Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Maryland firefighter in coma with brain injury after BASE jumping accident. Montgomery Co. firefighters are raising money to bring Scott Doyle home.
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Since Mother's Day Scott Doyle has been in a coma in a Boise, Idaho hospital with a brain injury. Fellow firefighters in Montgomery County have begun efforts to raise money to bring the 34-year-old Doyle home once he is stable enough to be moved.
Scott Doyle was injured while enjoying one of his passions during a vacation with his wife, Steph. The veteran skydiving instructor hit his head against a canyon wall while BASE jumping.
Cousin Frank Snodgrass says Doyle's regular health insurance will not pay for the air ambulance that will be needed to bring the firefighter to a medical facility in the Washington area. The flight could cost as much as $30,000.
Firefighters, who have already donated their time to cover Doyle's shifts for three months, are now working to raise the money. Doyle is a piper with Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Pipes & Drums. The group has scheduled a fundraiser at a location to be announced in Frederick County on May 29.
A Facebook page called "Keep Scott Doyle In Your Thoughts" has also been started to help in the efforts to raise money.
: May 20, 2009 12:43 AM Wristbands are available for purchase at a number of places to support Scott Doyle, please see the Pipes and Drums website and the Support Doyle Facebook page for all the details.
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