|
Len Deems
from San Diego | Signed on: Thu 13 Mar 2008 05:42:59 PM MST
Heard what you did for one of the kids at the UCSD med center. Hoorah for you and I'm going to go pick your book up this evening and start reading.
Cheers,
Len |
| |
Mark Mathieson
from Daytona Beach, FL | Signed on: Thu 13 Mar 2008 04:54:53 AM MST
Read your book in about 3 days almost non-stop. Great inspiration for others. Keep up the good work that you do for all..... |
| |
Gabe Denes
from Columbus, GA | Signed on: Tue 11 Mar 2008 06:25:32 AM MST
Hi Saul-
Writing you from Columbus, GA. On a sunny Sunday afternoon about 12 noon on Feb 3, 2008, my friend and teammate Scott Matty was run over by a car and killed while on a training ride coming back from Buena Vista, GA. My other friend, Jeff Davis, suffered severe spinal injuries. Scott went under the SUV, and Jeff flew over the SUV. Both were riding in normal formation along GA Hwy 315, and did nothing out of the ordinary. They had just circled back from a group of about 7 or 8 riders to be with their families. A 17 year old girl hit them from behind. Both didn't see it coming. Scott was a M45+ road racer, and was an aspiring Cat III. Our club, Columbus Bike Racing, grieves for Scott. However, Jeff survived, and is currently hospitalized at Shepherd in Atlanta. His Carepage is Jeffmdavis. He is progressing well, and just took his first steps. I followed your progress while you were at Shepherd. I know it would mean a lot to Jeff if you could write him in support, and if you're in Atlanta area and have some time, I know he'd love a visit from someone like you who has been through the very difficult rehab process. Many thanks, Gabriel Denes Columbus, GA
Comment: I am so sorry to hear this. Please leave me your contact information. -S |
| |
Brent Lusk
from Boise, Idaho | Signed on: Tue 11 Mar 2008 05:20:51 AM MST
Saul,
Your talk in Moab on Saturday night was so very inspiring. I'm glad I bought your book and also having you sign it means a lot to me. I started reading the book last night while at work and am 2/3 of the way done with. A great read so far. I want to wish you the best of luck in your return to racing. A are truly and inspiration to all. Thank you.... |
| |
Marlene Samano
from San Bernanrdino, California | Signed on: Mon 10 Mar 2008 01:54:12 PM MST
Hey Saul. I just wanted to say that I loved your book. I've been reading non-stop for four hours. You've come a long way. I bet you inspire teens like me everyday. I got an opportunity to see you once at the Endurance Awards in San Diego. .
-Marlene Samano |
| |
Vince
from Sussex, England | Signed on: Mon 10 Mar 2008 02:37:02 AM MST
I had a serious bike accident too when a vehicle hit me. I was lucky to survive thanks to a guy who stopped me bleeding to death.
Like a lot of head injury victims I have absolutely no memory other than "waking up" one day in hospital.
The TBI is the hidden injury - I am now able to deal with all the physical injuries [fractured skull, broken bones, punctured lung], loss of fitness - and am making a good recovery; but I am aware that my behaviour has changed and it makes it hard on the rest of my family.
Good luck to Saul with his foundation |
| |
Rob & Jen Tobler
from Salt Lake City, UT | Signed on: Thu 06 Mar 2008 10:13:46 PM MST
Hi, Saul.
Hope you're doing well. We just got the signed jersey you gave Rob framed and he loves it. Would love to have you come see it next time you're in town.
