Clayton Roberts

Update from Clayton Roberts- 04/26/24

Hey everyone! It's been nearly a week since my last update, and I've been hard at work in my therapy at Casa Colina. This morning, I underwent electric stimulation to engage my leg muscles during therapy. I’ve got to keep the muscles strong in case we can get them functioning again.

Adapting to life with a spinal cord injury and trying to regain my strength hasn’t been easy. The occupational therapists have been preparing me to go home by teaching me how to work around this injury. Since my shoulder is still healing, it has been difficult to get around.

The next step of the process will be to get home and keep working on becoming independent again. Given how recent the injury was, I’m confident that I’m as ready as I can be. Once I am home and settled, I will begin outpatient therapy, which I will do for as long as I can.

I’m so very thankful to all of you who have been supporting me in every way possible. I can’t do this without you all!

I am looking forward to seeing everyone back at the races and hanging out soon!

Update from Clayton Roberts- 04/17/24

What’s up guys! I wanted to give another quick update on my recovery. It's been a week and a half since I started rehab, and we're really putting in the work to make strides forward.My upper body injuries are on the mend, and I'm starting to feel some strength returning to my shoulders and arms. I'm staying focused on progress, though it's hard to predict where I'll ultimately land.

I am thankful for where I am both mentally and physically. I know things could always be worse. Thank you to everyone for all the love and support! I appreciate it all ❤️

Update from Clayton Roberts- 04/09/24

Hey everyone, I want to thank you all for the overwhelming love and support. Throughout my years of racing, experiencing minimal injuries, I never envisioned finding myself in this situation. However, in the world of dirt bike racing, we're all aware of the inherent risks. I poured my heart into racing and I'm deeply thankful for the incredible memories and the wonderful people I've met. It has led to this immense amount of support.

I'm determined to channel the same hard working mindset into my rehab efforts. This marks the beginning of a new race for me, and I’m approaching it with the same unwavering dedication. I'm excited to tackle it head-on. Let's get after it and see where this path leads!

Update from Clayton's dad, Steve- 04/06/24

Before we begin, thank you everyone for the unconditional love and support you've shown our family during this tough time. Clayton's first step of this journey is just about over as he will be leaving the hospital today here in Idaho on a medical jet headed to Ontario Airport. From there, he will be transported in a non-emergency vehicle to Casa Colina Rehabilitation Center in Pomona, California, where the second part of our journey will start.

We know that this will be one of the hardest parts of the journey, given his spinal cord injury. This is where he will receive hours of physical therapy each day to rehabilitate himself and regain his strength, as well as occupational therapy to teach him how to live with this injury. It's very difficult to acknowledge that he has to live with this injury, but it is true. Clayton is a winner, and no matter what the outcome of this is, he will give it his all, with his family and friends behind him 100%.

We are immensely thankful for all of your support, as we know this journey is just beginning, and it's going to be a long one that has changed all of our lives. But we couldn't do any of it without your support. Thank you to Road 2 Recovery for helping us gain traction and guiding us to the right facility to give Clayton the best opportunity to get better, as well as for assisting us in getting him from Idaho back to California.

Update from Clayton's dad, Steve- 3/30/24

Clayton still has no feeling or movement below his injury, but the good news is he is now in stable condition. Both of his surgeries to repair his spine and clavicle have been successful. He now has titanium rods, screws, and plates stabilizing him.

With help from the medical staff, Clayton was able to sit in a shower wheelchair and get washed up today. This was the first bath since the accident, and wow, this was huge for him. Clayton will have a very long road to recovery and will remain in ICU here in Idaho until he's strong enough to be transported to a spinal cord rehab facility closer to home.

Thank you to all of you for your unconditional love and support and your continued generous support to Clayton’s Road 2 Recovery cause. It will be an enormous help for him once he is out of the hospital and rehab. Our family thanks you. These are trying times for us.

On March 24, 2024, professional racer Clayton Roberts was involved in a serious accident while racing the AMA National Hare and Hound Championship in Murphy, Idaho. Nearly 300 yards off the start, Clayton was ejected from his bike at approximately 70 MPH. As a result, Clayton sustained severe injuries including a broken clavicle, multiple broken ribs, and fractures to his T11 and T12 vertebrae, resulting in a severe spinal cord injury.

Following the accident, Clayton underwent emergency surgery at a nearby hospital to address the spinal fractures and stabilize his spine. While the immediate concern is for his spinal cord injury, medical professionals have also identified the potential need for future surgeries to repair his broken clavicle.

Based on the evaluations of Clayton’s condition, doctors have shared the heartbreaking news that it is highly unlikely Clayton will walk again. This devastating prognosis casts a shadow of uncertainty over Clayton's future, amplifying the importance of the support and solidarity pouring in from the racing community and beyond.

Clayton Roberts is not just a racer; he's a champion, an inspiration to many, and a beloved member of the racing community. His determination, resilience, and passion for the sport have touched the lives of countless fans and fellow competitors alike. For those who wish to generously show their support, visit Clayton's Road 2 Recovery Cause Page. Additionally, we welcome and deeply appreciate messages of hope and healing, which will undoubtedly uplift Clayton's spirits during this challenging time.