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Tommy’s Nite Out

For most of us, February 7th, 2009 was a normal Saturday as we went about that day running errands, attending athletic events with our children and perhaps even working in our yards as part of our weekend routines.

For our dear friend and former Transwestern colleague, Tommy VanZandt, this Saturday was anything but normal.

While cutting tree limbs at his home in Fayetteville, Tommy fell from a ladder and suffered a severe spinal cord injury leaving him paralyzed at the current time.

After surgery and a lengthy hospital stay in Fayetteville, he was transferred to Craig Hospital in Denver, CO which specializes in spinal cord injury rehabilitation. His stay is anticipated to be five to six months.

Tommy now faces a long rehabilitation period and the expenses that the family will incur will be substantial. In addition to the uninsured portion of his medical expenses, the family will need to maintain dual households in Fayetteville and in Denver for at least six months. And all of this will be during a time when he is unable to produce for Sage Partners, a Fayetteville-based commercial real estate company that he founded and co-leads.

As a longtime member in the Dallas commercial real estate community and 10-year leader at Transwestern, we know Tommy as a loving husband and father, a strong Christian and loyal friend to all of us, which is why we’re asking for your generous help.

A group of Tommy’s close friends from Dallas and from Arkansas are coming together to create Tommy’s Nite Out, to be held at the AT&T Plaza at Victory Park on June 11th from 7:00 pm ‘til 10:00 pm and featuring exciting live music from three bands (Boys Named Sue, RumbleFish and The 1031’s), great food and much, much more.

Please join Transwestern and all of Tommy’s friends in our efforts to help Tommy and the VanZandt Family through this difficult time.

All of the proceeds raised from Tommy’s Nite Out will go towards The VanZandt Family Trust for Tommy, Robyn, Jack and Ross. To follow Tommy’s progress, please visit: www.friendsoftommyv.blogspot.com.

Please strongly consider making a contribution to this event. Thank you for your kind support and we look forward to celebrating with you at Tommy’s Nite Out!

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“Tommy’s Titans” $10,000
• 100 tickets to Event
• 10 invitations to VIP Reception
• 5 VIP Parking Passes
• Featured Sponsor—Prominent Recognition in evening’s program & inclusion in publicity
• Featured Recognition on AAC Digital Screen

“Tommy’s Friends Forever” $5,000
• 75 tickets to Event
• 6 invitations to VIP Reception
• 3 VIP Parking Passes
• Prominent Recognition in evening’s program & inclusion in publicity
• Prominent Recognition on AAC Digital Screen

“Tommy’s Teammates” $2,500
• 50 tickets to Event
• 4 invitations to VIP Reception
• 2 VIP Parking Passes
• Substantial Recognition in evening’s program & inclusion in publicity
• Substantial Recognition on AAC Digital Screen

“Tommy’s Fan Club” $1,000
• 25 tickets to Event
• 2 Invitations to VIP Reception
• 1 VIP Parking Pass
• Recognition in evening’s program & inclusion in publicity
• Rolling Recognition on AAC Digital Screen

“Tommy’s Nite Out Knock Outs” $500
• 10 tickets to Event
• Recognition in evening’s program

“Tommy’s Pals” $250
• 6 tickets to Event

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Total Donations: $203,790

Goal: $210,000

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Contributor	Amount	Comment
Kevin & Carla Roberts	$500.00	"Great idea and effort! Thank you for organizing it! Carla and I won't be able to be there but will be there in spirit! "

Fred Gans	$250.00	"Tommy, I hope and pray that you have a full and speedy recovery and your family is well cared for and protected by friends and family. You and I haven't seen each other in a long time but my memories of you bring a smile to my face. You have always been a winner and I'm sure you will do the same in this face of crisis. Good luck and God's speed on recovery."

Jon McNeil	Hidden	"Tommy, we're all praying for you and your family. Stay strong and keep the faith. Jon McNeil"

John Wright	$1,000.00	"Won't be able to make event, will pray for speedy recovery. John Wright"

Pryor and Sue Blackwell	$1,000.00	""Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes it is a quiet voice at the end of the day, saying......I will try again tomorrow." Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverence; perseverence, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us. Romans 5:1-5 We are lifting you up in prayer!"

Greg Tankersley	Hidden	"Hang in there Tommy and we all wish you Godspeed in your recovery. "

Stewart Nance	Hidden	"Tommy ... Grace and I are proud to know you. Your indominatable spirit has always impressed us all ... and which, when combined with God's help and our prayers, provides a formidable aresenal to battle through your challenges. Godspeed! "

shirley and steve hunter	Hidden	"Your faith is an inspiration! We continue to lift you and your family up in prayer."

Karra and Dan Guess	$500.00	"Tommy, our prayers are with you and your family. - Karra Guess"

Scott Walker	$250.00	"Tommy, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. You are in great hands at Craig Hospital. We wish you a full and speedy recovery. May God Bless You! Scott"

Paul Price	$1,000.00	"Tommy - I wish you the very best. My hopes and prayers are with you. Paul Price"

Fran Piegari	Hidden	"Tommy, you and your family are in my prayers. God has blessed you with many friends, and through His Grace you will survive this accident and be a stronger warrior for Christ. God bless you, Fran Piegari"

Carol And Tom O'Neil	$100.00	"Tommy, Get well soon! Lots of prayers from Austin, TX. Carol and Tom"

Steve Harding	$250.00	"Tommy, Are thoughts and prayers are with you! Steve & Evelyn Harding"

Judy Mastrocola	Hidden	"Tommy and Robyn, I'm with you. Peace, Judy"

Chip and Angela Clarke	$500.00	"This is such a terrific event - thank you for coordinating. Feel the Love Tommy!"

