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HENDRICK'S NIECE RECEIVED LIVER TRANSPLANT, IS IN STABLE CONDITION

Posted 11/24/09 at 9:47 AM PST by Joe Donatelli | Email This |

During a conference call with reporters on Tuesday, Hendrick Motorsports owner Rick Hendrick said that his 29-year-old niece, Alesha Gainey, received a liver transplant on Sunday. She is not conscious, but is in stable condition, and all signs point toward recovery. Hendrick left Florida before the championship-deciding Ford 400 to support Gainey and her family while she awaited an emergency liver transplant at a North Carolina hospital. Gainey is the daughter of the late John Hendrick, Rick's brother who died in the 2004 plane crash near Martinsville Speedway. The crash also claimed the lives of John's twin daughters and Rick's son, among others.
 
Hendrick said he received a phone call from Gainey's husband on Friday alerting him to Gainey's condition, which Hendrick labeled "critical." He flew home Friday night. On Saturday, Gainey's health deteriorated. Hendrick called the day "very grim." On Sunday Gainey's health improved enough to allow for transplant surgery. The owner said that he ducked into the waiting room on a few occasions to watch the race and saw the end, when Hendrick Motorsports driver Jimmie Johnson won his record fourth straight Sprint Cup title, but the race was not even close to his main concern. "I could not have enjoyed the race or celebration," he said. "I needed to be there with my family."
 

Hendrick said the healing process will be slow - he said Gainey's kidneys have yet to start functioning and "we are not out of the woods yet" - but her progress thus far is encouraging. Said Hendrick, "The good news is the liver is working, she's stable and we're going to have a very good Thanksgiving.''


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5 Comments

Amy Hamilton (not verified)3 months ago

Its been seven months almost, crazy dose not seem that long at all. I haven't heard any news on how Alesha Gainey is doing my family and I really would like to know. The liver that Alesha got is my sister Paige's, she died of a brain anurizum November 20th and was pernounced dead November 21st 2009. We were in Mooresville North Carolina when it happened and she was transported to Charlette North Carolina, that is where my family and I had to make the decision to donate her organs. I'm glad that we did, we got news letters from the hospital, they informed us that there were 7 people who got my sisters organs, who all where doing well, one of the lady's who was in the letters was a 29 year old mother of two. We found out by friends of ours who happened to be watching Nascar that the 29 year old mother of two, i do believe the letter said twins, was in fact your niece. We recently moved back to Oregon where we are from, we have not gotten any more news letter so I decided to try to get a hold of the 7 recipetants myself. I realize how hard all this is and you don't have to respond to me if your not ready, I just want to know if Alesha is doing well.
Thanks so much, Gods speed.
Amy Lynn Hamitlon
amylynnn2000@yahoo.com
541-299-0123

Dallas (not verified)10 months ago

I am not a JG or JJ fan, that said, I am also praying for your niece's full recovery from her difficult ordreal. I hjave 2 nieces & a great niece & great nephew & they all mean more to me than life itself, so I can only imagine your deep concern. My youngest niece underwent a kidney valve at 3 years of age & thanks to God, she is as strong as ever & I'm sure your niece will be too.

Hang in there Rick & Godspeed

Blessings.....

Connie Webb (not verified)10 months ago

Dear Mr.Hendrick, When watching the race on Sunday and heard about your niece having a transplant. I started praying immediately for the entire family. I am home sick with pnuemonia myself but I could at least lift your family up to Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I am going to continue praying for you all.I have been looking everywhere I could think of to find out how things were going and here I am. I am HMS biggest fan but I am a fan of you mostly because you are a man that puts nothing in front of their family. God Bless You and Your Family. You all will continue to be in my prayers until I hear anything else.

Bob (not verified)10 months ago

Thoughts and prayers are with Mr. Hendrick and his family.
His family has had a tremendous amount of misfortune.
Very pleased to read that his niece is stable.

Scott Crocco (not verified)10 months ago

I am a huge Gordon and HMS fan. Rick I am soo glad to hear the news that things are looking better for your niece. She will be in my prayers

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