One Year Later...

Nearly a year ago Tim began his uphill climb from the streets of Houston. Tim has been sober for 10 months. After his rehab, Tim reconnected with family and is employed as an Apprentice Machinist. He has his own apartment and now a documentary about his life changing experience.

It is awesome to watch the transformation of one man. He lived on the streets for 5 years as many of us here in the Houston and Katy area drove right past him without even a thought. Thanks to two men, Kevin and Sean Dolan, who took an idea to the streets and changed one man's life forever.

Thanks to all of the donors and volunteers who helped bring all of this to fruition. Without them, this would not have been possible.

I began following this after reading a story in the Chronicle. I became addicted to watching the web cast from the streets. Tim was such a polite, well spoken individual and I was in awe of how this man came to be on the streets, homeless. But as I watched the chatters and followers and donations flood in, I became in awe of those who wanted to help. This is such a heartwarming story and I hope we see many more like it.

Please visit pimpthisbum.com and donate as well as find out more about PTB. With your donations, another life can be saved from the streets. Also, do not forget to rate the video above at youtube.com.

~~Rowdy~~

A little insight to Tim's life

I have learned a lot more about Tim today that so many people are not aware of. So many people ask how Tim came to live on the streets and if he has family. Here are some insights that might help people understand Tim's situation more.

Tim graduated in Oklahoma and attended 2 years of college. About 7 years ago, Tim's Mother and Grandmother were killed and depression began to set in on Tim. His life became a downward spiral into drugs and alcohol and all though he has kicked the drug habit, he is an alcoholic. Due to Tim's alcoholism, he was unable to keep his jobs and about 4 and a half years ago, found himself homeless.

Tim has a brother, which I mentioned in the first post. His name is Stephen James Edwards and is in California somewhere. He has not seen his brother in 7 years.

Tim is going to go to a recovery center in Seattle and the Dolans will help him with counseling and more once he has completed his 5 week recovery in Seattle. Tim is eager to get back on his feet and willing to do what is necessary to get there. I want to thank the Dolan's for everything they are doing. If they can change just one life, it makes a difference in this world.

Tim, I wish you all the best and my prayers are with you!

~~ Rowdy~~

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Totally Engrossed

I was reading the online news when I came across this article titled Pimp This Bum. So I had to read. Very interesting. A Father and Son have teamed up with an actual Bum they located in Houston and are paying him 100.00 a day while they complete an internet experiment.

Anyway, they air video and talk to Tim Edwards, the Star of Pimpthisbum.com. On their website, pimpthisbum.com, they have a wish list in which you can donate through paypal. The wish list is basically a tongue and cheek expression, all of the money raised will go into a trust for Tim.

While live on U-stream, people near by offer to drop of lunch. Tim is an up and coming star, literally overnight. All the huge news medias are doing interviews and airing stories about Tim Edwards and on the live chat with U-Stream, he has created a following. I am totally engrossed and have U-stream and chat on my computer while I am working.

Currently Tim is searching for his brother, Stephen James Edwards who is about 40, Tim himself is 37. Tim stated that Stephen is his last remaining family. So if anyone knows a Stephen James Edwards about 40 in California, give me a shout!

So Check It Out!