Stephen Murray

June 26, 2007 @ 7:22 AM by Robin Fenlon

Stephen Murray suffered a horrendous crash at the Dew Tour this weekend. We've been holding off putting something here until we found out exactly was going on. We now have word from the Murray family, and a link to BMXtalk.com where they will be communicating from now on. Everyone I know is thinking and praying for him. America doesn't have the NHS and Stephen will have substantial medical bills, as well as a family to support, so please help him out in any way that you can.

Ride USA has set up an email address for you to send your best wishes and support.



From The family:


"Hi everyone, first of all thanks for all your support, it really has been unbelievable.

We have been aware of various rumours floating around and so I am going to update everyone as often as possible via bmx talk as stephens condition changes constantly. This way you know the facts as we know them.

So, here is todays.

Firstly, he has suffered a very serious spinal injury. He has crushed his 3,4 and 5th cervical vertebrae and consequently suffered some damage to his spinal chord. He had a 7 hour operation on saturday to stabilise the chord and relieve some pressure. The front of his vertebrae were shattered and has been replaced.

Following a day of rest (sunday), he today goes in for a further 7 hour surgery to repair the back of his 3,4 and 5 vertebrae. This should allow some of the swelling to go down.

To let you know how things change, on saturday we were told he had no movement below his neck. Following saturdays surgery, we were all surprised when he shrugged his shoulders and now has some sensation on his upper left side of the body. This was really encouraging.

He is on a ventilator and therefore isn't able to talk but communication is possible. He is aware of his condition and is coping better than all of us. Don't forget how strong he is!

On friday we are expecting the ventilator to come out of his mouth and inserted in his neck which should make communication better, and him more comfortable.

He is in surgery now so the next update maybe tomorrow.

Thanks again for all your support, its unbelievable and a great comfort to us all. "
- Martin, Cynthia, Jeff, Melissa, Seth and Mason


And here's the info on the fund:



"Stephen Murray Fund

Stephen Murray is a BMX Athlete that could use help from the BMX community. Stephen is a professional dirt jumper that is well known for his amazing tricks like double back flips, 360 back flips, turndown back flips and so much more.

Stephen Murray came to the United States from New Castle Great Britain over 10 years ago with a dream of riding with the best athletes in the sport. He came over here originally as a BMX racer but quickly took to Dirt Jumping and Freestyle in the scene of Huntington Beach and Sheep Hills.

2001 and 2002 marked the biggest year for Stephen Murray of his career. He won the Gold Medal in Dirt Jumping at X Games and back to back wins at the Gravity Games, the two biggest contests at the time.

Stephen is quoted on his own riding style, “I go 110%, go big and send it!” (EXPN.com)

On Friday June 22nd at the AST Dew Tour BMX Dirt Finals in Baltimore, MD, Stephen Murray took a horrific fall on the final set of the dirt section while sending a double back flip. Stephen has received career ending injuries to his spinal cord and vertebrae.

Unlike the NFL or other major professional sports which have unions that provide funds to athletes who are injured, BMX has nothing like this. BMX however is much more like a family than any other sport. Now is the time we need to reach out and support one of our family members like never before.

The injuries that Stephen sustained are no doubt going to affect him for a life time. Medical bills alone can reach astronomical dollar amounts. As a BMX community we have the power to help him. Stephen is a young 27 years old and is the financial provider for a wife and two young children.

This message has the potential to reach millions. Even if you are only able to donate $1 if we did it all together we can accomplish a great deal. This is for real, this is an opportunity to help out one of the most loved riders in our sport. Please find it in your hearts to contribute any dollar amount that you can, and say a prayer for Stephen Murray and his family in this difficult time.

Here are three ways you can contribute:
Email with the dollar amount you would like to contribute. You will then receive an email back with the invoice that leads you directly to a Pay Pal Secure account where you can pay by credit card or bank account number.

Mail a check payable to Stephen Murray Family Fund:
92 Corporate Park Ste. C #171
Irvine, CA 92606

Make a bank deposit or wire funds directly to:
Stephen Murray Family Fund
Bank of America
4500 Barranca Parkway
Irvine, CA 92614
Routing # 121000358
Account # 1015867459


If you are a minor get your parents permission first. Donate today, don’t hesitate.

There are other people working the major legal task of creating a foundation for Stephen but this is the fastest and the first step in to helping out him and his family"


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