shawnvan Posted November 28, 2012 Posted November 28, 2012 Hi guys I went to varsity with this SA triathlete at Rhodes. He was tragically hit by a car in Dubai while training, sustaining critical brain damage and is likely to be in a coma for months if not years... His family have set up a website and trust to help raise funds for the medical expenses and to repatriate him to SA for his revocery which will take years (estimated to cost US1.7 mil). http://backonyourbike.com/ Even if you don't have money to donate, please share and pass on...
TriBeej Posted November 28, 2012 Posted November 28, 2012 Hey SVan, Do you remember Rich from varsity? Is a great guy, many a beer was had at the Rat & golf club with him, will be donating through the site. Terrible tragedy.
'Dale Posted November 28, 2012 Posted November 28, 2012 Yeah, heard about it on SuperCycling. Sad indeed.A young man's life.
shawnvan Posted November 28, 2012 Author Posted November 28, 2012 Yo BeejYes I remember him well... terrible for it to happen to such a good dude.
Wayne Potgieter Posted November 28, 2012 Posted November 28, 2012 Surely the person that hit him must be responsible for the medical treatment. Insurance etc?
shawnvan Posted November 28, 2012 Author Posted November 28, 2012 The dirver could be sued for damages, but don't know if he/she has any money or insurance. He has medical aid but the funds are apparently about to end and obviously won't cover much going forward - see how long your medical aid / insurance will pay out for weeks in ICU - standard practice for the medical aids to stop paying for these sorts of things after the bills start getting big unfortunately...
'Dale Posted November 28, 2012 Posted November 28, 2012 Surely the person that hit him must be responsible for the medical treatment. Insurance etc? Was wondering bout that too...
Let's Ride Posted November 28, 2012 Posted November 28, 2012 May he recover quickly. A very sad story. .
Garfield2010 Posted November 28, 2012 Posted November 28, 2012 I just donated USD60 (R546.75) through the paypal account. I dare you other hubbers to do the same or better mine........ Wayne Potgieter 1
shawnvan Posted November 28, 2012 Author Posted November 28, 2012 I just donated USD60 (R546.75) through the paypal account. I dare you other hubbers to do the same or better mine........ Done. Garfield2010 1
Blokman Posted December 3, 2012 Posted December 3, 2012 (edited) Found out from a family member that I attended a wedding with him not so long ago.It's a small world . Will be making a contribution .How about it guys ? Could have been one of us. Edited December 3, 2012 by Blokman
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