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Edited Date/Time
10/8/2018 5:08am
Have been on the fence about posting this...but I think it's too cool not to share and this little boy can take all the support we can give!
This young boy, Gabe Sharp, has been fighting a cancerous brain tumor since mid spring. While they were able to remove most of the tumor that was contacting brain and spinal areas that control movement, he is still undergoing major treatments and extensive physical therapy. He has more or less been hospitalized since early March and has had a very tough time with this, although he has good spirits and a fighter's attitude.
Gabe just started riding a few years ago and quickly became obsessed with racing MX and short track. He was a D17 local prior to this. Gabe is a die hard KTM fan.
Make-A-Wish became aware of his interest in KTM and racing and partnered with KTM to arrange a visit from Ryan and other KTM folks. Ryan hooked him up with a bunch of swag and they also invited him to a future SX/MX race to be hosted by KTM hospitality. This exemplifies Ryan's character and KTM's corporate citizenship.
If anyone runs into Ryan at MXoN, please shake his hand and tell him thank you for doing this.
This young boy, Gabe Sharp, has been fighting a cancerous brain tumor since mid spring. While they were able to remove most of the tumor that was contacting brain and spinal areas that control movement, he is still undergoing major treatments and extensive physical therapy. He has more or less been hospitalized since early March and has had a very tough time with this, although he has good spirits and a fighter's attitude.
Gabe just started riding a few years ago and quickly became obsessed with racing MX and short track. He was a D17 local prior to this. Gabe is a die hard KTM fan.
Make-A-Wish became aware of his interest in KTM and racing and partnered with KTM to arrange a visit from Ryan and other KTM folks. Ryan hooked him up with a bunch of swag and they also invited him to a future SX/MX race to be hosted by KTM hospitality. This exemplifies Ryan's character and KTM's corporate citizenship.
If anyone runs into Ryan at MXoN, please shake his hand and tell him thank you for doing this.
well done-gy
The Shop
It seems like he tries really hard to do everything he can to help other people, I hope the boy gets better and gets back to riding !
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5-Se1aR4_w
His life examples what we all have to gain with self sacrifice and the benefits to endure a little suffering in our own lives.
I fucking hate seeing Kids sick like that. Not fair.
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