Harry Lam Donation Fund

Many of you may have also seen this on Cyclocross Magazine's site yesterday.

I met Harry Lam three years ago at collegiate mtb nationals as he was out inspecting the course the prior to the races. I had some trouble with one particular section, and without hesitation, Harry walked over and asked if he could make some suggestions; as a result, even in thick, sloggy mud, I had my fastest race ever on that course. When I later learned that he was an official, I was surprised and simultaneously thrilled to have an official who truly cared about the racers' experience. He is also a UCI official, and many of you may have met him through the USGP and our other UCI races in OVCX.

Please keep Harry in your thoughts; he is one of the good ones!

"Harry Lam, a USA Cycling Official, was injured during a Cyclo-cross event last Saturday in Massachusetts. Harry was accidently struck by a cyclist sprinting at the conclusion of an event. Harry was knocked to the ground, suffered a broken nose and internal head injuries. Initially in a medically induced coma for about 24 hours to control bleeding on the brain, Harry has since been woken up and continues to make improvements. Harry was released from the hospital today in Massachusetts. He will be taken to Virginia for a lengthy recovery. Harry is from Salt Lake City, Utah; however, he has extended family in Virginia with whom he will be staying with. His recovery precludes his returning home for some time, so he faces an additional hardship of being separated from his family during this recovery. There are a lot of difficulties ahead for Harry and his family between medical expenses, separation of the family, no work, etc. Please continue to hold Harry and his family in your thoughts and prayers for a full recovery. Like many of you, I want to help. The New England Bicycle Racing Association (NEBRA) and other officials around the country have been working to set up a fund to assist Harry and his family. Today, NEBRA has worked with BikeReg.com to set up a donation fund for Harry, his family and medical expenses. Let's give generously and get him back up, home and working again!

http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=9607%20

Randy Shafer"

Harry Lam Donation Fund