Tommy DeRosa

I wanted to check in and thank everyone who has donated or shared my fundraiser. I don’t have any new progress to report right now, but the need for help with bills and debt payments is still there. The support I’ve received has helped cover bills, and I’m grateful for that breathing room. I’m continuing to work toward getting back on track, even though progress has been slow. If you’re able to contribute, any amount would help. If donating isn’t possible, sharing this fundraiser is another way to support me. Thank you for your kindness and for keeping me in your thoughts. Tommy

I’ve updated my GoFundMe goal to $5,000—a more realistic milestone that I hope we can reach together. Thanks to 27 generous donors, we’ve already raised over $1,300. Every donation has helped with essential bills and kept me moving forward during a difficult financial period. The campaign can remain open and continue beyond $5,000, but right now I’m concentrating on reaching this first goal. If you’re able to donate or share my Reel, your support would mean a great deal to me. Thank you to everyone who has donated, shared, or encouraged me along the way. GoFundMe link in my bio #GoFundMe #FinancialHelp #CommunitySupport #EveryShareHelps

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hello, here is a quick update. I have reached over $1311 from donors. I am happy and grateful to receive this type of support. I have decided to lower the benchmark to $5000 to make this a realistic goal. however if we surpassed that amount let’s keep on going. thank you everybody. if you cannot support or help out, please share my link to somebody who might be able to do so.

hello, just want to let everyone know if you haven’t seen my updates on social media. i have reached over $1100 i know it may not look like it’s a lot but it’s something and every dollar helps. i want to thank all of you.

My name is Tommy, and I’m asking for help at a point in my life I never expected to be in. I’m retired, but retirement hasn’t turned out the way I imagined it would. Instead of being able to simply enjoy this stage of my life, I’ve had to continue working side hustles to help cover my expenses and keep up with my financial obligations. A major part of what put me in this position was relocating from Cape Coral to Ocala. The move came with expenses I wasn’t prepared for, including gas, hotels, meals, and other costs that added up quickly. Trying to keep everything paid while making that transition pushed me further into credit-card debt, and now I’m working hard to dig myself back out. I’m not asking for money to live a lavish lifestyle. I’m asking for a chance to get out from underneath the debt that has been weighing on me and regain some financial breathing room. I have continued doing what I can to help myself. I work, I look for additional ways to earn income, and I’m doing everything I can to avoid bankruptcy. But trying to pay down the debt while also keeping up with my regular expenses has become extremely difficult. The money raised through this fundraiser will go toward reducing the debt and financial obligations that have accumulated, giving me the opportunity to finally get back on solid ground instead of constantly trying to catch up. I worked for many years and thought retirement would be a time when I could finally slow down. Instead, I’ve found myself continuing to work just to keep my head above water. Every donation, regardless of the amount, would make a difference. And if you aren’t able to donate, simply sharing this fundraiser could help me reach someone who can. I’m asking for a chance to change my situation. A chance to get out from under this debt. A chance to stop constantly worrying about the next bill. And most importantly, a chance to finally enjoy the retirement I worked for. Thank you for taking the time to read my story, and thank you to everyone who chooses to help or share it.