In this time of need...

As a result of this tragic accident, Mark Norcross is facing extensive rehabilitation and overwhelming expenses. If you would like to contribute, you may do so by making a contribution in Mark's name at any of the Sandusky area Citizens Banking Company locations: 100 E. Water St, Sandusky OH; 702 W. Perkins Ave, Sandusky OH; or 1907 E. Perkins Ave, Sandusky OH.


If you can not make it to one of Sandusky's Citizens Bank locations, and would still like to contribute, you may send a check payable to "The Mark Norcross Fund" to:

Citizens Banking Co.
100 E. Water St.
Sandusky, OH 44870

Thank you for your support in this time of need!

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145 Columbus Ave
Sandusky, OH 44870
(419) 626-0550
(419) 656-8905


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Mean Jean's picture

Welcome home

I just want to welcome Mark home. We will be looking foward to you joing us just as soon as you can. We have missed you.....

I also want to thank Deon for coming to the gym last Tuesday evening. We had a great turn out. Thanks to all of you. Deon has some really good stuff. The guys had a great time rolling with him.

Submitted by Mean Jean on Fri, 10/31/2008 - 2:25pm.
146ashley's picture

sorry i'm not coming thursday

turns out i sprained my toe and now it's brusied all over and it getting big so sorry.

Submitted by 146ashley on Thu, 10/30/2008 - 6:22pm.
Chrissy's picture

HOME SWEET HOME

We are going home tomorrow! Mark had a wonderful week. He is really excited about going home. He is going to be discharged tomorrow before his facial CT scan at St. Vincent's. Many of the therapists and nurses are amazed at his progress.

God is awesome!

We will follow up with outpatient rehab for speech, physical, and occupational therapy. Mark says he will be ready to compete again by December. I don't think his surgeons will agree with him, but it is nice to hear him set a goal.

I will bring Mark to the gym soon. I know he will enjoy watching the classes.

Goodnight, Chrissy

Submitted by Chrissy on Wed, 10/29/2008 - 11:19pm.
Mean Jean's picture

Visitor to the Gym

We have a visitor coming to the Gym on Tuesday, Oct.28th.

Submitted by Mean Jean on Thu, 10/23/2008 - 8:56pm.
Chrissy's picture

Mark's follow-up appts.

Good news, Mark's orthopaedic appointment went great.

Submitted by Chrissy on Wed, 10/22/2008 - 12:06am.
Chrissy's picture

Mark

Mark is showing improvement everyday.

Submitted by Chrissy on Fri, 10/17/2008 - 11:42pm.
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Mark's story stickied at the top of Sherdog MMA's forum

After speaking to the editors at Sherdog.com, they were nice enough to allow me to post about what happened to Mark and even stickied it at the top of the page. Mark has received many well wishes there.

http://www.sherdog.net/forums/f2/professional-mma-fighter-instructor-cri...

Please go there and see how the MMA community pulls together when one of their own is in need.

Thanks so much to www.sherdog.com, their entire staff, and the members who have said such nice things!

BTW, the forums here are working now as well, you just log in with the same username and password as the main site. I have set up a page for people to leave Mark messages of support and well wishes, you can view it here.

Submitted by admin on Fri, 10/17/2008 - 10:21pm.

Saturday, October 18th 2008: Benefit Dinner for Mark Norcross


Where: The Pump Bar & Grill, 4024 Hayes Ave Sandusky, OH 44870

When: Saturday, October 18th 2008 From 3:00 PM to 2:00 AM


On Tuesday, September 23, a man pulled out in front of Mark and crashed into his Harley Davidson and then sped away. Mark is in critical condition at Saint Vincent Mercy Medical Center (Toldedo, OH) with a brain injury and a broken femur. Mark is a certified instructor in Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). Mark enjoys working with children because they are anxious and excited to learn Martial Arts. These lessons teach them teamwork, discipline, and self-control. Mark is a loving father and companion, and a role model to his students.


In repsonse to this tragedy, we would like to ask the community to help support Mark and his family in this time of need.


All proceed will benefit Mark and his family with medical expenses and rehabilitation costs.

Dinner Price $7.00

  • Hog Roast (By Josh Meyers)
  • Sloppy Joes
  • Chicken Sandwiches
  • Many Side Dishes


List of Events

  • 50/50 Drawings
  • Tip Boards
  • Silent Auction
  • Corn Hole Tournament ($20 per Team)
  • D.J. Jim Jump


Contributions can also be made in Mark's name at any of the three Citizens Bank locations in Sandusky.


