UPDATE ON SON OF INJURED DU'er

[norepubsin08]

There were many who responded to my post yesterday evening about the son of a DU member. DK was kayaking on a lake in Pierce County, Washington and was hit head on by a power boat that left him floating face down in the water. By the time he was found and brought to the hospital, he had a temperature of 82 degrees. He was transferred to a hospital in Tacoma, Washington this past week. He is still in very critical condition.

Many have asked on the forum what they can do and others have written me privately. DK's Mom and Dad have asked that the public donate blood in DK's name. She is grateful for the life saving blood that was available to DK and wants to make sure that others who need this precious commodity have it also.

Please K and R so as many people as possible see this...I went and donated toady...it didn't take long!

Peace!

[maddezmom]

1. K&R

[Skittles]

2. I donated last Wednesday

I'm one of the folk that always makes it available when it is needed - part of the 5% of Americans who supply the blood for ALL

[The River]

4. Good For You

My daughter is one of that 5% too.

[norepubsin08]

5. I used to be but got cancer and then had to sit it out

until I became well again!

[seemunkee]

38. Same here, and I used to give all the time

I would if I still could.

[BR_Parkway]

65. I would, but I'd have to lie on the application - no gay men allowed

[lib_wit_it]

8. Ignorance/forgetfulness prevails--I hadn't been reminded of how donors unattached to those in need

are depended upon for blood donations in years and years.

[Skittles]

9. 37% of Americans are eligible to donate

only 5% do so on a regular basis - the blood banks constantly have to beg for donors, even though every American expects blood to be there for them and their family in times of need - it's truly fucked up

[barbtries]

11. so does my sister

and i wish i could.

[semillama]

55. Better late than never for me, I just started giving blood as soon as I am able to

I'll always give blood now whenever I am able.

[rucognizant]

61. Unfortunately........

The Greatest Gen did this as a matter of civic duty. But they are dying off!

[Midlodemocrat]

3. Can you tell us the DUer's name? I hadn't heard about this.

I can't donate blood, but would be willing to contribute to the medical expenses if need be.

[sasquatch]

17. Same here PM me please

[KittyWampus]

28. If you google the boat accident, it comes up in the news. Name etc.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

6. Proud to K&R!

I continue to hope that he will survive, and be well...

[pleah]

7. K&R

:)

[barbtries]

10. i'm glad to hear he's still hanging in there

and wish him a full recovery.

[roody]

12. I'll eat my dark green vegies so I have enough iron to give.

[upi402]

13. Maybe earn medical insurance credits for donating blood. eh???

I know not everyone can, but it's an idea.

Glad he got the blood he needed and a cool idea from mom.

[norepubsin08]

14. How do you do that?

I like that...although I'd like universal health care better!!!!!

[upi402]

22. just an idea n/t

[OhioChick]

15. K&R

:kick:

[OneGrassRoot]

16. Thanks for the update. Wonderful request.....

I shall call The Red Cross tomorrow and do so in honor of DK and his thoughtful parents.

:)

[donheld]

18. I'm gay so, I cannot give blood

[Raster]

44. I am also Gay, and I am not allowed to give blood.

Healing thoughts to this young man and best wishes to his family.

[norepubsin08]

47. I wish they didn't have that limitation in place

can't there a test or something to see if you're blood is safe to deliver to another?

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[norepubsin08]

19. I am sorry you can't give blood...

please honor DK with prayers or positive thoughts...my best in the struggle for equal rights, I will be at the capitol in Olympia, Washington onThursday to fight for equal rights for the GLBT community.

[sce56]

20. I would also but I was stationed in Germany from 1979 -83

So I fail the eligibility rules as a donor and have not been allowed to give since last century!


MadCow that is why I no longer eat Beef!

[Historic NY]

30. me too to much time out of the country in England.

http://www.redcross.org/portal/site/en/menuitem.d8aaecf214c576bf971e4cfe43181aa0/?vgnextoid=e081912c9973b110VgnVCM10000089f0870aRCRD&vgnextfmt=default#vcjd2

[madamesilverspurs]

21. Can't give blood any more,

but prayers are in unending supply!

[Hepburn]

23. I cannot donate blood because of a medical condition....

....but I will keep sending healing vibes.

Thank you for the up-date.

[nannah]

24. do they need help with medical bills?

i'm a social worker for the state of WA; i help people get medical coupons to pay for medical care. what do you need?

[norepubsin08]

32. I'm not sure yet....

I don't think they're even at that point, but I would assume that will be a consideration soon!

[bottomofthehill]

25. I was at the hospital last week

My wife had surgery and while i was waiting, i gave blood and got free parking for my troubles. There was a hospital volunteer who was telling people who had to wait that a great way to use some of the wait was to give blood and they validated your parking.

