About me: What's it like to live & care for Stephen Murray? An indepth interview with John Jennings. He talks about what life has been like the last 5 months - Featured Video 1.27.09.
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,~ Stephen Murray, Family & Friends.
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Happy 4th bro its ur buddy travis so how is it going well i hope we can meet somreday bro because your that best BMXer in the world & TJ Lavin is also i wood like to meet him too please.
Hey Stephen, I was just thinking of you :) Sending much love to you and your family.And all your friends who are standig by your side .They are amazing. You are always in my prayers . Love you Andie
yo stephen stay strong. i recently broke my neck dirt bike accident,i shattered my c 4 5 6, its been a yr since my accident.you have inspired me to keep my head up n never give up. stay strong you will be back on top peace kp
hey stephen hows things brother ay i was just watching this thing on 60 minutes and it was about a guy who was run over by a truck and he had the exct same injury as you do doctors told him will never walk again etc etc anyways he found this place in australia called project walk they showed him how to walk again you should check it out anyways mate take care xx
i love you bro my mate fractured 3 vertibraes in his spine yesterday and i watched ur video and it related so mutch so after abbout four hours of searching i found his hero and got himm to contact him ... my mate said it was teh best feeling ever....stay strong stephen murray your my hero
Hey Brother Man Car Sales are slooooowly moving up. I guess this past weekend could have been worse, I should look at the BRIGHT SIDE RIGHT!!!! Anyway Stay Strong Bro, Manny"O" and The O'Campo Family OUT....
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