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National junior cyclist Raul Leal recovering well
-uncle, Ray Leal extends gratitude to all who assisted
By Franklin Wilson
The high level of indiscipline exhibited by many of the drivers using the roadways in Guyana has brought sorrow to many a family by way of death of their loved ones whilst many more have been left with broken limbs that they will have to live with for the rest of their lives.
Those who are able to recover are eternally grateful to the Almighty for allowing them the opportunity to rebound.
One such person is National junior Cyclist Raul Leal who was involved in an accident with a minibus in May whilst he was on his way to training one afternoon. The accident left Leal hospitalized for many weeks nursing a broken right
Raul Leal
hand and feet.
The scars and pain from the accident was much to bear according to the talented cyclist, but the love extended to him by his immediate family and friends as well as his fellow cyclists, administrators and members of the business community, kept him going and now he is closer to getting back in the saddles.
Leal’s uncle, Ray, who has been with him every step of the way dropped by yesterday to update this reporter on the excellent progress that Raul is making.
“Raul has been recovering very well and we are very happy for this. The cast on his right hand was removed today (yesterday) and we expect that on September 16, the steel pins in the hand will be removed after which he will start therapy on both hand and feet.”
Uncle Ray noted that they have already begun the process of ensuring that his nephew gets back on his cycle soonest by procuring certain pieces of equipment to aid in this regard.
He {Ray} is extending special thanks to Dr. Fawcett Jeffrey and Dr. Ronvair Gajraj for their support and love during Raul’s time of need.
Gratitude was also extended to Kamal Seebarran, Safraz Khan, Gavin Gouveia, Cynthia Dookie, Paul Choo-wee-nam and all the cyclists and officials who stood by Leal during the past trying months.
“We are eternally grateful to these persons for rendering assistance to us in whatever little way they did. Their combined efforts would have assisted the healing process for Raul and we know that he will be back competitively to make us all and his country proud.”
Up to the time of the accident, Raul Leal was one of the leading juvenile/junior cyclists with a bright future. According to his uncle, the future is still bright and young Raul will be back with a bang for the new season.
Kaieteur Sport joins will the cycling fraternity in wishing this talented cyclist well.
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