Thanks to Crazy max member “Victory” for bringing this to our attention. Below is a link and video to indiegogo, where they are trying to raise donations for former members of the legendary “Fantastics” tag team, Bobby Fulton. Bobby suffered a stroke last summer and it has token a toll on his vision. They are currently hoping to raise a total of $6,300 to cover medical bills to prevent potential blindness. You can donate to the cause by going here to indiegogo.
You can view the video below as well as the write-up that’s included which discusses the situation.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UW3wR1ZcnYg
In 1977, James Hines became Bobby Fulton and journeyed on a career that would take him all over the world entertaining fans as he lived his dream of being a professional wrestler. His most well known stint was as one half of the world renowned tag team, The Fantastics, with Tommy Rogers. They held titles all over the United States, and stole the show countless times in their matches against The Sheepherders as well as the Midnight Express. Bobby still wrestles today not because he has to, but for the love of the business. He enjoys entertaining the fans, as well as helping teach the new wrestlers how to succeed in the business.
Last summer, Bobby Fulton had a stroke in his right eye which later led to glaucoma. He visited several doctors who didn’t diagnose him properly. He found out later from his current doctor the proper diagnosis. The doctor also informed him that he had hardening of the arteries in his other eye. With the chance of possible blindness, Bobby who is very proud had to be convinced to ask for help. My name is Rich and I run Bobby’s website as well as help him with his social networks.
Bobby had dedicated over 36 years of his life to entertaining the fans. If you ask his contemporaries they will tell you he’s one of the nicest wrestlers in the business. Fans will share stories of meeting him, and how kind he was. He loves to talk about wrestling to anyone who loves it. He’s shared his experiences with the young guys today, and is always willing to help them succeed in their matches. By helping Bobby, you will be helping someone keep their vision, and still be able to entertain fans who love the sport of professional wrestling.
The money raised for this campaign will go to help fund Bobby’s eye surgery which he’s put off several times. It will also help to pay for past bill incurred from doctors who didn’t properly diagnose him. The final thing it will help fund, is sending the perks to those who would like to receive them for helping Bobby.
Should we exceed the goal, Bobby will be able to pay for the medical expenses as well as any follow up visits to check on his vision. If we don’t reach the entire goal, we’ll still continue to help him as much as we can, and keep him in our prayers. Please pass this a long to anyone who ever was a wrestling fan, and those who would love to help… God bless you all!!!
