Michael Martinez, Golden Gate

[DerbyCat]

Got a text from a track friend that Michael is breathing on his own and is able to talk. They're trying to keep him calm and rested but "he wants to go home". Unless there are major complications, he will survive this. They are talking about trying stem cell therapy to repair the spinal column, but that's still a ways off.

My continued thoughts are with Michael and his family...

[MaTH716]

Originally Posted by DerbyCat

Got a text from a track friend that Michael is breathing on his own and is able to talk. They're trying to keep him calm and rested but "he wants to go home". Unless there are major complications, he will survive this. They are talking about trying stem cell therapy to repair the spinal column, but that's still a ways off.

My continued thoughts are with Michael and his family...

That's great news, thanks for posting DC.

[clyde]

Gooey and Girl-Cat-Do are doing very pretty work here.



( This should get me boo-bee photos....but anyhoo--they are.)

[the_fat_man]

What an 'unfortunate' way to go down. Good to hear that it won't cost him his life.

[CSC]

A very tough situation, hopefully he will be well with time.

[DerbyCat]

For those that are interested, GGF has established a fund to help Michael (this is from the track website):

FUND ESTABLISHED FOR MICHAEL MARTINEZ
**** A fund for jockey Michael Martinez, seriously injured in a spill last Sunday at Golden Gate Fields, has been established for those who wish to provide financial aid to the 24-year-old rider and his family.

*** Checks should be made out to “Michael Martinez Fund” and sent to Golden Gate Fields, 1100 Eastshore Highway, Berkeley, CA 94710.


I'm not gambling this weekend, I'm donating the money I would have lost to the fund.

[DerbyCat]

Things are looking a lot better for Michael:

http://www.drf.com/news/sudden-chang...well-liked-man

Lots of track folks supporting this kid, he's one of a kind!

Thank you for your thoughts and prayers, everyone here in NorCal has been behind him and will continue to be - hopefully the recovery continues!

[chucklestheclown]

Ditto to what Homer said. I'm not sure how things are looking better. Yes...he's alive...but he's permanently paralyzed.
Maybe all connections will suddenly turn Democrat and vote for more stem-cell research?

[westcoastinvader]

Originally Posted by chucklestheclown

Ditto to what Homer said. I'm not sure how things are looking better. Yes...he's alive...but he's permanently paralyzed.
Maybe all connections will suddenly turn Democrat and vote for more stem-cell research?

In California, we vote for stem cell anything, I think.


Happily so, if it involves research and possible new knowledge and learning,

And I usually vote Republican.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by DerbyCat

Got a text from a track friend that Michael is breathing on his own and is able to talk. They're trying to keep him calm and rested but "he wants to go home". Unless there are major complications, he will survive this. They are talking about trying stem cell therapy to repair the spinal column, but that's still a ways off.

My continued thoughts are with Michael and his family...

great news, glad he's on the improve.

[chucklestheclown]

I hope he fully recovers. Do they allow stem-cell therapy in Cali?