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ß Î Ø T Ç H
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Topic Author's Original Post - Aug 16, 2015 - 08:02pm PT
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Heard on my scanner there was a head injury (unconscious) victim being life-flighted out of Mammoth airport this afternoon.
Dispatch said it was from Patricia Bowl.
I hope it turns out better than it sounded.
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Aug 17, 2015 - 03:51am PT
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Any news?
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Ryan Tetz
Trad climber
Bishop, CA
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Aug 17, 2015 - 08:47am PT
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Watching a big fall happen next to you is a terrible thing. A group of friends were climbing together and he fell approximately 50 feet after pulling a piece, tumbling, but first impacting on his feet. The main concern was head injury. We did everything we could to stop bleeding with whatever we had. There was a great combination of experienced climbers, rescuers,and medical personnel that happened to be already on the scene climbing yesterday. He was hoisted out via helicopter none too soon.
Word overnight is that he made it to Fresno and is considered critical, but stable in an ICU. I don't feel comfortable talking about the full details on the scene yet. Best of hopes for our friend right now.
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FRUMY
Trad climber
Bishop,CA
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Aug 17, 2015 - 08:54am PT
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Heal fast - my best to your recovery.
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GDavis
Social climber
SOL CAL
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Aug 17, 2015 - 08:55am PT
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Sorry to hear about the fall, glad that there were people around and responders to act.
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Daphne
Trad climber
Northern California
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Aug 17, 2015 - 09:03am PT
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I send prayers for a good recovery and healing all around.
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Gunkie
climber
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Aug 17, 2015 - 09:04am PT
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Helmet? Sometimes they don't help.
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Larry Nelson
Social climber
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Aug 17, 2015 - 11:53am PT
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Hoping for a good recovery.
Excellent advice Cragman.
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COT
climber
Door Number 3
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Aug 17, 2015 - 04:35pm PT
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Nice work Ryan, he was lucky to have someone as skilled as you there to render aid!
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Aug 17, 2015 - 06:42pm PT
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hey there say... hopes and prayers for things to go well, and get better, for your friend... and for you all to settle, after going through all this awful stuff...
so glad that folks were near by to help...
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Ed Hartouni
Trad climber
Livermore, CA
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Aug 17, 2015 - 07:32pm PT
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Helmet? Sometimes they don't help.
but I don't think they ever hurt...
Best wishes for a speedy recovery.
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ß Î Ø T Ç H
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 18, 2015 - 01:30am PT
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... he fell approximately 50 feet after pulling a piece, tumbling, but first impacting on his feet. The main concern was head injury.
We did everything we could to stop bleeding with whatever we had. Horrific recount Ryan, but hopefully (thanks in part to you guys's quick actions) he will now survive.
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phylp
Trad climber
Upland, CA
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Aug 18, 2015 - 07:03pm PT
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I really wish that poor fellow well! We went up there today and on the approach I came upon a Completely horrific blood stain. I certainly wasn't looking for it but I knew immediately what it was when I saw it. Poor, poor man.
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Hoots
climber
Mammoth Lakes, CA
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Aug 18, 2015 - 08:33pm PT
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Good to know about the BioHazard. Heading up there tomorrow, you think worthwhile to bring a liter of bleach and a brush to clean it up?
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phylp
Trad climber
Upland, CA
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Aug 18, 2015 - 08:48pm PT
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It's not far from the base of that 5.8 that goes up, jogs left under a roof and then goes up again. About a yard from the base trail in the talus. I don't know what to say about whether it should be cleaned up. It's certainly upsetting to see. That is really nice of you. The main bloody rock might just be able to be flipped over. Thank you.
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ß Î Ø T Ç H
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 18, 2015 - 09:25pm PT
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Good to know about the BioHazard ... you think worthwhile to bring a liter of bleach and a brush to clean it up? Bad attempt at humor.
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sasha Cohen
Trad climber
South Lake Tahoe CA
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Aug 18, 2015 - 09:56pm PT
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Decked from fifty feet, and pulled only one piece? People, put in some gear...I'm sad to keep hearing folks getting hurt, and while I don't know the full story in his case, often these sort of accidents could have been avoided. It is the "sharp end" after all. If you're a belayer, don't hesitate to remind your leader to be safe and for god's sake, remind them to keep the rope from between their legs. Sasha
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Matt's
climber
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Aug 18, 2015 - 10:04pm PT
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What route was this?
