Monday, February 9, 2009

Update #5

Here are the facts, to date, as we know them as of moments ago:

-Jeremy remains in a medically induced coma.
-He has been stabilized, but remains in very critical condition in the Calderon Intensive Care Unit in San Jose, Costa Rica.
-Doctors have been forced to lower Jeremy's core body temperature to continue to treat the swelling on his brain.
-He continues to have brain function.
-Plans have already been made for Jeremy to be transferred, via private air ambulance, to one of the leading brain trauma centers in the US, pending a scheduled early morning conference with attending physicians, surgeons and family.
-Jeremy's parents, Chuck and Gina Lusk left Los Angeles this morning and have just arrived in Costa Rica.

Please remember an emergency fund to help defer the costs of Jeremy Lusk's medical care has already been established and is set up to take donations immediately.

Through the quick-moving efforts of the Athlete Recovery Fund, those interested in making a donation may do so by visiting www.athleterecoveryfund.com and clicking on the “make a donation” button. All donations made through this website are earmarked directly for Jeremy's care.

12 comments:

  1. We are all praying in Costa Rica for Jeremy's wellness, I am praying that he can get out of this situation, he is a very strong person. I would like to help you guys by recommending an air ambulance service:

    http://www.airambulanceprof.com/

    They have transported many many people out of Costa Rica as I have seen them myself and offer competetive pricing, they have some of the most experienced personnel in the industry and are based at nearby Ft. Lauderdale Executive. I am involved with airport operations and wanted to be of a small help for Jeremy. Goodspeed my friend!

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  2. You're a legend, my family's prayers are with you. Thanks for all the amazing things you've done.

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  3. Let the Sponsors take care of the medical bills
    and funeral arrangments plus other expenses. They wanted xtreme let them pay exremme bills.

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  4. We would like to express our thoughts and prayers to the family of Jeremy Lusk he was one of the best in the world and will be missed. I just returned from Costa Rica, and the people there are still hurting from the recent earthquake and now a great sportsman Jeremy Lusk.

    With our love, William R
    The American Legion members
    and friends in Costa Rica

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  5. tht was very said nd the sponsers should payy this was because they wantedd X-TREME && they got it an innocent man died

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  6. I would like to express our thoughts and prayers to the family of Jeremy Lusk he was to us the pride of San Diego.We will miss you.

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  7. God bless you jeremy.
    Costa rica medics need a first aid lesson on how to EVALUATE and THEN Move an injured person. NBC video showed the first person nexxt to him move arm and roll him over before anything else. The medical treatment was and sad and painful to watch as the accident.

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  8. GOD SPEED JEREMY !! YOU WILL BE MISSED DEARLY AND NEVER FORGOT. I TOO CAN SAY I KNOW THE PAIN YOUR FAMILY FEELS FOR I JUST LOST MY BROTHER TO A BACK FLIP THAT WAS LANDED WRONG ON A DIRTBIKE. YOUR FAMILY AND M/M FAMILY ARE IN MY PREYERS. ALWAYS AND FOREVER MISSED. GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN .REST IN PEACE JEREMY.

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  9. I am so sorry for your loss, I am praying for the family.

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  10. My deepest sympathy. He was so young, but I am glad to know that he accepted Christ in his heart. We know he is an angel in heaven. My God comfort the family during these difficult times, and know that one day you will see him again. God Bless you all.

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  11. You where/are a great rider and insperation for riders all around the world, lusk you will be greatly missed buddie

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