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ANOTHER Mountain Biker Quadriplegic!
Evolution in action....
Mike http://bb.nsmb.com/showthread.php?t=117171 Another spinal cord injury ... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 -- I am working on creating wildlife habitat that is off-limits to 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! http://home.pacbell.net/mjvande |
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