Cash Shaleen

Road 2 Recovery, in partnership with Commencal Bicycles and the Monster Energy Pro DH Series, is thrilled to announce that the winner of the Cash Shaleen Sweepstakes, Bobby Shepp, has graciously donated his prize back to Road 2 Recovery. This donation will allow the organization to find an up-and-coming rider who could greatly benefit from this opportunity.

Upon hearing this, Cash Shaleen came up with a brilliant idea: the prize package will now be awarded to the rider who can best explain how winning would positively impact their life. This presents a unique opportunity for riders to share their stories and explain how winning the contest would affect their racing careers or personal journey.

Contest Details:

• No purchase required
• Submit a 1-2 paragraph essay explaining how winning would positively impact your life.
• Include a short video (30 seconds or less) or 2-3 photos of you riding.
• Provide a photo of your current race bike.
• Submit a photo of your racing license.
• Include your current race resume.
• Don’t forget to include your social media handles.

Submission Deadline: March 28, 2025

All entries must be emailed to [email protected] with "CASH SHALEEN CONTEST" noted in the subject line.

The winner will be chosen by a committee of Cash Shaleen, staff members from Commencal, the US Pro Series, Road 2 Recovery, and Bobby Shepp. The committee will review all submissions and select the rider who demonstrates the most compelling and meaningful impact winning would have on their life.

We’re incredibly grateful to Bobby Shepp for his generosity. We would like to thank him first for his aid in Cash's recovery and now his contribution to the entire mountain bike community.

The latest update on @36cashshaleen’s road to recovery 🙌

Cash is really loving his therapy sessions at @the_perfectstep! He’s going 3 days a week, plus adding in a restorative therapy session on the bike 1 day a week, as well as a red light and NormaTec therapy session another day. In total, he’s putting in 8 hours of therapy each week! And he’s not slacking at home either—he’s putting in the work there too!

Cash is really enjoying being home, sleeping in his own bed, and having homemade meals. Last weekend he went to King of the Hammers with some friends and loved being back in the desert. This weekend, he’s heading to his river house and is looking forward to hanging out with even more friends!

Everybody’s support is truly appreciated & goes farther than you know… Tap the link in our bio to help Cash on his road to recovery!

“After 78 days in the hospital, Cash is finally coming home! He’s ready to tackle life at full speed, and as a family, we couldn’t be more thrilled to all be together again. Cash is especially excited to sleep in his own bed, and the pups, Barker and Betty, are going to go wild when they see him! As for me, I can’t wait to get back in the kitchen (never thought I’d be so excited to cook!)—and, of course, start complaining about no one helping with the dishes!

Cash had his follow up neurology appointment on 1/9 at Desert Regional it went well—great news! All the hardware in his back looks fantastic, and his spine is healing right on track. His femur and patella are also mending well. He had a bone density scan and additional X-rays, as he’s still experiencing some pain where the bone is regenerating, and his range of motion isn’t quite where it needs to be yet. But Cash is working incredibly hard every single day, refusing to just “accept” his current state, and his determination continues to amaze us all.

At Casa Colina, he’s left an unforgettable impression on the doctors and nurses. More than one nurse has told him, “You’re my favorite patient I’ve ever had,” which absolutely warms this mom’s heart!

He recently had his evaluation at the outpatient facility he will go to, it’s called The Perfect Step, here Cash will start an intensive therapy program that starts this coming Monday. There’s no set end date—it’s all about putting in the work and moving forward. His “never settle for less” attitude has been such a gift in tackling this injury, and we know it will continue to serve him well.

We want to thank all our friends and family for your unwavering support. From visiting every single day to sending prayers and positive vibes! 

Love Team Shaleen

Dear Supporters,

We’re thrilled to share exciting updates on Cash’s recovery journey and to thank you for your unwavering support. Cash is set to be discharged from Casa Colina on January 11th, pending approval for a few extra days to maximize his therapy. Currently, he’s making great progress with 3 hours of daily physical and occupational therapy.

We’re also looking forward to Cash’s neurosurgeon follow-up on the 9th and are hopeful for positive updates on his post-surgery progress. The most incredible news is that Cash has regained some muscle function—an encouraging sign that motivates us to keep pushing forward.

Cash has been deeply moved by the outpouring of love and support from you all. Your visits and encouragement have been a source of strength on the toughest days. While recovery is a slow process with ups and downs, we celebrate every small victory and continue to hold onto hope as a family.

Recently, Cash was blessed with a custom carbon fiber wheelchair and a Scout Power Attachment from Road 2 Recovery, giving him newfound independence and mobility. These gifts have been life-changing, and we’re immensely grateful for this generosity.

We’re also excited about attending Anaheim’s Round 1 of Supercross and hope to see many of you there! Please keep Cash in your prayers as we navigate this challenging yet hopeful journey.

With heartfelt gratitude,

The Shaleen Family

It’s Mama Shaleen here with an update on Cash!

