Help Sam Heal
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On April 15, 2018, Sam was riding his bike in Malibu when he fell and broke 4 vertebrae in his neck. It was a complete freak accident; his bike wheel fell off when he was going over a speed bump.
Sam was airlifted out immediately and brought to the UCLA Medical Center ICU where he had surgery to fuse the vertebrae together. He's also had multiple procedures so that he can breathe. He's going to be in the ICU for the next week, because of how serious his injuries and condition are.
The doctors estimate that Sam will be in the hospital for the next month, then move on to a rehab center, and then will have to recuperate for the next 6-12 months. He won't be able to work.
Why was Sam riding his bike? He's been training and fundraising for AIDS/LifeCycle all year. This would have been his second year on the Ride. Over the past 2 years Sam has raised over $7,500 for the Los Angeles LGBT Center, specifically for HIV prevention and treatment. Because that's the kind of person he is.
Sam is one of the sweetest guys you'll meet. He's always willing to help a friend out with a sewing or crafting project. He was creating iconic red dresses for the Ride's red dress day as a fundraising tactic before he was injured. A seamster by trade, Sam always finds ways to use his talent to help out others.
All of the money raised will go to Sam's medical and living expenses. He and his family need to focus on his recovery and shouldn't have to worry about his medical expenses or making rent while he can't work.
Please help Sam out!
Sam was airlifted out immediately and brought to the UCLA Medical Center ICU where he had surgery to fuse the vertebrae together. He's also had multiple procedures so that he can breathe. He's going to be in the ICU for the next week, because of how serious his injuries and condition are.
The doctors estimate that Sam will be in the hospital for the next month, then move on to a rehab center, and then will have to recuperate for the next 6-12 months. He won't be able to work.
Why was Sam riding his bike? He's been training and fundraising for AIDS/LifeCycle all year. This would have been his second year on the Ride. Over the past 2 years Sam has raised over $7,500 for the Los Angeles LGBT Center, specifically for HIV prevention and treatment. Because that's the kind of person he is.
Sam is one of the sweetest guys you'll meet. He's always willing to help a friend out with a sewing or crafting project. He was creating iconic red dresses for the Ride's red dress day as a fundraising tactic before he was injured. A seamster by trade, Sam always finds ways to use his talent to help out others.
All of the money raised will go to Sam's medical and living expenses. He and his family need to focus on his recovery and shouldn't have to worry about his medical expenses or making rent while he can't work.
Please help Sam out!
Organizer and beneficiary
Lexi Lou
Organizer
Los Angeles, CA
Troy Covello
Beneficiary