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Meet 9 Courageous Survivors From The Boston Marathon

AttackPosted on April 25, 2013 by hiquadgoddess No Comments

*Disclaimer: The horrific events that have taken place in Boston have spawned an immense amount of fearless heroes, courageous

survivors, as well as caused the untimely deaths of a few great individuals. The Paralysis Post refuses to focus energy on the terrorist

who caused this fiasco, that will forever be imprinted on American history. We would rather focus on the lost lives of the innocent, the

miraculous recoveries of those who were injured, and the spirited tales of those who risked their own safety to save others.*

The Boston Marathon attack last week produced five deaths in all: The initial explosions killed 8-year-old Martin Richard, restaurant

manager Krystle Campbell, and Chinese graduate student Lu Lingzi. MIT police officer Sean Collier was shot and killed by one of the

bombers, and bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev died at the hospital after a confrontation with police.

Six Boston medical centers report that 48 people injured by the explosions are still hospitalized, but all are expected to survive. In fact,

only one of the almost 200 injured persons died in a hospital, and that was Tsarnaev. Of those surviving, more than a dozen have lost at

least one limb. Many survivors face long recoveries, altered lives, and astronomical medical bills. Here are a few of their stories.

From left to right: Richard, Campbell, Lingzi, and Collier

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1. Celeste and 2. Sydney Corcoran

Celeste Corcoran and her daughter Sydney were at the Boston Marathon to cheer on Celestes sister, Carmen Acabbo, in the race.

Celeste, a hairdresser from Lowell, Mass., was injured so badly that both her legs were amputated below the knee. Sydney, who wasalso seriously injured, is in the same hospital room with her mother. Friends and family set up a Facebook page to show their support for

the Corcorans, and a donation page to help fund their recoveries. Sydney Corcoran turns 18 years old today, and is celebrating in the

hospital. Celeste exercises, but was never into racing like her sister because she got shin splints. Now she jokes that shell think about

it for next yearbecause she no longer has shins. Doctors are very optimistic about the Corcorans recoveries because they both have

great attitudes.

3. Ryan McMahon

Graphic designer and photographer Ryan McMahon was shooting pictures in the grandstand at the finish line of the marathon when the

bombs exploded. As spectators fled, the grandstand began to sway, and McMahon fell through to the ground. Both her wrists and her

back were fractured. McMahon was taken to a hospital, where she was overwhelmed by the number of other injured people brought in.

McMahon left the hospital Monday with one wrist in a cast after surgery and braces on her other wrist and her back. She is expected to

need about six months to recover. However, McMahon has a new goal: She intends to run the Boston Marathon herself next year.

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4. Kaitlynn Cates

Kaitlynn Cates watched the marathon at the finish line with her friend Leo Fonseca, who ended up saving her life after they were both

knock ed down by the explosion. Fonseca held Cates down and shielded her with his body. Then he wrapped her bleeding leg and carried

her to his car. Fonseca drove the wrong way down a one-way street and arrived at the hospital b efore the emergency staff even k new

there was an explosion. Cates is grateful for his heroism, and for the care she received at Massachusetts General Hospital, an attitude

that doctors say bodes well for her recovery.

5. Adrianne Haslet-Davis

Adrianne Haslet-Davis is a dance instructor at the Arthur Murray Studio in Park Plaza. She attended the marathon with her husband, Air

Force Capt. Adam Davis, who is on leave after serving in Afghanistan. They were both knocked down by the second explosion. Adam

Davis, despite shrapnel injuries, used his belt as a tourniquet for Adriannes leg and helped her crawl to cover. First responders and

civilians then carried them to an ambulance. Haslet-Davis did not realize the extent of her injuries until she awoke from surgery and

realized her left foot had been amputated. However, Haslet-Davis is determined to return to dancing. And thats not all she wants to run

in next years Boston Marathon. A fund has been set up to help the couple with expenses.

6. Jeffrey Bauman Jr.

More people are familiar with the story of Jeffrey Bauman Jr. A photograph of his evacuation from the bombing site with help from Carlos

https://www.facebook.com/supportjeffandfamily

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Arredondo was broadcast globally, and graphic images of his destroyed legs were circulated online. Bauman himself was hailed as a

hero because he was able to give police a description of the bomber, whom he saw drop a backpack before the explosions. Both of

Baumans legs were amputated below the knee. Bauman does not have medical insurance. An online fund has collected over $600,000

so far. A lot of the support came from Baumans neighbors in Chelmsford, Mass., and his co-workers at Costco in Nashua.

7. Patrick Downes and 8. Jessica Kensky Downes

Patrick Downes and Jessica Kensky Downes were both injured in the Boston explosions, but the newlyweds were taken to different

hospitals. Their injuries are eerily similar, in that both have lost part of their lower left legs. Jessicas right foot was also badly injured, but

doctors believe it can be saved. Patrick has endured three surgeries so far. Both are in health care professions: Patrick is a graduate

student at Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology, and Jessica is a nurse at Massachusetts General Hospital, both are

runners. An online fund has raised over $600,000 to help the couple through rehabilitation.

9. Marc Fucarile

Marc Fucarile of Stoneham, Mass., was severely injured in the bombing, with shrapnel embedded in his heart. His right leg was

amputated above the knee. And he suffered burns and broken bones. Fucarile has only recently regained consciousness at

Massachusetts General Hospital. His fiancee, Jen Regan, read a statement today from Fucarile.

The first words he said to me when he woke up were, I am sorry for being there. I love you and Gavin, Regan said, reading from a

written s tatement.He then proceeded to ask how his friends were, just proving how Marc is always worried about everyone else before

himself.

A fund has been set up for Fucariles rehabilitation at Help Marc Fucarile. Another fund has been set up to help all six Stoneham

residents who were injured in the bombing.

There are plenty of other injured people who are just starting the road to recovery. The city of Boston set up a fundto help victims of the

explosions, for those who wish to donate aid to whoever needs it. Yahoo News Miss Cellania 2013

The Paralysis Post readers can contribute to the victims of the Boston Marathon Attack in any number of ways, to do so please visit:

https://onefundboston.org/

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