Guest Posted December 11, 2014 (edited) A message I have received in regard to Ricky Ashworth: ::::::::: Ricky Ashworth testimonial next season. Let's all support him at Sheffield on the 22nd March 2015. This youtube regarding Ricky Ashworth has also been released: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VubcZNg8cA&sns=fb Note: If this information is already on the BSF, please PM me and I will arrange to have this thread taken down. Thank you. Edited December 11, 2014 by Guest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigerowl 630 Posted December 11, 2014 (edited) If anyone is thinking twice about going to the meeting, then watching this video should make your mind up how important it is to do so. Ricky was a true 100% speedway rider and was an absolute pleasure to watch in action. Although the video is heartbreaking, it is great to see him still with us and making progress, however slow. Let's give Ricky and his fantastic family the support he deserves. Edited December 11, 2014 by tigerowl 17 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PHILIPRISING 7,298 Posted December 11, 2014 TERRIFIC feature by Paul Rickett on Ricky in this week's Speedway Star Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topsoil 2,498 Posted December 11, 2014 Hopefully this meeting attracts some big names and even more importantly a huge crowd. It's very important that fans and the sport in general doesn't forget people like Ricky. I would like to see my team Berwick do something each year in Ricky's name, an annual challenge against Sheffield, name the Stars of Tomorrow meeting after him, the Rider of the Year Award, something like that, just to their bit for him. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted December 11, 2014 This is a Press Release by the SGB which is worth reading: http://www.speedwaygb.co/news.php?extend.27979 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foamfence 2,917 Posted December 11, 2014 I just watched the video showing what a struggle his life is, let's hope everything he needs can be supplied. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fromafar 10,224 Posted December 11, 2014 Watched the video great to see Ricky making progress,long way to go but he is determined,keep it up Ricky. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arson fire 4,785 Posted December 11, 2014 I just watched the video showing what a struggle his life is, let's hope everything he needs can be supplied.I work with ABI everyday and it puts enormous pressure on not only the injured but family aswell... Hope this is well supported and used to flag up Accuired brain injury in this country, as it very often slips under the radar. Keep fighting Ricky lad, love the fact you wont have a chair or stair lift, and hats off to you're folks. Hope the day is a tremendous success. 18 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arnieg 3,603 Posted December 11, 2014 A very difficult watch I have no doubt the speedway community will rally round and that the testimonial will be a tremendous success All the best to Ricky and his family Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ekimba 319 Posted December 11, 2014 Just watched this and what shone through was the love and affection Ricky's dad has for his boy, totally inspiring also Ricky's determination shines through as well. a truly moving watch. I will definitely be going to this. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The White Knight 9,039 Posted December 11, 2014 I have watched the Video and who cannot fail to be impressed with both Ricky and also his Dad. I continue to pray for Ricky and sincerely hope that his fight to improve is successful. I do hope that his Testimonial Meeting is well supported. Thank you very much gustix, for Posting this. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eric i 604 Posted December 11, 2014 (edited) I hope he gets a hell of a crowd for his Testimonial Meeting. Edited December 11, 2014 by eric i 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
topaz325 1,827 Posted December 11, 2014 Lost for words, hope the Testimonial goes well. Best wishes to Ricky and his dad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OveFundinFan 4,133 Posted December 11, 2014 what a courageous and determined guy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weatherwatcher 664 Posted December 11, 2014 I put the video on but it was to upsetting to watch after the first few moments. It just shows though how much we take for granted in life. I know how hard things can be when in 2001 my vertibrae collapsed in my neck and trapped my spinal chord it changed my life drematically. To the what has happened to a young fit and healthy young man of 31, and what it has done to him it was heartbreaking to watch. I only hope that he continues to get better as time goes by, it will be a very hard road I am sure. He is very lucky in that he has parents who are there for him and look after his care. Some people are not so lucky. I hope the meeting for him raises the money they need and more to make his life much easier. All the best lad and keep fighting. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites