Hey everyone. Sorry it has been so long since I checked in with you all. As you can imagine, life is still pretty chaotic around here. I’ve made some major progress since I last checked in, I had my neck collar removed which has been huge for comfort and mobility, and I was also moved [...][IMG]http://media.nscdn.com/uploads/member/journal_entries/1708-extcpy/0bye-bed.jpg[/IMG]
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This afternoon, I went over to Craig to spend some time with Riley, and wanted to update everyone with how things are going. Riley’s attitude — despite being cooped up in a hospital for the last few months — continues to be an inspiration to myself, and everyone else who comes to visit. He speaks [...][IMG]http://media.nscdn.com/uploads/member/journal_entries/1458-extcpy/0ri.jpeg[/IMG]
We’re very excited that we’ve recently begun a relationship with the NTAF, so that people interested in donating/investing in Riley’s recovery can make tax-deductible donations that will be earmarked for Riley individually. To download the NTAF Tribute Sheet so you can submit it via snail mail, click here. If you’re more technologically inclined, and you’d like [...][IMG]http://media.nscdn.com/uploads/member/journal_entries/1434-extcpy/0riley-poor-tribute-sheet-791x1024.jpg[/IMG]
Thursday evening I was shocked to hear the news that a good friend Shane McConky had past away in a BASE jumping accident in italy while filming with my former film crew matchstick productions.  Shane had a infectious personality and his ability to make people laugh will be missed by everyone lucky enough to cross [...][IMG]http://media.nscdn.com/uploads/member/journal_entries/1426-extcpy/0mcconkeymorph-cut.jpg[/IMG]
Riley Poor’s NTAF Midwest/West Spinal Cord Injury Fund Family and friends of Riley Poor are raising money to pay for uninsured medical expenses associated with his spinal cord injury. Riley is being treated at Craig Rehabilitation Center in Englewood, CO. Riley has chosen to fundraise with NTAF Catastrophic Injury Fund in part because NTAF provides both tax-deductibility and fiscal accountability to his [...]
Hey everyone I apologize for not being able to check in with you as much as you’ve been checking in on me but as you probably all know they are keeping me pretty busy here at Craig and for every day I don’t check in marks a day that I’ve pushed my body to it’s [...]
<<<CLICK ON THIS LINK TO VIEW VIDEO >>> Greg Hydle recently spent a day with Riley at the Craig Hospital and put this ‘day in the life of Riley’ video together...i t’s a candid glimpse into Riley’s arduous daily rehab schedule… it’s safe to say that Riley’s determination to fast-track his recovery has only increased [...] [IMG]http://media.nscdn.com/uploads/member/journal_entries/1321-extcpy/0a-day-with-riley.jpg[/IMG]
Last week was a big week for me, my fifth week here at craig my body is starting to come out of shock somewhat and I’m starting to evacuate tubes from my body left and right. Last week they removed the g-tube from my stomach which was used for meds and tube feedings while they [...]
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Today was Riley’s golden birthday and his present he shared with all of us was a trip to Denver and ultimately Craig Hospital 15 days after his injury. Maria called a bit ago sounding exhausted and said that all went well , also that he has had a steady stream of visitors at his side [...]
The Vancouver Sun ran a great article a couple days ago about T.J. Schiller’s recent ‘comeback’ win in the X Games – a truly impressive sprint back from knee surgery a year ago! Thanks T.J. for your kind words (and donation!) for Riley. Riley’s comrades in the industry have been a huge help with creating [...]
I want to start by thanking everyone for their outpouring of support. Katrina has been my everything through this–without her I would probably not be here to write this. I want to thank the Albany medical staff–I will have you in my thoughts every day. I want to thank my parents for their everlasting love [...]
Nike 6.0 has been kind enough to set up a dedicated area in their webspace to Riley. A HUGE thank you to the Nike 6.0 Athletes and Personnel that rallied to put this beautifully designed site together! Check it out for yourself at rally4riley.com. [And thanks to Jon Symms for the ESPN blog post that will [...]
On Friday night, Crested Butte’s men, women, and children showed up in force to celebrate for Riley. DJ TWO3 was on the one’s and twos all evening providing fuel for what was one great night. Energizing words were provided by Riley’s Dad Bob and Noah Wight (who has first hand experience with the challenges of [...]
I want to start by sending a huge thank you to everyone for their support; as always there are to many to thank without putting my lip reader through too much hell. But I need to say thank you to Katrina–she is truly calling the shots and all my progress over the last week is [...]
We all loved watching the coverage of the X Games this year. Riley seeing his friends supporting him with those bright orange stickers meant so much to him, knowing that he was present with them in some regard. We have had a lot of interest in those stickers and Nike is in the process of [...]
Greg Hydle recently filmed this video message from Riley – shot from his room at the Craig Hospital in Denver (where he’s been doing a great deal of healing, and forging forward with a great deal of progress). As you will see, his spirit is as strong as ever and he remains determined to [...]
The last month of my life could never have been expected or prepared for by any of the parties involved. The exhaustion brought by the last month’s events have brought to both me, my family, and the love of my life Katrina has been significant, and we are all in need of a little rest [...]
Hey everyone, Riley here. Found a 20min window in my day that I can use to check in with all you guys. These days for me attitude is everything I can not explain to you the importance of me keeping a good strong head on my shoulders but I would be lying to you if [...]
