You saw me mention Larry The Can Man VanNess. He collected tabs for the Ronald McDonald House. Larry started saving aluminum can tabs as a dare in 2003 to get 1 million. It took 2 years to get that first million. 19 years later, Larry has been able to acquire and donate 26 million tabs to the Ronald McDonald House. His ultimate goal was to donate 20 million in his lifetime. These tabs help families who have children at Riley Hospital stay close during their time in the hospital.
But also personally, as he was my godmother's boyfriend and the love of her life. When Ainsley Jo (
After 19 years of collecting can tabs for the Ronald McDonald House, Larry had collected, hand counted and donated more than 26 1/2 Million can tabs for this cause. He was very much expecting to reach 27 million by the end of this year. I am not sure how many more tabs were collected since his accident but I am sure he would have made it. As the whole community and world got behind Larry. Locally there are/were 20 drop off locations for him. But every time he would donate another Million he would get news coverage and people around the world has seen Larry's story and those 20 drop off locations get donation of Tabs for Larry from around the world sent to them. Larry is very loved. He use to say "I don't do it for the attention, I do it for the kids They are what keep me going."
Till we meet again my friend and give Ainsley Jo a big hug from Little Big Eyes. I miss her so much. I glad my godmother found you Larry. May you both rest in peace.
