Help Pearl Jam's Merchandise Manager Tom Husman beat cancer!

ryansako
ryansako Posts: 13
edited March 2019 in The Porch
Back in October 2018, Pearl Jam's Merchandise Manager (and very close friend) Tom Husman was diagnosed with stage four esophageal cancer. It's been a tough battle for Tom, but he's still full of jokes and keeping his head high. A group of us recently setup a GoFundMe account for Tom to help out with his ongoing medical expenses and I wanted to share the link with everyone here. I apologize if this is not allowed in the forum, but I'm just looking to help a good friend who's always been there for others.

Love ya Tommy!

Cheers,
Ryan S.

https://www.gofundme.com/tommy-husman-medical-expense-fund

Fenway Park, Boston, MA - September 2, 2018
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  • Sea
    Sea Posts: 3,147
    edited February 2019
    Thank you for posting. Sending healing thoughts.
    Best,
    Sea
  • Loujoe
    Loujoe Posts: 12,169
    I really dig that dude Tom.

     He was kind enough to show me stones pick he had in his pocket.

    Always gives us crazy fans respect and love.
    He said if it wasnt for us he wouldnt have a cool merch job...or something like that.
    He was genuinely excited to watch us and others open our mystery boxes at Seattle pop shop. 
    Definitely a positive person that the world should take a cue from...take care and thanks

  • elwayvedder
    elwayvedder South Jersey Posts: 9,189
    edited February 2019
    I will forever be in gratitude for something he did very kind for me and for a US Navy veteran.  I'm going to try to figure something out and sell some items on lost dogs and see if we can chip in and help

    Edit/Update: https://community.pearljam.com/discussion/279360/pj-ev-guitar-picks-for-sale-benefiting-tom-husman-go-fund-me-pjs-tour-merch-manager#latest
    Post edited by elwayvedder on
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  • crookedcross
    crookedcross Posts: 1,550
    Stay strong, Tom. 
  • hadfiiw
    hadfiiw Posts: 218
    Done.  Good luck Tom.
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  • ryansako
    ryansako Posts: 13
    Just wanted to say I appreciate everyone who's been in contact with me on here as well as all the generous donations made for Tom. He's extremely grateful and cannot thank you guys enough. 

    Cheers,
    Ryan
  • deadendp
    deadendp Northeast Ohio Posts: 10,434
    Bump!!!
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  • Loujoe
    Loujoe Posts: 12,169
    Take me to the top!
  • deadendp
    deadendp Northeast Ohio Posts: 10,434
    https://insidetherockposterframe.blogspot.com/2019/03/join-tom-husman-in-beating-cancer.html?m=1
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  • lolobugg
    lolobugg BLUE RDGE MTNS Posts: 8,195
    Damn. I met him many times on the 2016 tour. I mistook him for Santos which he got a laugh out of. Best wishes going out to him and his family.

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  • deadendp
    deadendp Northeast Ohio Posts: 10,434
    lolobugg said:
    Damn. I met him many times on the 2016 tour. I mistook him for Santos which he got a laugh out of. Best wishes going out to him and his family.
    Did you call him Mr. TSURT, too?!  :rofl:
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  • lastexitlondon
    lastexitlondon Posts: 15,108
    We were talking to him in London
    Very nice man . He had time for us and that makes a good vibe . Keep fighting Tom. Big love



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  • PJWGIII
    PJWGIII Chicago, IL Posts: 811
    edited March 2019
    A well deserved bump from me. Keep fighting Tom!
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  • ryansako
    ryansako Posts: 13
    deadendp said:
    Bump!!!
    Title edited. Thx Amy!
  • deadendp
    deadendp Northeast Ohio Posts: 10,434
    ryansako said:
    deadendp said:
    Bump!!!
    Title edited. Thx Amy!
    :hug: 

    BUMP!
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  • deadendp
    deadendp Northeast Ohio Posts: 10,434

    2014: Cincinnati
    2016: Lexington and Wrigley 1
  • lolobugg
    lolobugg BLUE RDGE MTNS Posts: 8,195
    deadendp said:
    lolobugg said:
    Damn. I met him many times on the 2016 tour. I mistook him for Santos which he got a laugh out of. Best wishes going out to him and his family.
    Did you call him Mr. TSURT, too?!  :rofl:

    nope. I think he just works for the evil Mr. Tsurt. he is a nice guy. helped my roll my poster at TOTD philly.

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  • deadendp
    deadendp Northeast Ohio Posts: 10,434
    lolobugg said:
    deadendp said:
    lolobugg said:
    Damn. I met him many times on the 2016 tour. I mistook him for Santos which he got a laugh out of. Best wishes going out to him and his family.
    Did you call him Mr. TSURT, too?!  :rofl:

    nope. I think he just works for the evil Mr. Tsurt. he is a nice guy. helped my roll my poster at TOTD philly.
    We need to teach that skill to you.  I rolled your posters at Wrigley 2016.  

    Bump for Tom!  
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  • Pap
    Pap Serres, Greece Posts: 30,216
    edited March 2019
    Don't give up the fight Tom! :prayer:
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  • Loujoe
    Loujoe Posts: 12,169
    Bump it up. 

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