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Lisa Millslagle
from Acworth, GA | Signed on: Wed 04 Mar 2009 08:04:27 AM MST
Hey Saul,
Just to let you know there is a T.T. in Adairsville,Ga, this Sat. the 7th. This is part of the Georgia Cup Series. I didn\'t know if you are going to be in town but that would be a good race and very close to Dalton. It is just south of you on I-75. Thought maybe it would be a good tune-up race in your preperations for your Tri-season.
Take care.
Lisa |
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John Clem
from Albuquerque, NM | Signed on: Mon 02 Mar 2009 08:10:59 PM MST
Saul,
Thanks so much for coming out to ride with us in the Duke City this past Saturday. I never knew how the pros manage their bodily functions until you explained it to me at the back of the peloton 
Best wishes always, and come back often. Hopefully we'll see you at next year's JBCA in Abq. |
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Nieves Rodriguez
from Temple, Texas | Signed on: Thu 26 Feb 2009 01:13:43 PM MST
Hey Saul, it was great meeting you and hanging with you in Cali. I can't wait for the Texas Soldier Ride. Hope all is well in New Mexico at the camp you went to.  |
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Marcos Soltero
from Los Angeles, CA | Signed on: Mon 23 Feb 2009 12:55:04 AM MST
Saul,
I wanted to say thank you for coming out and showing support for the Wounded Warrior Project Soldier Ride here in CA. I wish you all the best in everything that you do. Take care and see you around. |
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Gerry
from Dublin, CA | Signed on: Thu 19 Feb 2009 03:54:57 PM MST
Saul
My wife suffered a severe TBI last May due to a cycling accident. Although every brain injury is different, I’ve used your progress and experience to help give me hope in the degree of recovery my wife will experience. You’ll be happy to know things continue to progress, and she is coming through this journey with better results than many doctors could have hoped. Thank you for staying public with your life and the journey you’ve gone through.
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David Demery
from Brandon Florida | Signed on: Sat 07 Feb 2009 02:06:42 PM MST
Saul
I have decide to ride in the raisin hope ride. I hope it will be ok to ride my flat bar SR71 Felt. I may not be able to finish because of the trach but I will do my best.
godspeed
Dave
Comment: DAVID, ALL YOU CAN EVER DO IS YOU BEST. OF COURSE IT IS OK IF YOU DO NOT FINISH!!! I WOULD LOVE TO JUST HAVE YOU THERE!!!!!!!
I LOOK FORWARD SEEING YOU...
-SAUL |
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Bill Nottingham
from Wilmington, Delaware | Signed on: Wed 04 Feb 2009 06:53:27 PM MST
Have read your articles in various journals. It is important for all of the world to hear about how to come back. Another one like you is Nick Vujicic who was born without arms or legs. I too have ridden much, climbed, hiked, scuba, etc. Hit a deer and heavy brain and skull damage. I have lost the sight in my left eye. Trying to return to riding and all. Hard to do for good periperal field coverage but will keep trying again and again like you. Thank you for your determination. We all need that. |
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Pam Murphy
from flumptious@mopane.org | Signed on: Mon 26 Jan 2009 07:07:57 AM MST
My husband just suggested I look at this site. I haven't read anything yet, but I will.
The reason I'm interested is that, in 2005, I fell off my bike in France. I was in a coma for weeks, hospital for months, and off work for 18 months. I am still 'blind' (officially - I see fine forwards and to my left, but I see nothing to my right) and physically disabled (my right side does not work properly - my handwriting is horrific - and my speech is not right).
Headway is the Brain Injury charity in Britain, where I'm from. I ran the London Marathon last year, and raised £4000 for them.
