We at Ride & Skid it have decided to hold a raffle to try to raise funds to help a good friend of ours Ricky Ashworth that was unfortunately seriously injured in August 2013 doing the sport that we all love. Please read story below... THE speedway world is rallying round to help stricken rider Ricky Ashworth. The 31-year-old former racer is currently fighting to recover from debilitating injuries caused when he crashed while racing for Berwick at Scunthorpe 17 months ago. Ricky won his fight for life after spending 91 days in a coma in Hull Royal Infirmary — and now he faces another long-term battle, to lead as normal a life as possible. He is the first modern-day rider to be left with brain injuries after an accident. A benefit meeting will be held at Sheffield next March to launch the Owlerton season and organisers are hoping that the proceeds will be enough to build a special facility at his parents home in Salford. Said benefit committee spokesman Ian Hunter, a long-time sponsor and close friend of Rickys: He is thankfully still with us but he is still not well. He has a brain injury and most people dont realise how serious it is. Whats happened is 100 per cent tragic. The total reality is that this is possibly as good as its going to get for him. You feel extremely sad for Ricky and his family. Theyre so close and everything revolves around Ricky right now and trying to make his life that little bit better, What he needs is his own space at the family home. The family home in Salford isnt big but there is room to build a ground floor bedroom and a wet room with specialist equipment. That would give him some independence and obviously aid his recovery. Were hoping that riders and fans will support next Marchs meeting to enable us to do that for him. The speedway family - riders and supporters - is fantastic and weve already had tremendous support. Hopefully well get a lot more. The meeting, Rickys BIG Day, will be at Sheffield on Sunday, March 22 and a special video has been filmed by GRT Media at Rickys home. You can catch it at bit.ly/RickyAshworth **** Raffle tickets are just £3 each or 4 tickets for £10, to win a Ride and Skid It Experience... The winner will be picked at random on our first experience of 2015 - 21st March!! Please send gifted payment for tickets via paypal to [email protected] and please also enclose a note of your name and telephone number**** Thankyou and please share this post ;)
Posted on: Thu, 18 Dec 2014 21:41:57 +0000