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    Update on Chris aka Turpro, How to Help...

    Chris Kreusch's aka Turpro’s Condition (Can a mod make this a Sticky?)

    What Happened?:
    Last Friday Evening Chris (aka Turpro oh this forum), my good friend for the past 6+ years, was involved in a low speed motorcycle crash. He low sided coming out of a right hand turn into a left and slid into a guardrail/post. Don't have too many details on the crash as I wasn't present. He broke his collarbone, a couple bones in his face, and shattered his vertebre. Ultimately, the pieces of the bone severed his spinal cord in between the 5th and 6th vertebre. Unfortunately, he has a VERY HIGH chance of being paralyzed from the chest down and will likely never walk again. After looking at his gear in the ICU - If not for his helmet and jacket/gloves/etc… I’m 100% certain he would not be still with us.

    His Condition?:
    I went up to the University of Cincinnati SICU on Sunday to see his wife and fam and to see how he was doing. He is in a lot of pain mainly because his spine is still not stabilized. He was supposed to go through surgery to stabilize it yesterday but they couldn’t proceed because one of the main veins in his neck is still swollen and full of blood. From what I understand they need to wait until this swelling goes down before they operate otherwise there is a chance of stroke. They have him hooked up to IV and Hydra-Morphine for the time being. Even though he is still in excruciating pain, he still made it apparent that he is still in good spirits.

    His Family and Spirits:
    Chris is a great man… As long as I have known him he has always been very positive, always been giving, and always been a man of his word. The only thing he told me that he was worried about was his family and most importantly keeping a roof over and taking care of his wife and three kids... When I was talking to him one of the most enlightening things he told me was initially when he crashed he was afraid that his mom was going to “kick his butt”… but he said “but, its cool because I can’t feel my butt right now!” and tried to smile. That is Chris to the tee… He is his wife’s everything, a great friend and he is an amazing father to his three kids. I have to give a lot of props to his wife (Kasey), his mother (Tina) and his mother in law (Kasey’s Mom, Judy) because they were ON POINT yesterday. I was very suprised they already had a list going and were well prepared with things to do starting this Monday like calling all the insurance companies, gathering details, pictures, speaking with the police department, etc. When I came in there I had a list of things prepared as well. Through all this they have remained strong and have already begun moving forward on what needs to be done. I took a few things off that list into my responsibility and will be helping as much as I can and may need help.

    How can we Help?:
    I know that a LOT of you have already expressed your sincerity to me via text and on here about doing what you can to help. I expressed some of your concerns to the family and they are VERY appreciative. Judy is coming up with a list that she will forward to Michelle and I that will entail all the thing that they will need help with over the next few. As SOON as I get this information I will forward it to everyone. Please be advised! I would like to set up some sort of benefit here at the beginning of the month to raise money for the family to take care of hospital bills and other expenses.

    I also set up the Chris Kreusch Benefit Account at 5/3 Bank. If you would like to donate anything, you can stop by any branch at any time they are open and help. For those of you that would like to donate online send any donations as a gift to XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX@gmail.com via paypal.

    How can I visit him?:
    Visitation was very difficult. At the moment he is in the SICU at the West Campus of the Universtity of Cincinnati Hospital. In the ICU they only only allow 2 visitors per session and the hours are very limited - I would rather reserve that for his family and close friends. My suggestion would be to wait until after his surgery has taken place, his spine is stabilized, and he has his own separate hospital room. I will be forwarding this information as soon as I get word from his wife Kasey when visitation can start. Right now he is in rough shape, but hopefully within the next few days he will have his own room.

    His Bike:
    Thanks to Everyone that helped at AFJ Shop and to KT, Jared, and Kevin his bike is tucked in at my garage (Per KC’s request). The bike is actually not that bad. From a quick look-over it looks like it will indefinitely need new forks, a radiator, a new header, left rearsets and shift lever, bar ends, I discussed with the family what they want me to do. I will do whatever I can possible to inspect, fix, and eventually sell the bike and give all the money back to Kasey to take care of the mortgage, the kids, etc. So if anyone has any extra Honda CBR F3 or F2 parts they can donate, or can help, please let me know. If anyone has any front stands that will work for a 1996 Honda cbr F3 let me know as well. I have put together bikes before (mainly Yamaha and Kawi) but anyone that specializes in Honda’s that would like to devote some time please let me know…

    His Car:
    I talked with Chris and from what I understand his car has been for sale. Shawn(sp?), I may need your help with this. Anything we can do to get funds up to help pay for the family's expenses will be beneficial. PM me if you can when possible

    Ultimately What I need at this time:
    • I need to take pictures of the bike and send them the family this evening (I got this taken care of)
    • I need to organize some sort of benefit for the family for sometime in early June. We have one of his family members running a marathon on the east coast in his name to raise funds this week. Any members care to assist with this?
    • I may need help putting together some sort of graphic with his pictures and such so that I can post this up.
    • Lastly and most importantly, I need your prayers, blessings, positivity, and good wishings for his family. I need them to not worry and just concentrate on him getting better and taking care of the kids in this tragic time.


