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Meet 9 Courageous Survivors From The Boston Marathon Attack…
Posted on April 25, 2013 by hiquadgoddess — No Comments ↓
*Disclaimer: The horrific events that have taken place in Boston have spawned an immense amount of fearless heroes, courageous survivors, as well as caused the untimely deaths of a few great individuals. The Paralysis Post refuses to focus energy on the terrorist who caused this fiasco, that will forever be imprinted on American history. We would rather focus on the lost lives of the innocent, the miraculous recoveries of those who were injured, and the spirited tales of those who risked their own safety to save others.*
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From left to right: Richard, Cam pbell, Lingzi, and Collier
The Boston Marathon attack last week produced five deaths in all: The initial explosions killed 8-year-old Martin Richard, restaurant manager Krystle Campbell, and Chinese graduate student Lu Lingzi. MIT police officer Sean Collier was shot and killed by one of the bombers, and bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev died at the hospital after a confrontation with police. Six Boston medical centers report that 48 people injured by the explosions are still hospitalized, but all are expected to survive. In fact, only one of the almost 200 injured persons died in a hospital, and that was Tsarnaev. Of those surviving, more than a dozen have lost at least one limb. Many survivors face long recoveries, altered lives, and astronomical medical bills. Here are a few of their stories.
1. Celeste and 2. Sydney Corcoran Celeste Corcoran and her daughter Sydney were at the Boston Marathon to cheer on Celeste’s sister, Carmen Acabbo, in the race. Celeste, a hairdresser from Lowell, Mass., was injured so badly that both her legs were amputated below the knee. Sydney, who was also seriously injured, is in the same hospital room with her mother. Friends and family set up a Facebook page to show their support for the Corcorans, and a donation page to help fund their recoveries. Sydney Corcoran turns 18 years old today, and is celebrating in the hospital. Celeste exercises, but was never into racing like her sister because she got shin splints. Now she jokes that she’ll think about it for next year because she no longer has shins. Doctors are very optimistic about the Corcoran’s recoveries because they both have great attitudes.
3. Ryan McMahon Graphic designer and photographer Ryan McMahon was shooting pictures in the grandstand at the finish line of the marathon when the bombs exploded. As spectators fled, the grandstand began to sway, and McMahon fell through to the ground. Both her wrists and her back were fractured. McMahon was taken to a hospital, where she was overwhelmed by the number of other injured people brought in. McMahon left the hospital Monday with one wrist in a cast after surgery and braces on her other wrist and her back. She is expected to need about six months to recover. However, McMahon has a new goal: She intends to run the Boston Marathon herself next year.
4. Kaitlynn Cates Kaitlynn Cates watched the marathon at the finish line with her friend Leo Fonseca, who ended up saving her life after they were both k nock ed down by the explosion. Fonseca held Cates down and shielded her with his body. Then he wrapped her bleeding leg and carried her to his car. Fonseca drove the wrong way down a one-way street and arrived at the hospital before the emergency staff even k new there was an explosion. Cates is grateful for his heroism, and for the care she received at Massachusetts General Hospital, an attitude that doctors say bodes well for her recovery.
5. Adrianne Haslet-Davis Adrianne Haslet-Davis is a dance instructor at the Arthur Murray Studio in Park Plaza. She attended the marathon with her husband, Air Force Capt. Adam Davis, who is on leave after serving in Afghanistan. They were both knocked down by the second explosion. Adam Davis, despite shrapnel injuries, used his belt as a tourniquet for Adrianne’s leg and helped her crawl to cover. First responders and civilians then carried them to an ambulance. Haslet-Davis did not realize the extent of her injuries until she awoke from surgery and realized her left foot had been amputated. However, Haslet-Davis is determined to return to dancing. And that’s not all — she wants to run in next year’s Boston Marathon. A fund has been set up to help the couple with expenses.
6. Jeffrey Bauman Jr. More people are familiar with the story of Jeffrey Bauman Jr. A photograph of his evacuation from the bombing site with help from Carlos
Arredondo was broadcast globally, and graphic images of his destroyed legs were circulated online. Bauman himself was hailed as a hero because he was able to give police a description of the bomber, whom he saw drop a backpack before the explosions. Both of Bauman’s legs were amputated below the knee. Bauman does not have medical insurance. An online fund has collected over $600,000 so far. A lot of the support came from Bauman’s neighbors in Chelmsford, Mass., and his co-workers at Costco in Nashua.
7. Patrick Downes and 8. Jessica Kensky Downes Patrick Downes and Jessica Kensky Downes were both injured in the Boston explosions, but the newlyweds were taken to different hospitals. Their injuries are eerily similar, in that both have lost part of their lower left legs. Jessica’s right foot was also badly injured, but doctors believe it can be saved. Patrick has endured three surgeries so far. Both are in health care professions: Patrick is a graduate student at Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology, and Jessica is a nurse at Massachusetts General Hospital, both are runners. An online fund has raised over $600,000 to help the couple through rehabilitation.
9. Marc Fucarile Marc Fucarile of Stoneham, Mass., was severely injured in the bombing, with shrapnel embedded in his heart. His right leg was amputated above the knee. And he suffered burns and broken bones. Fucarile has only recently regained consciousness at Massachusetts General Hospital. His fiancee, Jen Regan, read a statement today from Fucarile. “The first words he said to me when he wok e up were, “I am sorry for being there. I love you and Gavin, “Regan said, reading from a written statement.”He then proceeded to ask how his friends were, just proving how Marc is always worried about everyone else before himself.” A fund has been set up for Fucarile’s rehabilitation at Help Marc Fucarile. Another fund has been set up to help all six Stoneham residents who were injured in the bombing. There are plenty of other injured people who are just starting the road to recovery. The city of Boston set up a fund to help victims of the explosions, for those who wish to donate aid to whoever needs it. — Yahoo News Miss Cellania 2013 The Paralysis Post readers can contribute to the victims of the Boston Marathon Attack in any number of ways, to do so please visit:
The American Red Cross (Text REDCROSS to 90999 to make $10 donation) The One Fund America’s Fund- Boston Marathon Relief Fund Boston First Responders’ Fund Boston Police Foundation Bitcoins For Boston
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