There are times we all take things for granted. Sometimes we make trivial events
seem important and make important events seem trivial. On occasion, we'll call it a bad
day if we get stuck in traffic on the way to work, have an irate boss on your case, or, for
those of you in school, get back a paper with a less than stellar grade on it.
But, those aren't bad days; those are the trivial events.
Al, a longtime Jeff Gordon fan, was involved in a car accident
during Michigan race weekend. He was hit by a drunk driver who had
been drinking at Michigan International Speedway. The
drunk driver broadside Al's car.
His car was pushed down a deep embankment and proceeded to roll
over. He has a number
of broken bones on the left side of his body
and large lacerations. He was airlifted to a hospital in
Toledo, and suffered cardiac arrest on the way.
His wife and sister, also Gordon fans, wanted something to hold on to for
comfort; they wanted the JG hat that Al was wearing. After a huge search and
a lot driving, it was found but in very bad shape. Doctors believe
that the hat took a blow that would have killed Al. The bill of the hat
bent up and prevented something from going through Al's scull. Cindy had asked
if she could send the hat to Jeff to have it autographed. I provided her with
the phone numbers of Hendrick Motorsports and JG Motorsports
who could better assist her. Cindy reported that Al's family called the organization soonafer
and was told not to send the hat for fear of it being lost in the mail. However, she said that they are going
to try to do something else for Al. That makes this Web site worthwhile.
Popularity is nice, but the things that matter most are answering an email
that helps out a fan in need.
UPDATE - JULY 22
The family of Allen Wisman would like to thank you for the cards, gifts,
thoughts and all the prayers and support you have given.
It is amazing. Al is progressing better than expected. The doctors
and nurses have named him the "Miracle Man". With all the prayers, God
has sent him back to us.
Al's really making progress, he was sent home on Wednesday, July 21 and is continuing therapy there. He is walking with a cane and is on his way to recovery. It will still take some time..but he seems very determined to beat all the odds.
Allen Wisman
17755 Manitou Rd.
Addison, MI 49220
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