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Lets Help Rachael Grey
August 8, 2012
8:46 pm
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I believe we as a club should help Rachel. She is a part of our four wheeling family and was involved in a tragic accident. This type of accident could happen to any one of us. There might be some controversy surrounding the events but we need to look past that and help a woman in critical condition. Pending member approval we will take some sort of a collection at Thursday's meeting. I am including some news reports.

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Sacramento Bee: An El Dorado Hills woman remains in critical condition after her vehicle rolled off the Rubicon Trail, causing a 2-acre forest fire and stranding as many as 300 other Jeeps participating in the Jeepers Jamboree.
Rachel Anne Gray, 21, was part of a large caravan of off-road enthusiasts driving northbound on an El Dorado County road early Saturday evening when the 1961 Jeep Willy she was driving careened off an embankment near Cadillac Hill, said officer Dan Stark, a spokesman for the California Highway Patrol.
The vehicle overturned several times, ejecting Gray and a 34-year-old male passenger from Pilot Hill before catching fire, Stark said.
Both Gray and the passenger were transported to the UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento, he said.
A hospital spokeswoman confirmed Gray's condition early Monday afternoon. The passenger suffered minor injuries.
By early Monday morning, the fire was contained and the rugged, rocky road reopened.
Lacey Stiles, an employee of the Georgetown-based event, said the trail was reopened at 7 a.m., thanks to the hard work of the U.S. Forest Service, which is battling the fire.
While some of the Jeeps turned back, most - lacking enough fuel for the return trip - waited the fire out before completing the final three to four hours of the trip toward Lake Tahoe.

Read more here: http://blogs.sacbee.com/crime/archives/ ... rylink=cpy

Video: http://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2012/08/ ... -jamboree/

https://www.facebook.com/RAGEFoundation

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum.....?t=1081559

August 9, 2012
2:18 am
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I support this and will be bringing some extra duckets to the meeting.

Thanks!

August 9, 2012
10:00 am
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Just chipping in with information here. I don't have any direct connection or even acquaintance with Rachel or those around her. I think she could use all the help that is possible.

First 2 links are broken in Bill's post due to copy/paste.

Sac Bee

CBS Sacramento

Those of you that choose to donate privately can follow this link to see where donations are setup to a bank account.

Caring Bridge - Rachel Gray

PLEASE DO NOT DONATE HERE!! Donations can be made at El Dorado Saving Bank under Rachel Anne Gray account #263017782.

August 10, 2012
6:29 am
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Thanks to all who contributed tonight. You were extremely generous and with the club match we raised $450. Thanks again!

Bill

August 10, 2012
3:48 pm
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I can't remember the last time I saw the Sheriff issue a message like this. Sounds like a good job by all involved.

http://www.co.el-dorado.ca.us/Sheriff/R ... _Gray.aspx

August 10, 2012
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"Bender" wrote: I can't remember the last time I saw the Sheriff issue a message like this. Sounds like a good job by all involved.

http://www.co.el-dorado.ca.us/Sheriff/R ... _Gray.aspx

That is really GREAT!! Sheriffs and Chiefs don't do these kinds of messages unless they really ARE impressed.
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August 11, 2012
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I think they had to issue some sort of statement since there were on duty officers present. I do believe everyone did a good job.

August 14, 2012
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Watched an article on CBS13 last night where Rachael's mom was interviewed. Sounds like a VERY strong family.

Recap of injuries: crushed ribs, broken pelvis, amputated leg and 3rd degree burns on 75% of her body.
Prognosis: 6 months in burn unit THEN a long rehab and recovery.
The foundation has raised ~$25,000.

She and her family will need our prayers for some time to come.
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