Update on Anthony Borges-shot five times saving other students at Parkland

[hlthe2b]

Anthony is the only student who remains hospitalized. He'd been put in a medically induced coma a week or so ago and returned to ICU. It is wrenching to me that this young man's heroism has never even been mentioned by the administration nor major Congressional members, (but of course he is Latino)

If you are marching Saturday, keep Anthony in your thoughts. His road to recovery, though not detailed here has been hellacious. Oh, and do check in to let us know you are marching https://www.democraticunderground.com/100210390917

The father of Anthony Borges, the Parkland student shot five times while helping others, said his heroic son is doing better every day.

Link to tweet

Anthony's father, Royer Borges, said his 15-year-old son is "making progress." Anthony, an avid soccer player, was shot while blocking a door so others could avoid gunfire. snip--

"He’s able to eat something solid," Royer Borges said. "He’s in better condition. Every day, it's a little step and it gets to be a bigger step for us. It's like a goal every day."

https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/Father-of-Hospitalized-Hero-Parkland-Student-Discusses-Sons-Recovery-477582953.html

[CaliforniaPeggy]

1. Thank you so much for this update! I've wondered how he's doing.

I'm so glad he's recovering.

May it continue!

[tblue37]

4. Yes! When he took a turn for the worse at one point,

I feared this brave young man might not make it. I am so glad to hear he is doing better now.

[Angry Dragon]

2. KICK

[tblue37]

3. Is there a link to a GoFundMe for him? nt

[hlthe2b]

8. see post 12.. I don't know him personally, but his story has really touched me.

I feel certain that the Parkland school or sheriff's department could point you to verified gofundme for him (and others)

[Eliot Rosewater]

9. Quadruple yes to this.

[hlthe2b]

12. I saw this gofundme linked in a newspaper article so that should be valid

https://www.gofundme.com/anthonyborges

[tblue37]

15. It is. nt

[UtahLib]

5. A true hero.

[Eliot Rosewater]

6. Wow, what a hero.

Can you imagine if everyone in government was like this kid?

[AnotherMother4Peace]

7. Thank you.

[DarthDem]

10. A True Hero.

Thanks for this update. I'm glad he's healing up.

[tblue37]

11. Found it!

People have raised $753,570 for his hospital bills. Here is his fundraiser page--3/4 million is nice, but it won't go all that far with all the care he is going to need going forward. Their fundraising goal is 1 million, but even that will not cover all the expenses he will face. (Because of where he was shot, I am thinking he might even need for his home to be remodeled for handicapped accessibility, and perhaps an in-home medical assistant for a while. Both legs were shot, left upper thigh bone shattered, and one bullet went through his back):

https://www.gofundme.com/anthonyborges

[hlthe2b]

13. He's going to need a lot more than that, though i hope there will be

some help on the medical bills from providers and local charities.

Still, that is encouraging.

[tblue37]

14. Yes, he might well need treatment and professional assistance for the rest of

his life, and after this all fades from the front page and from general memory, the funding will probably dry up or nearly so. Therefore, they need to collect as much as they can up front and then invest it wisely and carefully, so it can earn income without being put at risk by market fluctuations.

[robbob]

22. It makes me sick how you Americans are burdened with medical expenses.

In Canada this young hero and his family would not be paying one cent for his medical needs. We the people would be (gladly) shouldering the cost of caring for this hero. As it is, he and his family will probably be in dept for the rest of his life.

[hlthe2b]

23. I could not agree more. I wish I were in Canada.

[Hermit-The-Prog]

24. we need that here

We already pay for all medical expenses, it's just that on top of those we also support a giant pyramid of executive mansions, lifestyles and bonuses.

If we cut out the parasites of the current 'wealth care' system, we could have a very nice health care system for all.

[femmedem]

34. We support a lot of war, too.

More butter, less guns, please.

[groundloop]

27. Agreed. Yet every discussion on this topic begins and ends with "socialized medicine"

[Hermit-The-Prog]

35. which makes sense -- see socialized defense

Things that make sense to socialize are things that affect every member of society but which individuals cannot do for themselves. See interstate highways, railways, national defense, etc.

[IronLionZion]

30. As a Canadian, you should be more sorry about the whole thing

Here's a perfect plan. We'll send you our president and you send us your prime minister. Sounds like a fair trade, right?

[robbob]

39. Hmm-maybe if you take Celine Dion

...and throw in Stevie Wonder and a superstar politician to be named later?

Nah: still no deal. You’re stuck with that rotting fish head...(no offence to rotting fish heads...)

[IronLionZion]

40. Good deal! I'll give you this superstar politician

[Thekaspervote]

37. Believe me it makes us sick too... figuratively and physically

[A HERETIC I AM]

41. Thats because in the USA.....

Profit trumps the public good.

Always.

[mountain grammy]

29. Thanks for this reminder..

I donated back in Feb., but this kid's gonna need a lot of money. Sad how in America guns proliferate but health care is beyond our reach.

[poboy2]

16. hero

[jalan48]

17. Thank you for posting this. What a brave young man.

[a kennedy]

18. Why isnt his plight top news front and center??? HES A DAMN HERO

and I know probably shouldn’t be used as a prop, but come on he saved peoples lives for gawd sake.

[lastlib]

36. Becuz gunz........an' freeedum......

Repugs and Dwump don't want attention on anything that will generate sympathy for gun control.
Plus, he's Latino.

I guess there's a reason that 'republican' and 'reptile' are on the same page in the dictionary.....

[niyad]

19. thank you so much for this update.

[gademocrat7]

20. Appreciate the update on Anthony.

What an unselfish courageous compassionate young man. He is a true hero.

[nolabear]

21. Soccer kick for Anthony.

[MLAA]

25. Lets all donate if we are in a position to do so.

I just did and he has a little over $750,000. That will be chewed up quickly with medical care and what is likely to be physical therapy etc for a long, long time.

[Lifelong Protester]

26. Thanks for the update.

I've been worried about him.

[mountain grammy]

28. Thank you for this update.

outrageous how the daily, mainstream media largely ignores the wounded. I've read a few stories about the Las Vegas wounded here and there, but for the most part, you really have to look for them. Collateral damage.

[HootieMcBoob]

31. Thank you for the update

My son and I are marching in NYC tomorrow and will keep Anthony in our hearts 💕

[KY_EnviroGuy]

32. A national hero

I hope we hear a lot from him after his recovery. Perhaps there's a way we can send get well wishes!

Another good article: http://www.ibtimes.com/anthony-borges-florida-victim-who-was-shot-5-times-recovering-hospital-2655281
(snip)
“Anthony is a victim of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. During this unspeakable tragedy, Anthony was able to save about 20 other students as he attempted to close and lock the door to a classroom. He was shot multiple times (both legs were shot, left upper thigh bone shattered and one bullet went through his back). He has a long road of recovery ahead of him but he is alive and stable.
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[red dog 1]

33. K&R - Thanks for the update

It's a good sign that he's able to eat even a little solid food.

Our prayers are with him.

(I wonder why no Dems in Congress have even mentioned him?)

[MustLoveBeagles]

38. He's a true hero

Unlike the cowards in congress. I wish all the best for this young man. He still has a long road ahead of him. I hope he's mentioned at the various protests across the country.

and Rec'd