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Kiter Severely Injured, A Request For Help - Update 2.14.05
Claudio Silva, on the far left in the first row and some of the gang in Miami, USA. Claudio Silva, well known creator of kitefury.com, kiteboarding videographer and self-employed computer consultant was lofted and severely injured while kiteboarding in Miami, FL, USA last week on New Year's Eve. Want A Chance At ALL those GREAT PRIZES AND a chance to do some good? Raffle tickets are only $5.00 USD and are easy to get through PayPal. JUSTCLICK HERE! Claudio Silva's creation - http://kitefury.com/ Claudio is hospitalized with: - Paralysis in both legs below the knee - A broken back - A skull fracture - 6 broken ribs among other injuries. We are hopeful that he will walk again and fully recover but only time will tell. Claudio’s road to recovery will no doubt be long, and, unfortunately, he has no medical insurance. To help out Claudio and his new wife, Eva, his friends have organized an amazing fundraising event!! Claudio seeking surf and finding Mickey On Saturday January 15th, at 5pm, there will be a Seafood Paella and Sangria cookout at the North Miami home of Master Chef and Kiteboarder Luco Romero. Chef Luco's Paella! In addition to delicious food and a great crowd, there will be a raffle and silent auction, all to raise money for Claudio! This benefit/cookout/raffle is shaping up to be a must attend kiteboarding event for all Florida riders! People will be driving in from all over!! Chef Luco takes a tasty rack of Pneumatic Bronto ribs out to Fred Flintstone's car! The raffle and auction items are outstanding: kites, clothing, gear, tasty beverages, gorgeous gift baskets, restaurant gift certificates, yoga classes, martial arts classes… And the list is growing!!! (Even if you cannot attend the cookout, you can still buy raffle tickets!! When you send your donation via PayPal or check (see below), just send an extra $5.00 per raffle ticket. Claudio's kiteboarding video work and commericial DVDs will be digitally projected on the big screen to bring kiteboarding even more into focus at this special event. Claudio is known for his excellent taste in music and collection which will be played for the enjoyment of all throughout the evening. Claudio and friend Cookout and raffle details appear in the next post. AND ... ** Cash donations are also being requested to helpout Claudio until he can get back to work. ** Please send donations in one of three ways: A.PayPal - NO MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED* (*Be sure to click "If you do not currently have a PayPal account IF you don't have an account). Want A Chance At ALL those GREAT PRIZES AND a chance to do some good? Raffle tickets are only $5.00 USD and are easy to get through PayPal. JUSTCLICK HERE! ******** JUST CLICK HERE TO MAKE A DONATION USING PAYPAL [/b] B. or to the trust account at Bank Of America: Checks should be made out to the order of: "Lucien Volcy ITF Claudio Silva Medical Expenses" (Please list "# 005504212551" on the memo line) note: ITF = "In Trust For" and mail it to: Bank Of America 13450 West Dixie Hwy. North Miami, FL 33161 C. or they can be sent via wire transfer to the Trust Account using: Bank Of America Act.# 005504212551 Routing# 063100277 [/size] With your help, needed medical care and God's Mercy we hope to see Claudio walking again and fully recovered. If you have questions please call the phone numbers listed below or by email to: Luco loraluco@hotmail.com Karen karen@ozonetravel.com Thank you in advance for your donations. We hope to see you at the cookout. Friends of Claudio Silva |