(I remember that this area had been developed with some bolted crack climbs-bolts added only when the crack got on the thinner side)
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Hoots
climber
Mammoth Lakes, CA
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Aug 19, 2015 - 06:38am PT
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Not sure where you thought I was being humorous BIOTCH…
Anyway, I'll see what I can do up there today regarding cleanup. No rain in the foreseeable future.
Climb safe.
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justthemaid
climber
Jim Henson's Basement
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Aug 19, 2015 - 07:05am PT
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Yikes. I do wish they guy a speedy recovery- although it's a really bad place to fall and I'm sure he's got some serious injuries. Meh.
E and I climbed that thing a couple months ago. There's a slippery step or two at the start and the bottom is a little funky to protect, so I can sort of see how this happened. It is 5.8 - so someone solid at the grade may not see the point of fiddling in a bunch of gear. As you get higher, the cracks get better and easier to get solid pieces in. It's actually a fun climb, but p2 as a fair amount of loose rock to be wary of as well.
Edit to add: TI believe the route is Living the Dream (5.8)
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phylp
Trad climber
Upland, CA
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Aug 19, 2015 - 07:15am PT
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I don't want to be the start of misinformation, JTM. I don't know if that's the climb he was on. There are two nice 10.bs that start at the same spot. They all kind of share the same start through an easy 5 th class section before the "real" climbing starts.
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justthemaid
climber
Jim Henson's Basement
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Aug 19, 2015 - 07:22am PT
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Sorry- thought someone said he was on that climb (it was you guessing)- regardless- they all sort of share that same start where he evidently fell.
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GDavis
Social climber
SOL CAL
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Aug 22, 2015 - 06:57pm PT
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Hey all
I ran across this GoFundMe on facebook today. I'd spent a few days on the East side, including climbing at Patricia bowl (which was very beautiful and serene) and everyone I ran into were very concerned with the climber who fell, David Pearson. I think that our community is awesome and can come together for some great things when we allow ourselves. I've shared the GoFundMe link here as he has major medical funds he is in need of.
http://www.gofundme.com/davidpearson
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GDavis
Social climber
SOL CAL
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Aug 22, 2015 - 06:59pm PT
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A message from Claudia, David's mom:
David had a serious accident on Sunday, August 16th. He took a fall while climbing and is in critical condition with serious brain injuries. My utmost and most sincere gratitude to his friends who saved him while waiting for a helicopter. You are my heroes - I cannot find the words to thank you.
He is at the Trauma Center in Fresno in the ICU. His sister and I are by his side every minute since Sunday night. He is not supposed to have other visitors. Please know that we were asked to not even touch him to reduce any stimulation. I know David will love to see you when he regains consciousness.
In addition to a bleed in his brain, he has a vertebrae base fracture on C2 for which they intend to put him in a halo after he stabilizes. His Trauma and Neuro team are trying to lower his intracranial pressure.
Sedatives, diuretics and pain meds did not lower the pressure enough, as of last night he is on meds to paralyze his brain. Removing part of his skull is still an option as last resort.
We cannot believe the outpouring support, kindness and caring from his friends and his community.
Thank you so much for sending your strength, your positive thoughts and vibes and your prayers!!
Please continue to pray for him to heal and to get better. I will send updates when I can.
-Claudia Pearson
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WBraun
climber
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Aug 22, 2015 - 07:19pm PT
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I didn't like reading that ^^^
Breaks my heart .......
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little Z
Trad climber
un cafetal en Naranjo
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Aug 22, 2015 - 08:43pm PT
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everyone's gotta stay optimistic. Looks like his Mom is leading the charge. Hang in there David.
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Charlie D.
Trad climber
Western Slope, Tahoe Sierra
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Aug 22, 2015 - 09:12pm PT
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Claudia, thank you for the information. Much can change throughout the recovery, may all the collective good will and positive support provide your son with great healing energy. The very best to David, to you, your family and your friends.
Charlie D.
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ß Î Ø T Ç H
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 22, 2015 - 09:13pm PT
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Not sure where you thought I was being humorous BIOTCH… My bad.
Thanks for helping out.
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GDavis
Social climber
SOL CAL
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Aug 22, 2015 - 09:32pm PT
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Damn, his instagram is like a patagonia catalog. The kid has some fun. Hoping for the best.
