Prayers needed for Don Kennedy. - Page 5

MR DERBY CITY · 07-15-2025, 11:47 PM

Just got off the phone with one of Don’s close friends and was told that he initially had 2 stents and a few days later had heart bypass surgery. The doctor was pleased with the surgery but reminded the family that this is not a sprint, it is a marathon. Don is slowly on the mend and I ask that everyone please keep Don and Sharon and the family in your prayers.

John Osborne · 07-16-2025, 07:06 AM

We are praying for you, Don! Get well soon!
John and Cyndi

340Cuda · 07-16-2025, 12:30 PM

Another update from Facebook:

Well, today was a better day?last night dad started to respond to some commands and opened his eyes a little. After a couple episodes yesterday that looked like seizure activity and a resulting EEG, Neurology came by today and said that they did not see ANY seizure activity. His surgeon is also ?pleased? (whew! A positive word) with how his liver numbers are improving and his kidneys were stabilizing. We had some times of him opening his eyes and trying to look at us. He is working on waking up?it?s just taking some time. Once they get him more awake and able to sit up a little, they will get the breathing tube out. They keep reminding us that this is a marathon, not a sprint and Dr. Superman (his name is a long name that we can?t remember)reminds us that it is in God?s hand which is the best hands they could be in.

SS3860 · 07-18-2025, 07:16 PM

More good news posted by Don's daughter on Facebook today. They removed chest tubes today and heart assist device. Dr's are surprised how well he's improving. Keep the prayers coming.

Tom Flowers
E/SA 3860

GarysZ24 · 07-19-2025, 05:29 PM

Absolutely prayers are coming from me. This past spring hasn't been kind to my biological family, so I have to pray harder for my racing family.

Get Well soon Don, as I hope to race with you this coming November in Vegas!

MR DERBY CITY · 08-14-2025, 09:53 AM

Don has had numerous issues since his surgery. He has experienced lung issues which have resulted in breathing problems. There was fluid in his lungs and blood clots. The feeding tube had to be put back in because the doctors felt he wasn’t eating enough. He was in rehab but was then sent back to the ICU. The bottom line is that Don needs more prayers….While we are all enjoying the next few weeks at the track, PLEASE keep Don and Sharon and the family in your prayers ….

Mike Pearson · 08-14-2025, 11:27 AM

Sounds like Don is having a rough time. Sorry to hear. Get well soon Don.

Kenny Bomar · 08-14-2025, 09:49 PM

Praying 🙏🏻🙏🏻

GTX JOHN · 08-14-2025, 10:46 PM

Prayers sent!

EMMONS BROS. · 08-15-2025, 05:48 PM

We are all praying for you Don, and want to see you back to old yourself. Keep fighting.

-The Emmons Family

07-15-2025, 11:47 PM	#41
MR DERBY CITY VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Derby City, USA Posts: 3,649 Likes: 1,085 Liked 8,046 Times in 1,527 Posts	Re: Prayers needed for Don Kennedy. Just got off the phone with one of Don’s close friends and was told that he initially had 2 stents and a few days later had heart bypass surgery. The doctor was pleased with the surgery but reminded the family that this is not a sprint, it is a marathon. Don is slowly on the mend and I ask that everyone please keep Don and Sharon and the family in your prayers. Last edited by MR DERBY CITY; 07-16-2025 at 06:38 AM.

07-16-2025, 07:06 AM	#42
John Osborne Junior Member Join Date: May 2023 Location: Rineyville, Kentucky Posts: 27 Likes: 30 Liked 70 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Prayers needed for Don Kennedy. We are praying for you, Don! Get well soon! John and Cyndi

07-16-2025, 12:30 PM	#43
340Cuda VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,675 Likes: 3,880 Liked 805 Times in 341 Posts	Re: Prayers needed for Don Kennedy. Another update from Facebook: Well, today was a better day?last night dad started to respond to some commands and opened his eyes a little. After a couple episodes yesterday that looked like seizure activity and a resulting EEG, Neurology came by today and said that they did not see ANY seizure activity. His surgeon is also ?pleased? (whew! A positive word) with how his liver numbers are improving and his kidneys were stabilizing. We had some times of him opening his eyes and trying to look at us. He is working on waking up?it?s just taking some time. Once they get him more awake and able to sit up a little, they will get the breathing tube out. They keep reminding us that this is a marathon, not a sprint and Dr. Superman (his name is a long name that we can?t remember)reminds us that it is in God?s hand which is the best hands they could be in.

07-18-2025, 07:16 PM	#44
SS3860 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Posts: 91 Likes: 9 Liked 170 Times in 56 Posts	Re: Prayers needed for Don Kennedy. More good news posted by Don's daughter on Facebook today. They removed chest tubes today and heart assist device. Dr's are surprised how well he's improving. Keep the prayers coming. Tom Flowers E/SA 3860

07-19-2025, 05:29 PM	#45
GarysZ24 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Tempe, Az. Posts: 1,273 Likes: 922 Liked 242 Times in 95 Posts	Re: Prayers needed for Don Kennedy. Absolutely prayers are coming from me. This past spring hasn't been kind to my biological family, so I have to pray harder for my racing family. Get Well soon Don, as I hope to race with you this coming November in Vegas! __________________ Gary Hampton '86 Z24,173 V6 CF/S #5824 (#78 in 2021)

08-14-2025, 09:53 AM	#46
MR DERBY CITY VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Derby City, USA Posts: 3,649 Likes: 1,085 Liked 8,046 Times in 1,527 Posts	Re: Prayers needed for Don Kennedy. Don has had numerous issues since his surgery. He has experienced lung issues which have resulted in breathing problems. There was fluid in his lungs and blood clots. The feeding tube had to be put back in because the doctors felt he wasn’t eating enough. He was in rehab but was then sent back to the ICU. The bottom line is that Don needs more prayers….While we are all enjoying the next few weeks at the track, PLEASE keep Don and Sharon and the family in your prayers …. Last edited by MR DERBY CITY; 08-14-2025 at 09:59 AM.

08-14-2025, 11:27 AM	#47
Mike Pearson VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,454 Likes: 617 Liked 1,943 Times in 584 Posts	Re: Prayers needed for Don Kennedy. Sounds like Don is having a rough time. Sorry to hear. Get well soon Don. __________________ Mike Pearson 2485 SS

08-14-2025, 09:49 PM	#48
Kenny Bomar Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: mphs tn Posts: 224 Likes: 3 Liked 425 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Prayers needed for Don Kennedy. Praying 🙏🏻🙏🏻

08-14-2025, 10:46 PM	#49
GTX JOHN VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boulder City, Nevada 89005 Posts: 2,736 Likes: 2,808 Liked 2,488 Times in 698 Posts	Re: Prayers needed for Don Kennedy. Prayers sent! __________________ John Irving 741 Stock 741 Super Stock

08-15-2025, 05:48 PM	#50
EMMONS BROS. Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 64 Likes: 129 Liked 222 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Prayers needed for Don Kennedy. We are all praying for you Don, and want to see you back to old yourself. Keep fighting. -The Emmons Family

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