My Friend's Nephew
Tuesday, December 12, 2006
Guys, I'm hoping we can pull together to help out an art director friend of mine - his little baby nephew got injured and is in the hospital. The little dude is only 6 months old. It would go such a long way if you could find even a little bit of cash to fork over:
http://www.dropcash.com/campaign/rv3gen/mateo_vargas_benifit_fund/
From the website:
"I am starting a donation fund for my nephew Mateo Vargas and his mounting medical bills. Mateo is a 6 month old boy struggling to survive injuries sustained on 12-6-06. Mateo’s family is also trying to cope with paying bills while staying by his side in the hospital. Mateo’s father Max Vargas and his mother Maria Martinez need help supporting their 4 other children while Mateo is in critical condition, especially now during this holiday season. Any money you can spare would go a long way to help out Mateo and his family. Thank you so much for your time and donations."
As an aside, my friend Rich is one of the coolest people I know, an honestly good guy, on top of the amazing 3D stuff he does here at my work. He recently moved back to New Mexico and telecommutes from there just to be near his family and to help out another sick family member. Rich has the right priorities in life and he's never complained to me even once about whatever cards his family's been dealt - he just sacks up and supports those that are close to him. So it'd mean a lot if such a good and giving person could have others come to his aid instead.
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"Mateo is in critical condition after suffering injuries from being thrown from his car seat and landing on his head. The car seat was not snapped in place and when his baby sitter went to pick him up the seat flipped throwing him out onto the brick floor. He is really bad shape and is having seizures like crazy for the past 4 days. My brother max has been by his side in the hospital the whole time and is unable to work and pay his bills while being there for his youngest son. My brother also has 4 other kids that need his income especially so close to christmass. If you can please help by donating any spare cash you can that would help him out so much.
Thanks so much and I hope you all have a great holiday and give a extra hug to your family members if you can because it could all change in an instant."
"Thanks to all my friends who have contributed and those who sent well wishes. Mateo's family is so thankfull for all your help. Mateo actually smiled at his dad on friday the 15th when he called out his name. So there is hope that he may still heal to 100% one day. His left side of his body is still paralized but babies can be amazing in their recovery the doctors said. So we are day-to-day still and I will keep everyone posted on how he does. Thanks again."
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