I don’t like posting these stories for a very simple reason: I don’t believe that Vladimir Konstantinov should have to help cover the cost of his own care.
In any case, Detroit Hockey Now’s Bob Duff reports that Konstantinov is holding a public signing event next month in Livonia, MI:
Sports Graphing is offering another opportunity for Detroit Red Wings fans to have a meet and greet with legendary ex-Detroit defenseman Vladimir Konstantinov. The Vladinator will be appearing on Aug. 12 at the Sports Zone in Livonia, Michigan.
He will also be doing a private signing on July 30. For those who cannot attend the public event, they are making send ins available to be signed at the end of July. Those items must arrive at Sports Graphing before July 28th. The cost is $50 per item, plus $10 for JSA certification. All of the signed items are JSA certified.
All proceeds go directly to The Vladimir Konstantinov Special Needs Trust that will be used for his ongoing non-medical care. His health insurance is still paid for by the State of Michigan. However, much of his other therapy costs are no longer covered due to a change in the Michigan insurance laws.
Continued; neither Konstantinov nor Sergei Mnatsakanov should have to want for anything at all.
Red Wings should be covering those additional costs. I wonder if giving him a “position” in the organization would allow him to get the benefits he needs. Would this screw up his state of michigan insurance?