For Immediate Release: Press Release April 24, 2008
"I Fully Believe I'll Walk Again"
EXPN The Magazine extended feature: Paralyzed since a double backflip went bad last June, BMXer Stephen Murray is tackling his toughest trick ever: Getting back on his feet again: http://expn. go. com/expn/index
Full interview in EXPN The magazing on stands now.
June 22, 2007 marked a day that the Action Sports World will remember for a life time. A day that has forever changed the life of Professional BMX Dirt Jumper & three times U.S. Gold Medalist Stephen Murray.
In the midst of doing a double back-flip, Stephen Murray crashed while competing in the BMX Dirt Finals at the Dew Actions Sports Tour, in Baltimore, Maryland. It was quoted as being “one of the worst crashes seen in bmx” one that would ultimately be career ending, for this incredibility talented, 27 year old athlete.
Stephen was transported to University of Maryland Medical Centre Shock Trauma Unit. He had flat lined in the ambulance and again after reaching Shock Trauma, where medication was administered to bring him back.
Undergoing the first of two 7 hour surgeries, Doctors confirmed Stephen had crushed his 3, 4 and 5 cervical vertebrae, suffered severe damage to his spinal cord and the front of his vertebrae had been shattered. Stephen Murray, professional athlete, husband, father of two young boys, now paralyzed from the shoulders down.
His Mother & Father confide; “initially it wasn’t the news of Stephen being paralyzed that frightened us, but if “Our Stephen” would make it through the night”.
Stephen Murray - Athlete
Stephen Murray moved the United States from Newcastle, Great Britain over 10 years ago with a dream of riding & competing with the best athletes in the sport. His goals set high, to achieve what no one had yet accomplished. He did just that, in 2001 and 2002 winning Gold Medals in BMX Dirt Jumping at the X Games and Back to Back Gold at the Gravity Games in the same year. He would continue on winning numerous titles & medals throughout his professional bmx career.
Stephen fought his way to the top of his sport; he would fight to breath, to stay alive. He continues his fight today; to one day hold his wife and children and …to one day walk again.
"When you think there is nothing left, reach within and dig deeper", "Believe in Yourself"
A web site & fund has been set up in efforts to help provide awareness & financial support. For more information how to get involved with the Stephen Murray Fund please visit:
We have posted many photos in the "album section" that friends and family have sent to us to share with you.
We update our "blog section" and post numerous bulletins on his recovery, up coming events & fundraisers. Thank you for taking time to learn about Stephen.
Our Warmest Regards,~ The Family & Friends of The Stephen Murray Family Fund.
salut Stephen désolé si je parle français man mais je tenais à te dire que je suis derrière toi et je pense que toute la grande famille du Bmx aussi. Mes parents mon fais arrêter le Bmx parce-que je me suis cassé trop de chose mais je l'ai dans le sang je remonterai sur un vélo toi aussi je pense :) je te souhaite un bon rétablissement mec Stay Strong
Hello murray :). I just watched the music video "Soldier". And it gave me so much chills and inspiration. Stephen all i just want to say that i truely believe you will walk again because i believe that you have the strengh enough to pull it of. So stay strong Murray i believe in you.
Hey Just Stop'n back by to Show Some <33 And Remind People That They Can Help Stephen By Adding SocialVibe To there PrOfile ...Its Free And EASY !! HELP THE MAN WHO HAS AND STILL DOES INSPIERE SO MANY PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD !! .. DO IT NOW!! ;[} <3
SOWING LOVE FROM ALL HERE AT WOBURN SANDS WOODS UK
YOU INSPIRED ME TO START RIDING AND YOUVE INSPIRED ME NEVER TO STOP PUSHING THE LIMITS..AND I THANK U FOR THAT BMX HAS PULLED ME THROUGH SOME HARD TIMES AT HOME AND KEPT ME OUT OF ALOT OF TROUBLE AND I THANK YOU FOR MAKING ME I AM THE WAY TODAY..YOU R MY IDOL AND MY HERO..CHIN UP,STAY STRONG
hey murray man. your the best and always will be. hope some day i could be as good as you. stay strong and every thing will work out for ya. thanks for bein such an inspiration to me.
Stephen thank you for being you. You are the person I look up to. I ride all the time and I always think of you. I can't wait to get your new clothes (stay strong) and the tj's new single. Always praying for you. Tony
stay strong murry im not even a bmxer im a mtber but every time i go to my trails or ride i think of you man, because ur a inspration, i hear wat u say wat ever it is you always gota put ur family first
hey murray been watching u ride sence i was a little kid and u have always been a inspiration but now u r a bigger inspiration for fighting to stay with ur family and friends u got some good friends man u do wat u can and god will help u with the rest and u r doing a good job u havent gave up and that is the biggest thing keep up the good work and i will keep u in my prayers thanks for being a friend and STAY STRONG STEPHEN peace
I think I'm gonna need a cast tomorrow on my wrist..and I figured I'd let ya know my stay strong braclet still won't come off...not till it breaks or till stephen walks. Whichever comes first.
Stephen your the shit man I cant tell you the inspiration you give me. The collection of clothing that we are doing right now is going to be off the hook.thanks for the clockwork shout out in the interview. refuse to lose- stay strong.
Hey Steve, your stay strong line looks RAD...can't wait to rock it, your dad bought me some glasses back from Baltimore gonna meet him next week..cheers!! Glad the Dew Tour was a success, i'm gonna get out to Salt Lake City and then come see you in Cali! Keep up the good work soldier...call me when your free and catch up as i never know the best time to call ya! later mate.
with true friends like the ones you have amd your strength I beleive you can get through anything.mad props to you. the lavs video with your son riding next to you, is all a dad needs to keep going