If you can not make it to one of Sandusky's Citizens Bank locations, and would still like to contribute, you may send a check payable to "The Mark Norcross Fund" to:

Citizens Banking Co.
100 E. Water St.
Sandusky, OH 44870

For Questions, Please contact:

Donny (419) 306-5762
or
Mike (419) 656-9911

Thank you for your support!

Poker Run: Saturday, October 18th 2008


Where: The Pump Bar & Grill, 4024 Hayes Ave Sandusky, OH 44870

When: Saturday, October 18th 2008 From 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM


There will be a Poker Run for Mark Norcross, starting at The Pump Bar and Grill (4024 Hayes Ave Sandusky, OH). It will run from 11 AM until 4 PM. A list of the participating bars will be available on the day of the run. The cost will be $10.00 per Bike or Car. Half of the proceeds will go to the winner, and half will be given to the Mark Norcross Fund. There will also be a Benefit Dinner at The Pump Bar and Grill from 3:00 PM until 2:00 AM, so come early and stay late and enjoy the fun!

Thank you for your support!

Mean Jean's picture

Morning and Saturday classes

Sorry to have to cut some of the classes out but I just don't have the time to keep them all going. My work schedule is changing. Classes Monday thru Thursday will remain the same. Only Monday and Wednesday morning classes and Saturday classes will have to be set aside for awhile. I hope you all understand.
Jeannie

Submitted by Mean Jean on Tue, 10/14/2008 - 9:43pm.
Chrissy's picture

Mark is calm today.

His hiccups have disappeared and he appears to be more comfortable. He has remained calm most of the day. Thank God, he needed some rest.

I have talked to so many of you lately who say you are worried about me.

Submitted by Chrissy on Tue, 10/14/2008 - 1:56am.
smith's picture

benefit meeting

i had posted a blog for next sunday about the benefit meeting at 2:00 i will have to change that for 12:00, because i looked at my work schedule and i have to work at 2:00 so it have to be for 12:00 sorry for the change any question call me at 567-219-0209 or e-mail at thesoul71@yahoo.com the meeting is set for oct.19th at 12:00.
thank you,
kevin

Submitted by smith on Mon, 10/13/2008 - 11:26am.
smith's picture

pictures

if anyone has pictures of mark we will need them by the 20th of oct. you can contact mary chrissy`s mom at419-357-0312, or myself kevin at 567-219-0209. we will be making a dvd of him. everyone that gets them to us we promise you will get them back as soon as possible.
thank you,
mary and kevin

Submitted by smith on Mon, 10/13/2008 - 7:14am.
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benefit meeting

there will be another benefit meeting on sunday the 19th of this month at marks gym it will be @ 12:00 because i looked at my work schedule and i have to work at 2:00 sorry for the changeso in stead of 2:00 it is now at 12:00. to see where we are at. everything seems to be going very well at this time. any questions feel free to call me at 567-219-0209 or e-mail me at thesoul71@yahoo.com
thanks again for everything you guys,
kevin

Submitted by smith on Sun, 10/12/2008 - 4:42pm.
Chrissy's picture

Mark

Mark is still in a heightened state of activity and confusion. He continues to respond to simple commands but more complex commands cause responses that are without purpose.

Submitted by Chrissy on Sat, 10/11/2008 - 10:59am.
Chrissy's picture

Footprints in the sand

Tammy V. you are so right. Thanks. I'm glad you enjoyed the pics. I know there are only one set of footprints in the sand right now. The poem fits perfect.
Chrissy

Found poem on website
www.llerrah.com/footprints.htm

Submitted by Chrissy on Sat, 10/11/2008 - 10:23am.
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What a night/day!

Mark is keeping me and the nurses busy trying to get out of the bed on his own. We have started taking him into the bathroom with a walker. He really has given us no choice. He refuses to get in the wheelchair most of the time. He is only supposed to apply light pressure to his right leg so it makes it extremely difficult to assist him with the walker. Unlike intensive/constant care, the rehabilitation programs do not use restraint techniques. The only thing they can do is put netting over his bed. I do not want them to do this.

Submitted by Chrissy on Wed, 10/08/2008 - 11:57pm.
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