Thanks again! |
| |
Kelley
from Philadelphia | Signed on: Thu 06 Mar 2008 08:11:12 PM MST
Hi Saul,
We have much in common. A little over year ago, I too suffered from a severe grade 3 TBI where I flipped over my handlebars of my bike right into a 4-way intersection. I suffered from two seizures and was unconscious for several hours. I was med-vac-ed to the nearest hospital where I was in intensive care for some time. I had pretty severe brain hemorrhage and suffered from severe broken bones (and countless other injuries). I have no memory of that day and for the next several months following the accident. I was told I would not be able to lead a normal life again, never mind get on a bike a ride. I had no balance, no coordination, no memory, and couldn't even remember to feed myself or how to get to walk to the corner store. Amazingly, thru sheer determination and will, I taught myself to live again. I returned to racing the following year much to my Drs surprise (and I am sure angst). At 29 yrs old, I am lucky to be able to get on the bike after a severe accident. I read your book and all of it reminded me of my struggles.I had some good friends, who like your family, helped me get thru this traumatic experience. Although I will never gain my memory of those months, and my short term memory is forever shot, I think we are both lucky to be alive. Every time I get on my bike to train/ride, I realize how lucky we are to be able to ride again in any capacity. Enjoy riding this weekend! |
| |
Brian and Alice
from Colorado | Signed on: Thu 06 Mar 2008 05:03:56 PM MST
Saul,
While I had heard and read alot about you and your accident; what a surprise and pleasure to meet you and ride with you in Moab. It is a gift to have a fellow survivor that can understand the challenges of overcoming a TBI while being so inspirational and pleaseant to others. Stay Strong!
Brian
|
| |
Mark Cotter
from St Louis | Signed on: Thu 06 Mar 2008 12:27:55 PM MST
Your site needs to become THE site for people with brain injuries and their families. If we can met each other thru your site and then start cheering each other on that will be one small step towards a better understanding of this terrible situation.
Thanks again for sharing your story
Mark  |
| |
Molly
from Sacramento, CA | Signed on: Thu 06 Mar 2008 08:49:15 AM MST
Hi, Saul,
We just returned from MOAB where we had the pleasure of meeting you on day 3. Just saw your photo hoisting your bike over your head at dead horse point - WOW! Wasn't that a fantastic ride? You were an inspiration to everyone in our group, and we all wish you the very best in your return to cycling. Continue to love what you do, and do what you love!! |
| |
James Irvine
from San Diego, CA | Signed on: Wed 05 Mar 2008 11:06:11 PM MST
Hey Saul, I heard you got to ride the Moab ride for cancer and was especially excited to see someone of your stature not only make it back the way you did, but being able to raise money for charity is truly a special gift. I live in SD and just missed you, when last you were here, but I also raise funds and awareness for cancer through UCSD. There is a child named Mike, whom loves not only your team but your story and is bed-stricken with cancer and was wondering if he could have an authentic team memoribilia to honor you and your cause. We would glad pay if you like, but it would be a gift from the hospital as her parents don't have much. Please let us know. We spoke highly of your success along with Lance A. Giving these kids a bit of opportunity really raises they're spirits.
Thanks a lot,
James Irvine
img.james.irvine.sports@gmail.com |
| |
tonny
from netherlands | Signed on: Tue 04 Mar 2008 04:14:05 AM MST
Hello Saul
is it posible to get a signed postcard of you will you mail me back how I can get any, thanks and greetings
Tonny |
| |
Amanda Hurren
from Brigham City | Signed on: Sun 02 Mar 2008 09:03:12 AM MST
I was so excited when I read your email. Thanks so much for taking the time to read my entry. I sent a reply back to your email and will looking forward to hearing back from you. You truly are an amazing person! I wish you the best of Luck in all your races. |
| |
| Jerry Bilsky | Signed on: Sat 01 Mar 2008 08:01:16 PM MST
Hi Buddy. At a friend\'s house and showing him your stuff. David Graham knew of you before I made you famous. :-)
Behave.
Talk with you soon.
