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Home » Topics » Announcements » Mel Toye (K5KEY) – Was in the hospital, now in rehab. Details below…

Mel Toye (K5KEY) – Was in the hospital, now in rehab. Details below…

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  • January 19, 2026 at 5:13 pm #47745
    Phillip BeallPhillip Beall
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      All,

      As you may or may not know, Mel Toye (K5KEY) had major back surgery down in Frisco week before last.  He was finally transferred to a rehabilitation place today:

      Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Prosper (map and other details here)
      1231 Mahard Pkwy
      Prosper, TX 75078
      Room #132

      If you want to send flowers there is a teaching moment here.  Use Grok or other AI of your choice and ask it the question as I did at the link below.  The national chains hijack Google results and then take a big cut for themselves when you call their 800 number and place an order.  Cut to the chase and get the local florist.

      https://grok.com/share/c2hhcmQtMg_deecc5ef-851b-4d1a-a257-0e5c841561c4

      The Grok result above informs us THE local option is:

      Prosper Blooms
      210 W Broadway St
      Prosper, TX 75078
      Phone: (469) 481-9294
      Website: https://www.prosperblooms.biz/

      Mel is a good dude.  Calls, texts, cards, flowers, live plants and in person visits are all welcome!

      Mel and his daughter Michelle on admission to the new place.

      73

      Phillip

      • This topic was modified 5 months, 4 weeks ago by Phillip BeallPhillip Beall. Reason: Added picture
      January 19, 2026 at 5:58 pm #47754
      Kathy BeallKathy Beall
      Participant

        Get well soon Mel!  🙏🏼

        January 19, 2026 at 6:36 pm #47757
        K5HRM
        Participant

          Glad you got to rehab. Let us know if you need anything.

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