Tom Byron: A Fundraiser
The Golden Age Appreciation Fund is once again teaming up with The Rialto Report. This time in efforts to help veteran performer and director Tom Byron!
Info from The Rialto Report page:
Last week we released our podcast interview with Tom Byron,
and since then have received feedback from so many of you.
We knew there was a lot of affection for Tom, but we’ve been
overwhelmed by the response the interview elicited. Many of you sent us emails
describing how you felt you’ve grown up with Tom since the early 1980s. You’ve
followed his career over the years – seeing him change from an awkward teenager
to a mullet-haired rocker and ultimately a veteran of the industry. It’s been
like watching a favorite soap star evolve over time.
A number of you also asked if there was anything that could
be done to help Tom today. For those who haven’t heard the podcast, (spoiler
alert…) Tom is now driving for Uber but has had to rent a vehicle as he hasn’t
been able to afford a down payment to buy a car. He’s working long hours on the
road to save up, but it’s a very slow process.
As a result of your messages, we’re taking a pause on new
Rialto Report content this week to instead launch a fundraiser to raise money
for Tom’s car down payment.
Long time fans of The Rialto Report will know that we are
joint founders of the The Golden Age Appreciation Fund that has raised over
$12,000 to date for industry figures like Sharon Mitchell, Kay Parker, Eric
Edwards, and George Payne.
We have a policy at The Rialto Report of not accepting any
advertising or free merchandise because we want you to enjoy our site free of
any commercial interference. If you’ve enjoyed any of our recent articles,
photos, or podcasts and are able – and we absolutely understand that not
everyone might be – we hope you’ll consider making a donation to Tom using the
link below. No amount is too
small.
100% of the money raised will go directly to Tom.
Needless to say, Tom is very grateful for this initiative
and wishes to convey his appreciation to everyone who has written to us and him
since the podcast.
The fundraiser will be active until Easter weekend – Friday
14th April, 2017.
Thank you for your support. Seriously. We don’t take it for
granted.
THIS FUNDRAISER IS NOW CLOSED! Thank you to everyone who supported!
THIS FUNDRAISER IS NOW CLOSED! Thank you to everyone who supported!
Tom Byron fundraiser
