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Edited Date/Time
5/20/2016 8:04pm
Not sure if this has been posted yet (and I'm hesitant to post it because I'm not sure its my place) but I just saw that Destry posted on his facebook page that he has Leukemia.
https://www.facebook.com/Destry-Abbott-114746998547830/?fref=nf
Here is a link to his gofundme account.
https://www.gofundme.com/24pwufw
https://www.facebook.com/Destry-Abbott-114746998547830/?fref=nf
Here is a link to his gofundme account.
https://www.gofundme.com/24pwufw
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Destry is an "All Timer" on the bike and damn sure one of the best ever off the bike too. He's a good man, period.
This absolutely sucks!
I have another question and I'm not single this guy out but do any of these motorcycle guys have insurance? Every time someone gets hurt I see these gofundme things and it just makes me wonder? I know most of us have insurance thru our employers but don't these guys have options to purchase health insurance from an outside source?
Again, I'm not trying to single anyone out it just always makes me wonder. I have nothing against them either as I've donated to several of them.
Good luck Destry!!
His go fund me account is adding up quick. Sure hope it stays steady like this to help ease the pain a tiny bit for him and his family. Leukemia is no match for this man, he will fight thru.
Lets see some other riders try and run his classes to help raise some extra funds. I would but people don't pay to go slower.
The moto world of all breeds are the best people around. I am very blessed to be healthy. People take so much for granted.
Get well soon bud, God Speed
The medical field saves a lot of lives but they also get away with murder financially... but I'm trying not to derail this thread... Doh!
I've never been into desert racing so I don't know much about Destry but I certainly know the name and have seen a number of mag covers. He'll be in my prayers.
I've had the privilege of knowing Destry pretty well over the years, I've raced with him, against him, seen him at the races, trail ridden with him, heck I even had the pleasure of beating him at a game of 1 on 1 in his own backyard once.
Destry is a great man, it breaks my heart to see something like this happen to him and his family.
The GoFundMe is at $20k after 2 hours, awesome, that speaks to the kind of man he is.
Destry is a well-respected champion who has built significant social media with 270k followers. That's actually really strong for an off-road racer, so I'm sure he will have a lot of support during his Leukemia battle.
These things happen and it's "how" we deal with them that makes us who we are.
Signed,
A Fan
First time I met Destry was at a race in San Manuel AZ in 1992...we were pitted right next to him and his dad ...Destry was running Expert, I was running senior Expert (40+).....I'm guessing he was about 15-16 years old. We ran at different times and I had just finished my last loops...I was cleaning up, not paying much attention, and Abbot (his dad) starting yelling about something or another. I looked over and Destry had pulled in with a flat rear tire, and had told the old man he was done for the day. The old man said "Like hell you are, you're fixing that flat and getting you’re a-s back out there." He sulked a bit, but pulled the wheel, put in a new tube, and went back out on the course....He didn't place well, but he did finish the event, just like he does to this day....Good coaching from his role model....and, lots of talent from the kid...great combination...
Pit Row
well said! Go gettem DA!
Side note: my son had AML leukemia. One of the worst you can get. Tons of blood transfusions and eventually ( thank goodness) a complete stem cell transplant. Traveling and overnight stays at hotels etc. cost tons of money. I encourage everybody to at least give something. Destry is a badass on a dirt scooter. Rode/raced next to him for many years. See you at the track/ bomb-run soon.
Thank you Sooo Much for sharing this.
We had a "ride day" for him at Glen Helen...the 1st one... Destry was too choked up to ride much. That's soooooo not Destry; but, it really hurt him...he was really sad and missing his Friend. Such a "dude". Just like Kurt. Classic Destry, he comes over and Hi-Fives me...he's got tears in his eyes..,
"Thanks for representing the Green guys!" I was on my KXF. I had to remind him that Kurt would want us to be laughing and riding the gnarliest-stupidest trails we can find and taking everyone with us...
He smiled and said, "I know. I'm getting there."
He's just a Dude.
A really good Dude.
Then there's this...
This is my friend, Destry Abbott...with his son...
Like I said, hes just a dude.
A Really Good Dude.
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