January 8th, 2011 by Conor

For some reason the main story I can think of about Danny involves him shouting
“beerstein!” the story is way to stupid to try to explain but it brings a smile
to my face. I first met Danny when I started at SNHU. I was starting school and
moving in with 5 strangers who were all sophomores. Danny was the one to call me
over the summer even though he wasn’t my direct roommate. Danny was also the one
who made me feel welcome right away and always tried to make me feel included
and part of the group. The cynic in me wondered at the time if he was being so
nice because I was the only roommate over 21 so he wanted to keep me happy to
keep the booze flowing but anyone who knows Danny knows that’s not the case. I
ended up spending almost all of my time in college with that group and had so
many great times. Danny (and Tommy) also made me feel like North Conway was a
second home. There are so many great memories of hanging out with DCT. From
Renz/Jock Jams, to Beer Wars, Cabrewing, Halloweens in NoCo, him trying to
explain “touche” to his ex, minty fresh and cloudy days and so many more. Also, I
want to praise Conor for all that he is doing to make us feel part of the
recovery and the family. I know it can’t always be easy but I really appreciate
this site and the other things you have done to keep us informed and involved

Rob Renzelman

January 8th, 2011 by Conor

We need to start a database of how people can work together to get this thing to go off…
If you have never used a Google document before it’s pretty cool, anyone in the world can add to these documents. Just open them up and start typing right in the document. It will automatically save and be updated to anyone else that looks at it.

Please add your name and information to the spreadsheet even if it is just so that we can email you and tell you when the event is.
Spreadsheet for contact info.

Here is a link to the document that I have created for discussion of the event.
Discussion on event details and ideas.

Hello Mt. Washington Valley!!! We have gotten the go-ahead to have a fundraiser for our buddy Danny T! Who most of you know has suffered a horrible accident snowboarding in Montana! Now, I ask all my friends and valley residents to step up to the plate to help create the biggest fund raiser the town has ever scene! Please email me with you ideas or anything you can do to help!!!

~Bobby

Whoever is reading this,
I have made contact w white mt distributors, Tuckermans beer, Cranmore MT and a few local business. All who are pumped to help! We need to put a meeting together for people who want to help. So we can outline the best ideas and find a venue. I think Cranmore, flatbread, or attitash grand summit ballroom would be the biggest venue! Let me know you thoughts and availability!
Danny Is The Bomb

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If you are in the North Conway, New Hampshire area at all or have any way that you can help don’t hesitate to hit Bobby up. For those of you that are not in the area or that might want to make the trek when the plan has been figured out I will be sure to let you all know what is happening as this develops.

Bobby, you are the man. Make this thing blow big. I am here to help.
~Conor

Share your info and how you can help!

January 8th, 2011 by Conor

Danny went through Tracheostomy earlier tonight. For those people out there that don’t know what that is, it’s an opening surgically created through the neck into the trachea (windpipe) to allow direct access to the breathing tube. This is a surgical procedure in which a tube is placed through the opening to provide an airway and to remove secretions from the lungs. Breathing is done through the tracheostomy tube rather than through the nose and mouth. — I might have consulted/plagiarized Johns Hopkins for this description.

Although this sounds like a downgrade in his status this move was done more or less as a preventative measure as well as an aide down the road. This procedure served two main purposes at the moment. 1) to clean and remove secretions from the airway and 2) to more easily, and hopefully more safely, deliver oxygen to the lungs.

Over the next week or two it is helpful because it will help to prevent infection of the lungs and hopefully, if all goes as planned it is statistically easier for a patient to ween off of the ventilator through the trache tube than it’s previous location in his mouth. Not to mention, it’s less irritating for Danny and he looks much better without the ventilator tubes coming out of his mouth.

January 7th, 2011 by Conor

I met Danny maybe only a few weeks ago, and because of that I don’t have too much to say. All I know
is that he is loved by many of my good friends and I hope to one day get to know Danny like my friends do. I can
tell right from the start that he is a really great person and you don’t meet someone like him everyday. We are all here for ya Danny!

