Update on Gene Bazyl - see page 10

[FZRguy]

I’ll be riding in the MS150 Bicycle Tour this weekend, which travels over the Royal Gorge Bridge on Sunday. I’m dedicating my ride to Eugene…I’ll be thinking of you bro with every pedal stroke. I’ll let the rest of my team know of Gene’s condition and we’ll channel up some serious positive energy his way. Also, since I work for 1STBank, I’ll look into opening up an account for the benefit of Eugene’s medical expenses. I’ll post up here when I get the account number and details.

[Mel]

John:
Get in touch with Joe Logalbo (his number is posted above) regarding the benefit account. I know that Joe was planning to look into doing this, and I am not entirely sure how far he has gotten with it.

[FZRguy]

Will do. Also, I need some stickers for the ride. I get off work at 7 am on Friday and can pick them up from whoever has them.

[FZRguy]

Just talked to Joe and he's already in the process of setting up an account.

[bandido]

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

[-PUCK-]

Geez, I was outta state for a few days and just found out about this today. I was shocked to say the least when I got the call about it. Gene, I have been and will continue to pray for you bro. You are too good of a person for something like this to happen to you. Keep up the good fight brotha, I have faith in you!

[Brizz]

I have something special in store for you Gene..

[Rick T.]

Gene,
I heard about the incident just earlier and my heart sank to the floor. My prayers go out to you and your family, Gene... get well soon buddy.

Condolence to the poor soul who passed away.

[Spiderman]

I have something special in store for you Gene..

[S2RGRL]

This is truly a sad, sad event
Gene, my thoughts and prayers are with you...please pull through.

Aaron R.I.P.

[Jenny]

This evening's update - after some surgery today, pressures in Gene's brain have dropped significantly and should not be a big problem from this point on. He was stable when we left tonight and I hope that this is a big step in the healing process. Joe can maybe elaborate on this later.

[Mel]

Thank you for that info Jenny, that is the most excellent news I have heard all day. Now that he is "stable" do you know what their other concerns are with him at this time, or is it just let him sit and heal for a bit? Do you know if they are going to be considering visitors again, or is that halted due to risks of infection, etc.?

[Suki]

Thanks for the update Jenny, this is awesome news!!!

[jplracing]

Sorry for not updating last night...kind of tired

Jenny is correct in her update. Gene underwent surgery yesterday afternoon in a attempt to releave pressure on the brain. If I understand correctly this type of surgery is pretty common place with head trama victims.

Bascially they were having problems controling the oxygen levels and blood flow to the brain. Therefore the removed a couple of sections of his skull to allow his brain to stop pressing against the inside of his skull.

Mel...at this point the surgery really doesn't change anything reqaurding his status. However, the fact that they are continuing to take these steps are further reinforcing the idea that the neither Gene or the hospital have given up. I don't believe he is able to have visitors etc... but will be talking with his later this morning for an update.

On a more positive note, his parents are begining to accept and request help from Jenny and I. Obviously, the task ahead of use are going to be pretty great and lenghty. It is good to know that so many people have offered assistance. We should be calling on all of you guys in about a week or so for the stuff we can't handle.

As always if you need to speak with me directly please call....303-961-2669

Thanks

Joe

[Crash]

CrashCrain from TSBA just giving a word of advice,

We had a rider 2 yrs ago Tbone a car that made a left in front of him. He was in full gear but the impact besides breaking many bones gave him a Brain Shear Injury.

Basically the brain is damaged at the Neuron cell level. Or in laymans terms, all the little wires that control the thought process get torn from where they were connected. He gradually recovered from the coma one level at a time and is not the same person he used to be. He is now driving a car again but his life will never be the same and he cannot work in his former position as a programmer.

I wish ya'lls friend the best of luck and the faster the recovery the better. This is a dangerous sport folks so dont kid yourself if you think it only happens to the other guy. Since I started Racing I have broken 16 bones, dislocated my shoulder, sprained many joints, and I am currently recovering from surgery to repair my Broken Neck from a crash I had Racing at Texas World Speedway. I was lucky, I walked away from that high speed crash that broke my neck. Others that day were not so lucky. We had two others LifeFlighted out with broken Vertebra. I wont race again till 2007 and still have to wait another month befor I can ride my street bike again.

If you go to the track you had better have a back up plan when things go bad! My own father asked me if I would mind if he took out a life insurance policy on me.

[rybo]

On a more positive note, his parents are begining to accept and request help from Jenny and I. Obviously, the task ahead of use are going to be pretty great and lenghty. It is good to know that so many people have offered assistance. We should be calling on all of you guys in about a week or so for the stuff we can't handle.

Joe,

I'm glad to hear that thing continue to progress for Gene and that his Family is starting to accept help from his "extended" family. As evidenced by this thread we all care greatly about Gene and want to see him through this in any way we can. Thank you for continuing to update us regarding his condition.

Please let us know what we can do to support you, it is tough to support a friend and family through a traumatic event and (I'll take the liberty of speaking for a few folks here) we will be here to support you when you need it. All you have to do is ask.

To all others, if you haven't gone to the "502" sticker thread yet to donate some money to help Gene and his family, please go there now. Get some 502 stickers to put on your car, bike, house, trailer or computer screen. Anything you can do will help at this critical time.

Scott

[Buddau]

I'll donate!
Joe, did you say you were going to be at Caldonia's tonight with 502 stickers? Where is Caldonia's? 6:30 tonight?

[Jenny]

Caldonia's is at Parker & Iliff across from Vickery Motorsports.

[Buddau]

Oh, just across the street from The Piper Inn. I'll be there! See ya tonight.

[jplracing]

Yes I will be at Caldonia's around 6:30

I have a alot of calls and interest on the stickers...Thanks guys, it is appreciated

I also would like to thank Smitty at 10-80 for the idea and Frank Diranna at TBS for donating his time an materials to make the stickers...big thumbs up guys!

Joe

[Spiderman]

To all others, if you haven't gone to the "502" sticker thread yet to donate some money to help Gene and his family, please go there now. Get some 502 stickers to put on your car, bike, house, trailer or computer screen. Anything you can do will help at this critical time.

If you haven't been able to find the "502" sticker thread, just click here: http://www.cosportbikeclub.org/forums/showthread.php?t=7183

[rforsythe]

I think the stickers are gonna sell out Joe, make sure you bring enough!

[Keyser Soze]

Yeah...I've got a lotta people interested..already collected some cash....

[jplracing]

I think the stickers are gonna sell out Joe, make sure you bring enough!

Ralph I am fully expecting them to sell out. Frank was only able to put 60 in my hands prior to his departure to Miller. He is bring a few hundred to Miller.

Either way, I am assuming that we will need more made but I can't get that done until after the weekend

Joe