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Rai Henniger Undergoing Intense Medical Treatment

May 18, 2007 - Pacific Coast League (PCL1)
Colorado Springs Sky Sox News Release


Denver, CO - Rai Henniger, Senior Vice President of the Colorado Springs Sky Sox, is currently undergoing treatment at Denver Health Medical Center after suffering traumatic injuries in a pyrotechnic accident while setting up for a recent Sky Sox baseball game.

His condition is serious. He sustained major facial and head injuries that will require many months of medical care, restorative surgeries and therapy. He is aware of his surroundings and able to communicate by squeezing the hand of his family and caretakers.

Chief of Surgery and Trauma Services, Ernest E. "Gene" Moore, M.D., is leading the team of physicians at Denver Health who will be treating Henniger.

His wife, Heather (Mooney), a Manitou Springs High School and UCCS graduate is now living in a Denver hotel while her parents are caring for their children. The Henniger children, Grace, 10; Emma, 7; and Benjamin, 5, are shuttling back and forth between Denver and Colorado Springs to see their mother. Mom and children plan to relocate to a small apartment in Denver for the duration of his treatments, which could be up to several months.

The "Rai Henniger Family Fund" has been established at Security Service Federal Credit Union. Donations can be dropped off at any Security Service location in Colorado Springs, Pueblo or Denver or mailed to: The Rai Henniger Family Fund, 1485 Kelly Johnson Boulevard, Colorado Springs, CO 80920.

The fund will help offset the tremendous healthcare and family expenses that the Hennigers will face in the coming year(s). Businesses and community citizens who have expressed interest in raising funds for the family are encouraged to do so but to make the contributions directly through this fund.

Flowers cannot be sent to the hospital. Anyone interested in sending cards, with or without checks can send them to the Sky Sox offices at the ballpark at:

"The Henniger Family"

c/o Sky Sox

4385 Tutt Boulevard

Colorado Springs, CO 80922

All cards received are being taped up throughout Rai Henniger's room during his stay at Denver Health.

A press conference will be held in the near future and a separate media advisory will be sent out in advance.

"The support from our community, our church Vista Grande, the Sky Sox, the kids' elementary school, The Classical Academy, Stetson Hills Elementary School and all the business associates and friends that Rai has made through the years has been overwhelming," Heather said, "The road ahead is a very long one. It will be made easier by this support, by people's prayers and thoughts and the much needed funds through Security Service Federal Credit Union. We are eternally grateful."

For further information please contact Mike Hobson at (719) 597-1449 or prdept@skysox.com.



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