    If you have any kind words or wishes feel free to post them here... or email the paypal address at chriskreuschfund@gmail.com and any information will be forwarded to the family in this time of distress. As always, stay POSITIVE... and keep them in your thoughts. They need this right now and anything you can do to help will be more than appreciated.

    Everyone, take heed... Please be safe and wear gear if you ride. That was the thing that kept Chris alive...

    Thank you guys and Much Love,
    Ameen aka Meeners.
    Last edited by XxToKeSxX; 05-23-2011, 05:52 PM.
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    #2
    wow hes soo lucky to be alive. ill see what i can donate, i dont have alot , but he needs it more than i do...



    i threw down 25 for now, ill throw him some more next check...
    Last edited by yunvmyegt; 05-23-2011, 12:29 PM.
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      #3
      I'm down to donate some money! I want him to recover!

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        #4
        Should put this up on FEOA as well.
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          #5
          I'll be able to send a good chunk once my income taxes come back, I'll donate my approximation of what my trip to the US would cost...anything to help my friend...I still can't believe this is all happening...don't even know what to do asides wait til I get some $$ in...

          I'm wanting to go visit him after his surgery is complete though, I really want to give him and his family a big hug and help in any shape/form I can...
          -Jack

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            #6
            stickied

            guys i want to put together an item auction with all proceeds to go towards chris's fund.

            ill post a new thread later on today
            "Discontent is the first necessity of progress."
            -Thomas A. Edison

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              #7
              good idea man
              -Jack

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              91 626 LX - basically stock and pretty slow still
              http://www.clubprotege.com/forum/sho...my-GD-626-LX-)

              01 E53 3.0i - FOR SALE! pm if interested

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                #8
                from one fellow owner to all you out there and even Chris. stay strong I may not know you and you may not know me. but everything is gonna be fine. wish i had money god i really do. I'd toss some into that fund. my condolences go to you and yours.

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by Turpro View Post
                  time for knee protection. Hit a corner this morning and the tip of my shoe scraped the ground.
                  (posted at 05-20-2011, 10:12 AM)

                  His last post gives me the chills, just simply incredible how things happen so quick.

                  Wish him a quick and prompt recovery, stay strong my friend.

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                    #10
                    I just donated some money to the paypal fund. I intend offer some parts that I find into the rally as well... you guys rock. I'm positive his fam would be proud of all of us coming together.
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                    1990 Mazda Miata MX5 | WTF I can drag asphalt with my hand
                    2003 MuZ Baghira 660 SM | Single Slammer
                    2008 KTM 250sx 2T Supermoto | Kart Track Killer

                    Shift_Buy Broken & Build...

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                      #11
                      I will be donating as soon as I can.
                      -Steve

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                        #12
                        I am so sorry to hear about Chris's tragic accident. I've already sent my first contribution via PayPal and will send more as soon as I'm able.

                        My thoughts and prayers go out to Chris and his family. I will, of course, do anything possible that I can to help.
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                          #13
                          Very sorry to hear about this. My thoughts are with Chris, his family and friends in this time.

                          Stay positive, all the time. I work in the rehab field and worked with numerous people who have been told they'll never walk again by doctors. Fortunately, I've proven those doctors wrong. I hope he is another case of this.

                          Any help needed with posting the medical details in more simple terms, I'm glad to help out.

                          Will be donating in the near future, too.
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                            #14
                            I will post up any new information I can... Thanks so much guys.
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                            1990 Mazda Miata MX5 | WTF I can drag asphalt with my hand
                            2003 MuZ Baghira 660 SM | Single Slammer
                            2008 KTM 250sx 2T Supermoto | Kart Track Killer

                            Shift_Buy Broken & Build...

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                              #15
                              I would donate if I could, but I don't have any money to donate. (No job right now. ) If I get a job within the next month, I will, though!!!!
                              My family has lots of bg's!
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