Brother in law in coma, father-in-law needs a break...

ddubose · May 30, 2008

...I need your help!

Thank you to everyone who reads this and especially to everyone who reads this and says a prayer (or 1,000).

My brother in law was in a tragic hit-and-run auto accident in Dallas on May 13. He suffered severe head injuries and internal injuries and is currently at Parkland Memorial Hospital in a coma. My wife and in-laws rushed to Dallas (we live in Jackson, MS) the night of the accident and my in-laws have been there ever since. My father-in-law is at the hospital every day from 7:30/8:00am until they kick him out. As you can see from his daily journal here: Reed Thompson, it's a miracle that God saved his life.

By way of background, Reed went through "golf school" at SDGA in Orlando, FL and he's had stints as an assistant pros in the Tampa Bay are Dallas areas. He was most recently working at the PGA Superstore in north Dallas (near Richardson) before the accident. He was recently married and was trying for his first kid.

My father-in-law is a golf nut and he's pretty good too, w/ a ~+1 handicap. He's used to playing golf 5-days a week during the summer, but has volunteered his entire life here in Jackson to live in a garage apartment off Mockingbird Lane in Dallas and support and rehabilitate his 27 year old son daily.

Here is my request, I would like to get him out on a golf course that is near where he is staying for Father's Day. He's staying in a guest house located on Dallas CC and I know that may be a tall order, but if anyone can help me get him out on a nice golf course that is not too far from Parkland Mem. Hospital, I will pay the greens fees. FYI - I'm not a rich man, so any discount you guys can snag would be greatly appreciated.

Guys, I'm a long time member. I've been around these forums since the early days of Golf Opinions (~10yrs ago) and know how much influence and character exists on this board. Please help!

For reference: my father-in-laws name is Terry Thompson and he is the executive director of Pinelake Christian School in Brandon, MS.

Please send PM or e-mail to either of the following addresses if you can help:

[email protected]
[email protected]

Thank you all in advance,
Dustin DuBose

peteinsb · May 30, 2008

a great idea. I wish I was in the area so I could help. Hopefully, there is a member out around there.

PurePursuit · May 30, 2008

My prayers go out to you and your family.

double or triple? · May 30, 2008

my prayers are with you and if need I can send some $$$ to help pay for his round

muxi87 · May 30, 2008

surely there's a head pro from the Dallas area on here...???

If it were in my area, he'd easily receive a COMP.

ddubose · May 30, 2008

He's a member of Castlewoods GC in Brandon, MS, but they don't have a head pro or any pro right now to help me get him on.

lightningbolt444 · May 30, 2008

my prayers are with you and your family anything that you need let me know unfortunately im not in the area so i cant get him on the course but any help needed or greens fees or maybe a small package put together let me know and ill do what i can.

buckyweet · May 30, 2008

my prayers are with you and if need I can send some $$$ to help pay for his round

+1. My condolences to you and your family

ddubose · May 30, 2008

Guys, I was wrong. It's a +0.5 His GHIN Number

Sometimes I wonder about these handicaps...

ManagerArmstrong · May 31, 2008

Any Dallas area members here that can help the OP out. A very sad story that needs a happy ending.

My prayers to the family.

buckyweet · June 4, 2008

Has anyone heard any updates?

ddubose · June 4, 2008

Hopefully, some of you saw my post last week about my brother-in-law's tragic accident. At that time, I was asking for help getting my father-in-law a little break from his daily grind at the hospital. Now, I come to you with a different request. Many of you could not help with the father-in-law issue, but offered to donate money. In fact, many of you wanted to send money directly to meet for Reed. As you can imagine, I would not feel comfortable with that responsibility. However, there is a trust account set up for Reed at the following bank, with the following contact information:

Chase Bank

Attention Jennifer M. Hildman

Murphy Branch

206 W. FM 544

Murphy, TX 75094

Email: [email protected]

Toll free: 877-226-5663

As you can see, I've given you all the information. This isn't a scam. Reed was just like us before this accident. He was an avid golfer, a club ho, had a 122mph swing speed, was a husband, son, brother, etc.... It is now all gone. He now lays in a hospital bed 24/7, and his brain injury has taken away his ability to use his entire left side of his body (hopefully temporarily) and he is still comatose.

For those of you who truly care, you can visit Reed Thompson's Caring Bridge Page. For those of you that pray, pray for him. He needs it to carry him through this marathon recovery.

Thanks,

Dustin

FYI, here is the original post:

Thank you to everyone who reads this and especially to everyone who reads this and says a prayer (or 1,000).

My brother in law was in a tragic hit-and-run auto accident in Dallas on May 13. He suffered severe head injuries and internal injuries and is currently at Parkland Memorial Hospital in a coma. My wife and in-laws rushed to Dallas (we live in Jackson, MS) the night of the accident and my in-laws have been there ever since. My father-in-law is at the hospital every day from 7:30/8:00am until they kick him out. As you can see from his daily journal here: Reed Thompson, it's a miracle that God saved his life.

By way of background, Reed went through "golf school" at SDGA in Orlando, FL and he's had stints as an assistant pros in the Tampa Bay are Dallas areas. He was most recently working at the PGA Superstore in north Dallas (near Richardson) before the accident. He was recently married and was trying for his first kid.

My father-in-law is a golf nut and he's pretty good too, w/ a ~+1 handicap. He's used to playing golf 5-days a week during the summer, but has volunteered his entire life here in Jackson to live in a garage apartment off Mockingbird Lane in Dallas and support and rehabilitate his 27 year old son daily.

Here is my request, I would like to get him out on a golf course that is near where he is staying for Father's Day. He's staying in a guest house located on Dallas CC and I know that may be a tall order, but if anyone can help me get him out on a nice golf course that is not too far from Parkland Mem. Hospital, I will pay the greens fees. FYI - I'm not a rich man, so any discount you guys can snag would be greatly appreciated.

Guys, I'm a long time member. I've been around these forums since the early days of Golf Opinions (~10yrs ago) and know how much influence and character exists on this board. Please help!

For reference: my father-in-laws name is Terry Thompson and he is the executive director of Pinelake Christian School in Brandon, MS.

Please send PM or e-mail to either of the following addresses if you can help:

[email protected]

Thank you all in advance,

Dustin DuBose

bradyrstokes · August 23, 2008

Dustin,

Any updates on this situation? Had I been around earlier on this board (a few months ago) I might've been able to swing a round here in my hometown. If still interested, shoot me a PM. Thanks!

Brady