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7.2c <br />From: Paul Thomas "PT" <br />Sent: Monday, May 16, 2022 1:51 PM <br />To: Portner, Cal <Cportn_ r( EIklF iverlMNegov_>; Leeseberg, Chris <CILe s _ r,,@ElkRiverMN. ov>; <br />hgoodin()envisioncomgany.com <br />Subject: Public Comment for the Meeting today <br />To Whom it May Concern - <br />My name is Paul Thomas Hohag aka "PT" as many refer to me and I'm the founder of the 501c3 <br />non-profit the LIVIN Foundation --this is an organization for mental health awareness and <br />suicide prevention. We hold our major fundraiser and gathering called the LIVIN Music Festival <br />every September at ERX Motor Park. <br />This event is CRUCIAL to our organization's mission for many reasons but the top few include: <br />1. Incredible bonding experience for the followers of our movement <br />2. Tons of exposure for the LIVIN Foundation and the work we do <br />3. Sponsorship dollars and fundraising efforts to keep our organization moving forward <br />ERX Motor Park has generously donated their property every year to our non-profit to make it <br />as affordable and beneficial as an event as possible --furthermore they've donated to the cause <br />the last couple years as well ON TOP of their in -kind donation!! <br />Some of the things we've done with our org include: <br />-Camp LIVIN for families that have suffered a loss by suicide <br />-Numerous speaking events sharing our story and encouraging others to share theirs <br />-Financial grants/support to individuals or families who have struggled due to a mental illness <br />"Most importantly we've had people who have been present at the event tell us afterwards <br />that they have CHANGED THEIR DECISION ABOUT A POTENTIAL UPCOMING SUICIDE... meaning <br />this event has quite literally saved people's lives! <br />I just wanted to take a moment to make sure the city is aware of some of the great things that <br />ERX Motor Park is involved in and supports. We are grateful for their support and look forward <br />to holding our event at their facility for many years to come. <br />I have a radio station appearance today during the meeting but can be reached directly at - <br />Thanks for your time, <br />Paul Thomas Hohag "PT" <br />Paul Thomas - "PT" <br />"Thunder & PT" 6am-10am on 102.9 The Wolf-Wpls/St.Paul <br />www.1029thewolf.com <br />