As of the time of this writing, we have 34 hours left in the Helping Tom Hutchins campaign.
We've been more successful than we could have ever imagined, with more than $10,000 raised. Perhaps the best part is that during the campaign, funds were disbursed to Tom in real-time. So he and his wife had immediate access to funds.
The money raised will go towards helping Tom and Jen with their immediate financial needs. They incurred many expenses and bills not covered by medical insurance during Tom's illness. In short, it is very expensive to get sick.
The reality is that Tom and his wife Jen have a lot of ground to make up. Tom's stroke was a life-changing event. He was on disability for four and a half months, had drastically reduced income and his health and well-being were greatly affected.
And while disability leave does provide income, for many people such as Tom, getting checks cut in a timely fashion just doesn't happen. Payments can easily get caught up in red tape and can take weeks, if not months to be released. It is a frustrating experience, especially when you are experiencing a true hardship and are in a time of need.
We have made a difference by helping Tom get better access to the best medical care and equipment available.
A new mobility chair for Tom seemed like a dream 29 days ago. Now it is much closer to a reality thanks to people like you and your generous contributions.
Thank you from the all-volunteer #TomRocksDE team for your financial and emotional support. It is greatly appreciated.
Dave McG
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