My name is Thomas Bever, and I proudly served as a firefighter for the city of St. Paul. I dedicated my life to protecting our community and serving those in need. Now, I find myself in a place where I can no longer do this alone.
While on duty, I suffered multiple serious injuries that went undiagnosed and untreated due to state mandates. Over the past four years, I’ve had four surgeries and had to fight tirelessly for the medical care I was promised, only to be met with constant obstacles and denials. Even though my injuries were sustained in the line of duty and my doctors said the surgeries were necessary, state officials labeled them “elective,” and my workers comp claims were denied. This left my family and I responsible for the overwhelming medical debt from injuries I sustained while protecting others. We’ve already had to make the heartbreaking decision to sell our home just to try to keep up, but the bills are overwhelming.
This has been the most difficult challenge I have ever faced. The loss of a career I loved, and the city I thought would take care of me has put my family in financial ruin. It’s a weight that’s hard to put into words. It’s nearly impossible to heal physically when you’re fighting a battle on three fronts: the pain of the injuries, the mental toll of losing your calling, and the constant stress of financial survival. These struggles are all connected, making true recovery feel out of reach.
This burden affects my home life every day. I’ve always been an active husband and father, but now, even simple things like hiking with my wife or fishing with my boys have become agonizing challenges. It breaks my heart not to have these moments with them, because the energy required to fight these battles leaves so little left for the things that matter most. Your support would mean the world to my family. It would help us get through this incredibly difficult time and allow me to focus on healing. Thank you for your support.
While on duty, I suffered multiple serious injuries that went undiagnosed and untreated due to state mandates. Over the past four years, I’ve had four surgeries and had to fight tirelessly for the medical care I was promised, only to be met with constant obstacles and denials. Even though my injuries were sustained in the line of duty and my doctors said the surgeries were necessary, state officials labeled them “elective,” and my workers comp claims were denied. This left my family and I responsible for the overwhelming medical debt from injuries I sustained while protecting others. We’ve already had to make the heartbreaking decision to sell our home just to try to keep up, but the bills are overwhelming.
This has been the most difficult challenge I have ever faced. The loss of a career I loved, and the city I thought would take care of me has put my family in financial ruin. It’s a weight that’s hard to put into words. It’s nearly impossible to heal physically when you’re fighting a battle on three fronts: the pain of the injuries, the mental toll of losing your calling, and the constant stress of financial survival. These struggles are all connected, making true recovery feel out of reach.
This burden affects my home life every day. I’ve always been an active husband and father, but now, even simple things like hiking with my wife or fishing with my boys have become agonizing challenges. It breaks my heart not to have these moments with them, because the energy required to fight these battles leaves so little left for the things that matter most. Your support would mean the world to my family. It would help us get through this incredibly difficult time and allow me to focus on healing. Thank you for your support.