The Women'sMotocross and Supercross Foundation (WMXF) Announces Fundraiser to Help Injured Rider Justin Weeks
ANAHEIM, Calif., (Sept, 10 2009) -Justin Weeks was severely injured
just over a week ago while practicing at Freelin MX in Michigan. Justin was
involved in an accident that resulted in a broken jaw and damage to his spinal
cord. The injury to his spine has left him with no feeling from the chest down.
Recentlyturned pro, Weeks is coming off of the two most successful races of his amateur
career. Just over a month ago, Justin concluded his amateur career winning
championships at Ponca City and Loretta Lynn's amateur nationals, in the highly
talented A class.
It's times like this when our small community needs to pull together
to help one of our own. The Women's Supercross and Motocross Foundation will be
hosting a week long eBay auction to help Justin and his family with the costs
that have been associated with this terrible injury.
The response from fellow riders and companies has been astonishing!
Some of the companies who have donated items for the Justin Weeks fundraiser
include Thor MX, Rockstar, Monster, One Industries, Pant Saggin' Dezign, Skull
Candy, Ogio, Answer, RG3, FMF, DVS, Glen Helen Raceway, Competitive Edge MX
Park, Spring Creek MX and more!
Several riders have contributed with the donation of autographed
gear. These riders include James Stewart, Michael Byrne, Nico Izzi, Ryan
Villopoto, Austin Stroupe, plus 2009 Outdoor National Champions Chad Reed and
Ryan Dungey!
Also included in the auction is a ride day with professional
Motocross / Supercross rider, Austin Stroupe.IN addition to the exclusive ride day with Austin, the
highest bidder will receive a set of Thor racing apparel!
The eBay auction will begin Monday, September 14th. If
you would like to donate products or services for the fundraiser please email
Jammi Robertson at jrobertson@thormx.com.For any additional questions, please
contact Antoinette Gress at wmxfmedia@aol.com
The WMXF is a non-profit organization (501 c3) founded in 2003 to enhance the
motocross & supercross racing community. WMXF's mission is to support racers or crew members who
suffer racing injury; provide support to those who suffer serious misfortune;
provide financial support to benevolent organizations; and contribute to the
well-being of families in the professional motocross/supercross community.
For more information on the WMXF, please log on to their website: www.wmxf.org.
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