Kidd Candelario GoFundMe
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As some of you may know and for those of you who don't- longtime Grateful Dead employee and Bay Area legend, Kidd Candelario had three small strokes on the right side of his brain. Last week he was traveling to work in his car when he was found mildly responsive but unable to operate the vehicle or communicate.
After spending five days in the hospital, he was transitioned to an an Acute Care facility where he will participate in an intensive physical therapy process. He is working with occupational therapists, neuropsychologists and a speech therapist among a host of other doctors. Although his team is optimistic about his condition, there is still a long road ahead of us as he regains his strength. Until then he will need daily care and support as he has lost a large portion of mobility and functionality on the left side of his body. Even though his incredible sense of humor and rolodex of rockstar stories are still intact, he will not be able to return to work making cables for quite some time.
Donations to Kidd will help him with both his recovery and his return to a healthier and more stable life. In addition to donations, we would greatly appreciate help from any Bay Area friends with leads on a comfortable and safe living environment for him (no stairs). Thank you so much to those who have reached out thus. far, your well wishes mean a lot to him and we read them with him daily.
Thank you,
Catalina Candelario and Cody Candelario (Kidds Candelario)https://www.gofundme.com/f/medical-and-rehabilitation-support-for-kidd
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Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: GDTRFB
Damn. That is shitty news.
Damn. That is shitty news. Thanks for the 'heads up'.
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https://jambands.com/news/2021/06/20/gofundme-campaign-created-to-aid-gr...
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: GDTRFB
It's not my call but maybe,
It's not my call but maybe, for example, Bobby could pawn that Tesla he bought for his daughter and pony up for the guy(s) whom hauled equipment coast to coast and beyond for all of those years? Was Hunter really broke enough that he had to scrounge up some gigs to help cover his medical bills too?
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I gave what I was able.
I gave what I was able.
It's gross and creepy to me that this even exists.
D&C gearing up to make another $50 million or whatever this summer...
I hope the man can find a little comfort
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Wonder if Mayer has ever even
Wonder if Mayer has ever even heard of him
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Mayer couldnt lick the
Mayer couldnt lick the bottoms of his boots.
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Kidd sidestage smiling at
Kidd sidestage smiling at Jerry during US Blues, Ventura 85.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=waOfuTDaYl8
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: 2 Room Shack
he was or is living at a
he was or is living at a compound in oakland where my friend shares a music studio. we stayed there after a show a few years back. basically under the 880. was sketchy as hell.
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Yeah, that's pretty shitty.
Yeah, that's pretty shitty. Not surprising but shitty none the less.
Save the hippy dippy vibes and poney up.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: That’s Nancy with the laughin’ face
Yeah, time to give back. He
Yeah, time to give back. He got us into shows a couple of times. Our friends who breed and train Rotties in NH got to know the fellow Rottie lovin roadie well
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Briank
Steve Parish ponied up $25.
Steve Parish ponied up $25.
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Seems like a benefit show
Seems like a benefit show would be a no-brainer if the old men could stop behaving like little children and bury their grudges.
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Met him once at the register
Met him once at the register of a diner in Ventura in 84. He was nice enough to chat with me for a minute.
Top of Page Bottom of Page PermalinkFull Name: Greasyheart
He is family as family gets.
He is family as family gets. Sending vibes and prayers for a full recovery.
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Medical care is so fucking
Wishing Kidd successful and complete recovery;
he'll need a huge amount of costly care and attention to get there.
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