{"id":17025,"date":"2020-09-28T01:36:35","date_gmt":"2020-09-28T05:36:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shorebeat.com\/brick\/?p=17025"},"modified":"2020-09-28T01:36:35","modified_gmt":"2020-09-28T05:36:35","slug":"friends-raise-funds-for-family-of-brick-man-critically-injured-in-lavallette-accident","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shorebeat.com\/brick\/2020\/09\/friends-raise-funds-for-family-of-brick-man-critically-injured-in-lavallette-accident\/","title":{"rendered":"Friends Raise Funds for Family of Brick Man Critically Injured in Lavallette Accident"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Tom Philbin, of Brick Township. (Photo: GoFundMe)<\/p><\/div>\n

Friends of a Brick Township man who was critically injured after being struck by a car while riding his bicycle in Lavallette have raised more than $10,000 toward his expenses, with a goal of $50,000.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor those of you that don\u2019t know me, I hate asking for help, especially financially \u2013 however, this time is critical,\u201d wrote Shawn Philbin, speaking of his father, Tom, the accident victim.<\/p>\n

The elder Philbin was struck by a vehicle while traveling on Route 35 North Sept. 23. According to witnesses, Philbin was riding alongside the road and appeared as if he was about to cross the street near Kerr Avenue when he was struck. The driver of the vehicle stopped and got out to assist; we are awaiting word from authorities on the outcome of their investigation.<\/p>\n

Philbin\u2019s son, Shawn, said his father was in the middle of the road, lying unconscious when first responders arrived. He was transported by medevac helicopter to Jersey Shore University Medical Center.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy Dad is currently in critical condition with severe injuries along with a brain bleed that is not stopping and is getting worse by the day,\u201d he wrote.<\/p>\n

Philbin said his father has been going through tough times lately. He lost his job because of the coronavirus pandemic \u2013 and with it, his health insurance.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt 60 years old, I want my dad to be comfortable both financially and physically,\u201d said Shawn. \u201cSadly, doctors say it is likely he will suffer permanent brain damage from this freak accident.\u201d<\/p>\n

The family has set up a GoFundMe page in hopes of raising money to provide for their loved one\u2019s care. The link to the fundraiser can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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