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Aya
Uncategorizable climber
New York
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Sep 29, 2006 - 03:53pm PT
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That was kind of the reason I wanted to know if there was any sort of something-easily-convertible-to-a-flyer. I agree, the amount so far, while it's great, is kind of short of what I would hope it to be....
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Moof
Trad climber
A cube at my soul sucking job in Oregon
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Sep 29, 2006 - 04:55pm PT
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I would feel better knowing what "insurmountable" means. Maybe I missed it in other threads, but what sort of bottom line dollar figure is he up against? Thermometer only goes to 50k. Is that appropriate? What if any insurance did he have? Sorry to be a pill, just want to know more details.
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TGreene
Trad climber
Jonesboro, Arkansas
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 4, 2006 - 07:13pm PT
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Insurmountable == Really F*#king Expensive!
Each and every day there have been more items arriving, making the prize list that much bigger and better...
We should be well beyond where we are, and really need YOUR support to do so. If you haven't donated yet, please consider doing it a soon as possible.
http://bachar.gr-outdoors.net
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k-man
Gym climber
SCruz
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Great that the reaponse is doing so fine.
But...
HOW IS JOHN DOING???
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Anastasia
Trad climber
Near a mountain, CA
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How is John doing?
Well, he is still wearing a hard collar and needs to be careful when he cruises around.
He has five vertebrae broken in the neck. The most dangerous injury is John's C1 Atlas fracture. That is critical for if it is displaced he will become like Christopher Reeve. The results of his neck injury have left his left arm numb. Also his left triceps and forearm extensors are flacid. Despite this he is walking around, doing normal things like grocery shopping etc. He can't go climbing, hiking or jump around but he is mobil in that stiff upward position of collar wearer. He can't drive for turning his head is impossible. He is unable to sleep well since the collar limits his comfort.
Next month will be his check up and we will see how well the healing has gone. Hopefully he will gain back function in his left arm. I believe if anyone can get over this, he will.
Thanks for everyone's help and generosity. It has both awed and humbled me. John himself feels unworthy of so much kindness.
Best Regards,
Anastasia Frangos
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TGreene
Trad climber
Jonesboro, Arkansas
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 9, 2006 - 06:04pm PT
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Depending upon what happens to me this week, it's highly possible that the drawing will not be able to be held at the date and location as initially planned.
I was in the hospital on Friday afternoon and again yesterday afternoon for a potential stroke, or rather a series of minor strokes. In fact, I just had yet another one a few minutes ago, which has left a bad ringing in my left ear...
I have another doctor appt on Wednesday, where I will then then be scheduled to see a Neurologist. I've already had multiple CT-Scans and X-rays since Friday.
At this point, I'm kinda in a holding pattern with pretty much everything, pending the outcome of my brain.
-Tim
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Anastasia
Trad climber
Near a mountain, CA
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Tim!
Oh dear!!! We are praying for you! Are you getting the shots? Are they not working?
Sending my best!!!
Anastasia
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burp
Trad climber
Salt Lake City
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Oct 10, 2006 - 12:21pm PT
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bump
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k-man
Gym climber
SCruz
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Oct 10, 2006 - 12:31pm PT
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Ho floosh. What to say Tim?
Hold on there, don't overgrip.
Do we need to set up a benefit for the benefit setter-upper?
Anastasia, thx for the Bachar update (and thanks for taking that to a new thread...)
:- k
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TGreene
Trad climber
Jonesboro, Arkansas
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 10, 2006 - 01:37pm PT
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My nurse convinced the IT guys to give me a solid connection on the low-down, so I have just completed the updates...
They did an EEG a few minutes ago, and I had yet another TIA wihile wired up (same as w/ CT last night)... The more I have these, the more numb they are leaving me, with very minor confusion that comes and goes like a wave.
I'm f*#king scared!
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TGreene
Trad climber
Jonesboro, Arkansas
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 18, 2006 - 07:53pm PT
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John has written the following letter, and asked me to post it on all of our behalf...
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Hello everyone! I felt I needed to say something at this juncture because I've been so overwhelmed by all your responses to helping me out after the tragic accident that took our good friend Steve Karafa and left me with a little broken neck. I haven't been too talkative lately since this whole thing still seems like a bad dream, but I want you all to know I am extremely grateful and moved by all your assistance and well wishes during the last couple of months. I don't know how to ever repay all your kindness but I will certainly try my hardest.
As you may know, I want to set up a Steve Karafa Memorial Fund with any extra money that has been collected and to use it in his honor to help out other climbers who find themselves in severe trouble. Unfortunately, the need for this help has happened all too rapidly. Our friend Tim Greene called me from the hospital the other day and asked for financial assistance from the very fund he had been organizing to help me out. I of course told him to use whatever funds he needed as his situation was and still is extremely dangerous. I know any of us would have done the same thing under the circumstances and I know Steve Karafa would too. I know these funds were meant by you to go to help me, but I’m asking everyone to understand why I gave some to help Tim Greene out. I myself will be OK, I hope that Tim will be OK as well but he still needs the help of neurological specialists and is having a very difficult time finding any.
Anyway, I want to say thanks again for all your support and generosity – I’ll never be able to repay it but hopefully we can start an enduring means to benefit unfortunate climbers through the Steve Karafa Memorial Fund. Hopefully I’ll see you at the crags soon!
Cheers, John Bachar
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Since I'm not sure what the future holds for me in regards to climbing at this point, due to the neurological mess I'm dealing with, I will be going through my gear in order to itemize and sell most of it in order to replenish the fund for the next person(s) in need.
-Tim
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