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Local 433 Members Help Injured Brother

Russell Ingham, Local 433’s Recording Secretary for last seven years and an unpaid officer and activist for the last 15 years suffered a devastating accident while bicycling in Marina Del Rey on April 24. Ingham, an avid bicyclist and bike racer, struck a car and broke his neck. He has remained hospitalized with paralysis affecting all four of his limbs.

On June 2, a group of Ironworkers spent the day at Ingham’s house building him a ramp which he will need when he returns from the hospital. They also finished up his patio, a project he had been in the middle of doing before his injury.

The project was organized by Russ’s friend, Don Williams, also an Ironworker. Williams also designed the 30-foot ramp. It was fabricated out of steel donated by the various jobs.

A special thanks to Norm, owner of Eagle Iron Erectors for donating the welding equipment, torches, gauges and other equipment needed for the job.

Local 433 has raised $1,200 for Russ so far at their annual picnic. Future fundraisers are planned including a golf tournament. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Russell and his wife Kathy. Thanks to all of the Ironworkers who have donated their money and labor on behalf of our brother in need.