Bilsky |
| |
Amanda Hurren
from Brigham City, Utah | Signed on: Sat 01 Mar 2008 10:32:42 AM MST
Dear Saul & Family,
I am just finishing up your book and I want to tell you how much hope it has given me. Let me explain my situation...almost seven months ago my fiance wrecked on a bullet bike and as a result suffered major brain damage. At the time I was nine months pregnant with our child and gave birth to her two weeks later. The doctors told us he would never make it out of the ICU and if he did his life would never be more than a "vegetable". He has made it far from the "vegetable" state but still has a long ways to go. He is starting to talk little by little now and it is the best thing in the world to finally hear something come from his mouth. After reading your book my spirits were lifted and my faith was restored that recovery is possible. I know you are an extremely busy person and the chances of you actually reading this are slim but, I would love the chance to talk with you and your family and exchange stories. Also if you could give me any kind of an idea on what resources are available to help my fiance it would mean the world to me! Feel Free to contact me at ahurren81@yahoo.com. Once again I think you are an amazing person with an amazing family and i wish the best for you and your future in racing. P.S. Utah aint that bad of a place to train if you come in the summer! |
| |
Erin C.
from St. Louis, Missouri | Signed on: Fri 29 Feb 2008 02:39:32 PM MST
Thank you for writing this booking and giving people a birdseye view into your life. I have found the book both inspiring and educational. I was reading your book, when on 09/28/07 while out for a bike ride I received a call that my father was being rushed to the hospital because they believed an aneurysm had ruptured in his brain. It was very large and in his frontal lobe. My father had multiple brain surgeries and has made a miracle recovery like your own. Your book gave me an inside view of what to expect from brain injuries. Thank you again. It would be great to have your brain injury awareness brought to St. Louis.
Erin
eccarroll@hotmail.com |
| |
Jim Vranna
from Chehalis, WA | Signed on: Wed 27 Feb 2008 11:25:20 AM MST
Hi Saul: I am a physical therapist and avid cyclist living in Washington State. I loved your book. I was wondering if you are doing any public speaking? It would be great if we could get you here to speak to a group of therapists and other hospital staff. If this would be a possibility and you want to contact me, I can be reached at jamesvranna@hotmail.com
Thanks for the inspiration!
Jim Vranna
|
| |
Max Finkbeiner
from Michigan | Signed on: Wed 27 Feb 2008 10:47:13 AM MST
Hi Saul,
I don't know if you remember me or not but I raced for Zaxbys and Jittery Joes, I talked with you here and there during those times. I am currently reading your book, and am proud to have met you. I have been keeping up with you ever since I had met you and done those tuesday night crits with you, I think you where about 16 or 17 then. I look forward to seeing what you do in the future, I don't think your athletic story has ended, and I look forward to seeing how your career unfolds.
Take care and keep proving anyone that doubts you wrong.
Max Finkbeiner |
| |
MAURIZIO RESTELLI
from MILAN ( ITALY ) | Signed on: Wed 27 Feb 2008 09:10:19 AM MST
Ciao Saul,
I have just ordered your bracelet in the site to the link "Saul's Book"...I don't see the time that arrives here to me to house in Italy ( Milan ) and and to be able to wear it to express my proximity to you and your ideal and to also spread them in my country.
Will just be delivered me the bracelet, I will tell you.
Sporting regards from your Italian friend
Maurizio Restelli |
| |
Crystal N
from Beth PA | Signed on: Tue 26 Feb 2008 03:17:51 PM MST
Dear Saul Raisin,
Hi my name is Crystal Nunnemacher. I知 almost 18 and I知 a Velodrome racer in Pa. I知 at the make or brake stage. Well so far it is the brake stage. In the beginning of January I found out I have Patellofemoral or in human terms Patella and tendencies. Which I have to do physical therapy (racing at the velodrome starts in May). I feel as if I知 not going to get back racing and losing interest of racing. See in a year I well be going to college for Physical Therapy (what a choice). I believe I wont have time to train to race. So I feel as if I知 wasting money this year training with a coach and all the other expenses. (Real quick last year I was 2nd in the nation at Jr. nationals for 500mts and match sprints.) So I really don稚 know what to do!! I know my dad would love to see me race this year. And a lot of people say I知 very strong and believe in me. I just don稚 know what I want to do. I知 so confused.
