Friends of Boston Marathon survivor John Odom gather for support
Over 100 friends gathered at the end of Avenue I in Redondo Beach to send a photo of support to Boston Marathon victim John Odom. Photo The idea started with one email and by early Sunday evening, over 100 friends of injured Boston Marathon spectator John Odom’s friends and family were gathered on Avenue I in Redondo Beach to send him a photo of support. “We’re thousands of miles away,” said organizer Cris Hayes. “If they were here we’d be taking them food.” Friends sigh a poster for John Odom. Photo Odom, who was only 20 feet away from the first of the two bombs, was rushed to the hospital after a member of his family reportedly saved his life by using a belt as a tourniquet. According to a post on CaringBridge.org from his wife Karen, since Monday he has had six surgeries to heal the damage on both of his legs and abdomen and has had a tough recovery because of the loss of blood and concern about infection. Local friend Timme Gunderlock said the family estimates that he’ll be in the hospital in Boston for two months as well as in rehab for an additional month. “We’re praying for his quick recovery,” Gunderlock said. “Mainly he has all these open wounds and they’re trying to…
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