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Tom and Angela Grimble COVID-19 Relief

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My name is Stephanie Thomas, and I am setting up this Go Fund Me for my parents, Tom and Angela Grimble. My mother’s company laid off her entire department at the beginning of April as company sales dropped detrimentally due to COVID-19. Thankfully, she did qualify for government aid through Unemployment, but this aid lessened drastically a few weeks ago. 

On Saturday, 7/11/2020 , my dad started experiencing symptoms of COVID-19. He went to the hospital the following Tuesday as he was experiencing trouble breathing; he had the beginnings of pneumonia. The same night my mom started experiencing symptoms as well. My dad was discharged that night, but both of my parents steadily became sicker over the next week. They were both officially diagnosed with COVID-19. Monday, 7/20/2020, my dad was admitted to the hospital with pneumonia throughout both lungs. About 5 hours later, my mom was also taken to the ER for help with breathing; she was thankfully discharged after receiving some help from the doctors. 

My dad was admitted to the ICU Tuesday afternoon as his oxygen was quickly decreasing. He has made slight progress with his oxygen levels, but still remains very sick. Doctors are not able to give him an estimate at this time as to how long he will be in the ICU, but as of now it’s looking like he will remain in the hospital for quite some time.

My three sisters and I have decided to start this Go Fund Me after speaking to our father and understanding the amount of energy he is using to worry about how the bills will be paid. We have set this up as a way to help provide for my parents over the next few months. 

My dad is receiving COVID pay through 7/24/2020, and after this FMLA will start for a couple of weeks. As of now it looks like my dad will be out of work between two and three months. Despite looking diligently for a job, my mom has still been unable to find a new position, so after my dad’s FMLA stops, no money will be coming in until he is able to return to work or my mom is able to find a job.


Both of my parents are still very ill at this time,and their children would like to alleviate as much stress as possible. My family and I are so appreciative of all the people that are praying for our parents as well as all those who have reached out to us through various methods!

Donations 

  • Anonymous
    • $10
    • 5 yrs
  • Anonymous
    • $400
    • 5 yrs
  • Brian Knox
    • $100
    • 5 yrs
  • C Stanley Eby
    • $50
    • 5 yrs
  • Anonymous
    • $150
    • 5 yrs

Organizer and beneficiary

Stephanie Thomas
Organizer
Simpsonville, SC
Angela Grimble
Beneficiary

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