Paul@Deltabikes Posted July 2, 2007 Report Share Posted July 2, 2007 I know a few people follow BMX on here and noticed there was only a short note from The Boon in the vid section on Stephen Murray's crash the other week (apologies if this is a repost but I can't see anything in the search) so thought I'd post details as it may interest those who don't know or want to contribute to his recovery (taken from www.stephenmurrayfamilyfund.com):Stephen Murray is a BMX Athlete that could use help from the BMX community. Stephen is a professional dirt jumper that is well known for his amazing tricks like double back flips, 360 back flips, turndown back flips and so much more.Stephen Murray came to the United States from New Castle Great Britain over 10 years ago with a dream of riding with the best athletes in the sport. He came over here originally as a BMX racer but quickly took to Dirt Jumping and Freestyle in the scene of Huntington Beach and Sheep Hills.2001 and 2002 marked the biggest year for Stephen Murray of his career. He won the Gold Medal in Dirt Jumping at X Games and back to back wins at the Gravity Games, the two biggest contests at the time.Stephen is quoted on his own riding style, “I go 110%, go big and send it!” (EXPN.com)On Friday June 22nd at the AST Dew Tour BMX Dirt Finals in Baltimore, MD, Stephen Murray took a horrific fall on the final set of the dirt section while sending a double back flip. Stephen has received career ending injuries to his spinal cord and vertebrae.Unlike the NFL or other major professional sports which have unions that provide funds to athletes who are injured, BMX has nothing like this. BMX however is much more like a family than any other sport. Now is the time we need to reach out and support one of our family members like never before.The injuries that Stephen sustained are no doubt going to affect him for a life time. Medical bills alone can reach astronomical dollar amounts. As a BMX community we have the power to help him. Stephen is a young 27 years old and is the financial provider for a wife and two young children. Further info:http://www.bmxtalk.com/viewtopic.php?t=11838 - Updates on his conditionhttp://www.myspace.com/murraystrong - Myspace - Youtube News Article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixed Pants™ Posted July 2, 2007 Report Share Posted July 2, 2007 It's a shame that it happened over there (better if it didn't happen at all) as he wouldn't be in this trouble, NHS for the win.It's a shame it's happened to him, don't know what happened as i'm too tired to read, but yeah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Harrison Posted July 3, 2007 Report Share Posted July 3, 2007 I was shocked when I read about that last week. Terrible thing to happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigjames Posted July 3, 2007 Report Share Posted July 3, 2007 i heard about thi from my mate charlie a few weeks ago, she used to ride with him on one of the race teams. apprently after his initial operation he has some sensation in his left arm and managed to sort of shrug his shoulders, he's got a few more ops to go yet; so may improve further.... we hope.my thoughts go to him and his family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Concussion Posted July 3, 2007 Report Share Posted July 3, 2007 Shocking news, I hope he gets through this somehow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BONGO Posted July 4, 2007 Report Share Posted July 4, 2007 It's a shame that it happened over there (better if it didn't happen at all) as he wouldn't be in this trouble, NHS for the win.It's a shame it's happened to him, don't know what happened as i'm too tired to read, but yeah.Lol, how little you know about the NHS...Yes, i guess it's a shame it happened a mile from the worlds leading hospital in spinal chord injury!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squince Posted July 4, 2007 Report Share Posted July 4, 2007 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Af_L4WZlKWYHe tried a double backflip there, should of learnt from that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Harrison Posted July 4, 2007 Report Share Posted July 4, 2007 No. Pro's have crashes like that a lot of the time. It's because they get back up and try again that they are pros.Stephen was unfortunate this time, just like when Ashton maimed himself doing a flip, except this is worse. It's a risk that goes with the territory. If you're in any illusions as to just how much pain it takes to be a World class BMXer, read Matt Hoffman's autobiography. In fact, read it anyway, everyone should. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BONGO Posted July 4, 2007 Report Share Posted July 4, 2007 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Af_L4WZlKWYHe tried a double backflip there, should of learnt from that?It's just part of bmx f**king yourself up. You don't get anywhere by stopping when you get hurt. It's one of the reasons bmxers ride bmx, becasue it's dangerous.To injure yourself badly on a trick, or fall for a year trying it and then doing t, you really feel like you ahev earned the trick. You'e paid the price and got the trick in the end. Bongo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Harrison Posted July 4, 2007 Report Share Posted July 4, 2007 Yeah yeah, it's like what Tabron said to Ashton: you've paid the price, now reap the reward.BONGO himself will be a prime example when he gets back on his bike in January... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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