that, in the long run, basically shows the same traits as detached retinas. After two injections, my vision in my right eye is stable, and I have lost part of the vision in that eye. I will occasionally just lose bits of vision here and there until I either die or go completely blind.
When I was diagnosed, I had similar fears. My first thought was, will I be able to work? My second was if I’d be able to have a family, and my third was if I’d be able to watch hockey.
I can’t play anymore, but I still watch on TV and listen to Joe and Craig. My central vision is more or less there at this point, and so between what wavy images I get and the cues from Joe B and Craig, I put it together. I’m also now very mediocre at NHL games on XBox.
This guy is an inspiration to me. I hope he can read (or hear) that he has inspired me to do what I can to be a fan and a person, and just definitely made me feel better, knowing I’m not alone.
Thanks for posting this, pucksandbooks.

By: DC Sports Chick

DC Sports Chick — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 21:15:42 +0000

Buffalo fans are the lowest of the low. I knew they were despicable, but that’s even worse than I thought they could be. To go back to the ref insults post and quote Philly fans, “I hope they die in a fire.”

By: Sombrero Guy

Sombrero Guy — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 18:53:31 +0000

Good call Gus. I gotta re train my thinkin.

By: Gustafsson

Gustafsson — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 18:15:28 +0000

Or better yet, set up a Revolution Money Exchange where all money goes to the recipient (i.e. no fees). Revolution Money Exchange

By: Sombrero Guy

Sombrero Guy — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 16:36:02 +0000

Glad to see others had the same thought. I routinely waste $21 on beer during friday or saturday night games while sitting in section 404. It’s not exactly a sacrifice to skip the beer for a game or two. If a paypal link is put up, I’d gladly donate $20, $40 whatever.
We shouldn’t look at is as $3,000. We should look at it as 150 fans donating $20. I’m sure other Caps Bloggers would be happy to post the paypal link if it gets set up.

By: pepper

pepper — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 15:24:25 +0000

The spirit of community amongst the fan base is one of the major reasons that I’m a Caps fan.
This story fits right into last year’s game 7, and now media guide cover photo, theme “Proud to be a Caps fan.”
Proud to have a man with such courage like Collin in our midst, and to have one with such heart as pucks to put in the effort to craft such a vivid story for us.
I agree that the fund should try to encompass a broader goal for the benefit of the blind, once Collin’s goal is reached. I think that would make him even happier, to see his passion translate to quality of life benefits for many.

By: Capital Spirit

Capital Spirit — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 15:02:00 +0000

First off, incredible story. I wish there were more I were capable of saying here, but words fail. Thank you–this was special.
If such a fund were set up–and this is only an idea–one could perhaps announce it as a fundraiser for Mr. McKinney’s benefit, with any excess going to a charity that helps the blind live better lives. Again, just an idea.

By: pucksandbooks

pucksandbooks — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 14:23:22 +0000

The sentiments targeting support for Collin’s dream don’t surprise me in the least from this fanbase. I confess, I don’t know how best to marshall them into a durable movement. The end goal is quite significant, but then again, it’s also true that readers here and of other Caps’ blogs responded to a single fundraiser for Wilson High hockey to the tune of more than $3,000. Here in the opening hours of informing you of this special man, I wonder if we ought not spend the next few days and weeks trying to conceive of a season-long plan to try and help Collin out.