There is evil in the world. A few days ago it found father of two, Santa Clara paramedic and SF Giants' fan Brian Stow. Being the fan that he is, Bryan had traveled all the way down to Los Angeles to support his team at this year's season opener game.
Bryan was left lying on the ground in critical condition with a fractured skull, swelling of his brain and the awful possibility that doctors may need to remove one of the frontal lobes of his brain because it is so damaged.
These are the sketches by the LAPD of Bryan's attackers.
If these men look familiar to you or you know who committed this crime, please go to the police not for the reward, the reward is just a bonus, go because it's the right thing to do.
If these men look familiar to you or you know who committed this crime, please go to the police not for the reward, the reward is just a bonus, go because it's the right thing to do.
From various news reports online here is what I was able to gather together:
- The suspects are both between 18 to 25 years old
- Both had shaved heads and thin mustaches
- One had a small goatee
- The other had numerous tattoos on his neck
- At least one was wearing a Dodgers jersey
- Both were allegedly drunk
- The getaway car was a light-colored, four- door sedan
- The car was driven by a woman
- A small male child was a passenger in the car
- There is now a $150,000 reward fund for information leading to the arrest of Bryan's attackers.
- From the L.A. Times: Police are asking anyone with information to report tips to LA Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (8477), texting the letters TIPLA plus your tip to CRIMES (274637), or using the website.
How wrong is that? A guy whose job it is to save lives goes to a baseball game and for no reason at all is now fighting for his life. It's sad and stupid and senseless.
From the moment I first read this story in the news it made me feel sick and I wished there was something I could do to help. Well, I'm writing this blog post, that's a little something, and tonight I'll be eating pizza from Pizza My Heart.
If you would like to help Bryan and his family there are many ways to reach out:
Donate Anytime
Paypal: stowdonations@gmail.comCommonwealth Credit Union:
www.CUSWIRL.com Account #118881
To Donate Checks by Mail:
Checks should be made out to "The Bryan Stow Fund"
Mail to:
SF Police Credit Union
c/o San Mateo Branch
1495 S. El Camino Real
San Mateo, CA 94402
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Words of Support
On Facebook - Our prayers are with Bryan StowAttend a Fundraiser
April 11 – 13th
Chevys - San Francisco LocationsYou Must Download, Print and Bring In this Flyer (CLICK HERE) to donate 10% of your meal to Bryan Stow
Chevys Fresh Mex® has announced they will donate 10% of food sales during San Francisco’s home baseball games for Bryan Stow, the baseball fan who was attacked and is seriously injured beginning today Monday, April 11th through Wednesday, April 13th, 2011. Chevys Fresh Mex San Francisco locations will participate and donate 10% of food sales over three days to the Stow Family to assist with the medical bills.
Chevys invites guests to come and enjoy Fresh Mex food and donate to the Stow Family at any of the four San Francisco Chevys Fresh Mex restaurants participating:
· Van Ness - 590 Van Ness Avenue at Golden Gate
· Stonestown - 3251 20th Avenue, Next to Galleria Mall
· 3rd &Howard - at 201 3rd Street across from Moscone Center
· South San Francisco - at 141 Hickey Blvd. & El Camino Real
April 13th
Malone's Grille FundraiserPatti Malone, the owner of Malone's Grille in Scotts Valley, will be hosting a fundraiser for Bryan:
"Bryan is a friend and good customer of Malone's. We will be holding a fundraiser next Wednesday, April 13th from 5-8 pm. 30% of sales from 5-8pm will be donated to Bryan along with a silent auction and raffle. The word is getting out for more support with prizes and auction items. We are very excited to help support Bryan and his family."
Malone's Grande Grille
4402 Scotts Valley Dr.
Scotts Valley, Ca 95066
Time: 5:00 - 8:00 pm
Phone: (831)438-2244
Email: malonesgrille@pacbell.net
4/13 - 4/17
Lovebian Designs FundraiserLovebian Designs is a Palo Alto based company selling Lovebian Brand Clothing. We will be donating 25% of all sales to help the Stow Family until April 15th.
