I’ll start off with the good news about Joey first: He won the School’s Out Jam last night. Now for the bad news: He’s been in the hospital in Fresno since last night, after breaking two vertebrae in his neck during the post-jam high jump contest. Thankfully, Danny Leahy and Kelly Costello are staying down there with him for the time being. Danny’s told me that Joey’s pretty out of it right now, and is strapped down until the doctors decide whether or not he needs surgery; also, he’s told me that Joey has been able to move his extremities, which is obviously a good sign. I’ll post updates as I get them, and you’ll be hearing about some sort of DawgAid-style event to help him out with his medical bills once he gets back home from Fresno. In the meantime, keep him in mind.
July 26, 2009
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get well soon buddy hopefully i can see you tomorrow
Comment by endo — July 26, 2009
Damn this is crazy. Get well Joey.
Comment by MR-GOOSE — July 26, 2009
Very scary stuff. A great rider and a nice guy, Maybe a funspot jam should be organized once the park is open?
Comment by jackson allen — July 27, 2009
That would work. I was thinking Redwood City, though, since that’s his local park.
Comment by Chris McMahon — July 27, 2009
I got to see you win this weekend. And I know it will not be the last! Get well soon, from your lil’ buddy!
Comment by Gabriel Verduzco — July 27, 2009
We have been praying and I am sure others too..It helped cause we got news that no surgery will be done and that he will be released in a couple of days!We will be visiting Joey today in Fresno.We look forward to seeing you Joey!!
Comment by Gabriel Verduzco — July 28, 2009
Oh man, hope you get better joey!
A jam at rwc, would prolly get shut down by the popo
Comment by Cody B — July 28, 2009
just got home from visiting joey….. he is doing good and keeps a super good attitude about the whole situation. I was there when he took the crash over THE GONZ’s balls as joey says, but he will be back shreddin in no time….
Comment by jordy frade — July 28, 2009
get well soon joey
cant wait to see you shreddin again
a jam a redwood would be sick
we could have a redwood bbq
because we might get a lot of heat for having alot of bikes in the park
but im pretty sure a lot of the skaters there would be down for the cause too
Comment by mistah fabb — July 29, 2009
Yeah, me and Nick are waiting for Joey to get back to figure out a location. Fun Spot’s sounding more and more likely to me.
Comment by Chris McMahon — July 29, 2009
id say redwood would be cooler and its closer for him
i mean we might not get to ride as much but its all good its just to support him and throw in money to help him out
i think a bbq at redwood would be cool and have people pay for food
Comment by mistah fabb — July 30, 2009