Randall Hamm - Have a Heart Fund
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In May of 2020, Randall Hamm will celebrate his 25th anniversary promoting Southern Gospel music! His work through WFLQ-100, French Lick, Indiana as a radio deejay has helped literally thousands of artists put their music on the charts. As a Singing News charting deejay, Randall has gotten to know the artists and considers them family. He has been nominated for numerous awards for favorite deejay and works tirelessly to make sure the artists who make great music are heard throughout Indiana.
As many of you know, Randall was uncertain even up until the last minute that he would be able to make the trip to National Quartet Convention 2019. He had not been well, but despite how poorly he felt, he loaded up and made the drive from Indiana to Tennessee, interviewing artists the entire time he was there. Few people knew how sick he was.
The day after he arrived back home, he was admitted to Bloomington Hospital with a perforated colon and chest pains. Testing revealed that he had suffered a heart attack and had four blockages, so doctors were unable to resolve his heart condition with stents. After five days in the hospital, Randal was sent home to rest and let antibiotics resolve the infection that could have taken his life.
He will return to the cardiologist in a couple of weeks for follow up testing to be sure his body will tolerate open heart surgery. As soon as he is able, he will undergo surgery to repair his heart.
Randall isn't someone who calls in sick, so missing work is the most difficult part of this health crisis. Unfortunately, in order to recover from surgery, he will be hospitalized again for a couple of weeks, then sent home to recover for up to six more weeks before he is able to drive and resume somewhat normal activities.
Randall has dedicated his life to helping artists and keeping the music alive for the fans who love it. So... here's my challenge to you:
In honor of Randall's 25th anniversary - what if we each donated $25 to help him through this health crisis and time of recovery? What a great way to say "Thank you" for all he's done to help us keep the music alive.
Any amount is fine, but please consider donating if you can. I know it would mean the world to Randall and his family. Thank you so much!
As many of you know, Randall was uncertain even up until the last minute that he would be able to make the trip to National Quartet Convention 2019. He had not been well, but despite how poorly he felt, he loaded up and made the drive from Indiana to Tennessee, interviewing artists the entire time he was there. Few people knew how sick he was.
The day after he arrived back home, he was admitted to Bloomington Hospital with a perforated colon and chest pains. Testing revealed that he had suffered a heart attack and had four blockages, so doctors were unable to resolve his heart condition with stents. After five days in the hospital, Randal was sent home to rest and let antibiotics resolve the infection that could have taken his life.
He will return to the cardiologist in a couple of weeks for follow up testing to be sure his body will tolerate open heart surgery. As soon as he is able, he will undergo surgery to repair his heart.
Randall isn't someone who calls in sick, so missing work is the most difficult part of this health crisis. Unfortunately, in order to recover from surgery, he will be hospitalized again for a couple of weeks, then sent home to recover for up to six more weeks before he is able to drive and resume somewhat normal activities.
Randall has dedicated his life to helping artists and keeping the music alive for the fans who love it. So... here's my challenge to you:
In honor of Randall's 25th anniversary - what if we each donated $25 to help him through this health crisis and time of recovery? What a great way to say "Thank you" for all he's done to help us keep the music alive.
Any amount is fine, but please consider donating if you can. I know it would mean the world to Randall and his family. Thank you so much!
Organizer and beneficiary
Marcie Gray
Organizer
Dandridge, TN
Randall Hamm
Beneficiary