# Help a moderator please? Go fund me for Rico online now, all help appreciated **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [September 7, 2024, 2:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-a-moderator-please-go-fund-me-for-rico-online-now-all-help-appreciated/1006886 "2024-09-07T02:28:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Rico](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rico/32/3582_2.png) [@Rico](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rico)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2024, 2:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-a-moderator-please-go-fund-me-for-rico-online-now-all-help-appreciated/1006886/1 "2024-09-07T02:28:42Z")
This has been approved by the Powers that Be. > **[Donate to Rico needs your help to stay mobile., organized by RICHARD WAYMAN](https://www.gofundme.com/f/rico-needs-your-help-to-stay-mobile?attribution_id=sl:3a92afa4-b68f-470d-91de-204628c75efc&utm_campaign=man_ss_icons&utm_content=amp9c&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link)** > > Greetings, fellow Dopers and friends! A bit of backstory, I joined the SDMB in 199… RICHARD WAYMAN needs your support for Rico needs your help to stay mobile. Greetings, fellow Dopers and friends! A bit of backstory, I joined the SDMB in 1997, when the group was still on AOL . I signed up for the Web SDMB the first day it was available in 1999. Moderator status came in 2002, and my late wife and I sponsored three Southern California dopefests. I am currently on staff as a Moderator Emeritus, which is why you don’t see much of me. I’m retired now, and on Medicare. I need your help. My legs are starting to give out on me, I currently use a walker, but I have been told that it will soon become inadequate and I will be in a wheelchair for the rest of my life. Medicare will only pay for a manual wheelchair but I have been told by my doctor that I need an electric chair that has a large weight limit. I will also need a truck mounted carrier that will allow me to transport the chair anywhere. I have priced the chair at approximately $1,500 and the truck mounted transport at about $500. Plus there is some medical debt of almost $3,000 left from both a heart attack and a pulmonary embolism. My savings were deleted after the first heart attack and if it wasn’t for Social Security, I’d be in really deep doodoo. Thank you for any assistance you are able to offer. I appreciate all of you, whether I have known you for two days or 25 years. May the Dope be with you always. ---
**Author:** ![Rico](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rico/32/3582_2.png) [@Rico](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rico)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2024, 5:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-a-moderator-please-go-fund-me-for-rico-online-now-all-help-appreciated/1006886/2 "2024-09-07T17:11:28Z")
I appreciate the good start to this campaign. Dopers are the world’s most generous people. If you are so inclined, please share this with your friends ß well. It is greatly appreciated. ---
**Author:** ![robby](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/robby/32/11048_2.png) [@robby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/robby)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2024, 5:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-a-moderator-please-go-fund-me-for-rico-online-now-all-help-appreciated/1006886/3 "2024-09-07T17:43:19Z")
I chipped in…best of luck to you, @Rico. ---
**Author:** ![Rico](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rico/32/3582_2.png) [@Rico](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rico)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2024, 8:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-a-moderator-please-go-fund-me-for-rico-online-now-all-help-appreciated/1006886/4 "2024-09-07T20:22:47Z")
Thank you so much, Robby! I appreciate you immensely! ---
**Author:** ![StGermain](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/stgermain/32/2868_2.png) [@StGermain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StGermain)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2024, 9:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-a-moderator-please-go-fund-me-for-rico-online-now-all-help-appreciated/1006886/5 "2024-09-07T21:20:19Z")
I chipped in. I honestly don’t think we’ve ever interacted, but I try to stay under the mod radar. 😉 Best of luck to you. StG ---
**Author:** ![Rico](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rico/32/3582_2.png) [@Rico](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rico)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2024, 10:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-a-moderator-please-go-fund-me-for-rico-online-now-all-help-appreciated/1006886/6 "2024-09-07T22:36:28Z")
Thank you so much, STG. I’ve seen you around and really appreciate you. All best and thanks again. ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2024, 7:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-a-moderator-please-go-fund-me-for-rico-online-now-all-help-appreciated/1006886/7 "2024-09-08T07:06:39Z")
Best of luck. I’ve read you. I appreciate you being here since day one. Astounding. ---
**Author:** ![Rico](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rico/32/3582_2.png) [@Rico](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rico)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2024, 7:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-a-moderator-please-go-fund-me-for-rico-online-now-all-help-appreciated/1006886/8 "2024-09-08T07:10:38Z")
Thank you so much. I remember you as well. Wishing you all the best from Southern Utah! ---
