Fundraiser For Harold Presley
let's help harold get back on his feet Quicker
He's The first one to show up for everyone else
This isn’t Harold’s idea—he’s never one to ask for help. But as his brother, I know how many people care about him and how often he’s the first to step up for others.
He’s not in dire straits, but I don’t want him to have to catch up or face this alone. We’re coming together to support Harold so he can focus on healing, not on bills or setbacks. Any help will make a difference as he gets back on his feet.
This isn’t Harold’s idea.
He’s never one to ask for help. But as his brother, I know how many people care about him and how often he’s the first to step up for others.
He’s not in dire straits, but I don’t want him to have to catch up or face this alone. We’re coming together to support Harold so he can focus on healing, not on bills or setbacks. Any help will make a difference as he gets back on his feet.
Why did the deer cross the road?
Apparently to ruin Harold's night and take him off his feet for a while...
On the night of April 16th, Harold was riding home on I-74, nearing the Carlock exit around 9pm. There was a dust cloud due to farmers working the fields and he rode through it with low visibility, only to meet a deer in the middle. A pregnant deer charged into his left leg, leaving 6 fractures behind as it bounced off of him then across the front of his bike, tearing the bike apart and leaving a trail of blood and plastic across the highway.
Fortunately, Harold somehow managed to keep his bike up while hitting the deer twice and brought it to a stop on the side of the road.
On the night of April 16th, Harold was riding home on I-74, nearing the Carlock exit around 9pm.
There was a dust cloud due to farmers working the fields and he rode through it with low visibility, only to meet a deer in the middle.
A pregnant deer charged into his left leg, leaving 6 fractures behind as it bounced off of him then across the front of his bike, tearing the bike apart and leaving a trail of blood and plastic across the highway.
Fortunately, Harold somehow managed to keep his bike up while hitting the deer twice and brought it to a stop on the side of the road.
Unfortunately, his foot was facing the wrong direction so he still dropped his bike while trying to lower the kickstand.
Harold watched his bike fall over in slow motion and laid there on the shoulder as cars sped by, but this was only the beginning of his unfortunate experience. Eventually, someone hit part of the deer he had left in his path and the driver discovered Harold after inspecting their own vehicle for damage, calling emergency services for support.
Surrounded by family, blood and otherwise, he anxiously waited in a hospital bed, asking how long before he could ride, while he waited to be put back together again, like Humpty Dumpty after his fall.
The injuries were too severe for local surgeons to take on the task and he received an ambulatory transport to Springfield that night. What was originally expected to require several surgeries, turned out to be done in one and he was home within days of the event.
As a welcome home surprise, his fridge went out....then Anna's car broke down. Not the best luck but they've navigated it fine.
Surrounded by family, blood and otherwise, he anxiously waited in a hospital bed, asking how long before he could ride, while he waited to be put back together again, like Humpty Dumpty after his fall.
The injuries were too severe for local surgeons to take on the task and he received an ambulatory transport to Springfield that night. What was originally expected to require several surgeries, turned out to be done in one and he was home within days of the event.
As a welcome home surprise, his fridge went out....then Anna's car broke down. Not the best luck but they've navigated it fine.
We're coming together to help him out, not because he doesn't have this covered
but because we don't want to see him do it alone.
He's NOT going to go hungry
He's NOT at risk of losing his house
But he IS off work for months and
He WILL have medical bills
I just hate to see the hardest working guy I know have to fight to get back on his feet once he literally gets back on them...
And I know many of you feel the same way.
We Thank you for your support!
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