Thomas Payne

As many of you know, Tom Payne suffered a life-changing stroke in May, 2015 while working on one of his many client projects. Today, fifteen months later, Tom has no use of his left arm, limited use of his left leg and he is confined to Life Care Nursing Home in Vista, California. Sadly, his health insurance coverage for rehabilitation has now run out, and as a result Tom is unable to receive any more rehab services. His situation presents as a “catch 22” as Tom cannot leave the nursing home facility until he regains additional use of his left arm and leg, but he is not receiving rehabilitation due to the out-of-pocket expenses it would take to undergo rehab services. As you can imagine, the cost of additional rehabilitation is very expensive, which is why Tom desperately needs your help.

Tom had his own tile and woodworking business in San Diego County for many years. He worked for some of the biggest and best flooring companies in the county and does outstanding work. In spite of his current situation, Tom is optimistic that with the right therapy he will be able to resume his passion and go back to work. Tom has done a significant amount of research on rehab methods that might help his situation. In addition to conventional physical therapy and rehab for stroke patients, Tom has come across promising therapies that could potentially help him: hyperbaric oxygen therapy and non-embryonic stem cell injections. Both have produced excellent results for patients with brain injuries, but both are very expensive and not covered by Tom’s insurance.

Tom has been through a great deal and deserves every opportunity to repair the damage his body has faced as a result of his stroke. His best chance of a full recovery is to undergo a comprehensive regimen of physical therapies and treatments. While out of work and living in a nursing home, more than ever Tom needs your support as he cannot afford the cost of therapy on his own.

To help with the financial burden of Tom‘s uninsured expenses, a fundraising campaign in Tom’s honor has been established with Help Hope Live, a trusted nonprofit organization that has been providing community-based fundraising guidance to patients and their families for more than 30 years. All donations are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law, are held by Help Hope Live in the Southwest Catastrophic Illness Fund, and are administered by Help Hope Live for injury-related expenses only. To make a donation to this fundraising campaign, click on the yellow DONATE NOW button.

Thank you ahead of time for your thoughts, prayers and generous support. Any donation amount, no matter how big or how small, is one step closer to a brighter future for Tom!

Gratefully,

Skip Dalrymple, Tom’s long-time friend,
[email protected], 858-229-5123