Philrad71 Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 ^^^ And more and more corporations in the US are going to the low premium/high deductible options of health care - meaning that you don't pay a lot up front, but your max out of pocket before you start receiving 100% coverage can reach $10,000 per year (that's what mine currently is). Keep in mind that there are primary ($5,000) and secondary (10K) deductibles that you have to meet before you hit that 100% coverage. That is why lots of employers started "offering" HSA's (Health Savings Accounts) which is basically a glorified savings account that you put money through payroll deduction so that you have it in the event of an emergency. I figure that I need at least 10K in there at all times to cover any type of catastrophic event...but then again, it's still 10K max out of pocket PER YEAR! It really is insane on how awful our health insurance is here in the States, although I am glad to hear that Jacqi has a decent health plan through the school. My partner is a retired teacher and the insurance/medical coverage that he receives just completely blows mine out of the water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted April 2, 2016 Author Share Posted April 2, 2016 Today's update is a bit more positive. Also, please note if you haven't seen already we are selling one of Jack's amazing roller coaster photos. I'd highly encourage you to pick one up if you haven't already. Thank you! Order the photo here: http://www.themeparkreview.com/store/index.php?productID=213 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted April 3, 2016 Author Share Posted April 3, 2016 (edited) The latest Jack Crouse update shows even more promise, but please continue to share and donate to the Go Fund Me. He will be out of work for months and the family will need additional support! https://www.gofundme.com/jackcrouse Edited April 3, 2016 by robbalvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted April 3, 2016 Author Share Posted April 3, 2016 Today's update about the same as yesterday, but that's still GOOD! https://www.gofundme.com/jackcrouse We only have about ten of the Phoenix roller coaster prints left! Please help us sell out of them! You can order it here: http://www.themeparkreview.com/store/index.php?productID=213 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted April 3, 2016 Author Share Posted April 3, 2016 Down to only 8 prints left! Please help us sell these out to support Jack & his family! http://www.themeparkreview.com/store/index.php?productID=213 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted April 3, 2016 Author Share Posted April 3, 2016 Down to 5 prints left! Get them now! http://www.themeparkreview.com/store/index.php?productID=213 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixflagsguy5 Posted April 3, 2016 Share Posted April 3, 2016 Robb and Elissa, thanks for continuing to post updates through email, social media, and TPR. We can tell from your updates that Jack and his family are very close to you and your family! Our thoughts and prayers are with Jack and his family during this difficult time. I've gone ahead and donated $25 to start. As many of you know, I am in the process of clearing out room in my house and am selling a TON of amusement park merchandise, KNEX, LEGO, and miscellaneous items. What I'm able to do is donate 20% of my eBay sales to Jack's GoFundMe page for orders from TPR members. This way, members who have already donated can contribute a little bit more by purchasing items for their coaster collection. When ordering an item through the Amusement Collection eBay store, please send me a message stating that you are a TPR member so that I know to mark your order for donation. We feel that this is a great way to continue adding to Jack's GoFundMe page, while also clearing out room in our home as quickly as possible! Jack's GoFundMe Page: https://www.gofundme.com/jackcrouse Amusement Collection eBay Store: http://stores.ebay.com/Amusement-Collection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted April 4, 2016 Author Share Posted April 4, 2016 The next Jack Crouse photo is now up for sale! We have only made 40 of these. Get them while you can! Proceeds will go to his GoFundMe! http://www.themeparkreview.com/store/index.php?productID=214 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genx24 Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Just bought one of the Castle prints. Glad to help contribute a little bit more for Jack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted April 4, 2016 Author Share Posted April 4, 2016 Here's a special little update on Jack. Please continue to help by supporting the GoFundMe or buying one of his prints! https://www.gofundme.com/jackcrouse http://www.themeparkreview.com/store/index.php?productID=214 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthwnd Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Tell Kristen that's a really cool and heartfelt idea! I also hope Ellen takes note of this, and starts something rolling. Continued healing thoughts for Jack and his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GCI Wooden Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 Wow, that's awesome, Kristin! Let's hope Ellen takes note of that letter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 Kristen loves Ellen and suggested weeks ago that we do this. I honestly held her back because I see this as a 'one in a million' chance and I realize that there are horrible things happening to many families all over the country. It was selfish of me, because I didn't want KT to get sad when nothing happened even after she put in the effort. In the end though, it really made KT happy to just write the letter and send it off (especially after she saw Jack in person yesterday for the first time since all of this happened). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthwnd Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 That's the best reason. The good thoughts behind doing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted April 5, 2016 Author Share Posted April 5, 2016 Only a handful of these prints left! Get them here: http://www.themeparkreview.com/store/index.php?productID=214 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted April 5, 2016 Author Share Posted April 5, 2016 Only a couple more of the castle prints left! Get them while you can! http://www.themeparkreview.com/store/index.php?productID=214 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted April 5, 2016 Author Share Posted April 5, 2016 Today's Jack Crouse update is amazing! For the first time in a month, he was able to sit up momentarily! Please read the full update on his GoFundMe page: https://www.gofundme.com/jackcrouse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjollner Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 (edited) I'm glad Jack is awake and making real progress. So awesome to see him awake and sitting up. However briefly. And awesome idea from KidTums to write Ellen. True humanitarian. Dream big and anything can happen! Edited April 5, 2016 by robbalvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBpony414 Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 WTG KT on writing to Ellen! You never know - if nothing else, it shows how incredible she is to write a heartfelt letter like that. It's great to see the pic of Jack sitting up today! I grabbed one of the last castle prints - thanks Robb for the opportunity and it's great to be able to help Jack's fund as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted April 6, 2016 Author Share Posted April 6, 2016 Thank you to everyone who helped us sell out this last photo! We ended up selling 70 of them which raised another $3,500 for the family! THANK YOU!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Married a Canadian Posted April 6, 2016 Share Posted April 6, 2016 Donation made. I hope that Jack and the family can take strength from the fact that they have complete strangers wishing nothing but the best outcome at an extremely stressful time for everyone. Hopefully it gives that extra boost knowing that the community that you are part of (the coasterworld in this case) cares this much and he obviously has had an effect on the people that know him, and in my case...read about him. As an aside, I also can't imagine the stress coupled to the financial side of things...I have lived in the UK, Australia and Canada where healthcare is covered through taxes and nationalised healthcare. My son was born three months premature and I can't imagine what the bill would have been for his hospitalization! The US system has always confused me somewhat....but I hope this fund goes someway towards alleviating a tiny amount of the stress at this time. To Jack and his family, Love from Canada from 3 complete strangers who are wishing you ALL the best. Bruce, Lesley and Torran Donaldson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted April 6, 2016 Author Share Posted April 6, 2016 Next Jack Crouse photo is for sale! Diagon Alley - Only did a run of 15! Get them here: http://www.themeparkreview.com/store/index.php?productID=215 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted April 8, 2016 Author Share Posted April 8, 2016 (edited) New Jack Crouse photo is up! Kumba at Busch Gardens Tampa! We have only printed TEN of these! http://www.themeparkreview.com/store/index.php?productID=216 Edited April 8, 2016 by robbalvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garet Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 ^ I know that tends to be the signature shot for Kumba but wow that photo is THE signature shot, beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted April 9, 2016 Author Share Posted April 9, 2016 There are only 6 left of his awesome Kumba shot! http://www.themeparkreview.com/store/index.php?productID=216 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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