A 10-year-old motocross rider from Manchester is recovering in intensive care after a 'devastating' crash left him with multiple serious injuries.
The crash and injuries
Corey was riding at Preston Docks, an off-road motorbike venue in Lancashire, when he was involved in the accident. He suffered multiple fractures to his spine and pelvis, severe internal bleeding and multiple broken ribs.
The schoolboy also suffered serious injuries to his liver, lung and adrenal gland, according to a GoFundMe appeal launched to support him and his family. Brad Boycott, who organised the fundraiser, said Corey was a 'superstar of a young man' who 'lives and breathes' motocross.
Recovery and support
The youngster now faces a 'long and incredibly difficult road to recovery', with his family expecting months of hospital treatment, surgeries and rehabilitation. The fundraising appeal has been launched to help ease the financial pressure on Corey's family while they focus on his recovery.
Brad said money raised would help cover specialist mobility equipment, rehabilitation, medical expenses and travel to and from hospital. More than £3,100 had been raised towards the £6,500 target at the time of writing.
In the appeal, Brad said: "On Sunday the 2nd August, our community was rocked by some heartbreaking news. While riding at Preston Docks, young Corey who is 10 years old based out of Manchester was involved in a devastating motocross accident that has left him fighting through life-changing injuries and facing a long and incredibly difficult road to recovery.
"Corey is currently in intensive care after suffering: Multiple fractures to his spine; Multiple fractures to his pelvis; Severe internal bleeding; Multiple broken ribs; Severe injuries to his liver, lung and adrenal gland.
"Corey is a superstar of a young man. He lives and breathes the sport and the motocross lifestyle, and truly deserves every ounce of help and support to make this incredibly tough journey as smooth as possible.
As a family, they are facing countless months of hospital treatment, surgeries, rehabilitation, and the difficult journey of rebuilding Corey's independence. We're asking the motocross community and beyond, friends, family, and anyone who is able to help, to come together and support Corey in his time of need.
Every donation, no matter how big or small, will go towards helping with the costs of his recovery. This includes specialist mobility equipment, rehabilitation, medical expenses, travel to and from hospital, and easing the financial pressure on his family while they focus on what matters most-getting Corey back on his feet.
"Motocross is more than a sport; it's a huge family. When one of our own goes down, we stand together.
If you're unable to donate, please consider sharing this page. Every share helps us reach more people who may be able to support Corey on this long road to recovery.
"From myself and Bobby at Moto Mafia, thank you for your kindness, generosity and support. We're all behind you, Corey and family you are not alone. Keep fighting, buddy.
You are as strong as an ox and have the heart of a lion."
