Rabbit Bartholomew and son Jaggar
Rab, main photo, and son Jaggar, inset.

Surf community rallies around son of Aussie world surf champ Rabbit Bartholomew facing “fight of his life”

"Jaggar Bartholomew is in excruciating pain 24/7 and has been left bedridden and completely debilitated."

We all know of ol’ Wayne “Rabbit” Bartholomew, hell of a surfer, 1978 world champ and the president of the ASP when it pivoted away from crummy beach breaks to a Dream Tour in world-class waves. 

Even in his seventieth year, Bugs is a a master of style, sort of cat that wears peach satin pyjamas, and a real nice man although his skin looks like a week old pie crust that’s been thrown on a Rainbow Bay balcony and ravaged by seagulls. 

Bugs’ kid Jaggar was born in 2001 and like his daddy knows his way around a Gold Coast point.

Unfortunately, Jaggar is going through what has been described as “the toughest battle of his life”, diagnosed with the rare-ish condition Nervus Intermedius Neuralgia. And his pal Luke Altschwager has set up a crowd funding account to get Jaggar through these tough times.

Nervus Intermedius Neuralgia cruelly features excruciating pain 24/7. All nerves on the left side of his skull, neck, jaw, and vertebrae torture Jaggar with lightning-like attacks stabbing in all different directions throughout his body. Jaggar has been left completely debilitated over the past seven weeks. For the last month, he has been admitted full-time to Gold Coast Hospital, where he is under the expert care of the Acute Pain Team and Neurology, who are working tirelessly to manage his condition and provide some relief from the unrelenting pain.

“In addition to this rare condition, Jaggar is grappling with severe fatigue, the emotional toll of chronic pain, and the challenges of being completely bedridden. Once a vibrant and active individual, his fight to regain some semblance of normal life will require incredible strength, determination, and extensive support.

“The funds raised will help cover essential living costs and significant medical expenses, including a long convalescence and rehabilitation. These funds will be securely held and managed through The Club at Parkwood Village accounts, ensuring every dollar goes directly toward supporting Jaggar in this critical time.”

So far there’s seven gees of twenty in the can. Shaun Tomson, the 1977 world champ, is the top donor with fifteen hundred bucks. Michel Bourez has tossed in five hundred and Bob Hurley five hundred. 

 

 

 

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