After receiving so many messages of support from people here, I just wanted to post an update on Cameron following his accident. As most of you know, he was in an automobile accident Thursday morning and sustained head trauma and internal injuries that required him to be life flighted to Indianapolis. More information, news articles, and my latest updates are posted by his dedicated webmaster. Thank you all for the support - TRULY!
~Michelle
November 23, 2008 – 2:45pm ET
From: Michelle Petroff,
Rising Star Management Group,
mpetroff@risingstarmg.com
On this Sunday, we are fortunate to be able to report more good news about Cameron’s condition. The intracranial pressure has continued to decrease and that is a great step in showing the swelling and pressure of his brain is subsiding. This morning, the doctors were so confident in this step that they were able to remove that monitor. This will allow them to continue to proceed with other treatments. They are also adjusting medication and treatments to slowly allow his body to start controlling some of its own regulating and functions. Additionally, the preliminary stages to hopefully start the gradual process of regaining consciousness has started. Early measurements will be used just to try and monitor when he is awake or asleep; so while it may seem that this process is moving slowly, he is doing well considering the condition he was admitted in.
By no means is his status upgraded yet but we are all thankful for these small notches towards our goal of having Cameron healthy and back to his vibrant self. Deep thanks go out to the staff at Methodist Hospital, the greater Greenfield and Indianapolis communities, and all of his friends, sponsors, fans, and fellow competitors who are sending encouraging messages of support. In the coming days, those positive words will continue to be very important so please keep them coming as we approach Thanksgiving.