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Hospital Update on 30K for MDA Harley Rider

Two weeks ago I wrote about Jim Campbell, who had just completed at 30-day, 30,000-mile ride on his H-D Screamin’ Eagle Ultra Classic to raise money for muscular dystrophy. Since then I’ve emailed Jim a couple times about telling his story more fully in a book or in additional articles, but I haven’t had a reply.

Jim Campbell in a hospital in Ft. Worth
    Jim Campbell in a Ft. Worth hospital

I found out why about half an hour ago. In an email from Jeff Sirles, Jim’s friend who first told me about his pal’s feat, I was informed that Jim is in the hospital in Ft. Worth. Here’s Jim’s note.

Hi Ken

Thought you may want to know Jim Campbell was in a severe bike wreck in Ft. Worth, Tx over the weekend. He is hospitalized there. Ill spare the details… its all on his 30K for MDA facebook. He needs our support in other ways now. He is a fighter and will live to ride another day. Please let your readers know.

Regards

Jeff Sirles

Oh my gosh.

So I immediately went to the FaceBook page and found this report from Jim’s wife, Beth.

Well, for 30k+ miles Jim rode his Harley w/o an accident but the odds finally caught up to him. On Fri. evening Jim wrecked his cycle on hwy 20 outside of Ft. Worth TX. He was taken by ambulance to Harris Methodist Hospital in Ft. Worth in the ICU unit. He has a broken neck & pelvis. Please keep him in your thoughts & prayers and we’ll update this site with his progress for those who wish to know.
Beth, Jim’s wife

I don’t know what to say other than “Oh my gosh.” To have ridden so far–safely–and then to have this happen . . .

You can track Jim’s progress on the FaceBook page, as I’ll be doing. Best wishes, Jim.

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3 Responses to “Hospital Update on 30K for MDA Harley Rider”

  1. Torch Says:
    October 27th, 2009 at 5:46 am

    Prayers on the way!

    Ride on,
    Torch

  2. Dave Says:
    October 30th, 2009 at 8:41 pm

    Oh, man…I’m leaving in eight days for Sedona; I came across this while cruising touring sites. My nurse/girlfriend insisted on my wearing a helmet. For good reason. More prayers, and will pass this on to others.

    Dave

  3. jim campbell pueblo colorado Says:
    May 29th, 2012 at 2:00 pm

    it all ended well though

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