Rider/photog down. Help and prayers needed

Hello all!


I've seen the moto community come through for many fallen riders and now I'm hoping you can come through for a rider who was injured photographing an MX race.


Last Thursday night my good friend Dave Schelske was injured while standing 30ft off-track on the infield at Portland International Raceways MX track. A rider lost control of his bike and blindsided Dave from the rear, knocking him out of one shoe. He sustained a broken pelvis, a broken right arm and lacerations from the incident. He has 2 surgeries scheduled this week and then a few weeks of in-house rehabilitation before he will be wheelchair bound for months afterward.


Dave has been a professional photographer and location scout for many years based out of West Linn, OR. He has shot numerous spreads for Honda, Yamaha as well as work within other industries. Due to the extent of his injuries he is unable to continue with work as a freelance photographer and he and his wife already have medical bills from their sons brain surgery earlier this year. This has not been a kind year for the family.


We are currently taking donations as well as organizing a raffle to offset medical costs for the family. Paypal donations are being accepted at kennycarlile@gmail.com, but my real intent for this post is to make contact within the industry of people who can get me in touch with riders and/or industry folk whom can provide us with items of value for a raffle. Signed jerseys, posters, etc.... I will compensate for the cost of the item as well as shipping if requested.


Please feel free to contact me at bvaughn76@gmail.com with any questions or concerns. Thanks for reading and take care!


-Brandon



Here is a recent pic from a Yamaha shoot last June. Dave is the 3rd person on Stewarts left.