Babydude Watch

I'm so overwhelmed with positive energy, thoughts and prayers that it's been hard to feel anything short of awe these past few days.

Thank you to everyone that's called, messaged, texted or posted anything at all. We all appreciate it so much!

I have personally been a bit overwhelmed with how much work there is to do, and how many people want to do it, so while our favorite little babydude is sleeping we're going to keep everyone informed here.

STATUS:

First thing is Sammy's condition. For those of you that are wondering what's happening Samuel "Babydude" Yager fell off of his bike on his way home, late Thursday night. He wasn't wearing his helmet and took a nasty spill. He was found around 3am in Saratoga Springs, close to his home and rushed to the hospital. He was responsive and seemed to be self aware still. Sometime after things got worse, he was rushed to Albany Medical Center. He had to have a piece of his skull removed and surgery for clotting. Currently Samuel is in a coma with signs of brain damage. 

Everyday seems to be looking a little better though, and Sammy is no adversary to the easy way out, he will be putting up the fight that we have all seen from him!

We will keep this blog posted with any news that we get as often and as quickly as possible. 

VISITING:

Everybody is very eager to visit Sammy and share their love. Due to all of the interest we're trying to keeping visiting limited. Please contact Albany Medical Center before visiting. Hours  are 9am through 9pm currently. Only two people can visit Sammy at a time, due to space and stimulation. We're asking that each visit be 20 minutes in time or less, this way everybody can visit and most importantly the amazing staff can do their work. You are allowed to play light or quiet music and hold his hands. There will be times where he won't be able to be seen. If you come please know that we'll do our best to let you see him but you may have to wait for hours at a time or longer, this is why we ask for people to call ahead. Preference will be given to those traveling as often as possible. 

We ask to keep gifts to cards and kisses. Sammy has a journal in his room, with many cards in it, that we would love for everyone to write a little bit in, if you need to bring anything else again check with the hospital or one of us first please.

There are plenty of places to visit in the area if you would like to, wonderful establishments to support and provide both food and entertainment and if anyone needs any recommendations, don't hesitate to ask! 

We're also offering accommodations all through out the area. Here, in Saratoga Springs, at Sammy's apartment we have been hosting visitors. Feel free to contact me at 518-879-4537 if you need somewhere to stay.

DONATIONS:

Currently we're in the planning phases of putting together a Non-Profit, this will allow us to accept donations tax free to help out with medical bills and any other help that his family/he will need. I'll have this posted as soon as I can!

FUNDRAISERS:

We have so many talented people to support Sammy, and so much talent from Sammy himself. There are currently shows being put together for Boston and Saratoga in support. Brooklyn would be another easy destination, if there isn't one already. As details come out about these shows I'll post them here as well as their respective origins.

We're also looking to put together some music to purchase, which all proceeds will go straight to his bills. Anyone looking to contribute an original song, a cover of Birthdays or that has any other contribution can reach me at Saunders.M.Sean@Gmail.com, or on Facebook. We'll be reaching out to many of you over the next couple of days.

On top of everything there's talk of fundraisers, Etsy sites and many other sales/fundraisers. If you have anything you would like to sell for Sammy, or if you plan on raising any money for him please contact us first!

THANKS

Again we all can't begin to thank you enough. So much love!