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George Howard Help

_nam11
_nam11 Posts: 1,231
edited May 2014 in General Charlton
The ex CAFC goalkeeper (now Gillingham) has been involved in a car accident whilst on holiday in South Africa. He was on holiday along with Morgan Fox & Joe Piggott.

George is in a critical condition, and is currently in intensive care. Close friends have set up the link below. Any help is greatly appreciated;

http://www.gofundme.com/9ktsy0
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  • nth_london_addick
    nth_london_addick Posts: 35,919
    Done keep fighting George

    This deserves a sticky
  • _nam11
    _nam11 Posts: 1,231
    Not sure how to do a sticky NLA?

    how do I do it?
  • SilentAddick
    SilentAddick Posts: 1,603
    There is nothing in the mainstream press on this and the wording itself (£15,000 per day) just rings me alarm bells. Is there any external verification of this, please in order to protect us from another Stevie Jones? I'm not saying that this isn't what it is but need extra info please? Hope you won't be offended? Ta.

  • WSS
    WSS Posts: 25,085
    Awful news - the £15k a day hit me as well, incredible amount of money needed to keep somebody alive.

    Devastating news.
  • Norfolk_Addick
    Norfolk_Addick Posts: 2,289
    edited May 2014





  • nth_london_addick
    nth_london_addick Posts: 35,919
    The insurance company has agreed to pay his costs all proceeds to his rehab
  • ForeverAddickted
    ForeverAddickted Posts: 95,017
    Both Joe Pigott and Morgan Fox have posted a statement on twitter about it... So thankfully they're both okay

    Thoughts are definitely with George Howard though

    pic.twitter.com/04Wm5Qc5LX

    — Morgan Fox (@MA_Fox) May 28, 2014
  • Fanny Fanackapan
    Fanny Fanackapan Posts: 18,768
    Thoughts are with this young man & we can only hope that he fights his way back to a full recovery.

    Am also thinking of Morgan & Joe who must be traumatised by this horrific accident.

    Keep the faith, lads.
  • kentaddick
    kentaddick Posts: 18,729
    Oh my god, just saw this come up on the club's official facebook page. Didn't know morgan and joe were with him. Horrible for his parents and he seems like a mega popular and likeable bloke. Get well soon George!!
  • Weegie Addick
    Weegie Addick Posts: 16,568
    All best wishes to George for a full recovery, and thoughts with Morgan and Joe too.

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  • TelMc32
    TelMc32 Posts: 9,067
    http://www.kentonline.co.uk/medway/news/ex-gills-keeper-in-critical-condition-17810/

    Sounds horrendous, but a bit of good news in that piece, that the swelling on the brain has gone down. Wish him all the best and thoughts are with him and his family.
  • Addickted
    Addickted Posts: 19,456
    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-27606951
  • PrincessFiona
    PrincessFiona Posts: 5,491
    Wot is the website asking for donations http://www.gofundme.com/9ktsy0 which says 'Due to unforseen circumstances the insurance company are refusing to pay the heavily rising costs. Each day George is fighting it is cosingt his family close to £15,000 per day. ' There is a link to it on the OS - yet the Pig and MF say the rumours are false. Shall I check with colleagues as Consular will be aware. Is that a bogus site re raising funds?
  • The_President
    The_President Posts: 14,280
    Anyone know where in SA it happened?
  • PrincessFiona
    PrincessFiona Posts: 5,491
    Will find out tomorrow
  • PrincessFiona
    PrincessFiona Posts: 5,491
    I've just seen the fundraising site says the insurance company are paying out and the funds will be used for rehabilitation and to help his parents stay with him in SA. Will find out more in the morning and post what I can
  • Ollywozere
    Ollywozere Posts: 1,542
    The club spoke with someone out there this morning. Both Morgan and Joe are absolutely fine.
    The Go Fund Me page was set up initially as the insurance company refused to pay out. That has now changed so the money is going to George's rehabilition and to keep his parents out there by his side.
  • nth_london_addick
    nth_london_addick Posts: 35,919
    if my money assists with his parents being next to their son it's money well spent
  • Fanny Fanackapan
    Fanny Fanackapan Posts: 18,768
    Well said, nla & ditto from me & Mr F.

  • Kap10
    Kap10 Posts: 15,600
    Fanny Fanackapan said:

    Thoughts are with this young man & we can only hope that he fights his way back to a full recovery.

    Am also thinking of Morgan & Joe who must be traumatised by this horrific accident.

    Keep the faith, lads.

    My thoughts and wishes with the lad.

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  • queensland_addick
    queensland_addick Posts: 7,554
    The_President said:

    Anyone know where in SA it happened?

    Western Cape apparently, so likely in a Cape Town Hospital. In my experience South African doctors are excellent and some of the best I've ever worked with. He's in good hands, prayers with him and all those around him.
  • The_President
    The_President Posts: 14,280
    queensland_addick said:

    The_President said:

    Anyone know where in SA it happened?