[The Doctor.]

26. It's been a while, but I'm a UD...

so I'll be going in again.

I promise to give for everyone in this thread who cannot. Obviously, that doesn't mean every day, but it does mean I'm on a schedule.

[johan helge]

27. k&r

[rasputin1952]

29. K&R

[burning rain]

31. Continued best wishes for the youngster & all concerned.

^

[auntAgonist]

33. good thoughts .. prayers, best wishes. K&R

[earcandle]

34. I am told I am slightly anemic and cannot give blood.

not enough oxygen in my blood to keep me warm.
Nevertheless, I am happy to see others responding. 

Hope he continues to improve. 


 

[Rhiannon12866]

35. K&R. Excellent idea! I'll see if they'll take me...

I was unable to give for a number of years because I was severely anemic, but before that, I gave regularly since I was 18. (The last time I gave, it was for myself, before surgery... x() I'm supposed to be okay now, had a test a couple of months ago. This is the perfect idea to honor this young man; blood is always needed. I wish him a successful and complete recovery... :hug:

[Omaha Steve]

36. I did a double red last week

I can't donate again until October.

[myrna minx]

37. Sending healing vibes. K&R n/t

[madrchsod]

39. i pray everything will be ok.....

my blood is crap and we do not have a plasma donation place anywhere near here.

[Brewman_Jax]

40. K&R

Good thoughts and fast recovery.

[madrchsod]

41. if one can not give whole blood check into this alternative

donating plasma and other blood products

http://www.bloodntissue.org/blooddonation.asp

many blood donation centers pay for blood products


google for more information

[DevonRex]

58. My life depends on those plasma donations. Thank you for mentioning it.

[Skittles]

62. the plasma that is paid for does not go into humans

the plasma collected from donations does

[renate]

42. I've been praying for D.K.

Thank you for the update.

:grouphug:D.K.:grouphug:

[Kajsa]

43. Another K & R ,here.

They are in my thoughts and prayers.

:kick:

[Arugula Latte]

45. I donated blood recently, but I am eligible again in April and I will do so in DK's honor.

All my best wishes to the family.

[norepubsin08]

48. Thank you

BTW: I love Portland, get there all the time...I worked one summer at 3 Lutheran Churches in North Portland and it was one of the best summers of my life!!!

[Arugula Latte]

49. Glad to hear it!

:hi:

BTW, I have a friend who goes to a very liberal Lutheran/Catholic combo church here in Portland. I'll bet there aren't many of those in this world!

[norepubsin08]

51. Is that St. Francis?

Or is it in Beaverton? I would love to hear about it...

[Arugula Latte]

52. I don't know the name ... I'll ask her.

[norepubsin08]

56. thanks

[Jack Rabbit]

46. This is the first I've about this

Fill me in, please

K/R

[norepubsin08]

50. A young man whose mom works

closely with lots of progressive organizations and blogs was kayaking on a lake in Pierce County Sunday afternoon March 1st. While kayaking a powerboat hit him head on and left the scene. The 14 year old young man was found at an undetermined amount of time later floating face down in the water. When he arrived at the hospital, his body temperature was 82 degrees. He is still in very critical condition after five surgeries.

DK's mom and dad have been inundated with questions as to how the public can help. They sent out a statement that asked the public to help by donating blood, if they can, plasma if they can. Their son received this life saving commodity and they wish for it to be there for others when their need arises. For those who can't do either, they ask for prayers and or positive thoughts for their son and his family.


I put this out here so that those can donate do so, and those who can't will pray or think positive thoughts for strength and healing for this family that has done much to help and work with the progressive community over these past years!

Peace-Mike

[tanngrisnir3]

53. Any news of arrests or investigatory developments?

[norepubsin08]

57. The cops are thinking that

the fisherman who "found" him, might be the one who ran into him.

[graywarrior]

54. I hav to go to the VA on Monday. I will donate blood there.

[burning rain]

59. k & r

*

[Catamount]

60. K&R

Sending good vibes!

[Ticonderoga]

63. It is very puzzeling

to me how the pilot of the boat was not arrested. Hit and run...leaving the scene of an accident....anyone?? Highly unlikely the person responsible could not have known he hit a smaller boat in a 20ft. craft. I smell a rat. Was the errant pilot drunk?...was he a cop?

[ClayZ]

64. Is there any update on his condition?

I found nothing online in the last couple of days!

K and R

[norepubsin08]

70. He seems to have improve a slight bit from what I have been told.

[sakabatou]

68. I would donate blood but I can't

Meds prevent me from doing so.

[bertman]

69. K & R. thanks for the reminder to donate.