Brian Harman used his RSM Basic press convention to boost consciousness and ask for prayers for a lady who tried to avoid wasting his son.
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Brian Harman talked concerning the compulsory stuff — his season, his break day, the PGA Tour’s current modifications and extra — however crucial subject he broached on the RSM Basic on Tuesday got here on the finish of his press convention.
Harmon defined he wished to the touch on a private state of affairs that’s been consuming a lot of his thoughts for the higher a part of the final month and that he wished to make use of his platform to thank — and pray — for many who want it proper now.
Harman stated when he was in China final month, his spouse and youngsters went to Ponte Vedra Seashore, Fla., for trip. Harmon’s 6-year-old son was bodyboarding within the ocean when he was ripped out to sea by a powerful present. Cathy Dowdy, a household pal who was additionally on the journey — “we name them household mates, however they’re household,” Harmon stated — went within the water to assist however couldn’t get to him.
One other man, Crane Cantrell, noticed they have been each in bother, jumped into the water and retrieved them. He introduced them again to shore, however Dowdy was injured whereas she was within the water. Harmon stated she’s been in a coma for practically six weeks.
“Clearly our world down right here was type of turned on its head,” Harmon stated. “You already know, I don’t actually know what I wished to type of say aside from I wished to make use of no matter platform I’ve to carry consciousness to what Cathy did, what Crane did. They disregarded theirselves, went into the water, saved my son and the way do you thank folks like that? I don’t know aside from to simply say what you assume. I feel that bravery and doing one thing like that for individuals who aren’t your blood is simply essentially the most lovely factor you are able to do on this life.
“So Cathy’s nonetheless harm actual dangerous … we’re excited about her,” Harmon continued. “The outpouring of help we’ve gotten from Glynn County and St. Simons group is one other one of the vital touching issues I’ve ever skilled. And for all we’ve been by way of and for a way horrible it’s been for Mike and Christina and Nicole, they’re household for us and we’re with ’em until the top and I admire all people that’s helped us out by way of all this. You already know, prayers for Cathy.”
A GoFundMe has been arrange for Dowdy. As of Tuesday it has raised over $70,000. You’ll be able to donate right here.
