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Please Help Support a Fallen Cyclist

Ex-cyclist

Jul 13, 12 10:00

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On June 28th Asheville,NC cyclist Marlon Cleghorn was hit while riding his bike. The person fled the scene but later turned himself in after the incident was in the news. I speculate the driver's parents had something to do with since he was 18.

Marlon, who is also deaf and used his bike as transportation, has been in the hospital since the accident. A broken vertabrae on his right caused the right brain stem artery to block which caused strokes. The doctors are not optimistic about the return of functions on the his left side. He has made some progress and there is some movement in his arm and leg on that side.

On a personal note, I met Marlon for the first time very recently at a local time trial series. He borrowed my pump and prompty put 160 psi in them. As a good Slowtwitcher would do, I wanted to tell him that was too much pressure but the communication barrier was a bit much to overcome. After the race he came back and thanked me again for using my pump. In short, he is a kind, thoughtful and enthusiastic person.

News Report: http://www.wlos.com/.../wlos_vid_7807.shtml

Ultimately, he and his wife will likely get a settlement and insurance will take care of many of their bills. However, there is a need now for he and his wife to cover basic bills and living expenses while he is still in the hospital.

The cycling community here in Asheville has banded together and is throwing a benefit and silent auction to help support him this Saturday.
https://www.facebook.com/...t=plan_mall_activity

I know there are not many of you in the area, but if you'd like to help there is website that his wife has set up to track his progress and take donations if you feel like giving.

http://marlonsmarathon.blogspot.com/

Thanks for you help!
Heath

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808State

Jul 13, 12 15:34

Post #2 of 13 (3264 views)

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Speedy recovery to you buddy!!!!

Your friends in So California!
A true warrior leave no openings-Except in his mind.

CharlesYTri

Jul 14, 12 0:56

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Sorry to hear about the accident. My prayers go to Marlon and his family for recovery.

(This post was edited by CharlesYTri on Jul 14, 12 0:57)

coredump

Jul 14, 12 12:17

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Sad to hear of this tragic accident. Glad that the person responsible was found, and actually charged with a felony for his despicable actions.

Marlon sure seems to have overcome a lot in his life already, and clearly has touched many based on the support from the community.

Will pray for his recovery.
--
Proud member of the Felt yakuza.

hagenst

Jul 15, 12 11:06

Post #5 of 13 (2588 views)

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Thoughts and prayer to him and his family!

bobby11

Jul 16, 12 6:25

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Suggestion ... put this on the Facebook page for the French Broad Cycling Classic and encourage all who plan to attend to make a $5 donation over at his website. Since you took the lead here on ST, I'll leave it to you to take the lead over on Facebook, but if I don't see it done by tomorrow morning, I'll go ahead and do it. (I understand you probably have other things to do ... thanks for posting what you did here.)

Ex-cyclist

Jul 16, 12 6:36

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bobby11 wrote:

I think that was already done.. But I'll double check. The benefit is after the road race this weekend. Thanks for the reminder!

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The Wall

Jul 16, 12 6:54

Post #8 of 13 (2070 views)

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Best wishes and a speedy recovery to Marlon.

kathy_caribe

Jul 16, 12 9:08

Post #9 of 13 (1963 views)

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thanks for posting!
http://harvestmoon6.blogspot.com

Fruitcake

Jul 17, 12 13:57

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Donation done!

Ex-cyclist

Jul 18, 12 9:00

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Thanks!

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Bancarel

Jul 18, 12 18:28

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Donation is made.
Wishing the best to our fellow cyclist and his brave wife as these are difficult times for loved ones as well.
Went through that ordeal with my wife 3 years ago so I can empathize.

Only fools never change their minds and I'll never change my mind about that.

MustangSally

Jul 18, 12 18:36

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All the best with your recovery.