Former Villanova Track Star, George MacKay needs your prayers and support

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    Frank W

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    6 years ago 03/14/2018 6:09pm EDT

    Don Paige has passed along this news about George MacKay, one of his Villanova teammates on the 4-mile relay team that set a World Record of 16:19.0 at the 1976 Dartmouth Relays.

    "George had a terrible car accident at Villanova and was not able to run after that event. The car accident left him with life-long challenges. George had a medical set-back recently and almost died. He’s been in the hospital with mounting medical bills, so we have setup a Go Fund Me page to assist George, his family and 10 year old daughter."

    To make a donation, go to this link:

    https://www.gofundme.com/george-mackay-medical-expenses

    Please forward this to any of your friends who you think might want to help a fellow member of the T&F family

    Thanks for your consideration,

    Villanova Track Team

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    6 years ago 03/15/2018 9:06pm EDT
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    Latest update from Georges brother Michael: George is truly blessed to have such caring friends and a second chance at life. Today the Medical Team woke him from his sedation and removed him from the respirator. This was a huge step and it looks like George has turned the corner. He still faces a daunting rehabilitation of somewhere between 6 months and 2 years but God has granted him another chance. Thank you all for the positive messages and prayers. Knowing George he will truly be humbled by all your support.

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    Frank W

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    6 years ago 03/16/2018 5:58am EDT
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    George and his family really appreciate all your support!!

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    6 years ago 03/16/2018 12:04pm EDT
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    Frank W wrote:

    Don Paige has passed along this news about George MacKay, one of his Villanova teammates on the 4-mile relay team that set a World Record of 16:19.0 at the 1976 Dartmouth Relays.

    "George had a terrible car accident at Villanova and was not able to run after that event. The car accident left him with life-long challenges. George had a medical set-back recently and almost died. He’s been in the hospital with mounting medical bills, so we have setup a Go Fund Me page to assist George, his family and 10 year old daughter."

    To make a donation, go to this link:

    https://www.gofundme.com/george-mackay-medical-expenses

    Please forward this to any of your friends who you think might want to help a fellow member of the T&F family

    Thanks for your consideration,

    Villanova Track Team

    So happy this made it to Letsrun. I probably should have posted it last week.

    I made a donation and shared this on Facebook last week. When I was a frosh in HS, I watched (and learned from) this tough guy as he ran a 9:05 (full) 2-Mile in his County Meet of Champs, losing to a guy who ran 9:02. I'll never forget that. I went to HS less than 2 miles from him so I had a head start on knowing just how tough he is! Best Wishes for a Speedy Recovery!

    PS-- I was out kicked by Don Paige in the NCAA X-C Final!

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    6 years ago 03/16/2018 4:22pm EDT
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