BMX Life Fund in the works.

Mar 01, 2009

Written by Bart de Jong

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We have all been affected in recent months, by the critical & even fatal injuries that have taken some of the best athletes in Actions Sports. Stephen Murray in June 2007, Mike Aitken in September 2008, and just last month the tragic loss of Jeremy Lusk. BMX rider, Eric Stein of Pittsburgh Pa, after recently being injured himself, has begun the BMX Life Fund. Wanting to make a difference and help his fellow riders, he will be organizing a “Life Tour” from the east to west coast.

Plans for the BMX Life Fund, launch party are in the works, with a date to be announced within the next two weeks. Riders & sponsors have already jumped on board to help support the cause. Dennis Enarson, has donated his 2008 competition frame & helmet to be auctioned off on Ebay in March. Rockstar, Oakley, Pro tec, Vans, Skull Candy to name a few, have donated product for the 2009 season.

BMX Life Fund

BMX Life Fund Mission Statement
The mission of the BMX Life Fund, a non-profit charity and information service, is to generate revenue to assist professional BMX riders who have sustained life-altering injuries in pursuit their goals in the sport of BMX riding and competitions. The funds and contributions are to be used to subsidize expenses associated with medical care and other significant needs as a result of thei

r injuries. These funds may assist both rider and their immediate family. Additionally, the BMX Life Fund will dedicate many of its programs to the next generation of riders. Programs will be developed to inform present and future riders of the risks and consequences of the sport. The emphasis will be placed on prevention and riding safety through riding demonstrations and additional information provided. This will be accomplished through a series of “live” riding events and contests throughout the region. This series, to be known as “The Life Tour”, will be the principal source of revenue for the organization. An important long term goal will be to progress the sport and that it can be conducted safely by taking the appropriate and necessary precautions.

For information on the BMX Life Fund, Product donations or monetary contributions please contact Eric at, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..