HelpingChris Whitcraft

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Mosher 4/26/2010 8:26am
4/26/2010 8:26am
Just a reminder that we are a week away from the drawing.
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Rupert X 4/26/2010 9:42am
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Mosher wrote:
Helping Chris Whitcraft Raffle VitalMX Friends: A few of us are holding a raffle of Chris Whitcraft's 2010 KXF450 (less than 2 hours on the bike)...
Helping Chris Whitcraft Raffle


VitalMX Friends:


A few of us are holding a raffle of Chris Whitcraft's 2010 KXF450 (less than 2 hours on the bike) to help offset his financial issues due to a recent racing accident that has left him unable to work (and pay his mounting hospital bills). Any one who has ever met Chris knows that he is a 110% type of guy when it comes to his determination and heart. His infectious smile and positive attitude, even in desperate times, is a gift that we have all, or could, benefit from.


Please help by contributing or spreading the word.


Thanks,


The Helping Chris Whitcraft Raffle Volunteers



The Story:


While racing ArenaCross in mid February, our friend Chris Whitcraft sustained serious injuries during a racing accident. Unable to feel his legs when they removed his boots, he was transported from Huntington, W VA. to Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus via helicopter where doctors performed an extensive surgery to repair fractured vertebrae's. During surgery, the doctors noted how lucky he was as his spinal cord was not severed or kinked, a common occurrence with his type of injury.


Not willing to accept the idea that he wouldn't walk again, Chris took to his physical therapy treatments with the enthusiasm for which he is known. Over the next 3 weeks, he constantly amazed his therapists with his work ethic and desire to relearn how to walk. Now, released from the hospital, he wears a neck brace, is walking and attends physical therapy on an outpatient basis.


That said, it sounds like the story has a happy ending. But the end is nowhere in sight. Chris has a long way to go. Just a month before, Chris purchased a new 2010 Kawasaki KX 450, a motorcycle that he is now unable to ride. In addition, one can only guess at the expense of being in the hospital for 3 weeks, even after insurance. Additionally he is not yet able to work.


So, to help Chris, We, his friends, are holding a Raffle. First prize is his 2010 Kawasaki KX 450 motorcycle, 2nd prize is 6 - 1 day passes at Briarcliff, 3rd prize Chris is donating a 2 hour training sessions at Briarcliff MX. You will receive 1 entry for every $25 donation. A $50 donation gets you 2 chances to win. Donations can be made through the website.


The final drawing will occur on Sunday May 2nd, 5pm at Briarcliff MX or before. Tickets are available on a first come first serve basis.


Thanks for your consideration. We know Chris really appreciates everyone's help.


Thank you, sir - your kindness is genuine and represents well the motocross people

that we all know. Good souls.
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Mosher 4/26/2010 11:45am
4/26/2010 11:45am
Mosher wrote:
Helping Chris Whitcraft Raffle VitalMX Friends: A few of us are holding a raffle of Chris Whitcraft's 2010 KXF450 (less than 2 hours on the bike)...
Helping Chris Whitcraft Raffle


VitalMX Friends:


A few of us are holding a raffle of Chris Whitcraft's 2010 KXF450 (less than 2 hours on the bike) to help offset his financial issues due to a recent racing accident that has left him unable to work (and pay his mounting hospital bills). Any one who has ever met Chris knows that he is a 110% type of guy when it comes to his determination and heart. His infectious smile and positive attitude, even in desperate times, is a gift that we have all, or could, benefit from.


Please help by contributing or spreading the word.


Thanks,


The Helping Chris Whitcraft Raffle Volunteers



The Story:


While racing ArenaCross in mid February, our friend Chris Whitcraft sustained serious injuries during a racing accident. Unable to feel his legs when they removed his boots, he was transported from Huntington, W VA. to Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus via helicopter where doctors performed an extensive surgery to repair fractured vertebrae's. During surgery, the doctors noted how lucky he was as his spinal cord was not severed or kinked, a common occurrence with his type of injury.