CLICK HERE for event details
April 14th
Stagnaro Bros. Seafood11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Will be offering donations equaling 20% of all proceeds from
Stagnaro Bros. Seafood
59 Municipal Wharf
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 423-2180
4/15 - 4/16
Inn at Tres Pinos5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
6991 Airline Highway Tres Pinos, CA 95075
Inn at Tres Pinos Giants “Double Header Fundraiser”
We will be donating 10% of our sales and our entire staff has graciously agreed to donate their weekend wages to the Stow Family! So come Watch the Game with us and Show your support!
Enjoy “Giant” Drink Specials, Great Food & Fans!
Please visit www.trespinosinn.com for more information.
4/16
Red Jack Saloon4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
131 Bay Street, San Francisco,CA
The owners of the Red Jack Saloon will have a minimum donation of $5/person for a tasty BBQ, drink specials and to watch the Giants kick butt on their away game. Please come in your Giants gear and lets do this FOR STOW!!!!! We all want him back and healthy!!!
4/17
South Bay Area Firefighters vs. American Medical Response Hockey5:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Sharks Ice at San Jose 1500 South 10th Street San Jose, CA 95112
On April 17th there will be an event starting at 5:30pm at Sharks Ice in San Jose to help raise funds for the Bryan Stow Fund. There will be a silent auction, raffle, and at 7:30pm a hockey game featuring the Bay Area Firefighters' Team Vs. American Medical Response.
Donations are encouraged, admission is free, and $1 of every beer purchased will go to the Stow Fund. 100% of all proceeds from auctions and donations will go to the Stow Fund.
April 7th-24th
Mode Bay AreaBay Area Fashion Lovers Supporting Bryan Stow
Collecting useful items and messages of kindness for the Stow family. Suggested ideas: Gift cards for necessities–gas, grocery, restaurants, etc. Handwritten get well cards and maybe something for the kids.
Items to be accepted at the following drop off locations:
Campbell:
Simply Smashing
241 E Campbell Ave # B
Campbell, CA 95008
408-379-1925
Los Altos:
Smythe and Corss Fine Jewelry
350 Main Street
Los Altos, CA 94022
650-995-4292
Los Gatos:
She She Shoes
130 N. Santa Cruz Avenue #D
Los Gatos, CA 95030
408-354-3355
Palo Alto:
BRIM
855 El Camino Real I Boutique #39
Palo Alto, CA 94301
650-329-8349
4/12 - 4/30
Stella & Dot Stylist Christel MeinholdChristel Meinhold will be donating 100% of the proceeds for orders made through the end of April. You can go to www.stelladot.com/christel for all the information.
Past Events
April 5th - This event raised $20,000
If you live in the Bay Area Pizza My Heart is hosting a company-wide fundraiser ALL DAY for Bryan at ALL of their locations! Say you are there to support Bryan and 30% of your purchase will be donated directly to Bryan and his family.
April 6th - This event raised $107,000
There will be a BBQ fundraiser at the headquarters of Bryan's employer.
AMR Headquarters
12:00 noon till 8:00 PM
1670 Las Plumas Ave
San Jose, CA
Next to SJFD Station 34
April 8
The Old Pro Sports Bar & Grill in Palo Alto is offering to donate 25% of all sales made between 11AM and 1:30PM on Friday April 8th to Bryan. Their address is:Old Pro Sports Bar & Grill
541 Ramona St.
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 326-1446
April 8
All Starbucks locations in Monterey & Santa Clara CountyKWAV 96.9 will be broadcasting from the Starbucks at
1955 41st Avenue @Clares St.
Capitola, CA 95010
(831) 464-8091
APRIL 9th and 10th
AMR Antelope Valley will be hosting a carwash to help the Family of Brian Stow. Brian is a AMR Paramedic who remains in critical condition after being attacked after a Dodgers game. Please join us this day, or make a donation! Anything will help!Carwash
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
AMR Antelope Valley
1055 West Ave J
Lancaster CA 93534
April 10
The Pizza GuysAll proceeds from sales of pizza slices and soda between noon and 4 p.m. will benefit The Support Fund for Bryan Stow at the San Francisco Police Credit Union.
