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ANOTHER Mountain Biker Turns Himself into a Quadriplegic!
http://www.canada.com/Community+rall...195/story.html
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. |
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