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gleeclub

Aug 31, 12 5:56

Post #51 of 62 (1917 views)

Re: A Favor Please - Blind Ironman Severely Injured > 8/27 update and photos added [david] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

hey david.

i work at sinai and gave the mailroom notice that they should be looking for cards coming in.

david

Aug 31, 12 7:22

Post #52 of 62 (1905 views)

Re: A Favor Please - Blind Ironman Severely Injured > 8/27 update and photos added [gleeclub] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

glee,

Thank you so much...I haven't gotten an update in a couple of days. Sure am glad to have "glee" on the ground looking looking after things!

Best wishes,
David
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Be satisfied with your very best, Never give up, Do unto others....

Herbert

Sep 1, 12 6:35

Post #53 of 62 (1780 views)

Re: A Favor Please - Blind Ironman Severely Injured > 8/27 update and photos added [AlexG] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

Card sent from the Eurobike show in Friedrichshafen today.

david

Sep 4, 12 17:04

Post #54 of 62 (1716 views)

Re: A Favor Please - Blind Ironman Severely Injured > 8/27 update and photos added [Herbert] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

Group,

Continued thanks for your encouragement and support of Ricky! I got an update from the family today that Ricky is still in the hospital and may be there for up to another six weeks in rehab. The good news, is all is going well and they are very optimistic.

The family is so appreciative of the support from this community� Collectively, we make a difference!

Thank you!
David
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Be satisfied with your very best, Never give up, Do unto others....

david

Sep 5, 12 15:45

Post #55 of 62 (1654 views)

Re: Blind Ironman Injured > photos added > 9/5 update [david] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

Here's an update on my first personal conversation with Ricky. . . I just got off the phone with him. Of course, he is going nuts being in the hospital this long, and he still has a long time to go. Please know that you all have made a huge difference! He says he's not sure he could make it without all of the support. He says his days are long and brutal. At this point they still do not have a final diagnosis or prognosis for his hip. Both the ball and the socket are severely broken. In addition, the pain is really starting to wear on him. The good news is that his facial injuries are on the mend and under control.

Direct quote regarding the cards, note, and goodies - "It really, really makes difference....I am eternally grateful." He has people reading each and every card. He says you all write beautiful things and that is what is getting him through the days. In fact, he was able to vividly describe some of the items he has received. I told him to save it all because he might have the greatest collection of Triathlete/Ironman autographs in existence! If anyone is still on the fence, please know that all encouragement is really appreciated. He also mentioned running the NYC Marathon in 2013.....he said that if it possible, he will do it!

Many thanks to all of you who contacted Ricky - You are making a difference....I got a tear in my eye when he was expressing his gratitude.
David
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Be satisfied with your very best, Never give up, Do unto others....

david

Sep 12, 12 5:59

Post #56 of 62 (1485 views)

Re: A Favor Please - Blind Ironman Severely Injured > 9/12 update [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

I just got off the phone with Ricky - He is still be in the same hospital room and will be for at least several more weeks. They are waiting to see how the hip and bones are healing prior to making further surgical decisions at this point. To say he is stir crazy is a massive understatement!

Ricky reiterates just how deeply meaningful the cards, notes, etc are during this period of time. He loves receiving just quick phones calls...it is like an oasis in his day! So, with his permission, I am passing along the direct dial to his hospital room 212-241-8409 - I told him to be careful what you ask for! If there is no answer, he is out for therapy or a procedure. Mornings are best to catch him. He is a passionate, intelligent, and very emotionally connected guy.

If you want to make someone's day, which will in turn make your day, give him a quick call.
David
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Be satisfied with your very best, Never give up, Do unto others....

david

Sep 20, 12 5:27

Post #57 of 62 (1302 views)

Re: Blind Ironman Injured > photos added > 9/20 update [david] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

9/20 Update:

I just got off the phone with Ricky - He is still in the same hospital room and will be for at least several more weeks. The good news is that the hip is not getting worse. The bad news is the shattered pieces still haven't healed to the point that they can make future decisions regarding additional surgeries, etc.

