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Recovery from a spinal injury is a very difficult journey, no doctor can tell you exactly how he will heal or how long it will take. For us it has been almost 4 years and while Mike is still unable to make any functional movement like feeding himself, scratching his face, etc. he has gained the independence to hand drive chair, take steps with max assist and do stand a pivot transfers rather than using a hoyer lift. We know with continued therapy he will one day be able to reach his face and regain even more independence. He has come very far, but we need help!
The financial burden of this type of injury is significant! While we have good insurance coverage, many of the expenses falling to us to cover. All of his current therapy is out of pocket, all medications are out of pocket, he requires full time care that we pay for out of pocket, the cost of an accessible van is extreme both itself and the insurance to cover it. This isn’t sustainable on the average salary and his wife Sarah still takes on most of his care time meaning she can only work part time to help with bills.
We have chosen to fundraise with Help Hope Live in part because Help Hope Live assures fiscal accountability of funds raised and tax deductibility to the full extent allowed by law for donors. Donors can be sure that funds donated will be used only to pay or reimburse medically-related expenses. To make a tax-deductible donation to this fundraising campaign, click on the Donate Now button.
For more information, please contact Help Hope Live at 800.642.8399.
Thank you for your support!
Thank you so much to everyone that has contributed to Mike's overall care and expenses since the N&O article was published. We are so humbled and appreciative of the kindness and continued encouragement we receive from you all. The world is unfair and cold sometimes, but your kindness creates balance and warmth that provides hope for us and for many others that, "it is going to be ok". Many blessings to everyone who follows our journey and supports us along the way. May kindness return to you in the same beautiful way it was given.
-Mike & Sarah
Fundraiser Date is Confirmed!
Coleen Speaks at Posh Nosh catering has agreed to host a fundraiser along with the Posh Nosh 10 year anniversary party! The event will be on November 25, 2017 in the new Posh Nosh space off of Atlantic Ave in Raleigh, NC. Stay tuned for more updates!
Thank you to everyone in Raleigh for such a great fundraiser March 12th! It was so good to see everyone and be back home! I can tell that Mike has been rejuvenated, it was a really big boost in moral to get back home, for him to see his restaurant up and running and to get a better idea of how he can help support the business from a distance. We will be making regular trips home of course, but this one was something special thanks to all of you! We were able to raise around $6,000 which is such a big help on our medical expenses, we truly can't thank you enough. Love you guys!! Sarah
Watch as Michael does PT!
Welcome to our fundraising page with Help Hope Live and thank you for your interest in our cause! With this being Mike's first trip back home since the accident, we will be hosting a fundraiser at Whiskey Kitchen in downtown Raleigh on March 12th to help us with extensive out of pocket medical expenses. Wicked Weed Brewing has donated a couple of kegs, Nick Hagelin will be playing in the afternoon and 20% of total sales for the day will be donated to Help Hope Live in honor of Michael Thor. We are so grateful for the outpouring of love we have received so far, and we hope to see you at this event to thank you in person for your support.
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Happy Birthday friend!!!
Renee Vaughn
Michael and Sarah are a very inspiring couple. I am proud of you both, and wish you the very best on the road to recovery. Keep on keeping on!
Alan Cormack
Don’t Give Up❤️
Billy Spaker
Dear Michael and Sarah: So proud of your fight for a life together. All best from a local Raleigh area supporter. PS: I'm going to visit Whiskey Kitchen this Fall.
WILLIAM HOOPER
Rock on
Lisa Jeffries
Keep fighting for your goal! Thanks for the inspiration!
Lori Thompson
Your courage and determination are a wonderful example to all of us. God bless you.
Carol Buckles
Great piece in the N&O this AM, i\'m a HUGE WK Fan, was just there last night!! Hope to see you there sometime.....sending LOTSA LOTSA good energy for your recovery efforts...YOU GOT THIS!! :)
Stacy Lynn
Great story in the newspaper. Sorry that's your claim to fame! I can't wait to see you walk.
Caralyn House
Just a bit of love toward that pharmacy bill.
Erika and Sean Kent/Malone
In honor of the Michael Thor and the Albright Family. Great friendship leads to great works!!
Rosemary French
Friends of the Albright's won $300 in a Zion United Church of Christ trivia contest and were honored to donate the winnings to you for your incredible determination in recovery. We are praying for you!
The McGees' & the Atkinsons'
Michael,
Praying for your continued amazing strides during your recovery.
Friends of Kim and Randy
So good to see you at the Whiskey Kitchen with my daughter Sarah. You are amazing. Keep up your hard work and you will have a FULL RECOVERY. Think of you daily.
Sandra Simpson
You are an amazing young man. Love you!
Sue and Tony
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Help Hope Live
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In honor of Michael Thor
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Help Hope Live
2 Radnor Corporate Center
Suite 100
100 Matsonford Road
Radnor, PA 19087
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