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The details on the cookout follow: Seafood Paella Cookout and Raffle Luco's House at 433 NE 123 St. North Miami, FL 33161 Phone 305-981-1026 Cell 305-360-7484 CLICK FOR MAP! Saturday, January 15, 2005 5 pm until ??? (See below for directions) Claudio in the mountains. *************** PLEASE NOTE **************** - Cookout Donation: $25. USD (or higher, your choice) per person - Raffle Tickets: $5. that is FIVE DOLLARS each for larger ticket items - A silent auction for clothing, videos and related items will also be held Want A Chance At ALL those GREAT PRIZES AND a chance to do some good? Raffle tickets are only $5.00 USD and are easy to get through PayPal. JUSTCLICK HERE! *** CASH RECEIPTS FROM THE COOKOUT, RAFFLE TICKETS AND SILENT AUCTION WILL BE DONATED TO HELP OUT CLAUDIO. *** The kiteboarding industry has very generously responded with some INCREDIBLE product raffle donations. Please see the next post for details. The Florida Kitesurfing Association is paying for the food for the cookout. **If you have raffle donations please contact Luco or Karen at the phone numbers or email addresses listed above. Pete Cabrinha, Oliver and Claudio in the back at the Kiteboard Master Competition in Miami in 2002. Directions to Luco's house - Traveling south on I95: Exit at 125th St., Take a left at the light off of the exit ramp. At the 5th light (Griffing Blvd). take a right (south). Turn left at 123rd St. (you can only turn left and if you've reached the light at West Dixie Hwy you've gone too far). 2 story mustard color house on your left right before the stop sign. Traveling north on I95 Exit at 125th St. Turn right at the light off of the exit ramp. At the 4th light (Griffing Blvd.) take a right. Turn left at 123rd St (you can only turn left - and if you reached the light at West Dixie Hwy you've gone too far). 2 story mustard color house on your left right before the stop sign. Traveling from 75 75 turns into 924 which turns into Gratigny Parkway which turns into NW 119th St. Keep traveling east on 119th St. until you reach West Dixie Highway. Turn left on West Dixie Highway - pass through the light at Griffing Blvd and take your first left after that light (123rd St). You'll see the house when you are in the turn lane - 2 story mustard color house. Friends at the end of the day Thank you in advance for your donations. We hope to see you at the cookout. Friends of Claudio Silva[/size] |
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Photos and discriptions believed to be SIMILAR to prizes that have been pledged for donation by leaders in the Kiteboarding industry and MANY other businesses appear below. Actual donated articles may differ and more information will be announced at the time of the raffle. Links to the donor websites are also provided below for additional product information.
NOTE: Stop back by as more prizes are being donated over the next several days! THANKS TO ALL THE GENEROUS COMPANIES AND INDIVIDUALS!!! And Here Are The Prizes!!!! Want A Chance At ALL those GREAT PRIZES AND a chance to do some good? Raffle tickets are only $5.00 USD and are easy to get through PayPal. JUSTCLICK HERE! Adventure Sports (distributor for Cabrinha) A 23.5 m Contra Kite!!! with bag and pump and a Cabrinha Impact Vest Cabrinha Baires Grille Dinner for four at this excellent SoBe Argentinian Bistro! Best Kiteboarding 8 m NEMESIS KITE!!! , bag and pump Trainer Kite Kiteboarding 101 Video Caution Kites A Caution Redline 132 complete with pads, straps, handle, and G10 fins! An executive (that kiteboards) with this national recruiting firm will assist five individuals with their resumes DC Kiteboards A CUSTOM Bob Marley Kiteboard! East Coast Kiteboarding A 6 Hour "Rip Up Wind Beginner Kiteboard Instructional Package" Florida Kiting Two free registrations to Florida Kiting's Second Annual Jupiter Kite Invasion Competition - January 28 - 30, 2005! For photos of last year's fun event in Jupiter, FL, USA checkout the FKA column at: http://www.kiteforum.com/phpbb/viewforum.php?f=131 Footcare Express A gift certificate for a pair of Naot or Bite