We just received a call from Theresa (the Hilliard's friend and neighbor) that Gary has been taken off the ventilator and is breathing on his own. Even better, he has regained consciousness and recognized both Pam and Theresa! He was also able to move his extremities when the doctors were talking to him.
While his condition is still very serious, he appears to be on his way back.
While his condition is still very serious, he appears to be on his way back.
23 comments:
Great News! Keep it coming! - Dave P.
God bless them. Wow. Thank you SO MUCH for keeping us posted on his condition. I can't even imagine running AC this year without him... so incredibly unfortunate and heartbreaking...
-Jimmy Freeman
Gary is one of the toughest persons I know. It will take more than a motorcycle accident to keep him down. He'll pass me in next years PCT50 just like he did last year; absolutely no doubt.
Best news to date.
Will come back to look for more updates and positive movement. A long process lies ahead, but these are positive first steps.
All our best to Gary and Pam.
Jeff Stein
That is wonderful, thanks for keeping us all updated! Gary is a friend, peer, heroe, and true inspiration! He is like a brother as much as like a father. When times are rough, he always has such a great tough attitude. I feel so lucky to have he and Pam in my life. You both are in my thoughts and prayers! - Patrick
Thank you for the updates! Wonderful news!
Gary and Pam - I will continue to keep you in my prayers.
-Lani
Keep Fighting Gary!! God Bless You & your family!! FIGHT!!!!
Great to hear the news.
Namaste
W.
Wow thats great...I guess all that running and tough headedness pays off too. :)In my prayers day and night.
One Day at a time.
WE LOVE YOU GARY
YOU GOTTA PULL THROUGH THIS.
GET WELL SOON!!!
BFT
Thanks for the great news. This hits to close to home for myself.
Gary you get better.
Pam, be strong.
Hi Gary,
It was a priviledge meeting you in Stovepipe Wells a couple weeks before the race. Here's a picture of Gary meeting Monica Otero, the first South American woman (Brazilian) to run Badwater. Gary and Monica were comparing cancer surgery scars when I took this picture of them:
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Keep fighting Gary....you have a wonderful wife and lots of friends who care about you and praying for you!
Jarom
http://www.jaromsrunningpage.blogspot.com
Glad to hear that you're on the mend Gary!! I know that the Southern California ultrarunning communtiy is thinking of you and looking forward to the day when we see you on the trails very soon!
Jeff Su
Since you are one of the toughest son of a bitches that I have ever encountered, I am confident that you will make it through...know that all of your HAUS teamates are pulling for you brother!
with love from auckland new zealand, your bud
Mike Fanelli
This is GREAT news! I know Gary will fight his way back from this - he is not a quitter and he always finishes what he starts.
Sue and I will donate blood and keep him in our hearts and prayers.
Way to go, Gary!
You ran through Badwater, you will run through this one just fine as well! We are all with you now!
Way to heal, Gary! Keep it up and stay strong as always. You too, Pam. Bruce and I are sending postive thoughts and good wishes your way each and every day.
Lorraine & Bruce
Gary/Pam -- I know you will pull through this just fine. Should be a piece of cake compared to doing Badwater. See you out on the trails very soon.
Andy
Dear Pam & Gary,
Robert & I were sooo happy to hear that Gary was awake. Gary, If you can do Badwater on a weekend then be at running club that Wednesday and actually run, and... be RD and organizing a major race all at the same time, you must have an iron will & constitution. (and /or just be plain crazy) Pam & Gary,draw on those great qualities you both possess to pull through this.
You both have touched so many people through your love and dedication to the sport of running.
Stay strong
Much love and prayers
Maria Vangilder
Praying for you, Gary!
GET BETTER SOON INCLE GARY.
we love you <3
love,Anna,Betsy,Josh,Tom and Sandy
From your friends in Ohio, Bill and Dianne Zeller:
So sorry to hear about the accident but elated to hear that you are feeling better. You know we love you and have had you in our prayers constantly. If you need me, let me know and I will be there! Love you
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