Kevin Update #8

Posted on 02.12.10

DENVER, CO (February 12, 2010)

Snowboarder Kevin Pearce is adjusting nicely to Craig Hospital (Englewood, CO) where he is undergoing rehabilitation for injuries sustained on December 31, 2009. Kevin continues to show his determination and positive attitude as he makes progress and defies the odds every day.

This has been a tough but inspiring time for the Pearce family. The outpouring of thoughts and prayers from fans & friends continues to help the family stay strong and be a source of strength for Kevin.

Kevin and his parents would like to extend a special thanks to the following companies that have shown tremendous support for Kevin and his family during this time: Burton Snowboards, Nike 6.0, JetBlue, Amp Beverage, Volcom, Frends and Mosaic Sports Management.

Pia and Simon would also like to thank the United States Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA), which continues to offer guidance to Kevin and his family.

For media inquires please contact Danielle Burch at 212.529.1598 and/or danielle@shpny.com.

If you live here in mamoth you’ll be at Laka Nuki on Wednesday night watching the Mens Halfpipe and more particularly our friend and Mammoth Local Greg Bretz.

heres a clip of Greg from Mammoths Video Hot laps.

Greg Bretz from Adam Lovejoy on Vimeo.

The Olympics did a small story on KP toda talking about a his upbringing, snowboarding in his life, and how he’s recovering with his family never leaving his side.

glad they did a little classier coverage on KP than what they did for the Georgian luger. (showing the death footage over and over again? really?)

here’s a link to the KP story clip – http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/35412256#35412256

Being single and alone blows. being single and alone on Valentines Day blows a million times more making it my least looked forward to holiday. Hallmark can go suck one.

Not only is the guy I want in Germany but being in Mammoth leaves slim pickin’s.

So, my V-Day celebration consisted of me going tot he grocery store and buying food for the first time in 2 months – where I proceeded to run into my friend Josh, Josh and I had had a little make out session my first season in Mammoth – horrible kisser. I spotted him picking out roses so I walked over, leaned in and said, ” you know you don’t  have to buy me flowers.” He said, ” but I want to!”  We laughed and he continued to ask me how to buy roses. Do they have to be open? should they be bigger? He said he wanted to put them on the bed and I told him as long as they’re there and smell good that’s all that matters. He then picked a lovely bunch and then said, ” Now I have to go get chocolate.” I replied, “you’re goin all out eh?”  ” I really like her”, he said.

At that point we hugged, said goodbye and I walked away even more bummed out then when I first walked in the store. I’ve been asking the question of “why am I single” for so long it’s retarded but the last thing I want to do is write a “pitty my loneliness” blog – so I wont. I’ll simply write about how I think Valentines Day sucks and sucked Even more so after the store since COUPLES figure skating was on when I got home…thank you Canada.

Kevin Update #7

Posted on 02.04.10

DENVER, CO (February 4, 2010)

Snowboarder Kevin Pearce continues to make excellent strides in his recovery. Just over one month after his accident Kevin has been transferred from the University of Utah Hospital to Craig Hospital – a world renowned center for specialty rehabilitation and research for people with traumatic brain injury. There Kevin will begin his next steps towards a full recovery.

While at University of Utah Hospital Kevin was under the care of many doctors, including Holly Ledyard, M.D., a Neurointensivist (a physician with specialized education and training in critical neurological conditions) at University of Utah Health Care. Dr Ledyard is extremely proud of Kevin and his fight through the first steps of his recovery, “Kevin has made tremendous progress since being admitted to University of Utah Hospital on December 31. He is able to walk and do many daily activities with some assistance. I asked him how he felt about being discharged from the hospital and he said, ‘Excited! I’m ready to keep on going!’ His positive attitude and determination will certainly serve him well as he moves on to the next phase of his rehabilitation.”

Alan H. Weintraub, MD, Medical Director, Craig Hospital TBI Program, NIDRR Rocky Mt. Regional TBI Model Systems Center, will be leading Kevin’s team at Craig and is eager to help Kevin continue along the right path to recovery. “Craig Hospital’s specialized TBI treatment program has begun a comprehensive evaluation of Kevin’s neurological injury and his rehabilitation needs. Our goal is to assist Kevin and his family through this challenging journey and help them reach their fullest potential in every phase of recovery. I also want to acknowledge the excellent work since Kevin’s injury by our acute care colleagues at the University of Utah.”

Kevin’s parents would like to give a special thank you to all of the doctors, nurses and staff at the University of Utah Hospital who have helped Kevin and the Pearce family though this difficult time. The Pearce family would also like to thank all of the friends and fans of Kevin for their outpouring of support, thoughts and prayers; they have helped Kevin get through his day. With Kevin embarking on a new level of rehabilitation the Pearce family look forward to the experience at Craig Hospital with great optimism.

For media inquires please contact Danielle Burch at 212.529.1598 and/or danielle@shpny.com.