sandals. Fuertaventura, Spain, - TWO one week stays for four people within 30 minutes of kitebeach including an EcoTour! Parques Holandes is a small complex of "town" houses (apartments set over 2 floors) set within well maintained gardens, it's a quiet sleepy kind of place, ideal if you are looking for rest and relaxation. There is a minimarket, and restaurants, all within a few minutes walk. Only 5 minutes by car are the Grandes Playa, some of the best beaches in Europe, with spectacular sand dunes. The main one is Flag Beach which caters for kite and windsurf - join experts from all over the world and test your skills to the limit. Outside Patio with table, chairs and barbecue, gardens and communal pool. Travel Car and taxi journey from airport takes 20 minutes. If a taxi is needed we can arrange one. Although not essential, car hire is recommended. An hourly bus service (main road bus stop) stops at the beaches and Corralejo. Further details Although the second largest of the Canary Islands Fuerteventura was, until recently, a relatively unknown holiday destination, but visitors can still get away from it all - especially to the miles of uncrowded sandy beaches, undoubtedly the most enthralling features of the island are the magnificent sand dunes. Schools cater for all windsurfing abilities, the main one is Flag Beach Windsurf Centre which is a 10 minute drive from Parque Holandes. 15 minutes drive away is the bustling resort of Corralejo, where there is a very good selection of resort amenities, including many varieties of restaurants from Chinese to Mexican with fast foods and traditional Tapas bars. Fuerteventura is some 60 miles off the north West African coast which means a temperate climate, little rain and long hours of sunshine. Flag beach is in the north of Fuerteventura on the road driving out of Corralejo. The wind is predominantly cross-shore and Flag beach is the start of some 6-7 km of white sand, where we have about 3 km for kitesurfing. The best months for kitesurfing are March to November. This is when the sea tends to be flat and the wind consistent. During the winter months it can become too wavy and though it might be good. Hana Crew Hana Crew II A 120 cm Matrix Kiteboard! ikitesurf.com FIVE Annual ikitesurf.com Wireless Web Memberships! Island Surf & Sail An 8 Hour Lesson Package (Complete Kiteboarding Course - Beginner) key-biscayne.com Key-Biscayne.com Design, registration and hosting of one webpage for one year at no charge on www.key-biscayne.com . This will also include inclusion in the business index of www.key-biscayne.com KiteAdventures.com A 3-night/4-day intro kite surfari for two in the northeast of Brazil with Kite Adventures! The Kiteboarder Magazine Riccitelliphoto.com WindReels An annual subscription to The Kiteboarder Magazine, 2005 Kiteboarding Calendar and a copy of WindReels #1 have been donated by the crew at KBmag.com Kiteboarding Magazine Two 1 Year Subscriptions To Kiteboarding Magazine Kiteflix Three copies of 3 copies of the KiteFlix Best of DVD AND KiteFlix IS DONATING A VIDEO SHOOT!!! The video will be digitally filmed, edited and posted on KiteFLix. The winner will also receive a full copy the video shoot on DVD. GET THIS, as long as you are at a USA location to which American Airlines flys George Saunders should be able to come to YOU to shoot your session! Kiteforum.com Two tee shirts modeled by the World Champ AND worldwide advertising for this deserving cause!!! World Champions Klitschko SIGNED Boxing Gloves From The World Heavy Weight Boxing Champions!!! * Vitali Wladimirovich Klitschko kiteboards and between bouts likes a good shredding session. Vitali models a Kiteforum tee shirt above. Liquid Force A 2005 Element 134 cm kiteboard with straps and pads! Want A Chance At ALL those GREAT PRIZES AND a chance to do some good? Raffle tickets are only $5.00 USD and are easy to get through PayPal. JUSTCLICK