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Richard Lynch, an awesome PHP community guy and former colleague needs our help

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Re: Richard Lynch, an awesome PHP community guy and former colleague needs our help

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Post by paul_f »

bestham wrote: post #9

It's so sad that the country where Richard lived, worked and paid taxes for about 30 years can't provide for him. I'm glad to be able to help. But what happens to those that don't reach the front page of HN? No one enduring the stress of a terminal cancer should have to stress about getting ends to meet during their last months alive. EVER

This is certainly terrible news. I cannot imagine being in that situation. My thoughts with him and his family.

Just to answer the question above, the US provides SSDI insurance as part of the social security program to cover people with disabilities who cannot work. And many (most?) professionals also have additional long term disability insurance to cover the difference between SSDI and what their normal living expenses are.

Re: Richard Lynch, an awesome PHP community guy and former colleague needs our help

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Post by agumonkey »

PetrolMan wrote: post #8
HackyGeeky wrote: post #6

True - I missed the donation button the right on the first pass as well. Sent. Take care bud..

This definitely deserves a little more visibility than HN alone.

Hesitated to push it to reddit but well, finally did it, hopefully not being off limit there.

Re: Richard Lynch, an awesome PHP community guy and former colleague needs our help

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Post by kohanz »

paul_f wrote: post #11
bestham wrote: post #9

It's so sad that the country where Richard lived, worked and paid taxes for about 30 years can't provide for him. I'm glad to be able to help. But what happens to those that don't reach the front page of HN? No one enduring the stress of a terminal cancer should have to stress about getting ends to meet during their last months alive. EVER

This is certainly terrible news. I cannot imagine being in that situation. My thoughts with him and his family. Just to answer the question above, the US provides SSDI insurance as part of the social security program to cover people with disabilities who cannot work. And many (most?) professionals also have additional long term disability insurance to cover the difference between SSDI and what their normal living exp…

I think the point is that if the SSDI insurance (or any other safety net) provided enough for Richard, he wouldn't be asking for donations.

Re: Richard Lynch, an awesome PHP community guy and former colleague needs our help

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Post by [deleted] »

bestham wrote: post #9

It's so sad that the country where Richard lived, worked and paid taxes for about 30 years can't provide for him. I'm glad to be able to help. But what happens to those that don't reach the front page of HN? No one enduring the stress of a terminal cancer should have to stress about getting ends to meet during their last months alive. EVER

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Re: Richard Lynch, an awesome PHP community guy and former colleague needs our help

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Post by clamprecht »

[deleted] wrote: post #15
bestham wrote: post #9

It's so sad that the country where Richard lived, worked and paid taxes for about 30 years can't provide for him. I'm glad to be able to help. But what happens to those that don't reach the front page of HN? No one enduring the stress of a terminal cancer should have to stress about getting ends to meet during their last months alive. EVER

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That's probably much cheaper than the many weapons they're using to kill people, or to try to enforce the drug war. But yeah, I agree with your point.

Re: Richard Lynch, an awesome PHP community guy and former colleague needs our help

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Post by dtparr »

[deleted] wrote: post #15
bestham wrote: post #9

It's so sad that the country where Richard lived, worked and paid taxes for about 30 years can't provide for him. I'm glad to be able to help. But what happens to those that don't reach the front page of HN? No one enduring the stress of a terminal cancer should have to stress about getting ends to meet during their last months alive. EVER

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Per the article you linked [1], the wifi is funded by a donation from the Fuhrman Family Foundation, not public funds. Additionally the quote from Bloomberg included substantially more than the Knicks and Nets: "Our new Harlem wireless network brings critical connectivity to residents and visitors, giving them 24/7 access to everything from education materials for kids, to information about Harlem’s rich history and attractions, to everyday needs like paying bills, checking library hours — or even just keeping tabs on the Knicks and Nets"

[1] http://www.nbcnews.com/technology/largest-free-public-wi-fi-...

Re: Richard Lynch, an awesome PHP community guy and former colleague needs our help

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Post by radicalbyte »

Just read his series of post over his ordeal. He really has had a rough time.

Guys (and gals) of HN, let see if our little community can get to together to help Richard enjoy his last days (and maybe provide a bit for his family if we do really well).

Most of us can miss $20, and Richard and his family need it more than must of us do..

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