The Pizza Guys
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
55 Dempsey Road
Milpitas, CA
April 11
El Palomar Restaurant Fundraiser7:00 to 11:00 PM
El Palomar Restaurant
1336 Pacific Ave.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831)425-7575
The fundraiser will include:
- Silent Auction
- Raffle
- Food & Drink Specials
- DJ Showbiz
- Autographed Giant's Memorabilia
- KDON 102.5 Radio will be broadcasting from the event
April 11
Tied House Fundraiser
Time: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Tied House Brewery and Cafe's Beer Garden (In the back of the restaurant)
954 Villa St.
Mountain View, CA 94041-1236
(650) 965-2739
• 100% of your entry fee will be donated to Bryan Stow
• Price: $15 gets you 3 tickets for 3 pints of beer, light appetizers, and a fun place to watch the baseball game. Cash and credit cards accepted at event.
• 8 Breweries participating
Join us in our Beer Garden, starting at 6pm, for some good brews. Meet and mingle with the brewers, enjoy some light Ballpark style appetizers, and proudly wear your team's gear. Whether you cheer on the Giants (yeay) or the Dodgers, please join us to remind everyone that this is a friendly rivalry...all while raising money to help out Bryan Stow and his family through this tough time.
Breweries:
-510 Brewing
-Firehouse Grill & Brewery
-Jack's Brewing
-Los Gatos Brewing
-Rabbits Foot
-Rock Bottom
-Tied House
-Faultline Brewing
APRIL 11 - The SF Giants have raised $70,000
SF GiantsThe Giants will collect donations at AT&T Park: The Giants will partner with Bryan's employer, American Medical Response, to collect donations at the gates and throughout the ballpark for The Bryan Stow Fund. Approximately, 100 of his fellow paramedics will volunteer for this effort. The Giants will make an initial $10,000 contribution to The Bryan Stow Fund and encourage all fans to give what they can. The Giants Community Fund will also hold a silent auction during Monday's game with all proceeds benefiting the The Bryan Stow Fund.
APRIL 11th in Los Angeles - This event raised $61,000
Dodgers "Drive-Through" Relief for Bryan Stow8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Parking Lot 1 of Dodger Stadium
Los Angeles, CA
The Dodgers will host a "drive-through" relief event for Bryan Stow at Dodger Stadium on Monday, with all collections going directly towards the trust fund established by the Stow family to benefit Bryan and his children.
Assisting the Dodgers in the relief effort will be American Medical Response, the club's media partners -- KCAL 9, Prime Ticket, KABC 790 and Univision Radio -- and the Los Angeles Times.
Monetary donations of cash and checks will be accepted, with checks being made out to the "Bryan Stow Fund." Contributions will also be accepted via PayPal and online at sfpcu.org.
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This situation is pathetic and sad. It is obseurd that we have to come to a place like this over a baseball game. Prayers and thoughts are with this man and his family. I hope they catch these thugs.
Thanks Jason. I hope they catch them too.
The only good thing to come of this tragedy is to see so many people rallying to help Bryan and his family. A small consolation considering his life will never be the same again but still heartwarming to see people care so much for someone they've never even met.
I would agree... One other positive that I hope comes out of this would be to see people stand up against bullies instead of watching, and in some cases encouraging these escalating conditions.
Very good points! Your comment reminds me of that tv show "What would you do?" where people observe something out of the ordinary happening, usually someone being victimized or people breaking the law in some manner, and a tv crew observes to see how many people stop and help or try to put a stop to what is going on either directly or by calling the police. It's often shocking how many people will walk by because they don't want to get involved :(
Thanks Jason. I hope they catch them too.
The only good thing to come of this tragedy is to see so many people rallying to help Bryan and his family. A small consolation considering his life will never be the same again but still heartwarming to see people care so much for someone they've never even met.
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