Join Patty his wife in Supporting Bob Kathman's Recovery
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- Hello, My husband Bob Kathman and myself Patty Sherman at the Golden Hippo Halloween party. Bob is an animator artist for almost 10 years with Golden Hippo. Bob suffered a stroke on May 3rd 2025 from a brain bleed which required emergency surgery to save his life. I (his wife) have worked with the homeless in Los Angeles and helped two disabled homeless people find section 8 and affordable apartments as well as MediCal and other legal services to improve their lives. I also worked as a caregiver for one of these people a disabled man and his service dog till he passed away in 2021. Bob was laid off in March 13th, 2025 and we both had the health insurance through Golden Hippo. Bob is only 63 and not eligible yet for Medicare. We are now paying over $2000 a month for Cobra. I am eligible but stayed on my husband's insurance to save money. I have applied and only gotten Part A and I am waiting for an answer to my appeal I made because I was denied Part B. Any donations will be used to pay Cobra till Bob is three months away from age 65 and can apply for Medicare. If my appeal is denied I will apply again in January 2026 during the next enrollment period that is open to me. Bob is a wonderfully talented artist. Right now he is learning to walk and talk again through the rehab at Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital Medical Center. When Bob comes home I will be his fulltime caregiver. Yes we hope for as much recovery as possible so that Bob can continue what he loves most, creating art. We will also need to purchase medical equipment for the home as Bob works on his recovery and home health care with professional help.
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Patty Sherman Kathman
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Los Angeles, CA