VIMX and Campbell River MXA have been following the recovery of Ross Sherman and Brandon Moore very closely. The update below is the latest info and includes the details of how we can all help.

Ross Sherman, a pro rider from Victoria, suffered a devastating crash at the National Race in Edmonton on June 13th. He was in a coma for 3 days and is now in the very earliest stages of recovery. He will need extensive rehabilitation to overcome this injury. His family has been at his side in Edmonton every second of the day. They are hoping to get Ross transferred to their hometown in Victoria and into a rehab centre there so they can be close to him while he takes all the steps necessary to recover.

Brandon Moore of Courtenay and very new to the MX scene, was severely injured on June 13 in Port Alberni. He was flown directly to Victoria General, suffering a severe head trauma, broken collar bone, some ribs and a couple vertebrae that required surgery. He was very lucky (if you can call it that) despite breaking some vertebrae, his spinal cord was not damaged so he will NOT be paralyzed. His family has also been at his side helping him any way they can. Thankfully Brandon is expected to make a full recovery but will require much needed rehabilitation.

As we said above the recovery for both riders is going to be extensive and they are going to require much TLC and support and extensive rehabilitation. To aid in the families in their time of need VIMX has set up a bank account so people can donate funds to the families to help out with their expenses.

The local tracks on the Island have donated funds to start the ball rolling. If you would like to donate to the 'Injured Rider Fund', you can go to any Community Coastal Credit Union and ask to contribute to 'Vancouver Island Motocross Association' sub name 'Riders' Trust' to Account #100020635536. If you would like to donate but there is not a CCCU in your area, you can mail your donation to

VIMX, PO Box 1030, Cumberland, BC V0R 1S0 and we will make sure it gets deposited and mail you a receipt.

On behalf of VIMX and campbell River MXA, our thoughts and prayers are with Ross and Brandon and their families, we wish you both a full, healthy and speedy recovery.

Executive of VIMX and CRMXA