NACHI/ASHI inspector fell off a 25 ladder and needs our help. Please help!

[whandley]

Hey Nick,

I sent $25 to your email via PayPal yesterday. I hope it was you. My PayPal account showed Lisa Gromicko as the recepient.

Get better Ray!

[cwhite2]

Originally Posted by jwilliams4

I had a hangnail once...

Here's a big {{{HUG & KISS}}} for you Jae. Poor lil guy...

Originally Posted by rbennett

$$ pay the rent

Prayers & well wishes can't hurt, but for the record, I sent him some $$ via his paypal link the first day this thread started. I do agree it would be a good thing for funding to be organized & set aside for emergencies. The big problem would be how to police it & control who gets what & when.

[Nick Gromicko]

Richard, I'm interested in this "Inspector Down" fund idea. Do you want to run it for us? I'll pay to have the lawyers help you set it up.

[Nick Gromicko]

Will, I don't have a PayPal account so I don't know where your $25 went. Don't veer from the instructions to donate and you'll be fine. Here is the link again: http://www.choosesuperiorinspection.com/payments.asp It goes right to Ray as if you were paying for one of his inspections from his site. We will take up a donation at upcoming www.nachi.org/comden.htm

I really like this "Inspector Down" fund idea though. We should set this up if Richard or someone will manage it.

[Henry Valenzano, CMI]

Originally Posted by gromicko

If someone will pledge $50, I'll donate $100.

Any takers?

Nick
If the offer is still open i took you up on it.

[Greg Bell]

The local school board does this for teachers. Each teacher can donate a days pay each year that goes into the accident or sick fund. When someone is hurt and out for an extended period they can draw money from this fund. To be eligible to draw funds you must have donated the days pay to the fund. I think that something like that would be great for us.

[Barry Adair]

Ray,

Lucky man get well soon.
Been there done that.
I was riding my '71 Harley cross country 7 weeks after I broke mine.
I know it's very painful now but there is hope and soon you'll be good as new.

Oh, BTW the Dr. said 3 months rehab in my case.
H-D is great therapy!

I posted this on:
http://www.inspectorsjournal.com/
http://inspectionnews.com/


Because many fellow inspector have supported me in difficult times I thought I'd share this with you. You all know who you are. Thanks

I was not asked to make this post but felt inclined to do just that for the benefit of a fellow inspector who fell off his ladder and fractured 2 vertebrae. Any help would be appreciated I'm sure.

Please work safe!

Hello Everyone,
Nick has asked if I would give everyone an update. First I would like to thank everyone who called, emailed, or sent donations. I am truly thankful for this and it means more than you know. I am thankful for NACHI for being there for me from the start of my inspection career until now. I feel there is not a better or more caring organization in the world this is something we can all be proud of. Nick is a class act and is willing to lend assistance when needed.
I am doing well considering the circumstance. I am experiencing major pain. It is most difficult at night (no sleep). I am thankful to be alive, to be able to hug my wife and 2 boys. I broke 2 vertebrae, bruised muscles, and some scraps on my legs and nose. The Doctors expect a full recovery. It may be several months before I can inspect again, and yes I do plan on inspecting again!
This unfortunate accident made me realize that yes it can happen to anyone no matter how well you prepare or how cautious you are. There is a big risk we take every time we inspect a building ( especially for those who use ladders and walk roofs).
I plan on uploading pictures of the accident and my injuries for those who are interested. I will try and put a link in here in the next few days. I will give regular updates for those interested as well.
Thanks again,
Ray Thoroman
Superior Home Inspections
Gainesville, GA www.choosesuperiorinspection.com
Donations: http://www.choosesuperiorinspection.com/payments.asp

I'll be contacting http://www.odmp.org/officer.php?oid=17805 to find out what it takes to set up a fund. That's my grand-dads page and the guys at ODMP have been instrumental in getting recognition and funds to fallen officers families.

[Barry Adair]

This should also be brought to the attention of all Chapters.

Not everyone in NACHI visits the BB.

I have contacted the NACHINT Chairman to send this out to all of or members I hope other Chapters would do the same.

[Richard L. Bennett]

Nick

Yes, I have the time to run point on this idea -- I will need some help esp in the "IDEAs" area

We all can go down and who better to help than a NACHI member that knows what is going on.

Next step I would think would be
1. Get off my tail and do some research on the subject (Going to make some phone calls to some people who have been there)
2. Get you on the phone when you have some time
3. See what the lawers have in mind

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I think the project of setting up the structure will not be bad and it will be able to assist in time of need with more power and speed.

rlb

863 635-5741
richard@rlbinspections.com
reginabennett96@msn.com

[Richard L. Bennett]

Greg

Do you know any teachers that would have additional information?

rlb

[James M. Troth]

I sent in my donation.

Nick I definitly like the idea of a fund to help injured/sick members.

Idea/thought: membership fee increased by 10.00 and that extra amount is automatically placed into the fund. All members would then be covered.

[wforsyth]

Or leave the fee as is and subtract $10 and place it in the fund. I don't see any reason to raise the fee.

[Richard L. Bennett]

Hang in there you all --

Ideas are great but lets not do any more thread drift

The real subject is Raymond

Sorry, my fault - I started it

rlb

[RAY THOROMAN]

Hello Everyone,

I wanted to give a update and post some ''hot'' pics as Nick would say of me and the home where I fell. My brother took the photos and put them in a inspection report. This link should work.

http://report.choosesuperiorinspection.com/ray.pdf

I wanted to again thank everyone for there kind words and support. Still taking it one day at a time and trying to manage the pain. I know there is still a long road ahead here in many aspects!

I wanted to let you know the support here means the world to me. I experienced something rather ugly or total opposite at another inspection association I am a member of.

I really support the ''hurt inspector fund'' idea. Maybe another positive thing to come of a unfortunate accident I feel compelled to help if needed with this possible project. Ideas like this to help us as a community is why I feel NACHI is the best organization out there and something to be proud of. So keep me posted here on developments.

One more pic I took in the hospital of my nose boo boo (still swelling).

Thanks,
Ray
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[Richard L. Bennett]

Ray

Hang in there --

rlb