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Old 12-04-2006, 02:50 PM   #1
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Default *****OK H-T, One Of Our Own Needs Our Help, Please Step Up To The Plate*******

Some of you may know that Tom Cote (Tbone) was involved in a serious motor vehicle accident back on September 15. He was hit from the side and totaled his truck. The truck went air born a bit and when it came down the suspension failed and Tom took a huge shock to the back. He had major injuries to his back (but was not paralyzed). On October 26 he had his first back surgery to repair some ruptured discs. He has been in a lot of pain during the whole ordeal.

This past Wednesday he went back into the hospital for an emergency back operation. The surgeon had to clean out an area where a staph infection started and to repair another ruptured disc. He’s been running a fever since last week and was readmitted to the hospital this past Saturday and is unsure how long he will be there.

Tom has been out of work since the accident and is only getting limited disability pay. He currently has health insurance through his work but is uncertain if he can retain his job and insurance. Even with health insurance his deductibles are large. The current high strength antibiotics he is on for the staff infection run multiple thousands of dollars a day.

He still has a car, rent, electric, gas and credit card, etc. payments, like most of us, which adds more stress to an already extremely stressful situation. These are all taking their toll on him and his girl friend.

Tom has added much to this board over the past years. Many people on here have learned about the quality and performance of many different parts from many different manufacturers. He did all the testing on his own and we have gained from it. He has also provided tons of advice through IMs and posts.

Now is the time that we can say thank you to him and good luck with his physical recovery. H-T is the largest Honda forum on the internet and by its shear member size should be able to help him out in his time of need.

So I’ve set up a paypal account for donations to the Tom Cote Medical Fund. I have talked to George Knighton about this, and this thread will be made into a sticky for the All Motor and GDD forums.

Everybody please give to this important cause to help one of our own. This is the true meaning of Christmas and the members of H-T can shine a little light on Tom’s situation.

Please send what you can, via paypal, to tomcotefund@cox.net .

I will keep the board up to date with running totals. Please give and thanks in advance.


If you want to send funds directly to Tom here's his address. But please send an email still to tomcotefund@cox.net with your amount so that I can keep a running total. Thanks.

Tom Cote
P. O. Box 2476
Manchester, CT 06045

Or if you'd like to donate to the cause but want something in return, buy something from Tbone at http://honda-tech.com/zerothre...74712


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Old 12-04-2006, 02:58 PM   #2
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Dave, can we also have a mailing address at which Tom can receive money orders, checks, etc. for those of us who cannot use paypal?

to TBone: hang in there, bro. your pals here at h-t will do what we can to help, and wish you the best. you're a great asset to the community. thanks.
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Old 12-04-2006, 03:23 PM   #3
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wow, that's terrible man. i didnt realize he was hurt that badly.... ive found alot of his threads and posts very informative, and ive found all of his dyno tests with his builds to be helpful in my decisions for my own project. so yeah, as a community, i believe we can get togethr to help a brother out. ive been saving up for my project but count me in to make a contribution soon as i can free up some funds.

best of luck to you on your recovery tbone......
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Is the car insurance company screwing him over or what? This should be covered by the guy that hit him's insurance.....

Good luck Tom, we all hope you have a speedy recovery back to full health
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Old 12-04-2006, 03:37 PM   #5
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get well soon tom. payment sent
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Old 12-04-2006, 04:09 PM   #6
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He gave me a good deal on coating my CP pistons, so a donation is the least I can do. Hope you recover soon Tbone.
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Old 12-04-2006, 04:58 PM   #7
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Dave, can we also have a mailing address at which Tom can receive money orders, checks, etc. for those of us who cannot use paypal?

to TBone: hang in there, bro. your pals here at h-t will do what we can to help, and wish you the best. you're a great asset to the community. thanks.
Good Point. Address added to original post.
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Old 12-04-2006, 05:54 PM   #8
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total shock tom is a great guy i met him when he flew in cali very upfront guy best wishes and hope for speedy recovery
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Old 12-04-2006, 05:58 PM   #9
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<FONT SIZE="5"><FONT COLOR="blue"> i will be donating for sure </FONT></FONT>
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I will be donating as well he asnwered alot of my questions and has been a good help for my future build (Even though I havent had any work done by him). I'll just have to wait to get my pistons done. But I will def send some funds so add me to the list. Get well soon.


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Old 12-04-2006, 06:30 PM   #11
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Damn, sorry to hear this best of wishes please keep us updated on his condition. I will be donating to hopefully he has a speedy recovery
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Just a bump until GK can sticky it.
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for a good guy. Get well soon.

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Thanks George.
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I'll be sure to chip in a few as well. I'm also through that area every couple of weeks if he needs help with whatever.
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Very sorry to hear this, he has contributed alot to the community.

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Sent some money. Great guy.
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I do not know him and I am quite new to HT, but he is someone we can learn from. Money sent.
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Sent, get well Tom.
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Definately, we are all pulling for you Tom. Happy to participate

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Total as of 8pm 12/5/06

$1015.00

Great job guys, please keep this up.
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money is tight but i will send what i can friday get well tom
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Count me in on this one. Sorry to hear his Injuries have went that far. When he was telling me what happen on the phone it almost brought tears to my eyes. I wish Tom and his family the best of luck add me to the list in a few days.
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