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Old 05-16-2019, 09:47 PM
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I just read this article today. What a shame. He truly is a legend. A go fund me page has been set up to help with his medical and other expenses. What a sad story.

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I read somewhere that this was a scam.
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I don’t think it’s a scam. https://jazztimes.com/blog/kenny-bur...ndme-campaign/
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I wish I could remember where I read it but my heart goes out to him and his wife if it's true.
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From the first article and from the UCLA:
“Professor Burrell is currently on sabbatical, and is scheduled to return to UCLA for the Spring Quarter in March 2020. He remains a full-time faculty member with related compensation and health benefits."
Hmm... Seems odd. A full professor at UCLA is well compensated, I would think. I would be inclined to believe he makes more than most of the folks who are contributing to the go fund me page.
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read the article, foreclosure ?? who in their right mind has a mortgage at 87 ? reverse mortgage perhaps , home equity draw?

Regardless, if true, sad ......
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Not a scam.



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I'm not sure how anyone can claim it is a scam or not without personally knowing his situation. Beware of what you can't verify
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I'm not sure how anyone can claim it is a scam or not without personally knowing his situation. Beware of what you can't verify
Really ? you obviously aren't aware of the 'go fund me' scams

Regardless, as I said earlier, sad ......
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