Guest schumifan Posted May 6, 2006 Horrific crash. It's always shocking when a rider is badly injured - just hope he gets better soon. Please keep us updated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unibabe 0 Posted May 6, 2006 May we also send our thoughts out to his team mate who I would assume is also very shaken by this incident. Best wishes to you both. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tarabanko 5 Posted May 6, 2006 Any updates on Rafal Wilk? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squirelnutkins 0 Posted May 16, 2006 Any updates on Rafal? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Champion 0 Posted May 16, 2006 It's hard to say anything 100% reliable right now. There was a surgery last friday (at Tarnow's hospital) but Rafal doesn't want to say anything publicly, so we don't know anything (and by "we" I mean suppporters, media, etc.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tarabanko 5 Posted May 16, 2006 It's hard to say anything 100% reliable right now. There was a surgery last friday (at Tarnow's hospital) but Rafal doesn't want to say anything publicly, so we don't know anything (and by "we" I mean suppporters, media, etc.) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks for the info Champion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuzieQ 0 Posted May 21, 2006 Is there still no information being released on how Rafal is? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Addy 1 Posted May 22, 2006 Just seen this thread What a shocker! I was sent the film of the crash via internet. I saw the originator today who has no further info ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squirelnutkins 0 Posted June 5, 2006 Does anyone have any news on Rafal? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Champion 0 Posted June 5, 2006 Rafal returned to his home a few days ago. He was considering leaving Poland to start treatment somewhere abroad, but decided to stay in Poland, with some expert from Bydgoszcz to take care about him. He's going to be cured with device called "Magstim", designed for magnetic stimulation of nerves and muscles. So far he has about 20% of the money needed for rehabilitation, and there are some bank accounts that anyone can donate money. Unfortunatelly it is said, that spinal cord is damaged, but also Rafal said that sometimes he is able to feel when doctor touches his leg with some sharp instrument, so there's still hope. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bryn 413 Posted September 5, 2012 Incredible to hear that Rafal won the gold medal in a handcycling event at Brands Hatch in the Paralympics Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,478 Posted September 5, 2012 Incredible to hear that Rafal won the gold medal in a handcycling event at Brands Hatch in the Paralympics Incredible to hear that Rafal won the gold medal in a handcycling event at Brands Hatch in the Paralympics Former F1 driver Alex Zanardi also won a Gold at the cycling after losing Both legs in a track crash,Its great to see these guys living life to the full under such great adversity .Like you say incredible . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pawel115 251 Posted September 7, 2012 Rafal finished behind Alex Zanardi last year in New York marathon on handcycle really nice to see him do that him do that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
