Matt Morley - Raising funds for Tombsy
A director and partner of Doyle Spillane Real Estate, Matt Morley is passionate about the Northern Beaches Community. Matt and Doyle Spillane’s success is meaningless unless they can extend it back, supporting the community that supports us.
Richard Tombs (Tombsy) suffered a severe neck injury in August, 2018. Richard was the sole provider for his family, working as a self-employed medical sales consultant. At this stage, it is impossible to say if and when Richard will be able to return to the work-force and if so, in what capacity.
As you can imagine, this has devastated the family emotionally and it is life-changing for all his family and friends. Whilst government financial insurance and support is covering Richard's nursing requirements and some minimal basic home requirements such as ramp and wheelchair, Tombsy still requires significant assistance.
In conjunction with Guns out for Tombsy, Matt will be raising funds for Tombsy to visit Making Strides in July for 3 weeks as well as general fundraising to help Tombsy and his family.
Making Strides is a rehabilitation center in QLD who focus on providing the latest evidence-based exercise therapy for spinal cord injury. Tombsy recently went in January, where he underwent intensive physio daily and whilst some improvements were made, it would be of great benefit for him to go back to make more improvements!
What is Matt doing to reach $7,000?
Matt will be personally donating $200 per settlement from the properties he sells.
What can you do to help?
Any donation made via our MyFund page would be greatly appreciated so together we can reach $7,000 Thank you for your support!
Tombsy’s current status
- Richard’s injury is classified as a “C4 incomplete spinal”. This means that all of Richard’s limbs are affected. Due to the type of injury, longer term diagnosis is unclear. Whilst there has been significant progress since Richard’s initial prognosis and he remains optimistic, there is a long road ahead and his recovery is uncertain.
- Richard has also been diagnosed with spasticity meaning all his muscles are permanently turned on. Whilst his hand function is very limited, there is some restricted movement in his wrists and minimal movement and feeling in his legs. He is still suffering from neurological nerve pain and spasms.
- In short - the impact is significant and life-changing. In practical terms, this means he is unable to use a phone, computer or to feed himself without help. Richard requires significant nursing support daily to manage his personal care, as well as assistance to get him in and out of bed and his electric wheelchair.
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