4.25.10

Hello Everyone,

Paul and I just finished a big omelette breakfast. I just told him we would write this entry together because it's been ages since I've updated the blog. I'm trying to recall the date while Paul is singing along to the local classic rock radio station. Listening to classic rock and the Phillies games have become regular hobbies of his these days. I tell him that I have no idea what the date is and Paul states, April 25th, and tells me he wants me to check it to make sure it is right. "You can't write the wrong date," he says, so I check my phone and he's right on. I am glad someone knows what's going on! He also knows more of what is going on in the game than I do and he can't even see it. He knows the batting order and he updates me about what's happening play by play.

Paul has been going to therapy at Magee Rehab three days a week. In between his therapy, he has been going to various doctor appointments and has been entertaining many visitors. Paul is looking forward to his friend Joe bringing his dog Bear to NJ on May 5th. Paul has been in good spirits and has the same fun sense of humor, his memory is great and his main disibilities are his vision and wrists. He is still completely blind and has had various tests at Wills Eye in Philadelphia. We are waiting for another follow-up appointment from his last test. At this point, we do not know much about a prognosis.

Paul would like to thank everyone in Australia: the surgeons, nurses and therapists who helped him while he was going through a rough time. Paul is also thankful for everyone who has supported him through this experience: his friends and parents who stayed by his bedside in Australia and to all the friends and family who helped back at home.

Love,

Paul & Tara

Paul Bailey Jam - Asheville NC Benefit

FRIENDS OF PAUL BAILEY PRESENT “THE PAUL BAILEY JAM” AT
PISGAH BREWERY FEATURING PIERCE EDENS


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


4.23.2010

Asheville, NC – Friends of Paul Bailey will be hosting a benefit to help offset Paul’s recently incurred medical bills. Paul graduated from Warren Wilson College in 2006 and was active in the Western North Carolina climbing and outdoors community. He suffered a severe traumatic brain injury while rock climbing in Australia in October 2009. He was airlifted to a hospital in Melbourne where, over the course of six months, he underwent multiple surgeries and received physical therapy. While Paul was covered by traveler’s insurance, his coverage maxed out at $35,000 which will barely cover his first days in the hospital.

The Paul Bailey Jam will take place on Saturday, May 8th, 2010 at Pisgah Brewery at 150 Eastside Drive in Black Mountain, NC. The Paul Baliey Jam will feature performances by Firefly Revival, Juan Holiday and guests, The Ram and Benny Duo of the Trainwrecks, and Pierce Edens. Food will be provided by Hardcastle Hotdogs and
Laurey’s Catering & Gourmet To-Go. In addition to musical entertainment, there will be bocce ball, root ball and corn hole tournaments starting at 5:30pm, as well as a silent auction and raffle. Doors will open at 4:00 pm with a ticket price of $10 for the general public and $5 for Warren Wilson College students with student ID; this is an all ages event.

All proceeds will go to the Paul Bailey Recovery Fund of Marlton, NJ.

For more information regarding Paul’s accident and current condition, please visit
http://www.paulbaileyinfo.blogspot.com. For more information regarding the benefit and ways you can get involved, please contact:

Ellen Graves – 540.661.8553

Kathryn Skelley-Watts – 440.567.7147