ANOTHER Mountain Biker Turns Himself into a Quadriplegic!
 

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Community rallies around injured cyclist

Fundraising event brings in more than $27,000 in support of Peter
Isherwood, who was hurt in a crash

By Danielle Bell, The Daily NewsJune 27, 2011

Nanaimo and communities beyond have rallied around Peter Isherwood,
who broke his neck in a mountain biking crash in Kamloops in April.

The 34-year-old longtime rider suffered spinal cord damage after he
went over the handlebars of his bike when his steer-tubes broke.

Earlier this month, friends and family held a fundraiser at Simon Holt
Restaurant, raising nearly $27,000 in support of Isherwood.

Donations for live and silent auctions came from many individuals and
businesses throughout Nanaimo and beyond.

Organizers say the event would not have been possible without the help
of Cody Dreger, Satwinder Hundal, Kory Nuttall, Chad Johnston and many
other people.

Isherwood is now able to feed himself and is in a manual wheelchair,
his partner TJ Bickerton said in a recent e-mail update.

She said Isherwood remains in good spirits and is looking forward to
pool classes.

He has also spoken with the B.C. Paraplegic Association to help mentor
other quadriplegics like himself.

Dreger, of Simon Holt and Remax Nanaimo, and his family visited
Isherwood in Vancouver to present the money.

Bickerton said she and Isherwood are shocked and grateful and can't
wait to give back to the community.

"We are still absolutely shocked. We have no idea how to thank
everyone," said Bickerton. "We can't wait to get back."

Bickerton will stay by Isherwood's side as he continues to recover at
the GF Strong Rehabiliation Centre in Vancouver, where he is expected
to remain until Aug. 31. The pair then hope to be able to move into
transitional housing temporarily before returning to Vancouver Island.