Help Theo back on his feet

My name is Luca Gattoni-Celli. My friend Dan Alban and I are creating this fundraiser for our dear friend Adam Theo, who was assaulted the night of May 28th. Theo, as he likes to be called, tells the story: "This evening when walking home I passed a young guy arguing w/ (I presume) his girlfriend in Clarendon. He starts getting violent with her - pushing her around and trying to rip off her clothes. I intervened... and got the s*** beat out of me. I lost count after punch no. 6. His GF pulled him back long enough for me to stumble away, but not far enough as he broke away from her and went for another series of blows. About 15 in total I think?"

Theo would never ask for help on his own behalf, which is one reason we are. He is a remarkable human being, unbelievably kind and patient. I am not surprised at all that he tried to protect someone he saw being abused, with no consideration for his own safety. And in typical Theo fashion, he wants to pursue restorative justice. His assailant is still at large, but regardless, that justice starts with us, his friends and neighbors.

Theo is concerned his condition will affect his ability to work in the short to medium term. He was already dealing with a lot of challenges, and richly deserves our help. Please be generous, as he has always been generous to his community. Theo is an Air Force veteran and civic leader in Arlington, Virginia.

Dan and I know Theo because he co-founded a grassroots housing advocacy group with us. We think the world of him and hope all of the people reading this will do the right thing.