Nov 19 , 2008: Jason Baird Run/Walk
by www.prospectstourney.com
In July, the 28 year-old Cayuga-Ontario born hockey player was severely burned over more than 60% of his body by a riding lawnmower explosion. Jason continues to undergo numerous challenges in his recovery. Complete information on how to help and news paper clippings of the story are at www.events.runningroom.com or at www.JasonBaird.ca or at LindaRealEstate.ca
Jason spent last season playing for the Youngstown Steelhounds in Ohio. After 6 years in the Central Hockey League, Jason had just been signed with the Muskegon Fury in Michigan (now the Muskegon Lumberjacks) of the International Hockey League 6 days before his life took a tragic turn. To supplement his hockey income off-season, Jason worked for a landscaping company. On July 17, 2008, the lawnmower he was riding EXPLODED, engulfing him in flames. Jason suffered critical third degree burns over more than 60% of his body and it is a miracle that he is alive. Being off-season from hockey, Jason had no medical insurance coverage. He has spent three months in critical care in Ohio at the Akron Hospital Burn Unit with Bethany, his wife, at his side. Their children have been in the care of Jason's family in Cayuga, Ontario. He has undergone a multitude of painful surgeries that were finally completed in mid-September.
In mid-October, Jason finally got to go home. His daily routine requires a visit to the Akron hospital for six hours of rehab, a 90 minute dressing change by Bethany at home and then more stretching therapy at home to keep his skin from getting too tight. Due to the risk of infections, his surroundings must be absolutely sterile. Jason has been fitted for a facemask and pressurized body wear that he will wear for at least a year to reduce the amount of scarring. A long, challenging, costly road lies ahead.
HOW YOU CAN HELP:
Today, with the holidays approaching, Jason's wife and three young children wait and hope while 27-year-old Jason slowly recovers. Please give the gift of love, goodwill, and generosity this holiday season by helping Jason and his family.
Jason Baird Run/Walk
Wednesday, December 3, 2008 - 6:30 p.m.
The Running Room/Walking Room, 2969 Argentia Road at Winston Churchill
Entry fee is $10 and 100% of the fee goes to the Jason Baird Family Trust Fund.
REGISTER ONLINE http://www.events.runningroom.com then click on the link for Jason Baird Run/Walk at the top right
MAKE A TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATION at www.giving.runningroom.com Click on "Donate To A Charity" Box, then search Jason Baird
More information is on Jason Baird's event page at www.events.runningroom.com or at www.JasonBaird.ca.ca