The toddler who was injured by a falling tree limb at his Winder daycare continues to show improvement.
Tripp Halstead's parents posted on Facebook that the 2-year-old has had all the tubes removed from his face area and only has a line and drain left. Stacy Halstead, Tripp's mother, said that it was the first time she'd seen the boy without tubes since the day of the accident.
"Just because we could see his whole little face -- it was just the sweetest thing ever. He looked like our baby without the tubes and wrapping and the tape. It was so nice," said Stacy Halstead.
The community has come together to support the Halstead family through various fundraisers after a large tree limb fell onto him on Oct. 29.
Tripp, who loves the movie "Cars," will have his own racecar this weekend in Miami in the last NASCAR race of the season. The owner of SR2 Motorsports, Jason Sciavicco of Gwinnett County, said he saw Tripp's story on the news and wanted to help.
"Obviously we're really taken aback by the whole story, and we have four kids. We have a 20-month-old boy, almost 2 years old, so it really hit home for us. And we talked about it and really wanted to try and do something to help the family," Sciavicco said.
The car is painted to promote Team Boom, the charity that was established to help Tripp's parents with his medical bills.
Millions of people will see the car this weekend. The hope is to raise enough money to allow his mom to stay at home during his recovery.
"This is a long road that's ahead of them. Many months, if not years, that's going to take attending to Tripp to help get him back to what he was, and I know from a father's standpoint, there's nothing more important that I would want than my wife to be at my son's side," said Sciavicco.
Blake Koch will drive the car dedicated to Tripp during the nationwide race in Homestead, Florida.
Tripp's parents have been appreciative of all the support.
"Today I got a message from Israel that people wanted his whole name so they could pray for him over there in Israel," said Bill Halstead, Tripp's father.
Friday, May 17 2013 11:59 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:59:14 GMT
Who wants to a millionaire? How about 600 times over?
Who wants to a millionaire? How about 600 times over? The already gigantic Powerball jackpot for this Saturday night's drawing has risen again, hitting $600 million at noon on Friday—which is the highest in the history of the game.
Saturday, May 18 2013 8:06 AM EDT2013-05-18 12:06:18 GMT
Two Metro-North trains collided around 6 p.m. in Fairfield, Conn., in between the Fairfield and Bridgeport stations. At least 60 people have been hurt, the governor said.
Two Metro-North trains collided around 6 p.m. in Fairfield, Conn., in between the Fairfield and Bridgeport stations. At least 60 people have been hurt, the governor said.
Saturday, May 18 2013 7:49 AM EDT2013-05-18 11:49:20 GMT
An airline official says a US Airways flight with 34 people aboard was forced to make a belly landing at Newark International Airport after experiencing landing gear trouble. No injuries were reported.
An airline official says a US Airways flight with 34 people aboard was forced to make a belly landing at Newark International Airport after experiencing landing gear trouble. No injuries were reported.
Friday, May 17 2013 9:12 PM EDT2013-05-18 01:12:56 GMT
A welcome sight in Coney Island: workers cleaning umbrellas, wiping down counters, and putting the finishing touches on a rebuilt Original Nathan's Famous.
A welcome sight in Coney Island: workers cleaning umbrellas, wiping down counters, and putting the finishing touches on a rebuilt Original Nathan's Famous.
Friday, May 17 2013 8:53 PM EDT2013-05-18 00:53:52 GMT
The New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority has approved the master plan for the American Dream megamall in the Meadowlands sports complex. The approval at Friday's special board meeting means the
The New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority has approved the master plan for the American Dream megamall in the Meadowlands sports complex. The approval at Friday's special board meeting means the
Friday, May 17 2013 8:28 PM EDT2013-05-18 00:28:27 GMT
Democratic Assemblyman Vito Lopez, who represents New York City, said he will resign June 20 amid a sexual harassment scandal and run for a City Council seat.
Democratic Assemblyman Vito Lopez, who represents New York City, said he will resign June 20 amid a sexual harassment scandal and run for a City Council seat.
Friday, May 17 2013 5:54 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:54:45 GMT
The big game will be played in New Jersey but the big party will be in New York City. Organizers call it "Super Bowl Boulevard."
The big game will be played in New Jersey but the big party will be in New York City. Organizers call it "Super Bowl Boulevard": it will stretch from 44th Street on Broadway all the way to 34th Street.
Friday, May 17 2013 5:03 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:03:04 GMT
A 21-year-old Hofstra University student was shot and killed during an apparent home-invasion robbery in Uniondale, Long Island. The suspect also died in the incident.
A 21-year-old Hofstra University student was shot and killed during an apparent home-invasion robbery in Uniondale, Long Island. The suspect also died in the incident.
Friday, May 17 2013 4:17 PM EDT2013-05-17 20:17:46 GMT
A Humvee carrying six Navy SEALs and two other sailors overturned during a training exercise at Fort Knox in Kentucky, killing one of the SEALs and injuring the others, military officials said Friday.
A Humvee carrying six Navy SEALs and two other sailors overturned during a training exercise at Fort Knox in Kentucky, killing one of the SEALs and injuring the others, military officials said Friday.
