Sorry to hear that!

 

My prayers are with him and his family.

And Loomis ur on the wrong board with comments like the above

 

i cant stand hearing about tragic accidents like these, my prayers go out to him and his family

 

True and factual update.
I am John Paola's sister, Amy. I appreciate everyone's feedback and concern for John. I just wanted to set the facts straight regarding John's accident.
John is 25 years old. He has a 6 year old daughter from his first marriage and a one and a half year old stepson with his current wife, Arlene. He was planning a move to Las Vegas to be near his wife's family and brother.
John was not being "recruited", he was just riding with a group of friends at the time of the accident. John rode often and was always cautious when stunting.
John arrived at the hospital Monday, July 28 in the evening. Upon arrival he had no blood pressure. Luckily Plainfield paramedics were within moments of the accident, and were able to save him before it was too late. His legs were severed by the guardrails and he lost nearly all of his blood. Luckily he was, as always, wearing his helmet, but the impact of the landing fractured his right arm in two places, and fractured his left hip. John had surgery on Friday to pin, plate and screw his arm and two pins were placed in his hip. His surgery went well, but has experienced expected blood clotting, and is now recovering from that.
He is in good spirit and thanks all his friends and family for supporting him in these really hard times. John is a great guy who has always been there for everyone around him. Now he needs everyone to help him. To those who know him, help John the way he would have helped you.
Because his hospital stay will be long and trying, the bills are going to add up. As mentioned, he has a wife and children to support as well. His family is already in the process of organizing fund raisers, and we will let you know when more information comes forward.
Donations are welcome, as well as your kind words of support. Please contact me at AKAUCICH@COMCAST.Net Thanks again to all his friends who have come forward in support.

 

Amy, thanks for the update from someone who has all the correct information. Sorry for any confusion that was caused by wrong info, intentions from everybody are only the best. Thoughts from everybody are with John and your family.

Eric

 

Hate to hear it, My heart goes out to John and all of his friends and family

 

like cbr orange said thats a sad thing to hear our thoughts and prayers go out to him from everyone from vmc

 

Sorry 2 hear about the accident...Good 2 hear he made it...I'll keep him and all of us STUNTAS in my prayers

 

First off, Amy....I didn't know your brother or anything, but hearing these stories....just, eh, it really tugs at ur heart strings.

Please wish your brother the best and tell him that people EVERYWHERE are rootin for him, and glad he's still alive.

Thanks to those who let people know, and you, Amy, for setting it all straight.

I hope he recovers soon, and my heart goes out to him, and your family...and his family.

Please keep everyone informed....

Guys...yet again....another reality check.

To those of you I know, and even those I dont....

PLEASE BE SAFE....I'll never tell you what to do or how to do it. Just be careful. Your lives DO truly matter...

Rubber2Road....Ride hard- but ride safe.

 

Please be careful. Lots of motorcycles going down in Chicago lately. I hope this guy is OK. It will be rough but his life can return to normal. My prayers are with him and his family and friends at this time.

 

I was looking for the family's post about John Paola, but can't seem to find it anywhere. I thought I would add what I could. My niece is John's daughter. The poor baby is only 7 years old and her daddy has lost his legs. It really is a horrible thing. Maybe this will make the rest of you think twice. My heart goes out to John, his family, and my niece, Cheyanne, all who share in his loss. I understand that a trust was set up for prosthetics. I hope everyone will contribute what they can, and most importantly to continue to support John through rehab, to ensure he will not be a fallen rider forever.