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Old 06-12-2007, 09:45 PM
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I do pray he recovers all his senses.
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Old 06-14-2007, 06:19 PM
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http://www.drf.com/news/article/85793.html

"Headlines | Posted 6/14/2007, 5:40 pm
Rider paralyzed from waist down
By DAVID GRENING
Jockey Andrew Lakeman suffered paralysis from the waist down and doctors informed him Wednesday night that he would not be able to walk again, according to a friend of Lakeman’s who spoke Thursday on behalf of the family...."
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Old 06-14-2007, 07:55 PM
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Very sad news.
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Old 06-14-2007, 08:11 PM
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I think it would be great if we could all send a donation via Steve on behalf of DT posters. Is that a possibility? Or just send individual donations.
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Old 06-14-2007, 08:25 PM
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A wonderful idea Fp, such a sad story. Hope he keeps his spirits as high as can be, with that kinda news.
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Old 06-14-2007, 08:31 PM
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I think it would be great if we could all send a donation via Steve on behalf of DT posters. Is that a possibility? Or just send individual donations.
I like that. If we can get that going just tell me where to send the money
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Old 06-14-2007, 09:17 PM
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I'd like to contribute.He won some money for me in the past.It's the least I could do for him.
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