Kevin Update #6

Posted on 01.25.10

SALT LAKE CITY, UT (January 25, 2010)

Kevin Pearce, snowboarder and Norwich, VT native, continues to make progress at the University of Utah Hospital where he has been recovering after an accident on December 31, 2009.

Elaine Skalabrin, MD, Medical Director of Neuro Critical Care who has been one of Kevin’s doctors, states; “Kevin is making excellent progress and will move from the Critical Care to Neuro Acute Care unit at the University of Utah Hospital today. He is working very hard to make daily progress in therapy, and his sense of humor and optimism are apparent as he begins his rehabilitation.”

Kevin’s parents and family members remain by his side and continue to be grateful for all of the support shown from Kevin’s friends and fans worldwide.

Kevin’s Facebook Fan page, Well Wishes to our Frend Kevin Pearce, is still the preferred site for people posting their get-well wishes and for getting the most current and reliable information.

For media inquires please contact Danielle Burch at 212.529.1598 and/or danielle@shpny.com.

So, I think Shaun White just may have a voodoo doll of the riders who may be a threat to him – and he’s just takin’em out one by one…

First Kevin Pearce

Now Danny Davis

For Real?

Mason – look out.

“A serious back injury will prevent American halfpipe snowboarder Danny Davis from competing in the 2010 Games.

The 21-year-old was injured in a four-wheeling accident over the weekend and will undergo spine surgery on Monday at a Utah hospital, according to a message on his Facebook site.” – CTV Olympic Website

Now Shaun White is the only one on the Olympic team?

::le sigh::

My wishes continue to go out to KP and now sadly out to DD for speedy recoveries.

xo

ps – just found out from my roommate that Mason is already out with a dislocated shoulder and a badly sprained Wrist…3 down…

Mammoth is at the beginning of a week long snow storm. It’s supposed to hold strong throughout Friday with the strongest portion on Wednesday.

THANK GOD visitors freak out and leave town when the word of ” ten feet of snow” gets ’round – That way there’s NO snowboard lessons and I get to go ride freshies ALL day.

THE MOST EPIC POW I HAVE EVER RIDDEN. Seriously, Nikki, Jamie, Ryan, RJ,  and I rode chair 25 and rode out and under chair 9. If you’ve ever rode Mammoth then you know that these are prime sweet spots. We were gettin waist deep in the trees – day couldn’t have been better.

Some pics from the day – so much fun…

i mean it’s horrible don’t bother coming up…yeah…don’t bother

By now everyone knows about Kevin and his super serious accident in the pipe.

with this – everyone has heard of the dick bag of a “woman” Christine Brennan.

this is my wall post after joining the FB group “snowboarders against Christine Brennan” :

“if the limit of the sport is controlled might as well make the next olypics the last since everyone will be at the same level. how can you say you need to limit how fast or how high an athlete can go to be the best. the next time a down hill racer crashes, i hope she says they need to put speed limit signs on the cours…e and bigger breaks on the skis – oh and bulk up the padding on their aerodynamic suits. or the next time a a luge cart crashes maybe make the course a little more flat and not so icy.

who the fuck does she think she is. i mean i have a vagina and all but to see a cunt bucket like THAT doing sports? its like seeing George W. give an IQ test.”

Here’s the video of her displaying her stupidity on national television

I follow Todd Richards on twitter (@btoddrichards) and his rants are, I’m sure, the exact feelings of anyone of us.

I want to send my love, wishes, and prayers out to Kevin and his family. The riding community is pullin for ya.

This is the latest update from his site ( www.kevinpearce.com) :

Kevin Update #5

Posted on 01.13.10

SALT LAKE CITY, UT (January 13, 2010)

“Snowboarder Kevin Pearce (Norwich, VT) is continuing to recover at the University of Utah Hospital. He consistently encourages his doctors and family with the strides he is making.

Elaine Skalabrin, MD, Medical Director, Neuro Critical Care, and one of Kevin’s doctors, states, “Kevin continues to improve and is actively participating in his therapies. He is making progress on a daily basis.”

Pia and Simon Pearce, Kevin’s parents, have been by Kevin’s side at the hospital since his arrival. They would like to share: “ We cannot say enough good things about the doctors, nurses, and support staff here at the University of Utah Hospital in Salt Lake City. They have shown Kevin and our family the best of what modern medicine can offer and have been completely caring and supportive throughout this entire process. We extend our heartfelt appreciation and admiration to everyone involved Kevin’s recovery.”

Kevin’s Facebook Fan page, Well Wishes to our Frend Kevin Pearce, is still the preferred site for people posting their get-well wishes and for getting the most current and reliable information.”

Lets try and focus the positive vibes and energy towards KP and make his recovery the biggest slap in the face for Christine “cunt bucket” Brennan.

I’ve definitely had some AWESOME kids in ski school so far. Of course I had the kids from hell as well, but I’ve been blessed to of had kids that can actually ride and show up just as steezy as me NOT in uniform.

love it

here are some of my favorites:

I hope you think they’re just as cute as I do