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Fishcake
Trad climber
SANTA ANA
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Aug 25, 2015 - 04:08pm PT
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Here's another update from David's mother:
"Still very critical, still in medically induced coma. His ICP (intra cranial pressure) still not stable. Neuro team was planning craniectomy to reduce pressure on Friday, then decided to wait a few more days as long as they can still give him meds to lower the ICP when necessary.
Good news: he is still here and hanging on. CT Angiogram did not show additional intra cranial bleeds. Neuro team is saying that brain swelling might start to decrease - but is unable to tell us what his chances of recovery are. We have to wait. Once his ICP becomes stable, they will stabilize his fractured vertebrae.
We are still with him around the clock.
Thank you for sending your love, support and prayers - will provide an update once information becomes available."
She also wanted to urge others to please use helmets while climbing. She says that his medical team unanimously agree that he would be in much better shape had he worn a helmet that day.
On a personal note: David has been a good friend for many years. Anyone that knows him will tell you that David LOVES climbing and is the pure definition of "stoke". It's really been inspiring to see all the support from our community.
And if you can donate to his medical bills, please do at: http://www.gofundme.com/davidpearson
If you can't, just send him prayers, good vibes, and positive thoughts. He really is an amazing person and deservse all the love we can give right now.
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skcreidc
Social climber
SD, CA
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Aug 25, 2015 - 04:38pm PT
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Prayers for a full recovery bump
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melski
Trad climber
bytheriver
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Aug 26, 2015 - 02:38pm PT
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I don;t know if I would continue to climb if I HAD to wear a helmet,,never have,,cept ice,,could save tax pay;ers some Soc,Sec, I suppose,,,
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10b4me
Social climber
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Aug 26, 2015 - 02:51pm PT
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So sorry to hear this.
Hoping for the best.
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Stevee B
Trad climber
Oakland, CA
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Aug 26, 2015 - 02:55pm PT
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Hang in there David! Perhaps every prayer/intention/vibe helps. Regardless, rooting for you.
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Bad Climber
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Aug 26, 2015 - 03:17pm PT
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Damn, hoping for the best.
Re. helmets: The new ones are so light, you hardly know you're wearing one. NOT preaching here, but I always throw one on the ol' noggin these days. Accidents happen. Might as well tilt the odds in your favor.
Hang in there, bro!
BAd
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rwedgee
Ice climber
CA
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Aug 26, 2015 - 04:03pm PT
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Stay strong and heal up fast !!
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Capt.
climber
some eastside hovel
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Aug 26, 2015 - 04:12pm PT
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Positive vibes from this direction. Heal up.
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rwedgee
Ice climber
CA
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[photoid=425738]updatefrom David's mom:
update on David
His Trauma and Neuro team have determined through an MRI that David suffered a potentially devastating brain injury affecting his entire brain in the accident - and not just a local bleed in his frontal lobe.
They have removed the bolt which measured the ICP and are currently tapering him off the sedatives so that they will be able to do an assessment of the extent of brain damage - which they intend to do next week (it takes time to get the high doses of Versed and Fentanyl out of your system).
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Diffuse axonal injury isn’t the result of a blow to the head. Instead, it results from the brain moving back and forth in the skull as a result of acceleration or deceleration. Automobile accidents, sports-related accidents, violence, and falls, are common causes of diffuse axonal injury.
When acceleration or deceleration causes the brain to move within the skull, axons, the parts of the nerve cells that allow neurons to send messages between them, are disrupted. As tissue slides over tissue, a shearing injury occurs. This causes the lesions that are responsible for unconsciousness, as well as the vegetative state that occurs after a severe head injury. A diffuse axonal injury also causes brain cells to die, which cause swelling in the brain.
DAI is a stretching injury to the neurons (the cell bodies of the brain) and axons (fibers that allow for communication from one neuron to another neuron). Everything our brains do for us depends on neurons communicating. When the brain is injured, axons can be pulled, stretched, and torn. If there is too much injury to the axon, the neuron will not survive. In a DAI, this happens to neurons all over the brain.
You cannot go back in and connect these neurons microscopically so what you hope is that the diffuse axonal injury, a disturbance to the microscopic structure of the brain, is a physiological disturbance. In other words, you have rattled it so the nerve cell is unconscious, and not cut, because the brain has very little capacity to re-grow its axon.
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We do not know if David is going to wake up, or what level of functioning he will have. We have been told that they are very concerned with the MRI, but patients with this type of injury can make a recovery. It is however also possible that he might not wake up - it all depends on the amount of damage which was done to his brain in the accident.
