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The Iceman Helps a Hit and Run Victim |
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Written by MMA Weekly
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Wednesday, 18 May 2005 |
 From MMA Weekly.com
Chuck Liddell is giving back to the community after a tragedy almost
took a woman's life. Taryn Robinson, of Arroyo Grande, California, was
the victim of a hit-and-run the night Chuck Liddell won the UFC world
title vs Randy Couture.
On Saturday, April 16th, Taryn was on her way to watch the Ultimate
Fighting Championship 52 with her friends featuring Liddell vs Couture.
As she crossed the street at 5th and Farroll in Grover Beach, she
became the victim of a hit and run as an unidentifed person hit Taryn
with their car and fled the scene. Police to this day still haven't
found out who did this to Ms. Robinson.
Taryn was rushed to Arroyo Grande Community hospital with many
injuries; including, major head trauma, two broken legs, a fractured
vertebrae and many cuts and bruises.
Later that evening she was air lifted to Cottage Hospital in Santa
Barbara and was admitted to the ICU. After being released from the ICU,
Taryn remained in the Hospital for another week. She was then
transferred into a rehabilitation center, where she still remains.
Once Chuck found out what happened, he donated a percentage of his
purse to Taryn and the UFC will also make a donation in Taryn's behalf.
If you are on the central coast, you can attend an event being held to
help Taryn. They will be having a Chicken BBQ for just $10.00 per
person on Friday with all proceeds going to Taryn's medical bills. Any
at-will donations will be kindly accepted by calling The Pit in Arroyo
Grande, and you can ask for John Hackleman. |