We’re settling in here at Casa Colina and getting into a good routine. Thank goodness for twin-size air mattresses and mattress toppers—they make sleeping at my home away from home a little more comfortable!

Okay, enough about me… Cash is working hard every single day! He has therapy for about three hours daily, and getting into the gym and training brings a sense of “normalcy” to his life. He’s becoming quite good at transferring in and out of his wheelchair!

The most difficult part of his injuries is the unknown. But if you know Cash, you know he’s one determined dude with an unstoppable attitude! Telling him something isn’t possible is just enough motivation for him to prove you WRONG.

With this type of injury, no one can definitively say, “Yes, you’ll fully recover,” or “No, you never will.” However, Cash—and our entire family, friends, and support system—chooses to remain optimistic!

We understand this journey will be a long one, filled with highs and lows, but Cash continues to face each day head-on with a positive outlook. Your love, support, and good vibes mean more than ever to us!

There are no major updates on his injuries at the moment. Ortho says his femur is healing, and while his patella is healing as well, it’s at a much slower pace and still quite painful. We have a follow-up with the neurosurgeon in about a week to check on all the new hardware in his back. As for the spinal cord… well, it’s on its own timeline!

There’s no stopping this kid. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for being part of this journey with us!

Love,

The Shaleen Family

“Cash Money” has landed! We’re officially at stage two of the journey. After weeks of waiting, we’ve finally made the move to Casa Colina in Pomona for acute rehab. Cash is in great spirits and ready to work as hard as he can. We know this will be a long, tough road, but if there’s one thing our team knows, it’s how to put in the hard work.

Today brought a bit of a setback—the doctors discovered that Cash’s right patella (kneecap) is torn off. They’re evaluating the next steps, and while Cash has been paralyzed from the waist down, the pain from this injury has been particularly challenging for him.

On a brighter note, after three weeks and plenty of sponge baths, the team got Cash into a special shower wheelchair and gave him his first real shower. What an incredible moment that was! Cash couldn’t stop talking about how good it felt—it’s something he won’t forget anytime soon.

We’re set to be here for at least 30 days, where Cash will undergo intensive physical and occupational therapy to help him adapt to life with a spinal cord injury. This journey is no joke, and as we’ve learned, it’s far from cheap.

People have said this kind of injury is “the gift that keeps on giving,” and as a family, we’re beginning to understand what that really means. There’s no magic wand to make this go away, and no guarantees, but we’re holding on to hope. We’re praying that Cash can be one of the lucky ones to beat the odds and walk again.

Thank you for being part of this journey with us. Your support means the world as we navigate this new chapter in Cash’s life. 

Update from Brian Shaleen (Cash’s father)

I wanted to let everyone know how Cash is doing. We are still here at Desert Regional Hospital, but we’re supposed to be moving Monday to the next step: acute rehab at Casa Colina in Pomona. This will be the start of the next part of Cash’s journey.

It has been a battle, and nothing about this process has been easy. We’re taking things day by day and deeply appreciate all the support for Cash. We remain very optimistic. With spinal cord injuries, there’s no guarantee of regaining function or movement below the point of injury, but Cash has some muscles that are firing, so we are holding on to hope.

Once we get to Casa Colina, Cash will begin the intense therapy needed to prepare for the next steps. The focus will be on working with the muscles that are firing to see if we can get them functioning again. Casa Colina also has great doctors and access to medications that may help kick-start progress.

We cannot thank everyone enough for all of their love and support.

On November 10th, 2024, 16-year-old Cash Shaleen, a National Champion Downhill Mountain Biker, was at Glamis Sand Dunes when he was involved in a tragic accident while working on his Can-Am. While tightening a part at the back of his vehicle, Cash was struck from behind by another driver who fled the scene, leaving Cash to face his injuries.

As a result of the collision, Cash sustained a broken femur and a spinal cord injury. He was quickly transported to Desert Regional Hospital, where surgeons performed an operation to stabilize both his spinal cord and femur. Specifically, his spine was stabilized from T11 to L2. Unfortunately, Cash currently has no feeling or movement from the injury downward. As of now Cash’s prognosis is unknown as his injury to his spinal cord is incomplete.

As a resident of Acton, CA, Cash grew up racing downhill mountain bikes. Not only was he a National Champion in Downhill Mountain Biking but also one of the rising stars of the sport. He was set to compete in his first full year of World Cup racing in 2025 with a factory sponsorship, racing the entire World Cup series in Europe, along with several races in the U.S. Cash’s impressive accomplishments also include multiple podium finishes in national and regional events, solidifying his place as one of the sport’s brightest talents. He has proudly represented top brands, including Commencal, TLD, Wrench N Roll, TRP, Crankbrothers, Ice Recovery, Renthal, Schwalbe, Ohlins, Goliath Industries and GoPro.

Cash is in need of a lot of support as he faces one of the toughest challenges of his young life. We know his determination will help him through this journey, along with his family by his side.