**Author:** ![Encinitas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/ee7513/32.png) [@Encinitas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Encinitas)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2024, 9:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-a-moderator-please-go-fund-me-for-rico-online-now-all-help-appreciated/1006886/9 "2024-09-08T09:14:42Z")
Donated. I remember you and Cadolphin from a S. California Dopefest back in the day. I hope things get better for you soon. ---
**Author:** ![Rico](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rico/32/3582_2.png) [@Rico](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rico)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2024, 3:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-a-moderator-please-go-fund-me-for-rico-online-now-all-help-appreciated/1006886/10 "2024-09-08T15:20:01Z")
Thank you my dear. You were always one of Kathy’s favorites. I appreciate the help and wish you all the best from Southern Utah. ---
**Author:** ![Yllaria](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/yllaria/32/3452_2.png) [@Yllaria](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yllaria)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2024, 4:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-a-moderator-please-go-fund-me-for-rico-online-now-all-help-appreciated/1006886/11 "2024-09-09T04:16:40Z")
Donated. Hope things go well. ---
**Author:** ![Rico](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rico/32/3582_2.png) [@Rico](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rico)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2024, 11:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-a-moderator-please-go-fund-me-for-rico-online-now-all-help-appreciated/1006886/12 "2024-09-09T11:31:50Z")
Many thanks. Things are looking up now. I really appreciate the assistance. All best. ---
**Author:** ![Rico](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rico/32/3582_2.png) [@Rico](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rico)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2024, 3:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-a-moderator-please-go-fund-me-for-rico-online-now-all-help-appreciated/1006886/13 "2024-09-09T15:24:42Z")
We are just over $1200 now. Could use a bit more. Many thanks to all who have helped. I need at least $2000 for both the chair and the transporter. Any additional will be going to pay down my medical debt. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2024, 5:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-a-moderator-please-go-fund-me-for-rico-online-now-all-help-appreciated/1006886/14 "2024-09-09T17:14:02Z")
Mischief managed. ---
**Author:** ![liirogue](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/dbc845/32.png) [@liirogue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/liirogue)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2024, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-a-moderator-please-go-fund-me-for-rico-online-now-all-help-appreciated/1006886/15 "2024-09-09T18:31:58Z")
Good luck **Rico** , I hope you are able to get what you need. ---
**Author:** ![Rico](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rico/32/3582_2.png) [@Rico](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rico)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2024, 11:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-a-moderator-please-go-fund-me-for-rico-online-now-all-help-appreciated/1006886/16 "2024-09-09T23:16:58Z")
Thank you both so much. You are both greatly appreciated. John, we’ve known each other a long time and it’s great to see you here. Rico ---
**Author:** ![Digital\_is\_the\_new\_Analog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a88e4f/32.png) [@Digital\_is\_the\_new\_Analog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Digital_is_the_new_Analog)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2024, 10:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-a-moderator-please-go-fund-me-for-rico-online-now-all-help-appreciated/1006886/17 "2024-09-10T22:19:42Z")
I donated the other day, but was waiting to post until the thread needed a bump. Good luck! I have a friend who has used a motorized wheel chair for years due to MS, and loves to prove that she can still travel the world alone and experience just about everything. I hope you reach your goal, and the rest of us Dopers can make your life a little bit easier. ---
**Author:** ![kenobi\_65](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kenobi_65/32/13178_2.png) [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2024, 10:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-a-moderator-please-go-fund-me-for-rico-online-now-all-help-appreciated/1006886/18 "2024-09-10T22:29:33Z")
Donation made – glad I could help a bit! ---
**Author:** ![Rico](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rico/32/3582_2.png) [@Rico](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rico)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2024, 4:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-a-moderator-please-go-fund-me-for-rico-online-now-all-help-appreciated/1006886/19 "2024-09-11T16:25:33Z")
Digital and Kenobi, I really appreciate it. Thank you so much! ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2024, 6:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-a-moderator-please-go-fund-me-for-rico-online-now-all-help-appreciated/1006886/20 "2024-09-11T18:56:33Z")
> [@Rico](#): > > John, we’ve known each other a long time and it’s great to see you here. Rico Good to see you here, too. I remember meeting you in Bellingham before I moved up here, and at least once at **Shayna** ’s and **Spiny Norman** ’s house down in SoCal. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/help-a-moderator-please-go-fund-me-for-rico-online-now-all-help-appreciated/1006886.md?page=2)