Stephen Barrington "Stay Strong" Fund Raiser

CLEVELAND, OHIO – When Ohio Supercross Pro racer Tony Gallo climbs on his Honda CRF450R at Anaheim stadium (A1) on January 8^th,
he won’t be racing alone. Gallo will be donning the "Stay Strong" patch
to honor fellow Ohio rider Stephen Barrington (#314) who was paralyzed
during a practice crash on October 10^th in Dennison,
Ohio. Tony and his sponsor, Inforce Technologies, are leveraging the
event to bring awareness to Stephen’s’ condition and provide an
opportunity for fans and athletes to support him in his recovery
efforts.

 

Barrington, a rising amateur in the Ohio Motocross circuit,
swapped out going head over heels on a high speed section of Beans Bike
Bark while racing in early October. Stephen crushed his T-5 vertebrae
and partially broke his T-4 and T-6 vertebrae’s. He underwent emergency
surgery that evening with surgeons fusing and screwing the vertebrae
together with rods from his T-2 to T-8.  Stephen, 24, who remains
paralyzed from the crash, started occupational and physical therapy
within 2 weeks of the accident and his family says he is manically
focused on his recovery with an unwavering positive attitude.

 

Brian Mackenzie of Inforce Technologies, an avid race fan and
rider, as well as sponsor of pro racer Tony Gallo, learned of the
fellow Ohio riders’ injury last month and knew he wanted to help.  "Our
goal at A1 is to raise awareness of Stephen’s recovery efforts and the
Benefit Fund that has been established to assist the Barrington’s with
program costs. No amount is too small, and both fans and athletes who
are able, and would like to contribute, can participate in this very
worthy cause for Stephen."

 

"Anaheim 1 will come and go, but if I can help
Stephan's journey with his recovery by bringing attention to his need
for support, then that will actually make a lasting
impression.   Kevin Cozadd of MXers for Jesus has been a true role
model and inspiration to me over the years.  Through his ministry, and
a strong faith in the Lord, I have come to realize that my racing is
only a vessel that can be used to bring not only enjoyment to others,
but can make a difference in someone’s life." pro racer Tony Gallo said.

 As part of Stephen’s rehabilitation process, he will begin care
at the SCI-Step rehabilitation program in Cincinnati, Ohio in early
February. Sci-Step is a nationally recognized out-patient
rehabilitation program for individuals with spinal cord injuries.

 

Contributions will be graciously accepted on race day with all
donors receiving the Stephen Barrington (#314) "Stay Strong "racing
patch. Additionally, all those who would like to make a contribution
can do so via a dedicated PayPal account at www.pitracer.com. Both Tony and Brian look forward to meeting new friends and supporters at A1 on January 8^th, participating in a great day of racing, and serving a wonderful cause.

 

For more information visit: www.inforcetechnologies.com or www.tonygalloracing.com

 

Brian Mackenzie
bmackenzie@inforcetechnologies.com

(216) 920-5006