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Old 01-06-2005, 09:53 AM
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Default 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.

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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).

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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
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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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