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philo
Trad climber
Somewhere halfway over the rainbow
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Topic Author's Original Post - May 28, 2010 - 10:54am PT
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This was brought to my attention by Michael Kennedy.
Appeal by Salavat Rakhmetov for his daughter Zaila
Following a serious accident to his daughter Zaila, the Russian climber Salavat Rakhmetov has launched an appeal to the entire climbing community.
We've published below an appeal sent to us by Russian journalist Anna Piunova who recounts the terrible accident which happened to the 5 year old daughter of Salavat Rakhmetov, the extremely strong Russian climber and 2005 Bouldering World Champion. More than a week has passed since the accident and young Zaila is still in coma and needs further expensive treatment, which the family cannot afford. Here is the letter and the transfer details for those who wish to help the Rakhmetovs.
Appeal by Anna Piunova
"A dreadful accident happened about a week ago in Turkey with Zalia, the daughter of Salavat Rakhmetov. Salavat was leading belayed by his wife when a huge block of rock fell down directly onto their 5 year old daughter. At present she is still unconsciousness, in intensive care in a Turkish hospital and has has pulled through four surgeries (amputation of hand, a big toe has been reattached, broken arm and a leg) but she needs one more delicate operation to remove the damaged fragments of her skull which are lodged in her brain. Currently the doctors are waiting for the swelling in her brain to subside to allow the operation
The problem is that her medical insurance ends on 28/05/2010 and she is not transportable because of the injuries. Hospitalization may last from two weeks to a month. And the cost (without surgeries) will be approximately $74,000. The rent of a special aircraft to transport Zalia home is about $49,000. She needs $123,000.
I am attempting to coordinate donations, but the situation is not easy. Thank you for your generosity and take care. Anna Piunova"
Transfer details:
Western Union
Beneficiary: Rakhmetov Salavat (Kipaevich)
Country: Russia
Additional information
Passport number: 63 n. 8399932
Valid: 28.04.2009 - 28.04.2014
Moscovskaya oblast, g. Odintsovo
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Seamstress
Trad climber
Yacolt, WA
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May 28, 2010 - 01:25pm PT
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Is someone in the position to validate these details? Everyone likes to support a good cause, but I don't want to be taken by a scam.
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donini
Trad climber
Ouray, Colorado
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May 28, 2010 - 01:27pm PT
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I know Anna Plunova, she was at the AAC International Climbers Meet at Indian Creek. She is a renowned climbing journalist/photographer and a stand up person. Google her.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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May 28, 2010 - 01:34pm PT
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hey there, say all... at least i can be praying for her... oh my... very hard thing for them ... :(
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philo
Trad climber
Somewhere halfway over the rainbow
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Topic Author's Reply - May 28, 2010 - 01:52pm PT
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As I stated in the beginning, I was made aware of this tragic situation through Michael Kennedy. I doubt he would be scamming. There is very little I can do to help financially at this time but I can help get the word out. As a climber and a parent this news made me weak in the knees and nauseous when I read it this morning. So very sad.
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philo
Trad climber
Somewhere halfway over the rainbow
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Topic Author's Reply - May 28, 2010 - 07:28pm PT
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bump to get the word out.
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, Ca.
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May 28, 2010 - 07:51pm PT
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God help that little girl. How horrible.
Donation sent. God bless her!
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Michael Kennedy
Social climber
Carbondale, Colorado
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The Jo Si To folks in Turkey, Tobias and Adriana, and Anna Piunova, are all the real deal.
I don't know Salavat Rakhmetov personally but I've donated what I can. Really a tragic situation and one that strikes home for anyone with a child.
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