Right then, I guess I'll look at your blog. |
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matt marion
from atlanta | Signed on: Fri 23 Jan 2009 04:05:39 PM MST
saul - love your story. what you say and do is important for so many of us that got dealt an unfair hand but still hammer it out in life and on the roads. i too was given the gift of life again after getting hit by a driver high on crack while riding my bike. left in a ditch my injuries were like yours: coma, brain surgery, two destroyed vertebrea later i have 2 competitive ironman tri's under my belt. the first 14 mths after my accident. i no longer win races and hurt all the time but i am alive for my family and still get jazzed everytime i get to the starting line.....rock on man. |
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Tanya Friesen
from Moorhead Minnesota | Signed on: Tue 20 Jan 2009 06:49:54 PM MST
Hi Saul, I met you in the Airport in Key West before boarding. I found speaking with you very interesting and very motivational so I purchased your book. Very excited to get it and read it. I wish you the best of luck in the future. In Health, Tanya Friesen |
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Jerry Schussler
from Hatfield,PA. | Signed on: Sun 21 Dec 2008 07:27:12 AM MST
Saul, I've been following your story since your accident. My oldest son lost a god friend of his to brain injuries from a bike accident. Like Dave earlier I would like to get a biking jersey to wear with my Raisin Hell wrist ban. You are an inspiation to many that I meet and talk with about why I wear this green & white band. Thanks, Jerry
Comment: E-MAIL ME AT SAULRAISIN@HOTMAIL.COM AND WE WILL GET YOU A JERSEY AND A SIGNED COPY OF MY BOOK -SAUK |
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CAndace Gantt
from Philadlephia | Signed on: Tue 02 Dec 2008 06:51:18 PM MST
I too had a TBI, a truck hit me while I was riding - 2 weeks after my first 1/2 ironman (July 2005). I was in a coma for 2 weeks as well. lots of broken bones and 3 brain surgeries. I completed my first post accident 1/2 iron last month. I raised $20,000 for the Univ of Penn Brain Injury and Repair Center. I will never be able to repay the brilliant doctors for my life back. Candace Gantt |
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Ken Dong
from Seattle, WA | Signed on: Mon 01 Dec 2008 11:22:19 AM MST
Saul, I read about you first in Bicyling Magazine last year and was wondering how your recovery from brain injury has been going since that story was written. I am sure that you are receiving outstanding care in Georgia or Utah (not sure where u live now) I have a close friend who is medical director of the Brain Injury Unit at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital in Boston. He has shared with me some incredible strides made in the road to recovery of athletes who have had brain trauma. When I visited him recently, I thought about your situation. I thought I would pass that along to you, wishing you the best. Sounds like you are well. Congrats on running the NYC Marathon! |
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Michael Watson
from Macon, GA | Signed on: Wed 19 Nov 2008 05:41:07 AM MST
Congratulations on finishing the NYC marathon |
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David Demery
from Brandon Florida | Signed on: Mon 17 Nov 2008 08:45:29 AM MST
Saul
I read on Bicycling magazine website that the 2009 Tour de Georgia is cancelled. So I will come to your Raisin Hope ride next year. Do you know yet when it will be? Also keep checking your site to find when I can get a Raisin Hope jersey.
Later
David Demery
Comment: Jersey's are on the way and we hope to have a date for next years Raisin hope ride soon. Good to hear from you. Stay tuned for more updates |
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Shakira Van Savage
from Washington DC | Signed on: Mon 17 Nov 2008 08:00:37 AM MST
Hi Saul:
We met at the Achilles Fundraiser dinner the Friday night before the marathon-congratulations on your time! I hope you enjoyed the race as much as I did, the atmosphere was fantastic! Congratulations on your time again, that is awesome. |
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Kasey
from TN | Signed on: Thu 06 Nov 2008 05:51:19 PM MST
Saul
Read your book, very inspirational !!
You mention in your book about a ride you took up a 8 mile climb near your home once you were able to. Do you have that route listed anywhere ?, would be great just to travel the same roads that you trained on.
Will be @ TDG and your Hope ride again this year.
Congrats on NYC Marathon,, that is awesome..
Continued Success to YOU..
Comment: FT. MOUNTAIN SAME MOUNTAIN WE DO IN MY RAISIN HOPE RIDE. |
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David Demery
from Brandon Florida | Signed on: Mon 03 Nov 2008 08:42:29 AM MST
Saul
Way to go on the New York Marathon. I just injured my toe either by kicking it it or something. I am still riding the bike because that doesn\\\'t bother the toe. Hope the toe doesn\\\'t bother me standing in line to vote tomorrow and I am riding the bike up to where I vote.
