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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Topic Author's Original Post - Nov 2, 2011 - 12:11am PT
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Not me, but my son Von. A few weeks ago he got Botox injections into his leg to loosen up his muscles so they could cast his leg and stretch out his muscles for his legs are very tight and not too flexible from his CP.....He has to do this a few times a year while he is growing to increase strength, motion, mobility, and flexiblity of his leg muscles on his left side....today he also got these really cool silver ring- like things to wear to straighten out his fingers and finger muscles on his left hand too......one appointment in Riverside, and one in Rancho Mirage....lots of driving today.....
These procedures are what is recommended instead of surgery;...surgery would straighten out his leg cosmetically, but he wouldn't be able to run or jump;.....not a good trade-off....
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 2, 2011 - 12:15am PT
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Ghost
climber
A long way from where I started
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Cheers to Von.
Keep us updated on progress.
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StahlBro
Trad climber
San Diego, CA
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Todd,
The good vibes for Von. I know he will be crusin' in no time.
All the best,
Rob and Debbie
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 2, 2011 - 12:16am PT
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mike m
Trad climber
black hills
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Good luck Von and Todd. He is still smiling.
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 2, 2011 - 12:19am PT
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Very cool color on the cast! Thanks for the update on Von.
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 2, 2011 - 12:22am PT
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He's on fire...
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Brokedownclimber
Trad climber
Douglas, WY
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My best wishes for the little guy! Keep the faith!
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E.L. "One"
Big Wall climber
Lancaster, California
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Todd,
You have an incredible son!!! I will be out in Joshua Tree the weekend before Thanksgiving. I hope to hook up with you and introduce you and your family to my daugher Cassidy who can't wait to get in her harness and be suspended from a rock !!!! Thanks for sharing.
Bob
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Todd Gordon
Trad climber
Joshua Tree, Cal
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Topic Author's Reply - Nov 2, 2011 - 12:55am PT
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Thanks for the good words;...Bob;...call me up when you are coming out...cheers!,,,
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klk
Trad climber
cali
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awesome tr
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JEleazarian
Trad climber
Fresno CA
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What an uplifting post! I hope Von gets to know how much his progress, his smile and his courageous attitude -- and your post of it -- bring me joy, even though the circumstances may seem less than joyful. Thanks, Todd and Von.
John
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Mighty Hiker
climber
Vancouver, B.C.
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Good luck to Master Gordon! How many autographs has he got on his cast so far?
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mooch
Trad climber
Old Climbers' Home (Adopted)
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Bummer Todd.....pass on to Von some good cheer and vibes from this end.
Leg In A Cast = Dick In A Box? teehee
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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He'll be a hit with his friends!
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SCseagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz
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Your kids are the best! I loved the costume and the t shirt was way cool. Best of luck to him. Boxtox? Interesting...didn't know it had other uses.
Susan
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Peter Haan
Trad climber
San Francisco, CA
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What a sport he is! Thanks Todd. A wonderful young soul. I love reading your updates on the kids.
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guido
Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
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Lucky kid to have such cool parents. Always a smile!
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