HERE! JUST CLICK HERE TO MAKE A DONATION USING PAYPAL Merrill Lynch A COMPLETE financial plan from Scott Wilson Merrill Lynch Wealth Management Consultant MiamiKiteboarding.com 1 Complete training package ( 8 hrs of lessons) 2 IKO kiteboarders workbook 1 IKO Vision kitesurfing manual. Nestle-Waters Cheney Bros. 400 bottles of water! The Palms Hotel, South Beach A THREE DAY, TWO NIGHT stay at this superb ocean front luxury hotel in the heart of SoBe! From Phil , a kiteboarder! NEW Dakine Tabu Waist Harness and Dakine Pro Kite Porter bag THANKS PHIL! Red Bull Red Bull Cases of Red Bull Energy Drink Ritz Carlton Key Biscayne Tennis Clinic A tennis clinic at the Key Biscayne Ritz Carlton Chef Luco Romero will prepare a paella dinner for TWENTY-FIVE people! RRD 12 m TYPE 6 KITE!!!, bag and pump SBC Kiteboard Magazine A TWO YEAR subscription to SBC Kiteboard Magazine! Skybanditz.com One Three Hour Private Kiteboarding Lesson Solexico A week of Spanish classes at Solexico and kite in paradise! TAM, The Brazilian Airline *** TWO ROUNDTRIP TICKETS FROM MIAMI TO FORTALEZA, BRAZIL!!!! *** Fly into one of the hottest growing kiteboarding destinations and checkout this beautiful and exciting country thanks to TAM!!! Transcend Two Kiteboarding Tee Shirts From Transcend Tropicana 10 cases of beverage products A Deluxe Golf Bag! Ultranectar 2 Jackets 2 Water Pants 2 Board Shorts 2 Tee Shirts the waterboard /// THE WATERSPORTS AUTHORITY the waterboard (in the UK) a NORTH Summer Steamer (long leg, short arm) and a PRO TECH Ace Wake Helmet (including postage and packing). Water-Play.com The Andres Kiteboarding Safety Package! (Or other impact vest) Water Sports, LLC Six Stream Machines! For photos and details CLICK HERE Wave Zone Surf & Skim A SQUIRT skimboard X-Shooter One Unhook Leash from X-Shooter XTREM ENERGY DRINK 10 CASES OF XTREM ENERGY DRINK! And New Additions! Eye-die hand crafted apparel 12 Forever Flashlights 2 Police watches 4 Escada Margaretha Leys Tonino Lamborghini gift beauty set for men 10 Marsiods - bring girls to there knees 10 Venusoids - bring guys to there knees 2 Tee Shirts From Transcend Island Athletics, Key Biscayne – Prince Pro Tennis Bag Ad Gustum Market, Key Biscayne – lunch for three (3) people 3 months (3x 1month) Karate classes, courtesy of Academy of Martial Arts, Key Biscayne/Coconut Grove Feijoada (Classic, traditional, delicious Brazilian stew!) for 10 people, courtesy of Priscilla Buzaneli Catering Veronica Vidal, Integral Yoga – 3x Gift Certificates for 5 yoga classes Sir Pizza -gift certificate Biscayne Nature Center - Family Membership Want A Chance At ALL those GREAT PRIZES AND a chance to do some good? Raffle tickets are only $5.00 USD and are easy to get through PayPal. JUSTCLICK HERE! JUST CLICK HERE TO MAKE A DONATION USING PAYPAL [/b] MORE DONATION PLEDGES ARE ON THE WAY SO STAY TUNED!!! Thanks you for your help and donations in building this groundswell of support for Claudio in his time of need. We hope to see you at the cookout. Friends of Claudio Silva |
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THIS JUST IN FROM LUCO... Instead of $20. per raffle ticket, they are NOW ONLY $5.00 per ticket! If you have already purchased tickets online, no worries as you will receive a total of FOUR raffle tickets for your $20. USD ! So, join in, it is even easier to do now. Just visit the first page of this posting for instructions. Be sure to list "For Raffle Tickets" on the comment line. To buy raffle tickets via PayPal just click on: CLICK HERE FOR PAYPAL, BE SURE TO WRITE FOR RAFFLE TICKETS ON THE COMMENT LINE IF THAT IS YOUR INTENT THANKS!!! Friends Of Claudio Silva |
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I am proud at how the kiteboarding community worldwide has come together in support of one of our own. Folks are starting to buy raffle tickets, THANKS to everyone for your participation in this cause.
