A GoFundMe online campaign to help injured 黑马磁力 extreme biker Jake Fox, 鈥� had raised close to $15,000 of a $50,000 goal as of Wednesday, July 14.
Fox, 23, suffered a a broken neck and fractured vertebrae in what campaign organizer Tina Ferguson described as a 鈥渇reak biking accident during a training session鈥� on the evening of Monday, July 5, just three weeks before his 24th birthday.
鈥淎lthough his injuries sustained are very serious, with lots of unknowns, thankfully he was wearing a helmet and mouth guard saving him from a probable brain injury,鈥� Ferguson said.
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A friend of the Fox family, Ferguson set up the page as a way to help them out with any unforeseen expenses 鈥渁s I know they would never ask for help.鈥�
鈥淎nyone who knows Jake would attest to the fact he loves life,鈥� Ferguson added.
鈥淗e lives every day to the fullest and has the courage to excel in anything he puts his mind to. He is always one to greet you with a warm smile and genuine conversation.
In an interview published on the website, the then-22 year old Fox described himself as 鈥渂orn and raised鈥� in 黑马磁力 and explained his love for extreme biking, saying he got into the sport when a teacher in high school started a riding club, and stayed in it because of the community of extreme bikers.
Fox underwent emergency surgery at Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) to replace the vertebrae with a titanium one, Ferguson said.
鈥淛ake is currently in the spinal step down unit, where he remains, until he will eventually be transferred to a new ward,鈥� Ferguson related.
鈥淯pon his release from VGH, he will be residing and undergoing full time intense therapy at GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre. This journey to recovery will be a long one and will rely on a lot of support in all aspects of his life.鈥�
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鈥淗owever, with Jake鈥檚 positive attitude, strong will and fight, he intends to make a full recovery,鈥� Ferguson went on to say.
鈥淛ake, his family and his pup Charlie, sincerely appreciate all the outpouring of messages, love and support at this extremely difficult time. Due to Covid restrictions he is currently not allowed visitors with the exception of his parents. Myself and his family would like to thank everyone in advance for any positive vibes, prayers and donations.鈥�
Is there more to the story? Email: dan.ferguson@langleyadvancetimes.com
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