NY teacher, US Coast Guard member who lost an eye won't allow 'freak accident' to define his life
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TJ Foley of New York was operating machinery in his garage when it exploded, causing him to lose all vision in one eye. Foley is a member of the of the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve and a teacher.
Since then, family and friends have been doing what they can to help Foley as he recovers from the horrible incident. Foley was wearing the necessary protective eye gear and following appropriate safety protocols, his wife and friends said. "I wanted him to focus on getting better and healing and take the financial aspect or any negative issues away from it." Nicole Pelletiere is a senior editor on the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital.
"The support and the fundraiser page that was set up for me, it’s just an incredible thing to have all these people looking out for you," Foley, 41, told Fox News Digital.