06/25/2026
POOL COMMUNITY, LET’S RALLY FOR PAUL THORNLEY
If you’ve spent time around the pool world or AzBilliards.com forums, you may know Paul Thornley, better known as P.T. or PT109.
Paul is one of the true characters of our game. He is a storyteller, mentor, friend, and wit who has brought laughter, life, and love to the pool community for years.
Now, Paul needs us.
In late 2025, Paul suffered a devastating stroke that left him hospitalized for months with serious physical and cognitive damage. After returning home in early 2026, he suffered a second and even more serious stroke.
Paul is now bedridden, paralyzed on his right side, and facing severe cognitive challenges, including difficulty finding words. This is especially heartbreaking for someone so loved for his storytelling and larger-than-life personality.
He needs full-time care, medical equipment, medication, physiotherapy, and support while waiting for long-term care placement.
So we’re doing what the pool world does best. We’re showing up, having some fun, and raising money for one of our own.
RAFFLE FUNDRAISER FOR PAUL THORNLEY
Every $20 USD raffle ticket gets you one entry into all four raffles:
Raffle #1: Pristine Carbon Fiber Shaft
Raffle #2: Tallmade Suitcase
Raffle #3: Coal 4x8 Cue Case
Raffle #4: A one-of-a-kind Carmelli cue butt owned and played with by Alex Pagulayan
Random ticket holders will also win surprise Pagulayan products throughout the fundraiser.
Buy one ticket. Buy five. Buy twenty. Every entry helps Paul and every entry gives you a shot at incredible prizes.
Get your tickets at PagulayanCues.com
The draw will take place in approximately two weeks. We’ll post daily updates with ticket purchases and the total amount raised.
100% of proceeds go directly toward Paul’s care, comfort, and support.
Paul has touched a lot of lives in this culture. Now it’s our chance to give some of that love back.
Let’s make some noise for P.T.
Let’s raise some money.
Let’s win some prizes.
Let’s show what this community is all about.
Please buy, share, tag your pool friends, and help spread the word.
For Paul. For P.T. For one of our own.
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