Mike Vandeman
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 Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 8:27 am Post subject: ANOTHER Mountain Biker Quadriplegic! |
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Evolution in action....
Mike
http://bb.nsmb.com/showthread.php?t=117171
Another spinal cord injury ...
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Strange timing for the Wings of Life auction.
I haven't seen any mention of it here, but a rider was injured up in
the interior a few weeks ago: slipped on a frosty ladder bridge and
had a high cervical (neck) fracture, and is unfortunately paralyzed.
The level is high enough that he is on a ventilator to breath. He was
riding with buddies, and they kept him alive by breathing for him for
2 hours until he was rescued. It's early yet, and we can only hope he
sees some recovery.
Be careful out there, everyone.
Always ride with a buddy.
Consider getting -- and using -- one of those braces, like the ones
that the Wings of Life is auctioning off.
I've been riding with one of the Leatt braces this year, and have
found it comfortable and don't find it gets in the way. The moto guys
are using these a lot.
Why am I using one? I didn't find out about these until a week AFTER
my son fractured his neck up on Boogie Man. Fortunately, he survived,
and with the help of NSMBA and others, is doing well. Some of you know
John.
Think about it. Costs a lot less than that next bike part you covet,
and will potentially avert a devastating injury.
...Mike
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humans ("pure habitat"). Want to help? (I spent the previous 8
years fighting auto dependence and road construction.)
Please don't put a cell phone next to any part of your body that you are fond of!
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