Colin Hales crashes in Japan
I suspect that $30,000 US will be the absolute minimum. Do they know which hospital he is in?
There is a crowdfunding page for him at the bottom of this update. I will post the link...
Thank you for posting that. He was stupendously helpful to me a few years back with an aircraft I was on the verge of scrapping. Very upset to hear about his accident.
Thank you for posting that. He was stupendously helpful to me a few years back with an aircraft I was on the verge of scrapping. Very upset to hear about his accident.
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That's a fair question.
Zanna McKail, who started the appeal, has admin rights to Colin Hale's Kr2 Worldtour Facebook page, which I think demonstrates bona fides.
Zanna McKail, who started the appeal, has admin rights to Colin Hale's Kr2 Worldtour Facebook page, which I think demonstrates bona fides.
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Hi All,
I've been in contact with Zanna and she has asked me to explain and hopefully put your minds at rest.
Zanna is Colins Ex-girlfriend and his UK Support. She has access to has facebook page and is currently working with Colins parents and the Japanese to Colin into surgery.
I wish my ex-girlfriends looked upon me with such compassion, I don;t even get Christmas cards.
On a seperate note thanks for all the donations to date £3500 in 6 hours in some going.
I've been in contact with Zanna and she has asked me to explain and hopefully put your minds at rest.
Zanna is Colins Ex-girlfriend and his UK Support. She has access to has facebook page and is currently working with Colins parents and the Japanese to Colin into surgery.
I wish my ex-girlfriends looked upon me with such compassion, I don;t even get Christmas cards.
On a seperate note thanks for all the donations to date £3500 in 6 hours in some going.
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Some wonderful response to Colin's plight. The fund is at £4600 already.
Apart from Colin's medical expenses there is the problem of how to bring him home with the aircraft.
Or is he going to be stubborn in Japan and rebuild it?
Apart from Colin's medical expenses there is the problem of how to bring him home with the aircraft.
Or is he going to be stubborn in Japan and rebuild it?
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Begs the question why he didn't have medical insurance. It should be a be part of the planning for such a journey. Aye, there's the rub - planning.
As to the engine and aircraft ... if anyone has read Colin's self penned articles they will be well aware of the levels he has pushed both to. I'm not surprised at the outcome.
As to the engine and aircraft ... if anyone has read Colin's self penned articles they will be well aware of the levels he has pushed both to. I'm not surprised at the outcome.
Hospitals might refuse some parts of treatment if they don't see cash coming in for the services, I have no trouble believing that he needs money now..
Can I suggest that creating a Crowdfunding page for an expense that will be covered by an insurance policy is not exactly 'kosher'.
My understanding, and that of many others, is that he's asking the money because he doesn't have any insurance. Perhaps this can be clarified?
My understanding, and that of many others, is that he's asking the money because he doesn't have any insurance. Perhaps this can be clarified?
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Can I suggest that creating a Crowdfunding page for an expense that will be covered by an insurance policy is not exactly 'kosher'.
My understanding, and that of many others, is that he's asking the money because he doesn't have any insurance. Perhaps this can be clarified?
My understanding, and that of many others, is that he's asking the money because he doesn't have any insurance. Perhaps this can be clarified?
what we do know, from the official fundraising page is this:
He faces a very large medical bill, and at first was refusing treatment as he doesn't have the money. His friends and family have made sure surgery will go ahead in Japan. There is no price for a life.
The bill will likely be around $30,000, so I am hoping that between us we can raise a little something to help his family with this expense.
This type of stuff is common outside EU - if the hospital doesn't see the money upfront, they will do the bare minimum to keep you alive, but you can pretty much be discharged on the spot if you cant pay for your surgery ..
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I'm seen this sort of thing second hand in Switzerland in ski accidents
You provide either your insurance medical card or start paying by credit card on admission
Otherwise it is as per @Martin 123 says
They don't muck about....
You provide either your insurance medical card or start paying by credit card on admission
Otherwise it is as per @Martin 123 says
They don't muck about....
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She did say that any leftover cash will go right to charity and that's good enough for me.
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Personally, I helped out with what I could, no stroking of the grey beard or tuting at the irresponsibilty of going without insurance. Some of the more senior members of the forum have voched for the organiser and thats enough for me.
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Tragic news! After so much determination and effort.
I'm convinced that Colin will give it another shot once he has fully recovered
Zanna is an absolute inspiration and a breath of fresh air as an ex.
My ex went running off with the money as I laid in a coma
I'm convinced that Colin will give it another shot once he has fully recovered
Zanna is an absolute inspiration and a breath of fresh air as an ex.
My ex went running off with the money as I laid in a coma
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it's one thing when you're arguing Colins lack of preparedness back in the topic where he was stuck.. a completely different thing when you come along after the crash and when a man is in hospital with pretty bad traumas with your "I'm not surprised - I told you so" attitude.. your unethical behavior truly disgusts me
and me too...........!!! I wish Colin well and trust he will be up and about soon.
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Someone has just put this link up in the crowdfunding page which just about sums it up really.:
THE MAN IN THE ARENA
It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.
Kind of hits the nail on the head really.
THE MAN IN THE ARENA
It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.
Kind of hits the nail on the head really.