Echo
05-12-2015, 11:02 PM
Hey Everyone,
So this isn't something that Id usually do, and if this isn't the right place, or this sort of thing is frowned upon here, please feel free to delete.
Now, all of that said, This past week, Missy Erickson, who is on the US National Team as a track sprinter was seriously injured while preparing to go race in Germany. During training something went wrong and she hit the deck really hard. The impact broke her collar bone in three places, fractured her arm and possibly gave her a concussion. Missy underwent surgery on Sunday night and is now recovering at home, while the US National Team is on their way to Germany to race.
For those of you that don't know, the life of a member of the US National Cycling Track Team isn't exactly glamorous. Members of the team are currently training for a spot on the 2016 Rio Olympic team which doesn't leave much time for a job, so most elite riders rely on donations and sponsorships to get by. That said, Track Sprinting isn't exactly known sport among the public, and thus sponsorships are usually just a deal on some product or a bike.
In any case, Missy is going to need help with medical bills, and then replacing the brand new frame that was just damaged (Look L96) as well as her race wheels which were destroyed (Mavic IO + Comete Disk). Anything you can do to help is greatly appreciated!
Her Facebook Athlete Page (https://www.facebook.com/missyericksontracksprint)
Donation Campaign (https://www.pursu.it/pursuit/campaign/97)
So this isn't something that Id usually do, and if this isn't the right place, or this sort of thing is frowned upon here, please feel free to delete.
Now, all of that said, This past week, Missy Erickson, who is on the US National Team as a track sprinter was seriously injured while preparing to go race in Germany. During training something went wrong and she hit the deck really hard. The impact broke her collar bone in three places, fractured her arm and possibly gave her a concussion. Missy underwent surgery on Sunday night and is now recovering at home, while the US National Team is on their way to Germany to race.
For those of you that don't know, the life of a member of the US National Cycling Track Team isn't exactly glamorous. Members of the team are currently training for a spot on the 2016 Rio Olympic team which doesn't leave much time for a job, so most elite riders rely on donations and sponsorships to get by. That said, Track Sprinting isn't exactly known sport among the public, and thus sponsorships are usually just a deal on some product or a bike.
In any case, Missy is going to need help with medical bills, and then replacing the brand new frame that was just damaged (Look L96) as well as her race wheels which were destroyed (Mavic IO + Comete Disk). Anything you can do to help is greatly appreciated!
Her Facebook Athlete Page (https://www.facebook.com/missyericksontracksprint)
Donation Campaign (https://www.pursu.it/pursuit/campaign/97)