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PLEASE HELP posted : 07/20/06 at 01:46pm pst
The most important person in my existance, my dude, tattooer Devon Blood, is in the hospital right now after being shot early Wednesday morning, July 12, during an attempted robbery of my home. He's listed as stable in the ICU, he's unconscious, but his recovery looks good if he stays the course he's on right now. Either way, its going to be a long road to being his usual self. The bullet that is lodged in his brain is not going to be removed, as the doctors fear it would do more damage to operate to remove it than to leave it where it is.

For those that know Devon, you know what a gentle, good hearted person he is, as well as the passion he has for tattooing, and the love he has for his family and friends. He didn't deserve this to happen AT ALL, not that most people do, but it doesn't sit right knowing what he's going through.

One o his closest pals, Matt Howse, has sorted out an account for Devon, for those of us who want to contribute to helping him on his way to recovery.

It's very important to usthat everyone understands that 100% of every dime that goes into this account will go to Devon and Devon only. There aren't any middlemen, percentage takers or foundations that can get their hands on it. I've set this up on behalf of his family and friends, so any questions, please ask. It's even a free checking account to they won't even take fees for it.

So, you can send in money three ways; mail a check/money order/whatever to:

Devon Get Better
c/o Sacred Tattoo
707 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94607

Make sure checks are made out to "Devon Get Better" which is what Matt has set up the account under..

or you can deposit money into the account directly at any Washington Mutual branch, the account number is 3063634311.

I've also set up a Paypal account for those who use Paypal, the address you send money to is devonblood@reliabletattoos.com

The art benefits and shows will be starting this week, and will continue as long as there's drive from all of us. For anyone who wants to contribute art, tattoo time, or anything else that can be contributed towards his recovery, you're more than welcome to. Just contact Matt Howse at Matt@reliabletattoos.com for details.

With a constant stream of visitors since last week, Devon knows we're here for him and is able to show signs here and there of being aware people are around him who love him.

We've met with the neurosurgeon who's overseeing Devon, his prognosis is good for the type of injury he's sustained, but it will be days or weeks before we know how he'll fare with being his old self. All of our love to our friend.

Please pass this on.

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Gabrielle
07/20/06 02:19pm pst

I have been seriously worried out of my gourd about you and your boyfriend. Im goign to send as much as I can early next month. I hope it helps. I really hope it helps, and i am going to send as much good vibes your way as i possibly can.
I dont know you but I love you, and i hate that this is something you, devon, and your friends and family have to go through. I plan to post a bulliten and a journal about this on myspace, I hope more people contribute.  

Veruca
07/20/06 04:35pm pst

I dont know how much help it would be, but I can send paintings!  I don't have much else to give other than that....  I would gladly contribute some tattoo time but I live all the way in IL.  I'm glad to hear he's hanging on girly


xo

Hai
07/21/06 01:52am pst

That is horrible. I am so sorry to hear that this happened to you. If it is any concilation I know someone who sustained a similar injury and has been living with a bullet in his brain for 11 years and is completely functioning and has full use of his brain.
When I am in a better position to I will chip in what I can. Good luck to all of you.

v8dreaming
07/22/06 06:17pm pst

i am soo sorry to hear that. i hope he's going to be ok. some people shouldn't be on this earth. and the people that did this to him are such. i hope they hang them from their nut sacks. fuck. i have an account with wamu. i don't have alot of money, but i'll see what i can do.

poolshark
08/02/06 01:04pm pst

Happy Birthday Dahlia!  I just posted this on My Space again. My thoughts are with you and Devon.

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