Help out Brian Dux

We've been covering the Brian Dux accident for a little bit now, since A) Hes a fellow Griff and B) Because I want to, since its worth spending time on. But since hes come home and the cost of care will be very high for the situation he is in. Fundraising for his Rehab is underway. And I think its a worthy cause to donate to. Here is what is going on and what is coming up.

Beiswanger and other committee members have made plans for at least four fundraising efforts to funnel that support into some help for his family:

• The Brian Dux Assist Fund — a bit of a play on words for his prowess as a point guard who dished out so many assists — has been created, with his parents as trustees.

“It is a trust that will be used only to meet the special needs Brian will be facing,” Beiswanger said.

Donations, made payable to the Brian Dux Assist Fund, may be sent to the fund, c/o M&T Bank, 4084 N. Buffalo St., Orchard Park, NY 14127-2445.

• A major event is being planned sometime in March, possibly at a large downtown venue. Again, in keeping with Dux’s love of basketball, the event may be timed to coincide with the NCAA basketball tournament that month.

• Paul Vukelic, president and chief operating officer of Try-It Distributing Co., has issued a challenge for other business leaders to match his donation.

“As the CEO of our company, I decided to donate $2,500 and challenge any alumnus, CEO or anyone who would want to match that,” he said. “I wanted to do it out of compassion for him and his family.”

Donations may be sent to the same Brian Dux Assist Fund.

• Wristbands, in Canisius College’s colors, are being sold for $10 apiece at the Boys & Girls Club of Orchard Park.

The adult wristbands are dark blue with gold lettering, while the kids’ bands are gold with blue lettering.

The band Five to One also will hold a fundraiser for Dux from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21, in Sportsmen's Tavern, 326 Amherst St. Admission will be free, but donations will be accepted and patrons will get a free Five to One CD for every $10 donated.

Brian Dux is a good guy and needs our help to assist in getting him back to health. It will take plenty of time and money. So anyone that wants to help, its a worthy cause.