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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsUpdate on Anthony Borges-shot five times saving other students at Parkland
Anthony is the only student who remains hospitalized. He'd been put in a medically induced coma a week or so ago and returned to ICU. It is wrenching to me that this young man's heroism has never even been mentioned by the administration nor major Congressional members, (but of course he is Latino)If you are marching Saturday, keep Anthony in your thoughts. His road to recovery, though not detailed here has been hellacious. Oh, and do check in to let us know you are marching https://www.democraticunderground.com/100210390917
Link to tweet
Anthony's father, Royer Borges, said his 15-year-old son is "making progress." Anthony, an avid soccer player, was shot while blocking a door so others could avoid gunfire. snip--
"Hes able to eat something solid," Royer Borges said. "Hes in better condition. Every day, it's a little step and it gets to be a bigger step for us. It's like a goal every day."
https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/Father-of-Hospitalized-Hero-Parkland-Student-Discusses-Sons-Recovery-477582953.html
CaliforniaPeggy
(149,641 posts)I'm so glad he's recovering.
May it continue!
tblue37
(65,409 posts)I feared this brave young man might not make it. I am so glad to hear he is doing better now.
Angry Dragon
(36,693 posts)tblue37
(65,409 posts)hlthe2b
(102,298 posts)I feel certain that the Parkland school or sheriff's department could point you to verified gofundme for him (and others)
Eliot Rosewater
(31,112 posts)hlthe2b
(102,298 posts)tblue37
(65,409 posts)UtahLib
(3,179 posts)Eliot Rosewater
(31,112 posts)Can you imagine if everyone in government was like this kid?
AnotherMother4Peace
(4,250 posts)DarthDem
(5,256 posts)Thanks for this update. I'm glad he's healing up.
tblue37
(65,409 posts)People have raised $753,570 for his hospital bills. Here is his fundraiser page--3/4 million is nice, but it won't go all that far with all the care he is going to need going forward. Their fundraising goal is 1 million, but even that will not cover all the expenses he will face. (Because of where he was shot, I am thinking he might even need for his home to be remodeled for handicapped accessibility, and perhaps an in-home medical assistant for a while. Both legs were shot, left upper thigh bone shattered, and one bullet went through his back):
https://www.gofundme.com/anthonyborges
hlthe2b
(102,298 posts)some help on the medical bills from providers and local charities.
Still, that is encouraging.
tblue37
(65,409 posts)his life, and after this all fades from the front page and from general memory, the funding will probably dry up or nearly so. Therefore, they need to collect as much as they can up front and then invest it wisely and carefully, so it can earn income without being put at risk by market fluctuations.
robbob
(3,534 posts)In Canada this young hero and his family would not be paying one cent for his medical needs. We the people would be (gladly) shouldering the cost of caring for this hero. As it is, he and his family will probably be in dept for the rest of his life.
hlthe2b
(102,298 posts)Hermit-The-Prog
(33,356 posts)We already pay for all medical expenses, it's just that on top of those we also support a giant pyramid of executive mansions, lifestyles and bonuses.
If we cut out the parasites of the current 'wealth care' system, we could have a very nice health care system for all.
femmedem
(8,203 posts)More butter, less guns, please.
groundloop
(11,519 posts)Hermit-The-Prog
(33,356 posts)Things that make sense to socialize are things that affect every member of society but which individuals cannot do for themselves. See interstate highways, railways, national defense, etc.
IronLionZion
(45,463 posts)Here's a perfect plan. We'll send you our president and you send us your prime minister. Sounds like a fair trade, right?
robbob
(3,534 posts)...and throw in Stevie Wonder and a superstar politician to be named later?
Nah: still no deal. Youre stuck with that rotting fish head...(no offence to rotting fish heads...)
IronLionZion
(45,463 posts)Thekaspervote
(32,778 posts)A HERETIC I AM
(24,371 posts)Profit trumps the public good.
Always.
mountain grammy
(26,626 posts)I donated back in Feb., but this kid's gonna need a lot of money. Sad how in America guns proliferate but health care is beyond our reach.
jalan48
(13,871 posts)a kennedy
(29,675 posts)and I know probably shouldnt be used as a prop, but come on he saved peoples lives for gawd sake.
lastlib
(23,251 posts)Repugs and Dwump don't want attention on anything that will generate sympathy for gun control.
Plus, he's Latino.
I guess there's a reason that 'republican' and 'reptile' are on the same page in the dictionary.....
niyad
(113,393 posts)gademocrat7
(10,661 posts)What an unselfish courageous compassionate young man. He is a true hero.
nolabear
(41,987 posts)MLAA
(17,300 posts)I just did and he has a little over $750,000. That will be chewed up quickly with medical care and what is likely to be physical therapy etc for a long, long time.
Lifelong Protester
(8,421 posts)I've been worried about him.
mountain grammy
(26,626 posts)outrageous how the daily, mainstream media largely ignores the wounded. I've read a few stories about the Las Vegas wounded here and there, but for the most part, you really have to look for them. Collateral damage.
HootieMcBoob
(3,823 posts)My son and I are marching in NYC tomorrow and will keep Anthony in our hearts 💕
KY_EnviroGuy
(14,492 posts)I hope we hear a lot from him after his recovery. Perhaps there's a way we can send get well wishes!
Another good article: http://www.ibtimes.com/anthony-borges-florida-victim-who-was-shot-5-times-recovering-hospital-2655281
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Anthony is a victim of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. During this unspeakable tragedy, Anthony was able to save about 20 other students as he attempted to close and lock the door to a classroom. He was shot multiple times (both legs were shot, left upper thigh bone shattered and one bullet went through his back). He has a long road of recovery ahead of him but he is alive and stable.
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red dog 1
(27,820 posts)It's a good sign that he's able to eat even a little solid food.
Our prayers are with him.
(I wonder why no Dems in Congress have even mentioned him?)
MustLoveBeagles
(11,617 posts)Unlike the cowards in congress. I wish all the best for this young man. He still has a long road ahead of him. I hope he's mentioned at the various protests across the country.
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