[BR Today]

How often do we see a stranded motorist on the highway and just keep on driving not knowing what kind of problem or problems they may be having? How hard is it to stop and make sure they have help on the way or have a cell phone to call for help? I've done it myself plenty of times and have seen dozens of others do it as well. One man, Carl Falconer is not that kinda guy. Carl stopped on I-10 to help a stranded motorist change a flat tire. While retrieving a jack from the trunk of the car, another vehicle struck Carl and the vehicle he was standing behind. The accident ultimately resulted in Carl having both of his legs amputated. Unfortunately Carl's insurance will not cover the surgery for his artificial legs which will top out at around $20,000.00. This morning on WJBO, another great citizen of Baton Rouge, Mr. Clarence Buggs dedicated his program to collecting money to help Carl Falconer with his medical bills.

Regions Bank has set up a fund in which anyone can make a donation to help out Carl. Lets do the right thing and help out this great fellow citizen of Baton Rouge just as he was attempting to help his fellow citizen at the time of this awful tragedy. Give Clarence a call at WJBO this morning at 499-9526 or drop him an email and let him know you are doing your part to help. clarence@wjbo.com is his email address.

Great job Clarence and even greater job Carl Falconer. Both assetts to this great city.

BatonRougeToday.com staff

Here are the addressed of the Baton Rouge area Regions Banks:


339 Florida St
Baton Rouge, LA 70801

5302 Corporate Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70808

3003 College Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70808

7265 Florida Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70806

3158 Highland Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70802

450 North Lobdell
Baton Rouge, LA 70806

3838 W Lakeshore Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70808

7777 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA 70809

5950 Plank Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70805

8440 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA 70809

5353 Essen Lane
Baton Rouge, LA 70809

9590 Florida Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70815

18224 Highland Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70884

7945 Bluebonnet Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70810

I was so happy to hear that mr falconer survived this horrific accident. i am female and i cannot tell you how many men have passed me once when i got a flat tire. Carl is a great american and a great citizen. I will personally be driving to regions bank today to give what i can. thanks carl and clarence!
Judy White

[LSU Mike]

Great job to JBO and BatonRougeToday and everyone helping this guy out. This makes me proud to live in Baton Rouge!

Mike

Is anyone else listening to the wjbo show? Every call is a different business donating money for this cause. I knew there were good people in baton rouge but i never realized that this cause would get that much attention. I am going to go and give 50 dollars when i take my lunch break.

[LSU Mike]

Is anyone else listening to the wjbo show? Every call is a different business donating money for this cause. I knew there were good people in baton rouge but i never realized that this cause would get that much attention. I am going to go and give 50 dollars when i take my lunch break.

I missed the Buggs show on Monday. Does anyone have the outcome of the drive? Judging by what I heard on the show Friday, he should have had no problems meeting the goal. How do we get in touch with Clarence and find out?

[Red Stick]

This was super! Best of luck to Carl.

PS - I emailed Clarence Buggs a couple times on this with no response so we have no idea how much money the drive ended up receiving. I wish we could find out.

[Sunny]

I hope this fund is still open, I need to swing by there at lunch tomorrow.