Tom Metcalfe	$250.00	"To Tommy and his Family; the good thoughts of many people are with you and you will see a miraculous event take place in your healing as all of your progress will show the true power of freinds and family. Best Wishes for a healthy recovery. Tom Metcalfe "

Mary Stoner Yost	$100.00	"Tommy - all of your friendsd at Colliers are pulling for you! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family."

Rodney and Kim Moore	Hidden	"Tommy and Robyn, We are still constantly praying for you all. Tommy, you have the biggest spirit that I know - if anyone can tackle a marathon, it's you! I hope you both know you are loved. Rodney and Kim"

Greg Hoffman	$250.00	"Hang in there Tommy. Lot's of your old buddies in Dallas are praying for you."

Tom Pearson	Hidden	"Tommy, We are thinking of you and your family and praying for your healing and recovery. We know God's hand is on you and your family and that you are truly in His constant loving care. God bless. Tommy Pearson"

Anonymous	$100.00	"Tom...as a fellow Razorback get better so we can kick the schools in Texas...we all know why the SWC broke up..."

Greg and Treasure Greene	$250.00	"God is with you and your family as you work through this challenge. Perhaps this event should be called Tommy's Nite Outrageous----what an impressive show of support!!!!!!!!!. Over the years, you have obviously impacted a large number of people in a very positive way. "

Scott and Liz Morse	$500.00	"Tommy, Liz and I are praying for your speedy recovery. I know with your faith, your family and friends love and prayers, you will be up and running soon. You have to hurry up so you and I can visit Maxine's like the old days!! Be strong, Scott"

Soultana Reigle	$500.00	"Tommy, You are in our thoughts and prayers. It is great to hear of the progress you have made thus far.....we are pulling for you! Soultana and Matt Reigle"

Randal Bessolo	$100.00	"Tommy, I send my best from CA. Hang in there. You and your family will remain in my prayers until you are back on your feet. Randy "RB" Bessolo "

Sharon Pierdolla	Hidden	"May the Lord surround you with His Love and Grace and carry you and your family at this time!"

Richard Herrick	$100.00	"Tommy, we're praying for you. Please know God will never forsake you nor will He leave you. Rick and Virginia Herrick"

David Glasscock	$250.00	"Tommy, Our continued prayers and thoughts for you and your family. Your a strong and courageous man."

Robin Barrow	$50.00	"Tommy, you and I have never met but I have heard so many wonderful things about you and what a great person you are to others. We are all witnessing the wealth of admiration our real estate community has for you and it speaks volumes, on your behalf. I hope to meet you some day and wish you the very best with your recovery!"

Melanie Wick	$100.00	"Tommy - I am keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. I hope you will have a speedy recovery and am in awe of such a wonderful community outreach. All the best! ---Melanie Wick"

Anonymous	Hidden	"We have never met, but I wanted to help take care of a Christian brother. God wants us to look out for each other through prayer -- and through physical means when God provides us to be able to. I am praying for you and your family. Know that God likes and loves you so much that He is talking to strangers' hearts about you. Remember what God told Satan in Job 1:4 when Satan asked to test Job: "Have you considered my servant Job? There is no one on earth like him; he is blameless and upright, a man who fears God and shuns evil." I pray that in this time of struggle that God will provide you with the greatest blessing that He promised us through our Jesus: Himself."

Jerry Cobb Jr	$250.00	"Tommy, You are in our thoughts and prayers dailey for a full and speedy recovery. Jerry"

Anonymous	Hidden	"God speed your recovery!"

Eleanor Foltz Day	$100.00	"Tommy, your spirit and attitude is an inspiration to all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Eleanor Foltz Day"

Anonymous	Hidden	"We have never met, but I'd like to wish you and your family a safe and speedy recovery!"

Waddell Mashburn	$500.00	"Tommy: You and your family are in my thoughts. Good luck on the rehab. Once you have recovered, as I am confident and hopeful that you will, please stay off of ladders. "

Sue Routh	Hidden	"Best wishes to you and your family."

Lucia Hrncir	$1,000.00	"We love you and our thoughts are with you. Great memories on Greenbrier!!!! If it got the slightest bit cold you were making a fire. That chimney was always smoking! And then there was the bowl of cereal for dinner. I have a big smile on my face as I write this message thinking of bowls of cereal for dinner, fires in 70 degree weather, and me knocking on your window at 6:30 in the morning as i am going to have Hayden, who just graduated and is going to Texas Tech! Love to your sweet family. We are thinking of you and know you are comforted by god and all the love of your friends. Love you so much, Lucia & Pat"

Mark Flynt	$100.00	"Tommy & family, It's blatantly obvious that you have touched countless people's lives by the outpouring of love and support for you in your time of need. I pray that God blesses you with a full recovery and that your family has a new testimony of His goodness. Mark 10:27"

Anonymous	Hidden	"Tommy, I am very sorry to hear about your accident but think about you often now and wishing you the very best recovery. I know you will work hard to make progress in the coming months. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you face this challenge. You have many good friends here in Dallas pulling for you as evidenced by the huge turnout last week. I will keep you in my daily prayers. Ron Cibulka"

Cincha and Henry Kostman	Hidden	"My prayers are with you and your family, Tommy. Best Wishes, Cincha Kostman"

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