Please bear with us as we are anxiously awaiting the result of the assessment. Please also know that we are NOT giving up, we remain fiercely positive and are embracing him with all our love and strength, hoping and praying for the best. We refuse to allow the fear of what the outcome could be to overshadow our determination to help him pull through.
This is David - with the biggest heart, contagious in his positive attitude, loving life and freakishly strong, if anybody can pull this off it will be him
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rwedgee
Ice climber
CA
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Take as long as you need David....we need guys like you.
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susu
Trad climber
East Bay, CA
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Pulling for him. Sending him hope and prayers.
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Daphne
Trad climber
Northern California
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Love and Light surrounding him, praying for the best possible outcome. Love and support to his loved ones.
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab or In What Time Zone Am I?
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So very heartbreaking.
Sending my love and prayers to him, his family and friends.
Susan
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Winemaker
Sport climber
Yakima, WA
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Very sorry to hear this. I was involved in Formula racing for some years so am aware of head injuries and consequences. This is a link to a blog by Gary Hartstein, a former F1 doctor and brain injury specialist:
https://formerf1doc.wordpress.com/
Gary is very informative about brain injury, recovery, and consequences. His blog really worth a look.
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thebravecowboy
climber
The Good Places
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Awww kiddo. Fuuuuuuuuu.
Let his family be released of their pain, and let this boy's axons rebuild.
Salamander self-replenishment bump for the damaged brother.
Consider tossing some coin for this man's bills. At least so his fam can see that the tribe exists. And respects, cares.
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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hey there say, oh my... thanks for the update, and i WILL be sure to pray even more, now...
to his family, hang in there, as you have been... time will tell, of course,
but, be thankful, for each new day...
god bless...
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phylp
Trad climber
Upland, CA
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At least so his fam can see that the tribe exists
Thank you BraveCowboy, that is a wonderful sentiment.
Bump to keep this on the first page for a little while longer, and in our thoughts.
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jlecorps
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Bishop, CA
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Our thoughts are with his family in this incredibly difficult time. Although I don't know David, I know he is one of us and it pains everybody who's ever touched a rock to see him in this state. lot's of love!!
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enjoimx
Trad climber
Yosemite
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Sending prayers and good vibes.
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skcreidc
Social climber
SD, CA
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Positive thoughts bump
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karen roseme
Mountain climber
Bishop
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I'm so sorry things like this happen. I'm sending luck and good mojo his way!
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L
climber
California dreamin' on the farside of the world..
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Didn't want to click on this thread because there's just so much hurt in the world already...but now I'm glad I did.
Sending more healing vibes and heartfelt prayers for David's full recovery, regardless of what the MRI shows right now.
And thanks for posting the GoFundMe link. That's one of the best donation sites on the Internet.
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Fishcake
Trad climber
SANTA ANA
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FANTASTIC news this morning: David is awake and responsive!!!
Here's the latest from Dave's mother:
Our prayers and hopes have been answered: David will not spend the rest of his life in a vegetative state due to his brain injury. David gave his nurse a 'thumbs up', and then another 'thumbs up' with both thumbs. This means his brain is working for him to understand what she asked him to do, and then to actually do it. BEST NEWS EVER. We could not fathom losing him, and we were struggling to accept the dire prognosis he had been given. We literally could not be happier - and we know that you feel the same. The mood in the Trauma ICU is downright giddy, the nurses and respiratory therapists are all smiling at us. Everybody has been pulling for him. Thank you for all the love and support you sent to him and extended to us. He has a long road ahead of him - but whatever will come next will be a piece of cake - compared to the fear and sadness of the possibility of losing him.
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L
climber
California dreamin' on the farside of the world..
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This is such incredible news!
Go David!
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Charlie D.
Trad climber
Western Slope, Tahoe Sierra
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That's so great to hear, best to David and his loved ones.
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Wow!!
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skcreidc
Social climber
SD, CA
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I opened up my email this morning and that update was there. Amazing news! A great way to start the day. Way to go David.
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab or In What Time Zone Am I?
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Yes! yes! yes!
Susan
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rwedgee
Ice climber
CA
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Way to go David !!!
I could not be happier for you.
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10b4me
Social climber
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So glad to hear this.
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skcreidc
Social climber
SD, CA
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I'm very happy for David with this news, but I am particularly stoked for Claudia, David's mom, who has been a rock throughout this entire time. I have kids, but I really can't fathom what she has been going through since the accident occured. Prayers for her continuing strength.
