There's information on the GoFundMe and a thread on Reddit about her accident. It seems her dad has started posting on Reddit too but honestly it must be a very hard time for her family and they are still taking this one day at a time. All of the side chatter and speculation on a public forum doesn't make it easier for them. https://www.reddit.com/r/MTB/comments/xtehwd/for_those_of_you_who_love_pinkbikes_alicia/?sort=top I always enjoy Alicia's content and hope for a miracle for her.
Thank you for the Reddit link. I’ve copied and pasted a couple of her dad’s posts for those who don’t want to wade through all the political bullshit on the Reddit thread. It’s really heartbreaking to read his comments. I agree the forum trolls that insist on posting their outrage over how Pinkbike/Outside is responding aren’t helping. _________________
"No joke" is an understatement. Yes, blood on the brain, etc, etc. As of Day 26, Alicia is today a 26 year old who struggles to have the intellectual capacity of a 6 year old. Although most of the improvement will take place over the next year, recovery takes place over years and we do not know how much capacity she will regain. Maybe she will never drive or work again. And even if she eventually has some semblance of a normal life, the pain and costs of recovery and grief for the individual and family are way misunderstood and underestimated by the community of risk-takers. Think carefully. Remember that you are valuable. People care about you. Be you. Be safe. - -Alicia's Dad
False. A full rehab is not possible and insurance covers only part of it. Outside Inc is a decent company with good insurance and has been helpful. However rehab by private payment will continue for years. Because of brain injuries, it is unlikely she will qualify for the job she had and uncertain what job she can eventually perform. The loss of a normal life will be largely born by her and her family. Value yourself and be safe. - Alicia's Dad
If only they had DMSO on site to inject her with the moment this happened...DMSO literally stops major spinal/brain contusions. Look it up...it will prevent paralysis in injuries that otherwise would have completely immobilized the subject.
But....synthetic pharmaceuticals reign "supreme". A travesty
If only they had DMSO on site to inject her with the moment this happened...DMSO literally stops major spinal/brain contusions. Look it up...it will prevent paralysis in injuries that otherwise would have completely immobilized the subject.
But....synthetic pharmaceuticals reign "supreme". A travesty
I suppose you're using Di Giorgio (2008 ), Dimethyl sulfoxide provides neuroprotection in a traumatic brain injury model?
Do you reject Walter (2020), Influence of Organic Solvents on Secondary Brain Damage after Experimental Traumatic Brain Injury, which assessed the potential of several solvents to act as confounding variables when administering TBI-prevention drugs, and stated "The use of DMSO, Miglyol, and PEG 40 is unproblematic for studies investigating neuroprotective treatment strategies as they do not influence post-traumatic brain damage." ? (emphasis added) And if so, why?
If only they had DMSO on site to inject her with the moment this happened...DMSO literally stops major spinal/brain contusions. Look it up...it will prevent paralysis in injuries that otherwise would have completely immobilized the subject.
But....synthetic pharmaceuticals reign "supreme". A travesty
I suppose you're using Di Giorgio (2008 ), Dimethyl sulfoxide provides neuroprotection in a traumatic brain injury model?
Do you reject Walter (2020), Influence of Organic Solvents on Secondary Brain Damage after Experimental Traumatic Brain Injury, which assessed the potential of several solvents to act as confounding variables when administering TBI-prevention drugs, and stated "The use of DMSO, Miglyol, and PEG 40 is unproblematic for studies investigating neuroprotective treatment strategies as they do not influence post-traumatic brain damage." ? (emphasis added) And if so, why?
Bump for thinking about Alicia. I hope things are improving.
Here's the latest update on the GoFundMe, posted 8 days ago on 09 November: "Alicia is doing well. She goes on long walks around different areas of the hospital with almost no assistance. She does physical therapy and can go to the hospital fitness center to use the machines. Each week there is improvement in orientation and balance. She consistently knows she is in Denver, Colorado. Alicia continues all kinds of therapy working on things like memory and awareness. Reading books is one thing Alicia enjoys doing in her free time along with bored games and visiting with her family. It has been over a month since Alicia’s crash. She has healed a lot and still has a long road of recovery ahead of her. Doctors and her family are happy with the progress she has made but they don’t want to rush anything."
If only they had DMSO on site to inject her with the moment this happened...DMSO literally stops major spinal/brain contusions. Look it up...it will prevent paralysis in injuries that otherwise would have completely immobilized the subject.
But....synthetic pharmaceuticals reign "supreme". A travesty
I suppose you're using Di Giorgio (2008 ), Dimethyl sulfoxide provides neuroprotection in a traumatic brain injury model?
Do you reject Walter (2020), Influence of Organic Solvents on Secondary Brain Damage after Experimental Traumatic Brain Injury, which assessed the potential of several solvents to act as confounding variables when administering TBI-prevention drugs, and stated "The use of DMSO, Miglyol, and PEG 40 is unproblematic for studies investigating neuroprotective treatment strategies as they do not influence post-traumatic brain damage." ? (emphasis added) And if so, why?
Yeah, I'm more of an NMP guy myself.
Looks like another study showed some positive results from using DMSO:
Pinkbike can post an article about a multi millionaire (Shawn Palmer) stuff getting stolen but can't post a story about a member of their teams life changing injury.
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