Comments on: The Guy Bagging Groceries at Tom Thumb, Do You Really Know Him?

By: Deanna Charles

Deanna Charles — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:42:38 +0000

I am happy to report that Bol has physician, dentist, and eye appointments donated as of now. Our community has been SO forthcoming in helping him. If anyone has a guesthouse where he and his Lost Boy roommate (Thomas) could live free for awhile, that would help tremendously. Or, if anyone knows where there are good apartments with individual utility meters that would also help. Poor Bol, his apartment complex charged him and Thomas $250 ($125 each) last month and these boys don’t even use the refrigerator. They are only there to sleep since both are gone most of the day. Bol makes $160 per week and his rent is $300. In my opinion, the 54 Lost Boys in Dallas need a free rent situation in order to gain any economic traction. Bol has stated that the Lost Boys in other countries, such as Australia, who were placed with families are much farther ahead. It is heartbreaking that these boys were 15 when they arrived in the states without a family – much too young to live independently. Eight years later, many are still working minimum wage jobs and juggling school just to pay for rent that they don’t really use since they are too busy to be in their apartments. 66% of their income goes towards the apartment and Bol says he is there less than 9 hours a day. Any ideas people have would be appreciated!

By: Callie Hollenshead

Callie Hollenshead — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 03:34:49 +0000

I am a family practice doctor. I would be glad to see him any time he needs to be seen. I would also be able to provide him with vaccinations. I can be reached at the Methodist Uptown Medical Group clinic. 3000 Blackburn Street 214-599-8624.

By: Deanna Charles

Deanna Charles — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:47:19 +0000

Bol is so grateful for the community’s support. When I asked about his hardships, he said “the Sudanese people do not complain”, and then “for the first time, I feel like someone is behind me”. He really misses his mother – such a little boy at heart!

By: kmom

kmom — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:41:49 +0000

The high school kids are working on the fund and to get other services donated for him. So far a local dentist, Dr. Sadler donated his services, and they were looking for a local family doctor and an eye doctor to donate as well – he’d never been to any kind of doctor before this. Ask around if you might know anyone that can help.

By: DemBones

DemBones — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:32:05 +0000

Thanks for posting this. Every little bit helps.