In the early morning hours of Wednesday, October 20th, Tommy was catastrophically injured when he was struck by a train in a Norfolk Southern rail yard. The train strike caused Tommy’s left arm to be completely amputated from his body. It also caused other significant injuries including a broken right collar bone, rib and multiple broken vertebrae in his back. Tommy was rushed by ambulance into emergency surgery where he was placed into a medically induced coma. His injuries are extensive, and the doctors do not yet know the full scope of the damage done to Tommy’s body. They do know, however, that recovery will likely take years.

Tommy does not qualify for Unemployment, NYS Disability or Sickness Benefits through the railroad. 

 

Tommy and his family have been devastated by these events. Tommy's career as Freight Conductor is over and soon his family’s bills will be wracking up.

 

Tommy is caregiver to his elderly parents and dog dad to 3 beautiful dobermans who he adores. He and his fiancé, Tami Jo Smith, planned to marry in August 2023.



My Name is Joseph Kaier. I am from Buffalo New York where I am a co-worker with Tommy, who I am organizing this Fundraiser.  The funds raised will help aide in Bills and any additional medical costs. I set up a savings account in my name with the Buffalo Conrail credit union that with be cashed out and giving to Tommy directly once funds are transferred