Juan Carlos family needs you!

On the evening of August 12th, 2014 at 6:30 pm, Juan Carlos Vinolo was riding his bike at Fiesta Island Road in San Diego, CA when he and the bike peloton were hit by a 49 year old woman under the influence. Fiesta Island Road is a one-way lane within Mission Bay. It is regarded by cyclists as an especially safe place to ride.20 cyclist were involved in this accident when the driver of the car drove against traffic plowing directly into the peloton injuring 8 cyclist including the most severely injured Juan Carlos Vinolo.Juan Carlos Vinolo saw the driver approach the peloton and edged off another cyclist out of harm’s way. Juan Carlos Vinolo paid a heavy price for his heroic act. Juan Carlos Vinolo’s life is now in danger at UCSD Hillcrest hospital in San Diego, as result of the accident Juan Carlos Vinolo has two punctured and collapsed lungs,several broken ribs and left clavicle, dislocated left shoulder, loss of one kidney, laceration of the spleen, six broken vertebras resulting in a spinal cord injury. If Juan Carlos Vinolo survives he will be paralyzed from the chest down. Medical bills are accumulating.Juan Carlos is married to Emma Rita Vinolo and they have two beautiful children, Daniela 6 years old and Eduardo 4 years old.Juan Carlos Vinolo is lucky to be alive and we are praying for a quick recovery so he can see his children.The road ahead is tough, the life of this beautiful family has change drastically because of a person with a previous criminal record decided to drive under the influence in the wrong direction of the road.Friends of Juan Carlos Vinolo want to help him and his family during this very difficult time of their lives by creating a fundraiser to help offset medical expense. We hope you will join us in this effort to help Juan Carlos Vinolo’s family.Juan Carlos Vinolo’s heroic act has saved someone else. Please help!

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