Scottsdale, AZ (April 1, 2011)– After a simple fall sidelined Jimmy last week, it didn’t take him long to get back in the saddle. In short: His fall came Monday, March 21st and he spent the day in the Emergency Room. He flew back to Southern California on Tuesday and had surgery on Wednesday where pins and a plate were put in his left arm. Thursday through Sunday was spent recovering at home. By Monday the cast was off, and on Wednesday stitches taken out, and Jimmy was released by his doctor!
On Thursday the 31st Jimmy flew back to Texas, got off the plane and headed straight for Liberty, Texas where he fell. He got back on his bike and rode into Beaumont, Texas yesterday. He was struggling and in pain, but he did it!! Nothing is holding Jimmy back from completing his ride across the USA to raise money for spinal cord research.
“This ride has turned into more than just raising money for spinal cord research. For me personally it is about never giving up and never throwing in the towel. All of us have things that happen to try to hold us back. The point is to never roll over and try to always find a way to succeed,” said Jimmy.
“This ride has turned into more than just raising money for spinal cord research. For me personally it is about never giving up and never throwing in the towel. All of us have things that happen to try to hold us back. The point is to never roll over and try to always find a way to succeed,” said Jimmy.
Jimmy’s goal is to raise $1 Million dollars for spinal cord research, and he has only reached about 20% of his goal. No donation is too big or small. Please help spread the word so Jimmy can reach his goal. Together we can make a difference in the life of a spinal cord injury patient. This injury is tough to live with, not only for the injured person, but their family and friends as well.
Jimmy is about 70% through his ride!! You can join him on his quest by signing up at Join the Ride and to see when he will coming through your area at the ride on the www.milesformiraclestoday.com website.
You can show your support by sending a donation, purchasing an official M4M t-shirt, wristband, watch, or M4M cycling gear at the official gear store at www.milesformiraclestoday.com. You can also text BIKE to 85944 for a $5 donation and a chance to win a San Manual Yamaha or a Sette Forza road bike.
Check out the first day of Jimmy’s ride here on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_E3h355hFc
Stay connected with Jimmy and his day-to-day updates:
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Miles-For-Miracles/298691006369
Twitter: @Miles4Miracles http://twitter.com/#!/Miles4Miracles
@BTNFLY http://twitter.com/#!/BTNFLY
Miles 4 Miracles Blog Spot: http://miles-for-miracles.blogspot.com/
Website: www.milesformiraclestoday.com
