“IF YOU’RE NOT GOING HARD, YOU’RE NOT GOING ANYWHERE.”
On May 21st, 2017 #HighFivesAthlete Tim Burr accomplished his goal of going on a offroad mountain trike ride with the people he loves, just like he always did.
“Thank you to my support network who got me peddling through paradise again.” – Tim Burr
TIM SUSTAINED A SPINAL CORD INJURY AT THE C5 LEVEL WHILE SKIING THE CRESTED BUTTE BACKCOUNTRY WITH A FRIEND. THERE WAS A SMALL DROP THAT TIM SCOUTED AND HIT, CAUSING HIM TO LAND A LITTLE BIT FORWARD AND CRASH. TIM’S FRIEND ACTED QUICKLY TO GET HIS FACE OUT OF THE SNOW SO HE DIDN’T SUFFOCATE, AND THEN CALLED RESCUE. ONCE HE ARRIVED AT THE HOSPITAL, TIM RECEIVED THE NEWS THAT HE WAS PARALYZED FROM THE SHOULDERS DOWN.
TIM’S ULTIMATE GOAL, NO MATTER THE TIME AND EFFORT THAT IT TAKES, IS TO GET BACK TO THE SPORTS THAT HE LOVES.
