Pablo is 26-years young. Unfortunately, he was knocked unconscious and suffered a severe brain injury. He was kept in a chemically induced coma for three weeks, and he required three brain operations to remove blood clots and damaged tissue, with at least one more surgery pending. He also received a tracheotomy to assist his breathing. This is a very tragic situation for Pablo and the Gomez family. Aside from being athletic and enjoying fishing, Pablo worked as a legal aide at a downtown attorney's office, and he is a parish member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Pablo is a good kid who never had any trouble with the law. He is now facing a very difficult rehabilitation simply to regain basic life functions, but he will never regain the health that he once enjoyed. His life’s dreams are gone, and his parents are financially challenged to care for their son.

A raffle of Charger items signed by Charger players will be held to support Pablo and his family. Raffle tickets are only $5. The raffle will take place in the Bolt Pride tailgate party at 11 am on Sunday, October 29 – Chargers vs. Rams. The lucky winners will be contacted - they do not have to be present to win. Raffle tickets can be purchased from the Bolt Pride volunteers (click here for list) or at the Bolt Pride tailgate parties on or before October 29.

Anticipated raffle items include: (Note: items may change. Stay tuned for final list)

• 2 autographed footballs
  
• Autographed copy of Bombs Away! Air Coryell and the San Diego Chargers
  
• Charger polo shirt
  
• Soft-leather Charger bag (details pending)
  
• 2 2006 San Diego Charger media guides
  
• More items pending. Stay tuned.

Heartfelt thanks go out to the following for supporting this fundraising effort:

• San Diego Chargers organization, especially Kimberley Layton and Scott Yoffe
  
• Todd Tobias

Contributions can also be made directly to:

Paul & Cecilia Gomez, 638 20th Street, San Diego, CA 92102

Pablo is the oldest of 5 boys. His parents are Paul and Cecilia Gomez.

Thank you for your support!

#1 Alvarez

Bolt Pride Founder and Leader

For more information, email: alvarez1@boltpride.com

Note: If people wish to donate directly to a paypal account, they can donate using this paypal email address: paulgomez638@yahoo.com