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dirt claud
Social climber
san diego,ca
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That is really great news!! Keep up the fight David, you got lots of people pulling for you and a lot to live for.
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guyman
Social climber
Moorpark, CA.
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Simply marvelous news.....
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Bill Mc Kirgan
Trad climber
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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I'm so happy to learn that David has regained consciousness and is still with us in mind as well as body.
What a miracle that was dealt from the care and talent of everyone he encountered since his accident. I don't know David personally, but have been keeping him in my prayers as I do for anyone who I learn is on the super taco injured list.
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MikeMc
Social climber
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This is the absolute best. Man, thinking about the pure joy this kid radiated in his pics, and knowing it might forever be gone had me bummed for some time.
Here's to the power of youth, and good people who just don't know how to give up. Kudos to everyone involved.
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Bad Climber
climber
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Holy freakin' cats and dawgs! This is great news. With that kind of response, he should do well, yes? Go, David! My heart swells. Such good news.
BAd
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clinker
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, California
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Great news!!!!
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Capt.
climber
some eastside hovel
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That's excellent. Thanks for the heads up. Keep 'em coming.
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Sula
Trad climber
Pennsylvania
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That has to be a great moment: two thumbs up and the whole future changes for the better.
Best wishes to David and his support team.
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micronut
Trad climber
Fresno/Clovis, ca
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Great news. Hey does anybody know what room he's in? Is he still at CRMC here in Fresno? I might try to stop by and just say hello today after work. Never met him but a fly by might be cool one climber to another. If any of you know his last name I can call the hospital. Feel free to shoot me an email.
Scott
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cali kat
climber
CA
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Sep 12, 2015 - 04:36pm PT
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More good news posted on his Go Fund Me page!
"David is breathing on his own with a trach collar!!!! - respiratory rate: 18, O2 saturation: 98%
Huge step in the right direction (to not be ventilator dependent), plus: he can cough instead of needing to be suctioned to clear his lungs. He is blowing kisses to the nurses he likes when they leave the room, looks like he found a way around the fact that he cannot talk yet ;) Respiratory intends to add a single valve in a couple days to the trach collar (if he continues to be able to breathe on his own), which will allow him to try and speak. You got this David!!!!"
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GDavis
Social climber
SOL CAL
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Sep 12, 2015 - 06:18pm PT
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Made my day!!
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab or In What Time Zone Am I?
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Sep 12, 2015 - 07:53pm PT
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Wows a! This is so heart lifting.
Susan
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thebravecowboy
climber
The Good Places
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Sep 12, 2015 - 07:58pm PT
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word UP for the brotherman!
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neebee
Social climber
calif/texas
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Sep 12, 2015 - 09:49pm PT
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hey there say... whewww, oh my, and good to hear such better news, now...
thank you for the update... prayers, still...
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susu
Trad climber
East Bay, CA
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Sep 12, 2015 - 10:52pm PT
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Powerfully good news!
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jrskennedy
Social climber
Yosemite
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Sep 23, 2015 - 10:42pm PT
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In case anyone is still following this thread... David is doing really well! I'm a close friend/recent girlfriend and I've been communicating often with his mom through all of this. It's an insane and wonderful miracle that he's okay. He's out of the ICU and into rehab and doing really well! He still can't have visitors, I saw someone asking and wanted to clarify. Updates are posted still on his GoFundMe page (gofundme.com/davidpearson) and donations are still being accepted and MUCH appreciated by his mom and sister who have been by his side now for almost 6 weeks (they don't live in Fresno, so they've been away from home all this time). I just found this thread and it warmed my heart seeing all the people praying and sending love, I have to believe that it somehow worked. :) Be safe out there, y'all! In the original post about his accident, his mom mentioned that she knows wearing helmets is a completely personal choice, but the doctors told her that it's likely a helmet would have reduced the severity of his injuries. I've been extremely meticulous about wearing a helmet since then, it's a good reminder. I'm psyched for David to see this thread when the time comes. He knows well how wonderful the climbing community is, but I'm sure he'll be glad to see this. Thank you all. <3
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ß Î Ø T Ç H
Boulder climber
ne'er–do–well
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Topic Author's Reply - Sep 23, 2015 - 10:48pm PT
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Thanks very much.
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thebravecowboy
climber
The Good Places
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Sep 23, 2015 - 11:53pm PT
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Fickle beauty of today bump
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Jaybro
Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
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Sep 24, 2015 - 03:49am PT
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Positive vibes to a bright spot!
