WAKE UP JAMES!!
May 27th 2006, James Cornell was riding in the sidecar at the Isle of Man races and sustained multiple injuries in a crash at May Hill. As of June 19th, according to the official race website, James is still in critical condition in a coma. One racer, Jun Maeda, has already passed away from his injuries also sustained in a race-related crash.
Right now James is still on the Isle of Man, receiving care, but his family and friends would like to transport him back to the US. The website with full donation contact information is at James Cornell Fund.org. To sweeten the deal, I will hold a drawing amongst the donors through this website. Just comment here that you’ve made a donation. I will knit a hat and set of mittens for the winner of the drawing. It’ll be plain, wooly stuff, but I will make it out of nice Cascade 220 washable wool.
I’ve never met James, but I feel compelled to put this up since a bunch of my friends know him well and are concerned for his well-being. Stateside transport for a patient that is still in critical care is problematic, but when I read between the lines on things people tell me, I think the medical facility is somehow lacking and that at the very least, moving him to London is probably a good thing.
Having sat bedside with someone in critical care, I’m more than a little freaked out and praying for his eyes to open. The motorcycle and race community has been great, taking the time to visit him and give him stimulus in the hospital, but there is still a lot more money that needs to be raised.
I’m not fond of internet panhandling which is why I won’t do it for myself. But getting overseas medical transport for a critically ill patient is expensive. I firmly believe that the quality of care will improve if he could come home to receive care. American medical facilities really are the best.
And finally, please, no comments about high speed racing, etc. Yes, it’s all dangerous, but that’s what makes it an exhilarating sport. James is pretty lucky to race at all, because frankly I’m not yet brave enough to get a license and a bike.
Please forward this to anyone you know who is a motorcycle or race enthusiast.
Ok. I’m going to go cry a little more now. Thanks.
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