CheckMateCharlie 228 Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 http://www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/competitions/scottish-football/10121002/fernando-ricksen-exclusive-interview Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clemdog 39,389 Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Couldn't hold back the tears with the last question. A truly horrific disease, but a truly remarkable man. Same goes to anyone who has fought MND.Keep on fighting Fernando. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFC55 108,798 Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Couldn't hold back the tears with the last question. A truly horrific disease, but a truly remarkable man. Same goes to anyone who has fought MND.Keep on fighting Fernando.Can't face watching it mate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clemdog 39,389 Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Can't face watching it mate.Not surprising, mate. Its absolutely heartbreaking as it always has been. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bears r us 30,791 Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Can't face watching it mate.I have to admit I am the same, it is just so tragic. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
We Will Follow Rangers 12,919 Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Very touching. Puts into perspective yer average post xmas blues.Keep winning Fernando. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEE 4,880 Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 I found it encouraging, he doesn't seem to have deteriorated much (if at all) from last year - I've been to several nights he's been at over the past few years and that has surprised me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NetherburnBear 173 Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 I have just watched the video and now am sitting here heart broken, what a brave strong guy I hope to god we get the chance to see your interview next year.All the best Fernando. No surrender. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERITAS VOS LIBREBETS 3,320 Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 No Surrender Fernando Ricksen Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammer time 653 Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 heartbreaking wouldn't wish that on anyone, stay strong Fernando Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cr3_bear 14,830 Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Heartbreaking , keep on fighting Fernando , no surrender Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cumnockbear 2,446 Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 I seen him when i was doing the big sleepover last month, he was in the members lounge just after midnight, i had a quick look and that was enough for me i left, i felt so choked up by how frail he looks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ready1873 3,885 Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 So sad seeing one of our idols in such a helpless state. His attitude is superb though and he will push it all the way. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Hume 13,017 Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Nothing prepares you for the unfairness of disease in life ....... and even less so when it hits someone close to you.Emotionally charged interviews such as this one, after the sadness, only makes me more proud of Fernando and his brave fight to try and make it for another year.It puts your own life into perspective, and puts something in "the bank" for future times when you are feeling overwhelmed with life and its inequalities, and realise that it could be so different ..... and so short.He is fighting harder now than he ever did on the field, and we all know how hard he fought for us in a Rangers jersey.No Surrender Fernando Ricksen ....... keep on keeping on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ger4life_1872 29,454 Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Its heartbreaking too watch , met him at the big sleepout at ibrox and its souldestroying as you see in his eyes that hes still so alert and so full of fight , he wants too go round everyone and talk too everyone but his body is letting him down , he will never surrender though Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
siddiqi_drinker 14,635 Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 I notice thatJoost Van der westhuizen is heading to California for a radical new treatment. Wonder if RickSen would perhaps be a candidate. JVDW has been suffering longer, here's the article:Joost takes part in exclusive international drug trialJoost van der Westhuizen has shown promising response to medication that's exclusively been made available to celebs with MND or ALS.0joost van der westhuizen, mnd, cure trialThe Medicines Control Council of South Africa has granted Joost van der Westhuizen rare Section 21 approval to gain access to the motor neuron disease (MND) drug GM604 on compassionate grounds.The drug, manufactured by California-based Genervon Biopharmaceuticals, has shown some promise in promoting the survival, growth and maintenance of neurons, which die in MND sufferers.Read: Understanding motor neuron diseaseAccording to an article in the 24 December 2015 issue of You magazine Joost – referred to as Patient 104 – is not allowed to divulge details about the treatment, including the cost.In a press release, the makers of Genervon explain why Joost was chosen to take part in the trial."Patients from around the world were selected to receive GM604 treatment first because they are all influential, vocal, and strong advocates for curing ALS. Some of these patients are celebrities in their field. We want all of them to experience first-hand the curing power of GM604 to strengthen their conviction."Genervon.com has published updates on how the former rugby star is responding.Genervon report on Patient 104Patient 104 is a 44-year-old male from South Africa. His ALS onset was more than 5 years ago, and he was diagnosed with MND in May 2011.He exhibited speech difficulty as early as May 2011, which is a sign of bulbar, cervical, and lumbosacral motor neuron deterioration. Patient 104 had some mobility in his legs, but he could not stand up or walk. He was able to move his fingers slightly.He had very little strength in his arms and hands, and he could not hold or pick up objects. His speech was barely audible, and he had difficulty chewing and swallowing. His neck was extremely weak, and he was unable to hold his head up for any length of time.After his 5th dose the patient's Progress Report notes:"Patient says [he is] able to swallow a little bit better. Doctor observes what seems to be a marginal improvement in [arm] strength. Friends think his speech is slightly better. Patient did not experience any adverse side effects."After his 7th dose, the patient's Progress Report notes:"Patient reports that: his speech is slightly easier... his ability to swallow is better and sucking through a straw is, he says, 'a lot' better. He says his legs are slightly stronger and that he is drooling less. He has not experienced any adverse side effects. He has gained 2 kg and believes something is working. The changes have been slight and gradual. He says he definitely hasn't deteriorated since the start of the treatment programme."They conclude that, at this stage, common improvements reported by patients treated with GM604 are an increase in energy and strength, improved swallowing and body weight, improved range of motion and breathing, and improvement in mood with GM604 treatments.In February this year Genervon approached the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for accelerated approval of the drug after a small trial at Columbia University's Massachusetts General Hospital on patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), aka Lou Gherig's disease (a form of MND) was performed.The 12-week trial ended in 2014 and involved 12 ALS sufferers of which eight received the treatment and four were given placebos.Genervon described the results as "robust and dramatic". They argue that by accelerating the drug they can save many ALS sufferers' lives.Under normal circumstances it would take three years for the drug to be approved and thus become available to all, including under medical or health insurance plans.In an exclusive interview with You magazine, Joost echoed ALS sufferer Nick Grillo's stance when he said he'd put his body through anything to try to help others:Nick, who is 54 years old and lives in San Fransisco, said: "Personally I'd rather die a guinea pig and contribute to research than sit at home and waste away." Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzler 2,428 Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 That was difficult to watch. However very inspiring to see he has such a positive outlook whilst dealing with a horrible disease. No surrender Fernando. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingKirk 25,631 Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Keep fighting Fernando x Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChampionsAgain 1,373 Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Stay positive Keep fightingNo surrender Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perth_Campsie_Ger 17,994 Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Thats truely heartbreaking, Heartbreaking to see someone who was so hyper struging like that, must be heartbreaking for his family Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NixonRFC 1,331 Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Heartbreaking but what an inspiration Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toolongawake 1,205 Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Don't think I can bring myself to watch it in all honesty Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briton 394 Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Really sad. Good luck Fernando. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperPapac05 3,383 Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Saw a guy on the news who had been struck down with the same disease. Horrible stuff which I wouldn't even wish on Celtic fans. Fernando is showing a tremendous strength of mind and character which I know for a fact I couldn't if it happened to me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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