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Bad Climber
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Sep 24, 2015 - 06:09am PT
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More great news. We've lost too many climbers this year.
BUT NOT THIS ONE!
BAd
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le_bruce
climber
Oakland, CA
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Sep 24, 2015 - 10:34am PT
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Thank you for the update. Uplifting. You can take it to the bank that a lot of us climbers are following progress.
Go David go!
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L
climber
California dreamin' on the farside of the world..
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Sep 24, 2015 - 02:55pm PT
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Bumpity-Bump for some awesome news!
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L
climber
California dreamin' on the farside of the world..
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I received this update on David this morning...it actually brought tears to my eyes.
And after all the tragedies and bickering that seem to engulf the Taco these days, I thought it would be nice to shine a bit of light into the darkness...
From David’s mom:
David was not lucky the day he fell. But everything that happened after his fall has been the most fortunate, unbelievable and miraculous outcome you can imagine. Friends hiking out to call for help, ER/ICU nurses hiking in the same location and rushing to stabilize him, a CHP helicopter/paramedic rescue team doing everything possible to get him to the trauma center in Fresno, his team of trauma and neuro surgeons, all the nurses and respiratory therapists working for weeks to save him.
Despite the devastating and grim diagnosis of Diffuse Axonal Injury (DAI) which is very likely to have an unfavorable outcome, despite an MRI which left very little hope that he would ever recover from his injury – he has surprised all his doctors, beaten all odds and continues to improve every single day.
After four weeks in the ICU, David has spent the last two weeks on the acute rehab floor of the hospital. He walked for 13 minutes outside with a walker today. He is talking and working with speech therapy every day. He is solving word problems while working on his cognitive and reasoning skills faster than I think I would be able to. He is already planning to go back to Bishop as soon as he completes his traumatic brain injury rehab/therapy in Orange County.
The support from the climbing community, his friends, his co-workers in Bishop, his former partners, the ‘brotherhood of the badge’, his lacrosse family, high school teachers and even total strangers has been unbelievable. You have helped not only financially with the burden of his medical bills, but your kind words made our weeks of worrying more bearable. He is blessed to have so many people helping him with his recovery. Thank you so much for your kindness, your prayers, and your generosity. We did not know nor expect that he would receive such overwhelming support from all of you - but we will be forever grateful.
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L
climber
California dreamin' on the farside of the world..
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You're welcome, Burch.
Like so many rock climbers, that David is one tough dude. :-)
Edit: And Cragman!
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10b4me
Social climber
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Great news, and it seems he has a positive outlook.
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thebravecowboy
climber
The Good Places
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FUck yeah David! More good vibes!
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rwedgee
Ice climber
CA
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Really great to hear that !
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SC seagoat
Trad climber
Santa Cruz, Moab or In What Time Zone Am I?
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Goosebumps of profound joy!
Susan
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Daphne
Trad climber
Northern California
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This is the best news! Feeling so grateful for his healing and for this community.
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guyman
Social climber
Moorpark, CA.
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good news indeed!
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jlecorps
climber
Bishop, CA
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YES DAVID! Can't wait to come meet you when you come home to Bishop! Keep on fighting
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skcreidc
Social climber
SD, CA
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Oct 19, 2015 - 05:28pm PT
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Looking GOOD David!
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ß Î Ø T Ç H
Boulder climber
ne'er–do–well
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Topic Author's Reply - Oct 19, 2015 - 08:36pm PT
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Rockin' the halo (in more ways than one).
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High Fructose Corn Spirit
Gym climber
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Oct 21, 2015 - 06:00pm PT
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So lookie here!
"We did not know after his accident that he would have a village stand behind him and support him. It felt like we were not all alone by his side, we knew you were supporting him and fighting alongside with us. Your prayers helped beyond words and we will always be grateful for your kindness and your support."
"He is walking (with slight assistance of a cane), can cook his own food, can write, can tie his shoes – and still has a funny smirk and a dry sense of humor. It will be a long road of recovery and a lot of hard work, but he has a chance of making a 100% recovery."
http://www.gofundme.com/davidpearson
Go, David!!
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rwedgee
Ice climber
CA
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Oct 21, 2015 - 07:09pm PT
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This is the best thread on the forum.
Keep it up David !
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zBrown
Ice climber
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Oct 21, 2015 - 07:11pm PT
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You can see the improvement remarkably in the two photos!
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