Haley Richards

Yesterday was initially shocking, but Tom's surgery was successful. He is in a lot of pain right now but is still his amazing self. We have a long road of recovery ahead, but we are so incredibly grateful for all of your love, prayers, and donations. Thank you all so much.

Yesterday in the hospital lobby, a staff member performed "Tomorrow" from Little Orphan Annie. It was really touching and reassured me that Tom is going to do great. Tomorrow is hopefully his last major surgery for amputation. I have no doubt in my mind it will be seamless. Please keep us in your hearts and prayers https://vimeo.com/1243017526/c6de93306b?fl=tl&fe=ec&share=copy

Thank you all for the flood of prayers, positive thoughts, and love sent our way. Tom has recovered well from his surgery yesterday.

To My Husband, Tom: Supporting the Fight of His Life To everyone who knows and loves Tom, and to those meeting him for the first time Just a few weeks ago, Tom and I celebrated our 11th wedding anniversary. We looked at our life and talked about all the years we still had ahead of us. Tom is my everything, my best friend, my rock, and anyone who knows him knows his vibrant spirit and massive heart. This week, in a single instant, our world was shattered. Tom was involved in a severe sports bike accident. He is currently in the hospital fighting through critical, life-altering injuries. The physical and emotional pain of these last few days has been unimaginable, and we are currently facing the devastating reality that his leg may have to be amputated. Tom is a fighter, but he has a mountain to climb. Tomorrow morning, he is going back into the operating room for his third surgery. My heart is in my throat, but I am staying as strong as I can for him. The medical team is doing everything they can, but the reality of what lies ahead is overwhelming. Tom faces a very long hospital stay, more surgeries, extensive rehabilitation, and a completely new way of living. Because he will be unable to work for the foreseeable future, the financial burden of his care is a weight we cannot carry alone. We have set a goal to take the terrifying weight of financial stress off our shoulders, so Tom’s only job right now is to focus on surviving, healing, and coming back home to us. Your donations will go directly toward: Astronomical hospital bills and his specialized surgeries Keeping our household afloat and paying bills while Tom cannot work Future intensive rehabilitation and prosthetic care Every single dollar brings a moment of peace and relief to our family during the darkest days of our lives. If you are unable to donate, please share our story and keep Tom in your thoughts and prayers tomorrow morning. Tom, I love you. We are going to get through this, one step at a time. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for standing with us. -Haley For those who have asked how they can support Tom's daily comfort in the hospital and his upcoming Physical Rehabilitation at home and or Physical Therapy, we created an Amazon Care Wishlist. Thank you for helping Tom progress in his healing journey. ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1M5FGGGVSYRBV/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_2