Rider Down - Bill Lofton TORO A816

[jeffd]

I am writing to tell you all about a recent tragedy involving TCCRA and TORO racer Bill Lofton. Bill is a 50+ A rider (TORO A816). Bill was riding Saturday at Rocky Ridge and had a bad high speed get-off. The net result was he had to take a care-flight to Baylor hospital where he is now in ICU.

Bill had 8 broken ribs, a collapsed lung, a broken scapula, 2 broken fingers, bleeding in the brain and spleen.

I honestly don't know what can be done to help Bill and his family - But I'm open to suggestions as to know what can be done to raise some funds to help Bill and his family out.

I have reached out to Bruce V. with rider down and Jennifer Webb (former TORO diva). Although I haven't raced TORO the last couple of seasons, I was one of the founding staff members of TORO and I was instrumental in getting TORO off the ground and also involved in getting Bill racing again. Now I am devastated as he is broken and in the ICU at Baylor Dallas.

I am looking for any help and guidance you all could give here - I will also post this information on the TCCRA and TORO forums.

To anyone who can assist or provide some direction on getting a fund started for a fellow rider and racer ---- Please feel free to call me directly to discuss as I'd like to get the members of our sport rallied behind Bill and Beth. He is in for a long recovery and some very hefty medical bills.

Thanks,
Jeff DeFord

jdeford@sbcglobal.net

214 732 7344

[kking16]

Jeff sorry to hear about Bill's accident and praying for a quick and complete recovery. We had a simular situation in West Tx last year with a young rider and the first thing we did was get the word out like you and with that several people were able to get local and national pros to donate things to auction off as well as selling raffle tickets at the next race event. The Offroad/MX family is generous and with a little word spreading I'm sure you'll get it going. Your or Bill's local bank can help you set up a fund account with online access quickly. Good luck to you and your friend.Keith

[ibGoinAJ]

I am praying for a speedy recovery!