-Jackie

January 7th, 2011 by Conor

Three words that come to mind when I think of my boy Danny Toumarkine…

1. Admiration
2. Jock Jams
3. Cold Duck

Danny is the type of person you come across once in a lifetime. I was
fortunate enough to have become friends with Danny during my 4 years
at SNHU. I look up to Danny. No matter where you were, if you were
with Danny, you were going to have a blast. The amount of support you
have seen over the past couple of days just goes to show what type of
person Danny is. I will give you one quick story – I went over to
Danny’s place one day after class – I had no idea that he was one of
the most talented snowboarders out there. I asked him why he didn’t
watch sports – his answer – I don’t watch sports – I just watch
snowboard videos really (something along those lines)…. I couldn’t
believe it. He never once talked about how amazing he was. Either
way, as I got to know Danny more and more I realized what a talented
and humble person he really was (in all aspects). Conor and Danny- I
truly look up to you both and respect the relationship that you have.
Conor you have continued to hold strong through this situation and I
know that everyone out there really appreciates that…I certainly
know one thing, Danny will not forget all of this when he pulls
through. Stay strong, there are so many of us thinking about you and
your family.

Best,
Ryan

January 7th, 2011 by Conor

Danny,

I can’t tell you enough how much fun I had the first winter I spent with you and Conor in Tahoe…night riding at Squaw, powder days at Northstar, drinking Keystone lights in the trailer, “In-N-Out now serving beer!!?” random casino nights and spaghetti dinners. I always looked forward to hanging out with you because everyday was like a new adventure, being able to tag-along with you snowboarding (even though I couldn’t keep up) was some of the most fun times I have ever had snowboarding. I look back on that winter and laugh at how much fun we had…even if you gave me a hard time as if I was one of the guys! You are the reason that winter was so amazing. I know in my heart this is just a bump in the road, I have seen your passion for snowboarding and with that same determination I have faith you will recover and be back on the slopes before we know it!

P.S. You still owe me a handmade hat!

Lots of love,
Eliza

January 7th, 2011 by Conor

—Rogers

January 7th, 2011 by Conor

Ian Stacey Is encouraging everyone who knows and loves Danny to support him by buzzing all their hair off. We all know how much Danny loves his hair, but it is now all buzzed off. Get ur hair chopped off and send in ur pictures to donations@dannyisthebomb.com to post so Danny isn’t the only one with a short hair cut!

January 7th, 2011 by Conor

Dear Danny,
I have been so lucky to get to know you over the last few years. This summer was one of the funnest summers I’ve ever had in large part because of how much time I got to spend with you. Whether it was showing me new ways to have fun around the volcano, or just hanging by the lake at the ark, there was always a good time to be had. Been thinking about you a lot man and I really hope all our positive vibes make it to you. I know you have sooo much positivity to give to this world and I hope I can follow your example and put some of that out there myself. You make all of us better people Danny, and I am trying to be a better person for you! Much Love Dood!
Zahlinski

January 7th, 2011 by Conor

Danny and I have only been friends for a few years but at this point i feel like it has been a whole lot longer than that..I don’t really know where to start the kid has shown me so many amazing, crazy times in such a short period of time..So open to doing anything whether it be playing 18 holes in the pouring rain or doing laps at Cranmore during vacation week with joeys everywhere and riding the same trail over and over bc this wonderful vally has a negative amount of snow…He welcomed all of us into his house whether it was on the east coast or west it didn’t matter he just loved being around all his friends and sharing a good laugh…Danny’s laugh…well everyone knows where i am going with that one, his laugh is one of a kind just like him, a special individual that could do anything from crocheting you a hat to doing a 1260 on a snowboard which i still don’t understand how it is even possible..Here’s to Conor i have so much respect for you as well you are so devoted to everything you put your hands on that’s why you two are where you guys are today total dedication…

As much as i don’t want to say it i cant wait till Danny woops my ass all over the Wentworth golf course again and of course to just stand around that island and enjoy a good laugh and of course some old school Nelly..

To the entire Toumarkine family my thoughts and prayers are with all of you and Danny I know all of you are strong and will make it through this tough time…Danny until we meet again Goody Twos Soooooooooooooooonnnnn!!!!!