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With the outpouring of support and interest in Sam’s situation, we thank you for your patience in awaiting this more detailed update on Sam’s recent crash. With the type of accident Sam had, there are a lot of unknowns that had to be addressed before the doctors could give us a better idea of the extent of Sam’s injuries. On Sept 10, 2016, Sam had a training accident on the local Chula Vista BMX track where he was airlifted to the hospital and operated on that evening due to sustaining fractures in his C6 and C7 vertebrae which severely compressed his spinal cord and left him with no movement below his chest. The operation involved removing his C6 vertebrae, replacing it with a titanium cage, and fusing his C5-C7 vertebrae with a plate and 4 screws. Fortunately, this surgery was successful enough at decompressing his spinal cord and aligning his vertebrae that a second operation for further stabilization was not necessary. At this ...Read More

Encinitas, CA – As many of you know Destry Abbott, one of the most well respected riders in all genres of racing was diagnosed with Leukemia in May of 2016. He has started an aggressive treatment program that has him traveling back and forth from Arizona to Houston. Destry is doing everything in his power to handle cancer like he handles a race, by winning. His family, friends, sponsors, and fans have really rallied to support him in this difficult time and he couldn’t be more grateful to everyone that has pitched in to contribute to his Fight to Destroy Cancer. With things looking up and progressing on the positive side regarding Destry’s fight, the news that the Abbott family just received is crushing. Charlotte Abbott, Destrys wife and mother of two (Kelsey and Cooper) has been diagnosed with breast cancer and it has spread to her lymph nodes. Words cannot describe the pain that this loving and caring family is now going through. ...Read More

Encinitas, CA – Update on Travis Sewell’s condition after his crash on July 27th at a motocross race in Grayslake, IL. Travis was discharged from Condell Medical Center early last week where he returned home to a great support system that can help him start his road to recovery. Even though his injuries are extensive; 8 fractured ribs, a fractured tailbone, fractured T12, a cracked sternum, 2 fractures in his pelvis, and trauma to his leg and shoulder; he and his family are keeping positive and looking forward to the next step in the healing process. Travis is scheduled to see his doctors next week where they will start to map out this recovery journey. Travis and his family are well aware that the next couple months are going to be hard. He is accepting this next challenge with the same gusto and perseverance that he does with racing. The Sewell family would like to thank everyone for the support and kind words. Road ...Read More

COTY SCHOCK IS EXPECTED TO MAKE A FULL RECOVERY Encinitas, CA – Privateer 250 rider, Coty Schock is recovering in a hospital in New York after a crashed on Saturday at the Unadilla National. He had a successful surgery on his back where the doctors were able to repair the broken L1 vertebrae with two rods and a plate. Coty also sustained a fracture to his right wrist but no surgery was needed. Thanks to the fast response of Dr. Bodnar and the whole Asterisk team; he is expected to make a full recovery and is in high spirits according to close family members. They are hoping to get back home in the next four to five days where Coty will start his recovery process. While Coty does have insurance that will help cover some of the costs accrued in the hospital; there will be costs that are not covered. Coty is a privateer and could use all the help we can give him. Road ...Read More

Team TLD/KTM rider Jessy Nelson suffered a crash in the second moto of the Pro Nationals at Unadilla on 8/13/16.  Details are few at the moment but we received this update from his Instagram earlier today.  Road 2 Recovery is the only nonprofit in all of action sports to support these riders in their recovery after a severe injury. jessynelson13Update: In the second Moto at Unadilla, I had a crash in a tricky turn, ultimately ending with a red flag for the race. I went down pretty hard of a direct result of the bike hitting me from behind. I am currently at a hospital in Cooperstown, NY where we are waiting for some swelling to go down in my back before doing surgery. At this time I have limited feeling from my waist down. The hope is that after the swelling goes down, I will get some more feeling back. Thank you all for your support, kind thoughts and prayers. I will ...Read More

On Saturday January the 9th 2016, at the second round of the UK Monster Energy Arenacross Tour in Glasgow, Scotland, 31-year-old Daniel McCoy #65 was injured when he crashed over the handlebars of his bike which then flipped back on him. He was quickly treated by medics and then transported to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital with T11/T12 dislocation and compression fracture causing pressure on the spinal column and paralysis from the waist down. He underwent surgery on the 13th of January to relieve the pressure in his spine so that he could fly home to Australia and he has now started an intensive programme of rehabilitation at The Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, Australia medical unit. Riding for the MVR-D Husqvarna team, Daniel was a hugely popular competitor in the UK Arenacross scene and the sport and industry reacted quickly in supporting Daniel and his family. Team boss Mark Chamberlain said: “It is always really deeply upsetting when one of your riders gets ...Read More

Encinitas, CA – The announcement of Erv Braun’s passing on July 10th profoundly rocked the Motocross and Supercross industry as a whole. This was evident in the multitude of social media posts from people throughout the industry sharing their personal stories and fond memories of him. Reading these stories, even if you never had the pleasure of meeting him, it was made clear the positive impact Erv made on every life that he touched. With his quick wit and warm demeanor Erv will forever be in our hearts and the races will not be the same without him. Erv suffered a massive ischemic stroke on June 6th, and had been recuperating in a full-time rehabilitation therapy center in his hometown. His around the clock care and intense rehabilitation program was only partially covered by insurance. To help offset these additional costs Road 2 Recovery set up an online fundraising page on their website and started requesting memorabilia donations from Motocross and Supercross riders ...Read More