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People in Montgomery are rallying around a young man severely injured on the Isle of Ibiza off the coast of Spain. Rob McLendon was riding a moped, when he was forced into oncoming traffic. Both Rob and a friend, Zoe Bromberg from Jacksonville, Florida, were run over. Bromberg died from her injuries. Friends here at home have launched an effort to help Rob recover.
"He has cracked vertebrae, he has multiple fractures on his face, his liver, his kidneys are all damaged, he punctured lungs and he's really been in a fight for his life," said Chip Broadfoot, Associate Rector for the Church of the Ascension in Montgomery.
McLendon grew up in Montgomery, but his career took him to Europe. His family and close friends have flown to the Isle of Ibiza to be with him. And those who can't make the trip have shown their support in other ways. A Facebook page titled Rob's Recovery has more than 700 likes.
A CaringBridge site has more than 20,000 visits. They're encouraging people to send Rob cards for his birthday on the 14th. But they say what's most important for the families, is prayer.
"If we can accept the fact that we are all connected like this, we can overcome anything," Broadfoot said "We can show our connectedness by praying in the church, we pray for one another and we can send those prayers abroad."
The family said that Rob has opened and closed his eyes, and is making expressions. Thursday is a key day for him, as he faces spinal surgery.
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