Tim Watkins fundraiser
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UPDATE 10/19/20
A warm thank you on this chilly morning to all of our friends and family far and wide who continue to show love and support. Tim is home and focused on keeping positive and healthy. It will be a journey we will all walk together. Love to all-
UPDATE - 7/14/20
We are truly overwhelmed by the outpouring of support, love and encouragement from so many, near and far. Many of you have asked for more information about Tim’s condition:
He has suffered some setbacks since arriving at Spaulding. The current plan is for Tim to stay there until at least August 14th in order to continue with his physical and occupational therapy. He continues to build his skills and strength with the determination we are all used to. In the meantime, we are working hard to make the home safe, accessible and livable for his return.
Thank you so much to everyone for their generosity, it means so much to Tim, Beth, Charlie and their family.
7/8/20
Our dear friend Tim Watkins had a terrible accident on June 9 that has left him paralyzed from the waist down. Tim is working hard in Spaulding Rehab Hospital (where he will be for close to two months) learning the skills he needs to live his life as a paraplegic and recovering from his severe injury.
Some of you know him from cycling, which has been a central focus of his life and has taken him all over the world; from his work imagining and producing a range of carpentry and construction projects; from growing up in the South End, where the Watkins family was deeply rooted for decades; or from the rich circle of friends he and his wife Beth Anderson have formed over the years. However you came to be in Tim’s world, you know the determination, perseverance, and sense of humor he brings to everything he does. He is drawing on all of these strengths more than ever, and he and his family need our help.
In addition to the ongoing expenses of medical care and physical therapy, Tim and Beth’s Dorchester home will require a ramp and other modifications for accessibility. Tim will need custom wheelchairs in order to maintain the active life so central to his well-being, and he will need a specialized vehicle to allow him to continue to travel near and far. Tim, Beth, and their son Charlie are beloved by all of us, and our support for them at this devastating time will go a long way to bring them comfort and alleviate the stress of their sudden financial demands.
As Tim continues to heal, he will begin the hard work to not only adapt to his circumstances, but also to reimagine a new and unforeseen phase of his career and his life. We know that his physical, emotional, and intellectual strength and resilience will serve him well. Please help us to do everything we can to support him going forward.
A warm thank you on this chilly morning to all of our friends and family far and wide who continue to show love and support. Tim is home and focused on keeping positive and healthy. It will be a journey we will all walk together. Love to all-
UPDATE - 7/14/20
We are truly overwhelmed by the outpouring of support, love and encouragement from so many, near and far. Many of you have asked for more information about Tim’s condition:
He has suffered some setbacks since arriving at Spaulding. The current plan is for Tim to stay there until at least August 14th in order to continue with his physical and occupational therapy. He continues to build his skills and strength with the determination we are all used to. In the meantime, we are working hard to make the home safe, accessible and livable for his return.
Thank you so much to everyone for their generosity, it means so much to Tim, Beth, Charlie and their family.
7/8/20
Our dear friend Tim Watkins had a terrible accident on June 9 that has left him paralyzed from the waist down. Tim is working hard in Spaulding Rehab Hospital (where he will be for close to two months) learning the skills he needs to live his life as a paraplegic and recovering from his severe injury.
Some of you know him from cycling, which has been a central focus of his life and has taken him all over the world; from his work imagining and producing a range of carpentry and construction projects; from growing up in the South End, where the Watkins family was deeply rooted for decades; or from the rich circle of friends he and his wife Beth Anderson have formed over the years. However you came to be in Tim’s world, you know the determination, perseverance, and sense of humor he brings to everything he does. He is drawing on all of these strengths more than ever, and he and his family need our help.
In addition to the ongoing expenses of medical care and physical therapy, Tim and Beth’s Dorchester home will require a ramp and other modifications for accessibility. Tim will need custom wheelchairs in order to maintain the active life so central to his well-being, and he will need a specialized vehicle to allow him to continue to travel near and far. Tim, Beth, and their son Charlie are beloved by all of us, and our support for them at this devastating time will go a long way to bring them comfort and alleviate the stress of their sudden financial demands.
As Tim continues to heal, he will begin the hard work to not only adapt to his circumstances, but also to reimagine a new and unforeseen phase of his career and his life. We know that his physical, emotional, and intellectual strength and resilience will serve him well. Please help us to do everything we can to support him going forward.
Organizer and beneficiary
Susan Tannehill
Organizer
Somerville, MA
Timothy Watkins
Beneficiary