As you've heard by now, two men dressed in Dodgers clothing beat up San Francisco Giants fan Bryan Stow in the Dodgers Stadium parking lot during Opening Day. They beat him so severely that doctors believe he has suffered brain damage and he remains in a medically-induced coma.
Giants, Dodgers Honor Attack Victim Bryan Stow Together
Both the Dodgers and Giants have responded in unison, denouncing the attacks and attempting to raise as much money as possible to help Stow, a paramedic, as he fights for his life in a hospital bed.
The two teams gathered at the pitcher’s mound during a pregame ceremony Monday night as their series kicked off in San Francisco, pausing for a moment of silence on behalf of Stow.
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Current Dodger Juan Uribe, who played for the Giants last season, also received his World Series ring as a gesture of perspective and mutual appreciation.
The Giant also honored Stow before Monday night’s game with an inspirational video and a call to place a donation with SF Police Credit Union (those donating are urged to indicate Fund #1377733).
Meanwhile, the Dodgers hosted a “drive-through” relief event at Dodger Stadium Monday. The event reportedly raised over $61,000. Dodger legend Tommy Lasorda, who donated $5,000 himself, was shaken discussing Stow’s situation:
For more on these two teams and their great rivalry, visit Dodger blog True Blue LA and Giants blog McCovey Chronicles.
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