I know it痴 noting compared to what happen to you or to others!
But you probably get a lot of stories like that. But the real reason I want to write to you because I read your book like 3 times. It is amazing. What you went threw and how you survive. When someone asks who is my hero I would have to say Saul Raisin. What makes me say that then is what you been threw but you now have a wonderful charity and you DO make a difference in peoples lives. Especially people with spinal injuries. You make people relies that they can make it threw it.
I would greatly appreciate if you could respond to hinder4l@verizon.net
thanks,
Crystal
|
| |
Pete Basso
from West Des Moines, IA | Signed on: Sun 24 Feb 2008 09:15:42 PM MST
Great book Saul, thanks for getting the word out. It is very inspiring. Keep God first in your life and more miracles will happen. Congrats on the wedding. Just remember, "Happy wife, happy life" and you'll stay together forever. Good luck in the future on the bike, I'll be following your successes |
| |
Danny Perez
from Sacramento, CA | Signed on: Sun 24 Feb 2008 10:57:55 AM MST
Triathlon would be glad to have you in our ranks. See you at the starting line.
PS: Get a good wetsuit! Us skinny guys(runners and cyclists) don't float for jack, and putting on your cycling shoes can be a pain when you're shivering and shaking from the cold swim. |
| |
Linda Trogdon
from High Point NC | Signed on: Sat 23 Feb 2008 08:24:34 PM MST
We shared much conversation after the 2004 TdF on the flight back to the USA. I gave you some US Postal, Lance Armstrong cycling pins and you gave me a Credit Agricole cap and also gave one to my husband. You gave us your website and we kept up with you. Your accident was horrible for us and we wanted to help so we made donations to the Shephard Center in Atlanta. I am so proud of your determination and hard work. Congratulations on your wedding and may God continue to bless you in helping others. |
| |
Ursula
from Durban, South AFrica | Signed on: Fri 22 Feb 2008 01:52:46 AM MST
Greetings from Durbs-by-the-Sea.
Congratulations on your award. You're a very worthy winner. I see only sunshine ahead for you, Saul.
Best wishes. |
| |
Marci
from Texas | Signed on: Wed 20 Feb 2008 07:55:35 PM MST
A huge congrats on winning the Toyota Engines of Change Award... I just read that! Boy did they pick someone good! Keep on rollin'!
|
| |
Joe Black
from N.Ellenton,SC | Signed on: Sun 17 Feb 2008 06:08:39 AM MST
Saul,
Saw you at the Tour de Georgia and have followed you as the "local entry". Just finished the book and now I've found another hero. Keep on doing what you do, the world needs more heroes like you. |
| |
Gary Lyle
from Salt Lake City, Utah | Signed on: Sat 16 Feb 2008 11:44:48 PM MST
I'm proud of you and your accomplishments. I also was in a coma for 6 weeks in Dec. 1983. I am very fortunate to have surived in such a terrible car accident. Life has been very good to me. To look at me now, you would'nt even tell. I lost 90 lbs., could'nt walk or talk, and had to learn everything over again. I owe a big thanks to God. I live life now with great joy and appreciation. I have a beautiful wife of 14 years that is very kind and understanding.She sometimes forgets that I have had a head injury, but that's o.k.. In my life, I take nothing for granted. Take care, your friend Gary Lyle |
| |
Bryan Misskelley
from atlanta ga | Signed on: Sat 16 Feb 2008 02:11:56 PM MST
It was nice to run into a old schoolmate,I havent seen anyone until then that went to Dalton high school..I was just droping in to say hello and wanted to say I hope everthing goes great in your future..have a good one!! |
| |
chandler holtz
from oceanside,ca | Signed on: Fri 15 Feb 2008 09:01:57 PM MST
well i wish you the best of luck in that race....hope that you didn't already compete cuz then i will feel looserish. peace out! |
| |
Guestbook