Want A Chance At ALL those GREAT PRIZES AND a chance to do some good? Raffle tickets are only $5.00 USD and are easy to get through PayPal. JUSTCLICK HERE! Also, the raffle prizes keep rolling in! We are very grateful for the solid support of businesses and individuals in this benefit drive. If you would like to donate a prize, please contact Rick Iossi via PM to ricki or email <flkitesurfer@hotmail.com> Thanks to everyone and please don't forget about the cookout tomorrow in Miami. Chef Luco is warming up the paella pans for an ARMY of guests, up to 500! Friends Of Claudio Silva
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It is premature to submit a complete summary at this time as people still need to be interviewed and information evaluated. Some of the currently available, PRELIMINARY information follows:
Claudio, at about 180 lbs. was out riding for about 15 to 20 minutes with a 12 m Inflatable kite around midday on New Years Eve. Wind was almost onshore at an average speed of about 20 mph and gusting between approximately 15 to 25 mph by one source. Wind speed observations are still being researched. He may have performed a small transition jump nearshore to change direction when he was caught by a gust and blown from the water while in mid air, on to shore. He fell on impact and tumbled forward apparently inducimg a kite loop that pulled him inland. As he moved futher inland the kite started to rise to the zenith. At about this time he came up to a dead tree, his kite lines may have been guided by the branches of this dead tree as he was pulled upward into the tree. He was momentarily caught in the tree with his kite flying overhead. Another kiteloop may have ensued launching him up through and out of the approximate 35 ft. high tree. He then passed behind cover of brush as he left the tree blocking the view of one observer. He was found shortly after this by another kiteboarder on the ground. Claudio may have moved following the impact, in the numbing shock of the accident, potentially aggravating his injuries. The entire accident was estimated to have happened within a 15 second interval. Emergency services were called and he was taken to a hospital. Additional details will be included in the summary once the available information has been collected and evaluated. Remember in kiteboarding, distance is your friend. Many kiteboarders frequently ride near shore despite this simple fact. Sometimes bad things happen and a good buffer zone can be a God Sent in potentially sparing you from serious injury. Claudio was severely injured for only doing what many other riders routinely do and may likely be seen doing at many launches next weekend. That doesn't make it advisable or safe however. This is a good time to reevaluate how you ride. More ideas along those lines appear HERE Ideas about possible ways of avoiding this accident and several other recent severe kiteboarding accidents worldwide, appear at: HERE Claudio was hospitalized with: - Paralysis in both legs below the knee - A broken back - A skull fracture - 6 broken ribs among other injuries. He regained consciousness after about two weeks and had his respiration tube removed after about 18 days in hospital. He is currently speaking and had some sensation below his knee. Your prayers, thoughts and donations for Claudio are sincerely appreciated. We are pulling for Claudio to have a complete recovery and restoration of his abillity to walk. Your support is very important in this process. Thank you. Friends Of Claudio Silva
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It is premature to submit a complete summary at this time as people still need to be interviewed and information evaluated. Some of the currently available, PRELIMINARY information follows:
Claudio, at about 180 lbs. was out riding for about 15 to 20 minutes with a 12 m Inflatable kite around midday on New Years Eve. Wind was almost onshore at an average speed of about 20 mph and gusting between approximately 15 to 25 mph by one source. Wind speed observations are still being researched. He may have performed a small transition jump nearshore to change direction when he was caught by a gust and blown from the water while in mid air, on to shore. He fell on impact and tumbled forward apparently inducimg a kite loop that pulled him inland. As he moved futher inland the kite started to rise to the zenith. At about this time he came up to a dead tree, his kite lines may have been guided by the branches of this dead tree as he was pulled upward into the tree. He was momentarily caught in the tree with his kite flying overhead. Another kiteloop may have ensued launching him up through and out of the approximate 35 ft. high tree. He then passed behind cover of brush as he left the tree blocking the view of one observer. He was found shortly after this by another kiteboarder on the ground. Claudio may have moved following the impact, in the numbing shock of the accident, potentially aggravating his injuries. The entire accident was estimated to have happened within a 15 second interval. Emergency services were called and he was taken to a hospital. Additional details will be included in the summary once the available information has been collected and evaluated. Remember in kiteboarding, distance is your friend. Many kiteboarders frequently ride near shore despite this simple fact. Sometimes bad things happen and a good buffer zone can be a God Sent in potentially sparing you from serious injury. Claudio was severely injured for only doing what many other riders routinely do and may likely be seen doing at many launches next weekend. That doesn't make it advisable or safe however. This is a good time to reevaluate how you ride. More ideas along those lines appear HERE Ideas about possible ways of avoiding this accident and several other recent severe kiteboarding accidents worldwide, appear at: HERE Claudio was hospitalized with: - Paralysis in both legs below the knee - A broken back - A skull fracture - 6 broken ribs among other injuries. He regained consciousness after about two weeks and had his respiration tube removed after about 18 days in hospital. He is currently speaking and had some sensation below his knee. Your prayers, thoughts and donations for Claudio are sincerely appreciated. We are pulling for Claudio to have a complete recovery and restoration of his abillity to walk. Your support is very important in this process. Thank you. Friends Of Claudio Silva
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I received an update on Claudio this evening. He has been moved to a group ward in the rehabilitation unit of the hospital. He may be discharged in one to two months due to his lack of insurance. He will be required to return for regular physical therapy when he is discharged.