    Western Cape apparently, so likely in a Cape Town Hospital. In my experience South African doctors are excellent and some of the best I've ever worked with. He's in good hands, prayers with him and all those around him.
    Ahem, i lived in CT for 4 years, and whilst i dont want to put a downer on it, most of the 'excellent' SA doctors have gone to live in Oz or over here.Lets hope for George he is in a decent Medical Aid Hospital and not the SA equiv of NHS- if they have sorted the Insurance out then generally he will be in a Medical AId Hospital.

    I was in CT last weekend too - anybody have any further details of where in Cape Town?

  • queensland_addick
    queensland_addick Posts: 7,554
    That may well be the case Mr President. Lets hope he's in a good facility.
  • Fanny Fanackapan
    Fanny Fanackapan Posts: 18,768
    Update posted on the donation site today states that George has had a good night & although still in intensive care and is in a stable condition.

    We are asked to keep donations coming in ( currently at £8,455) and thanks are expressed for all donations & support.

    A fundraising football match has been arranged on Sunday 8th June at Coldharbour Leisure Centre,Chaphal Farm Rd, Eltham, SE9 3Lx ( 1.30pm) A Kent Pro X1 will play A George Howard Kent League X1and we are requested to show our support for George & his family by attending .

    Let's hope those progress reports keep coming & that this brave young man continues back to full health.
  • The_President
    The_President Posts: 14,280
    One thing i dont understand is that, apparently, Joe Pigott was the driver of the car, however, he is only 20 years old - car hire companies state that you have to be 21 or older before you can hire a car.

    http://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/ex-charlton-athletic-goalkeeper-fights-for-life-after-south-africa-car-crash-9447083.html
  • paulie8290
    paulie8290 Posts: 23,345
    Charity game for him being held Sunday 8th June
    http://www.kentishfootball.co.uk/mambo/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=9949&Itemid=42
    Harriott and Shelvey will be playing
  • ross1
    ross1 Posts: 51,052
    The_President said:

    One thing i dont understand is that, apparently, Joe Pigott was the driver of the car, however, he is only 20 years old - car hire companies state that you have to be 21 or older before you can hire a car.

    http://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/ex-charlton-athletic-goalkeeper-fights-for-life-after-south-africa-car-crash-9447083.html

    Are you sure it was Joe, as he was on holiday with Joe's parents and it said Mr Pigott was driving could be his dad.
  • madadd
    madadd Posts: 622
    The_President said:

    One thing i dont understand is that, apparently, Joe Pigott was the driver of the car, however, he is only 20 years old - car hire companies state that you have to be 21 or older before you can hire a car.

    http://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/ex-charlton-athletic-goalkeeper-fights-for-life-after-south-africa-car-crash-9447083.html

    There is a lot of speculation on this thread when we should all be concerned with George making a speedy recovery.
    Just to clear a few things up the incident happened in another region a few hours East of Cape Town the vehicle in which they were driving is a privately owned vehicle of the Piggot family which Joe is insured to drive and finally George is indeed being cared for in a top private hospital facility and the insurance company are covering all medical costs. Going forwards I am not sure what support they will provide during any rehabilitation therefore the fund is very worthy. A lot of the press reports are inaccurate as they all scramble for a newsworthy story and embellish the events.
    Surely our thoughts should be for George's well being and supporting his family during this time while he is recovering.
    I'm not having a go at you personally Mr P I just don't think the insistent needs pulling apart when we should be thinking about George

  • The_President
    The_President Posts: 14,280
    madadd said:



    The_President said:

    One thing i dont understand is that, apparently, Joe Pigott was the driver of the car, however, he is only 20 years old - car hire companies state that you have to be 21 or older before you can hire a car.

    http://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/ex-charlton-athletic-goalkeeper-fights-for-life-after-south-africa-car-crash-9447083.html

    There is a lot of speculation on this thread when we should all be concerned with George making a speedy recovery.
    Just to clear a few things up the incident happened in another region a few hours East of Cape Town the vehicle in which they were driving is a privately owned vehicle of the Piggot family which Joe is insured to drive and finally George is indeed being cared for in a top private hospital facility and the insurance company are covering all medical costs. Going forwards I am not sure what support they will provide during any rehabilitation therefore the fund is very worthy. A lot of the press reports are inaccurate as they all scramble for a newsworthy story and embellish the events.
    Surely our thoughts should be for George's well being and supporting his family during this time while he is recovering.
    I'm not having a go at you personally Mr P I just don't think the insistent needs pulling apart when we should be thinking about George

    I agree, and of course, wish George the very best and a very speedy recovery.
  • ross1
    ross1 Posts: 51,052
    Has anyone got any up-to-date news on the poor lad

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