Injury
As well known as the dangers of motocross are, the entire motocross world was stunned to hear on March 7, 2006 Ernesto was injured while practicing on his private track. Landing on his head, he suffered a fracture to the C-7 vertebrae and bruising to his spine. Just two days after the accident, doctors performed what was described as a successful surgery and on April 13, 2006 he was transferred to Colorado for rehabilitation.
The accident left Ernesto without any feeling from the chest down, and at only 25 years old, the sport has suffered the loss of one of its brightest stars. Known for his charming charismatic persona, and having genuine appreciation for his career, thousands show their support for him sending cards, letters, and pictures from all over the world.
On May 5, 2006 The Road 2 Recovery Foundation paired up with the Women's Motocross & Supercross Foundation for their Seventh Annual 'Slots of Golf' Supercross Celebrity Golf Classic, to benefit Fonseca. The event pairs celebrities of the sport with fans for a golf game at Badlands Golf Course.
On May 21, 2006, the Dirt Diggers North MC, promoter of the AMA National Hangtown Motocross Classic, started a recovery fund for Fonseca, presenting him with a check at the AMA National at Thunder Valley in CO that summer. The Dirt Diggers North MC, through the Hangtown Motocross Classic, will continue to accept donations to Fonseca at its annual event.
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Famous quotes containing the word injury:
“A trait no other nation seems to possess in quite the same degree that we do—namely, a feeling of almost childish injury and resentment unless the world as a whole recognizes how innocent we are of anything but the most generous and harmless intentions.”
—Eleanor Roosevelt (1884–1962)
“To kill a human being is, after all, the least injury you can do him.”
—Henry James (1843–1916)
“At last, an injury suffered brings you back to my bed, expelling you from the doors of another!”
—Propertius Sextus (c. 50–16 B.C.)