Not willing to accept the idea that he wouldn't walk again, Chris took to his physical therapy treatments with the enthusiasm for which he is known. Over the next 3 weeks, he constantly amazed his therapists with his work ethic and desire to relearn how to walk. Now, released from the hospital, he wears a neck brace, is walking and attends physical therapy on an outpatient basis.


That said, it sounds like the story has a happy ending. But the end is nowhere in sight. Chris has a long way to go. Just a month before, Chris purchased a new 2010 Kawasaki KX 450, a motorcycle that he is now unable to ride. In addition, one can only guess at the expense of being in the hospital for 3 weeks, even after insurance. Additionally he is not yet able to work.


So, to help Chris, We, his friends, are holding a Raffle. First prize is his 2010 Kawasaki KX 450 motorcycle, 2nd prize is 6 - 1 day passes at Briarcliff, 3rd prize Chris is donating a 2 hour training sessions at Briarcliff MX. You will receive 1 entry for every $25 donation. A $50 donation gets you 2 chances to win. Donations can be made through the website.


The final drawing will occur on Sunday May 2nd, 5pm at Briarcliff MX or before. Tickets are available on a first come first serve basis.


Thanks for your consideration. We know Chris really appreciates everyone's help.
Thanks Ritch!
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Danger 4/27/2010 10:18pm
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Chris, he was always my favorite privateer when working as a mechanic at the nations for last 5 years. I had first met him when i was working with Jeff Gibson (Gibby) at Star racing.

I will never forget the time Chris had passed (AKA Timmy Ferry) i was Timmy's mechanic at the time Timmy was in 3rd position at the Millville MN. Nations Chris passed Timmy for 3rd position and ran away when i noticed that it was Chris i was so happy for him he only had a couple more laps to go and he would have been on the podium...

Timmy ended getting 5th and Chris would have finished 3rd if he hadn't have fallen. Chris was on fire that day in the mud.

I sent you guys some money and hope all is well with you and your family.
Get well Chris,
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Mosher 4/29/2010 4:43am
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Only 4 days left. Only 3 if you are going the Paypal route. We will be shutting down PayPal Saturday evening around 9pm.

Thanks!

The Volunteers at HelpChrisWhitcraft.com
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Mosher 4/30/2010 4:54am
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Only 3 days left. Only 2 if you are going the Paypal route. We will be shutting down PayPal Saturday evening around 9pm.

Thanks!

The Volunteers at HelpChrisWhitcraft.com
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mjshafer62 5/1/2010 6:21am
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Mosher wrote:
Only 3 days left. Only 2 if you are going the Paypal route. We will be shutting down PayPal Saturday evening around 9pm. Thanks! The Volunteers...
Only 3 days left. Only 2 if you are going the Paypal route. We will be shutting down PayPal Saturday evening around 9pm.

Thanks!

The Volunteers at HelpChrisWhitcraft.com
Just a quick post... when we started this 5 weeks ago, the end seemed
so far away, but the past 2 weeks have flown by and tomorrow is the drawing
for Chris's like new 2010 Kawasaki KX450.

Rough numbers…we’re about $7200 and would be great if we got to $7500 or more.

If there is anyone you can encourage to make a donation please do so.

PayPal will shut down tonight about 9.
www.helpchriswhitcraft.com
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mjshafer62 5/11/2010 10:34am
5/11/2010 10:34am Edited Date/Time 4/17/2016 10:45pm
I just wanted to take a moment and announce the winners from the Chris Whitcraft Raffle:


Brad Vinson - Chris's 2010 Kaw KX450

Craig Bauer - 6 VIP Passes to Briarcliff MX

David Surman - 2 Hours of Lessons from Chris

Cody Sterling - Bike Stand, Ancra Tiedowns & Cycra Handguards


Thanks to everyone that donated and worked on this we raised $8150 for Chris.


He is in great spirits, still doing his PT and is looking forward to not wearing the brace,

but still has another 5 or 6 weeks. His walk is more natural but says he still

doesn't have full feeling back in his legs or spine.


If you're in the Ohio area, he has plenty of time on his hands, so if you want lessons,

now would be a great time to hit him up. His strong point as as instructor is his

ability to watch you ride and communicate to you the changes you need to make.

Email him at chriswhitcraft@yahoo.com

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