Community Cares Donie Butts & David Valadez

Donie Butts & David Valadez Updates

• 12/31/2000 - BOTH CREW MEMBERS RECOVERED
  Both crew members recovered from the horrific fire. Butts was the first to be released. His team (Eric Norris No. 32 Winston West ) presented him with a fire suit. Valadez' injuries were more substantial, but he too returned to his family. ...
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• 10/05/1999 - VALADEZ HOME
  From Melanie Page David came home from the hospital last Friday. He looks terrific. He is still very weak but improves daily. Physical therapy helps with the mobility of the arms and leg. He is having a hard time dealing with the time loss but very happy to be out of the hospital . ...
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• 09/27/1999 - VALADEZ TRANSFERRED TO ST. DOMINICS
  From Julie Valadez (David's Wife) David is being transferred today to St. Dominics Hospital in Manteca. He is no longer really considered a burn patient, it is respiratory problems now that he has to get through. Doctors have him off the ventilator and for the first time he has been able to talk to his wife. It will proabably take a year for him to heal completely, but the doctors told Julie she is lucky to have him. ...
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• 09/10/1999 - VALADEZ BURNS HEALING, PNEUMONIA CONTINUES
  From Melanie Page David is doing great today. He still has pneumonia and in ICU but his burns are healing very well.

• 09/09/1999 - VALADEZ BATTLING PNUEMONIA/MORE INFO ON BLOOD DONATIONS
  Hi, my name is Melanie Page and I am David's sister-in-law. I went to the Racing West page today and saw your article. Thank you for all your help. Julie, his wife, and our families really appreciate your help. ...
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• 09/08/1999 - VALADEZ RECOVERY EXPECTED TO BE LENGTHY
  Update September 8, 1999 -- From Dick Varder, MRO Chaplain. Went to see David last evening 9/8/99. He is doing great considering all that has happened. He had skin graft surgery and came through great. The main concern now for the family is the length of time that David will have to be at L.A. County USC Med. Center. His wife has found another place to stay while she is here to be near David. She says that so many people are so kind. The NASCAR racing people are like another family. Still there is nothing like home cooking. Our prayers are with David for a speedy recovery.

• 09/07/1999 - DELTA BLOOD BANK IN STOCKTON ACCEPTING BLOOD DONATIONS
  Update September 7, 1999 -- I received an email from Tim Mallory stating that he just got back from the Delta Blood bank in (Stockton, Calif.) They are definitely taking blood for David Valadez their number is (800) 94-blood. Let them know you want a credit applied to Dave's account and they will do the rest. In addition, Tim has placed a call to Dave's sisters house to find his birthdate and will relay that information as soon as possible. The birthdate, hospital and legal name are very important The legal spelling to give to the Blood Bank is David Valadez. ...
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• 09/05/1999 - VALADEZ UNDERGOES SURGERY/BLOOD NEEDED
  Update September 5, 1999 (10:20 AM)-- Dave had surgery for skin graft on Monday, He came through great. Like any surgery there is blood loss. With burns the outer skin is gone and that lets the body fluids seep out. The blood is attempting to replace the body fluids and is depleated. ...
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• 09/03/1999 - HOW TO DONATE BLOOD
  Update September 3, 1999 (10:20 AM)-- Al Neep, one of Kenny Shepherd's crew called this morning with some information on donating blood. Here is what I have for now. If you are in the Modesto/Stockton area you may contact the Delta Blood Bank. The number is 800 244-6794. The area they cover is from Lodi to Turlock to San Andreas to Tracy. ...
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• 09/01/1999 - VALADEZ IN NEED OF BLOOD DONATIONS
  Update September 1, 1999 -- It was reported that David because of his surgery could use blood. The American Red Cross has a page on their website that explains how to give blood, who can give blood and a number to contact. If you call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE or contact your local Red Cross. They will give you a location to donate at.

• 08/31/1999 - PRAYERS NEEDED FOR VALADEZ
  Update August 31, 1999 -- David Valadez, volunteer crew, who was seriously burned during a pitstop at the Winston West event earlier this month, is scheduled for skin graft surgery today (8/31/99) There are concerns that the medical people have concerning his heart and if it will stand the invasion of his body for surgery. David is in the hospital for a long haul. ...
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• 08/22/1999 - WHERE TO SEND CARDS AND CONDITION OF CREW MEMBERS
  August 22, 1999 -- As many of you know, two Winston West crew members were burned at this weekend's Irwindale event. For those that would like, cards may be sent to: ...
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