He says the cards, notes, and phone calls absolutely mean the world to him. He is amazingly optimistic! Hunter Kemper called him a few days ago and Ricky was lifted beyond description. It seems that we are hearing a lot of bad news lately - please know that the triathlon community has made a HUGE impact on Ricky. THANK YOU!

Direct to Hospital Room (preferred) : 212-241-8409
Cell - 248-866-2959
If you want to make someone's day, which will in turn make your day, give him a quick call.
David
* Ironman for Life! (Blog) * IM Everyday Hero Video * Daggett Shuler Law *
Be satisfied with your very best, Never give up, Do unto others....

(This post was edited by david on Sep 20, 12 5:49)

david

Sep 27, 12 7:28

Post #58 of 62 (1156 views)

Re: Blind Ironman Injured > photos added > 9/27 update [david] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

9/27 Update:

Ricky is sounding great and optimistic! His hip finally is getting a good prognosis on the healing, it is just going "glacierly slow." He was pretty funny describing how a blind guy navigates a hospital with a walker and not being able to use his cane. He is still in the same hospital room and has not yet been given a "parole date." Hopefully my next update will have a release date in sight.

Cards, notes, gift packages, and phone calls continue to trickle in. He says he is not sure he could have made it through the past 6 weeks without the encouragement and support he has received. THANK YOU!

Direct to Hospital Room (preferred) : 212-241-8409
cell - 248-866-2959
David
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Be satisfied with your very best, Never give up, Do unto others....

HeyCJ

Sep 27, 12 20:17

Post #59 of 62 (1032 views)

Re: Blind Ironman Injured > photos added > 9/27 update [david] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

DD..... you are truly a great human!

CJ
Slow, Old, Ironman

david

Sep 28, 12 3:37

Post #60 of 62 (963 views)

Re: Blind Ironman Injured > photos added > 9/27 update [HeyCJ] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

Clint,

Hey - want to have a great day!? Give Ricky a phone call....then, you will have spoken to a truly great human.

Hope you are doing well. FYI - I am on IM sabbatical this year supporting my wife's running.

Stay in touch!
David
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Be satisfied with your very best, Never give up, Do unto others....

david

Oct 18, 12 8:55

Post #61 of 62 (742 views)

Re: Blind Ironman Injured > Ricky is out of hosp! > 10/18 update [david] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

10/18 Update:

Good News! Ricky is being released from the hospital this morning after a 10 week saga! He is still continuing to heal and is in ongoing pain. However, he has set a goal of running the NYC Marathon in 2013!!

You may be interested to know that he has received notes, cards, care packages, etc from more than a dozen countries, and many, many states. He received personal phone calls from many athletes including Hunter Kemper and Dirk Bockel. Chrissie Wellington sent a card. WTC sent a care package of IM swag. Ricky has been blown away by amazing encouragement and support support he has received from the triathlon/ST community! In fact, he says he couldn't have made it without you all. So, many, many thanks to all!

Ricky couldn't not have endured the saga without you. You have responded to perhaps the highest calling - making a positive difference in the life of another. Thank you!
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David
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Be satisfied with your very best, Never give up, Do unto others....

david

Nov 13, 12 9:11

Post #62 of 62 (585 views)

Re: Blind Ironman Injured > Last Update > 11/13 [david] [In reply to]	Quote \| Reply

11/13 Update:

This will now be the last update....thank you so much to all for your encouragement and support of Ricky - it made a huge difference! Please recall that Ricky was released from the hospital on Oct 18 after a 10 week saga! He is very upbeat and passionate. He still has significant pain in his hip but is walking unaided and, he says, without a limp. He says he is "Coming Back!"

He was calling from the road. This morning he was a breakfast speaker at Walsh College and was on his way to another presentation. He sounds very good and optimistic. He has not yet started athletic training, but says that is coming. So, while he still has a long road in front of him, I think we can say he is going to make it.

Ricky again reiterated that he couldn't not have endured the saga without you. You have responded to perhaps the highest calling - making a positive difference in the life of another. Thank you!
David
* Ironman for Life! (Blog) * IM Everyday Hero Video * Daggett Shuler Law *
Be satisfied with your very best, Never give up, Do unto others....

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