Later
David Demery and great to hear you finished the marathon. |
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myles mc corry
from ireland | Signed on: Mon 03 Nov 2008 03:27:10 AM MST
well done on the 26.21
Saul we are building an anti doping campaign, love your voice to add to the organisation
thanks
www.bike-pure.org |
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Gerda
from Belgium | Signed on: Sun 02 Nov 2008 02:18:28 PM MST
Was following what you were doing in NY online. Great to see you did it! Congratulations on this one Saul. |
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Mom and Dad
from Dalton | Signed on: Sun 02 Nov 2008 12:59:05 PM MST
Saul,
4:27:10, not bad!!!!!!
You have been running for less than a year and just finished the New York City Marathon, WOW!!!!!!!!!
You finished first in our eyes.
Love you,
Mom and Dad |
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Mom and Dad
from Home | Signed on: Sat 01 Nov 2008 07:00:51 AM MST
Saul,
Just being there at the start is a giant step for you and all the people that have had a brain injury. Remember your advise to young athletes, while you are running tomorrow, pace yourself and have fun. We are very proud of you.
Love,
Mom and Dad |
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Anne
from Phoenix,AZ | Signed on: Fri 31 Oct 2008 03:07:06 PM MST
Hi Saul,
I'm excited for you!!!
Good Luck on your long run.I know you'll do good.
Anne Smith |
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Gerda
from Belgium | Signed on: Tue 28 Oct 2008 10:51:30 AM MST
Dear Bonnie
I will keep you and your brother in my thoughts and prayers. Wish you all the strength you need. Keep on fighting. |
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Bonnie Hicks (Blackw
from Pennsauken NJ | Signed on: Mon 27 Oct 2008 08:05:16 PM MST
Saul I came across this website because I googled my brothers name (Evan Blackwell with his work Pedal Pusher Bike shop) I found on Dec 14 2007 he left you a message. My brother was struck by a car on Oct 18 2008 he has been in a coma since and has had 2 surgeries. It doesn't look good but we are keeping positive. I don't truthfully know what I am looking for being here, You obviously touched my brother who at the time had no connection with TBI. Positive thoughts and prayers please for our family... As you must know it is devastating not only to the individual but the family to watch someone they love who was full of life and laughter lay bedridden with no real idea what lays ahead
Comment: We have you in our thoughts and prayers. It is one of the hardest roads you will go down. Yvonne Raisin |
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Big Poppa
from Atlanta, Ga. | Signed on: Sun 26 Oct 2008 07:02:59 PM MST
Hey Saul! Hope u like the alias. It really was great to see you this weekend. I am touched that you came back to say hello & singled me out as someone who inspired you when you are now inspiring so many. I wish you all the best & hope that your words continue to fall on fertile ground. I will be praying for you as you undergo your Ironman training. The training will be the challenge.By the time you get to the event, it will be a piece of cake. Love & Peace, Brother! |
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Jay Kenney
from Dallas, Texas | Signed on: Wed 22 Oct 2008 01:33:34 PM MST
Saul, I just read Tour de Life and was very inspired. My wife read it too, and now it is being passed around other cycling friends. I would like to purchase a Raisin Cain bracelet. Can you still get them? |
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Mike Wilson
from Dalton Police Department | Signed on: Sun 05 Oct 2008 05:28:02 PM MST
Saul, You are a true inspiration to so many. It was a pleasure helping you with the rides and races this weekend. God bless you and good luck with everything.
DPD Bike Patrol |
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David Demery
from Brandon Florida | Signed on: Sat 04 Oct 2008 08:02:56 AM MST
Saul
Thanks for letting me be a member of the Raisin Hope organization and I wish I could have come to the Raisin Hope ride but I couldn't. I will be at the Tour de Georgia next year though. Good luck. http://raisinhope.ning.com/profile/daviddemery |
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Joe Sanchez
from Miami, Fl | Signed on: Fri 03 Oct 2008 03:59:34 AM MST
Thanks for your website! Wish great success |
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