He can move his legs together and is showing some neural activity in his quadriceps muscles. This last point is encouraging for further improvement hopefully leading to restored muscle control. There has been no news of his ability to move his lower legs. Claudio is still healing with regard to his head and rib injuries. He is engaged in painful and tiring physical rehab currently. Claudio is DETERMINED to work hard through the therapy as he is committed to recovering muscle control and mobility. It is a very trying, painful and slow process. We wish him the very best in swift progress along this difficult path. Claudio would like to be admitted to the Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, more at: http://www.miamiproject.miami.edu/ The Miami Project is a well funded, leading institution in the fight to aid victims of paralysis. It isn't open to all applicants but we sincerely hope that Claudio's application will be accepted. Your prayers and positive thoughts in this regard would be sincerely appreciated. We are ramping up to the next benefit for Claudio, leading up to the South Beach Benefit parties and a raffle. Your participation in this would be very much appreciated. Information on the raffle and current product donations appear at: HERE It would be good for Claudio to hear from his friends in the kiteboarding community via email. He is limiting actual visitors currently so that he can focus his limited energy upon his rehabilitation therapy. Please send an email of support to Claudio if you will to: fly@kitefury.com Thank you for your concern and positive thoughts. Friends Of Claudio Silva |
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I received an update on Claudio this evening. He has been moved to a group ward in the rehabilitation unit of the hospital. He may be discharged in one to two months due to his lack of insurance. He will be required to return for regular physical therapy when he is discharged.
He can move his legs together and is showing some neural activity in his quadriceps muscles. This last point is encouraging for further improvement hopefully leading to restored muscle control. There has been no news of his ability to move his lower legs. Claudio is still healing with regard to his head and rib injuries. He is engaged in painful and tiring physical rehab currently. Claudio is DETERMINED to work hard through the therapy as he is committed to recovering muscle control and mobility. It is a very trying, painful and slow process. We wish him the very best in swift progress along this difficult path. Claudio would like to be admitted to the Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, more at: http://www.miamiproject.miami.edu/ The Miami Project is a well funded, leading institution in the fight to aid victims of paralysis. It isn't open to all applicants but we sincerely hope that Claudio's application will be accepted. Your prayers and positive thoughts in this regard would be sincerely appreciated. We are ramping up to the next benefit for Claudio, leading up to the South Beach Benefit parties and a raffle. Your participation in this would be very much appreciated. Information on the raffle and current product donations appear at: HERE It would be good for Claudio to hear from his friends in the kiteboarding community via email. He is limiting actual visitors currently so that he can focus his limited energy upon his rehabilitation therapy. Please send an email of support to Claudio if you will to: fly@kitefury.com Thank you for your concern and positive thoughts. Friends Of Claudio Silva |
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I received an update from Luco about Claudio last night. Claudio is to be released from the hospital on February 19, 2005!!!
He will need to return for physical theraphy four times a week but at least he will be able to go home. I understand that he is impatient to head home and continue to heal. The physical rehab sessions are going a bit better as well and aren't taking some much out of him. He has regained some weight and is starting to look more like "Claudio" again. He was able to raise both legs about one foot off the bed while lying down. He still can't move his legs below the knee but is working hard to progress on all fronts on the road to recovery. With time and persistance amazing things can happen. Thanks to everyone for their donations and concern. Remember the SoBe party coming up on March 25, 2005 and the raffle. Friends Of Claudio Silva |
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