Callum Loveridge, the story continues- April 2011

It is now over 12 months since Callums accident at Wolverley Trails which left him cruelly paralysed from the shoulders down after his `trade mark` back flip on his beloved BMX went horribly wrong.

Having spent 8 months in Hospital, Cal and his family have now settled into their new family home which is due to have adaptations to make life easier. He is glad to be back in a `normal` environment so he can continue with his life. Friends are able to drop in and see him more easily now, rather than having to make the 100-mile plus round trip to Oswestry. Cal is looking to the future and not sure whether to continue with further education or set up an on-line business from home

Callum has remained very positive throughout his traumatic time and the strength and desire he has shown should be an example to us all. One purchase that has been made from monies raised so far is a specialised assisted exercise machine, that he uses on a daily basis to improve muscle tone, circulation and give him important Cardio Vascular work out. This is preparing Callum for any future developments with Stem Cell research that is currently at an advanced stage in America and Switzerland. He is well aware that the path that lies ahead will be long and arduous but he still remains very positive to regain his independence.

Adrian, Callum’s Father constantly follows the progress of stem cell research into spinal injuries including recent permission for scientists there to carry out stem cell testing on humans. He is very positive that this will be instrumental for Callum’s independence in the future so the fundraising efforts of CAL4U remain vitally important to fund any medical treatment when it becomes available.
“With the support of Callum’s family and friends this journey has been made a lot more tolerable.

Callum has now taken delivery of his all terrain AWD chair so with the onset of Spring and Summer he can now get out and about following his passion for BMX and Motocross.

There have been huge personal contributions made by the CAL4U committee members to organise events with the sole purpose to raise the much-needed funds to give Callum as normal a life as possible.

“We are overwhelmed by the support Callum has received locally and would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their ongoing, much needed, help.” Adrian continued.

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Callum Loveridge, the story continues.. Nov '10

No one would believe that in as little as just over 6 months Callum Loveridge, who was so cruelly paralysed in mid February, has moved from Hospital back to the family home.

Having reached a plateau in his rehabilitation at Oswestry Spinal Injuries Unit he was transferred to Russells Hall Hospital for a short period while the new family home was adapted to meet his very special requirements. Now he is back at home in a `normal` environment he can continue with his life. Friends are able to drop in and see him more easily now, rather than having to make the 100-mile plus round trip to Oswestry. Having done well with his GCSE`s last year he is looking forward to having a year out then continuing with his education from 2011.

Callum has remained very positive throughout his traumatic time and the strength and desire he has shown should be an example to us all. He is well aware that the path that lies ahead will be long and arduous but he still remains very positive that he will reclaim his independence.

Currently Callum is waiting for a wheel chair to be adapted for his requirements, his only request was this his had chunky wheels to enable him to get to the side of motocross and BMX tracks all around the UK so he is still close to his mates which he has raced with for the last ten years. Until this chair arrives Ade and Kim, his parents, along with his sister Isabelle take him to meetings. This included a recent one held at Drayton Manor, Penkridge. Here he was entertained by Ade riding his KTM 150 SX in a specially arranged `Veterans` class. This proved to be a great source of amusement for Cal.

Adrian, Callum’s Father has been made aware of the advanced stage of stem cell research into spinal injuries in America and permission has very recently been granted for scientists there to carry out stem cell testing on humans. Adrian remains very positive that this will be instrumental for Callum’s independence in the future.

“With the support of Callum’s family and friends this journey has been made a lot more tolerable. There have been huge personal contributions made by the CAL4U committee members to organise events with the sole purpose to raise the much-needed funds to give Callum as normal a life as possible. We are overwhelmed by the support Callum has received locally and would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their ongoing, much needed, help.” Adrian continued.

A background story to Cal Loveridge. March 2010

Callum Loveridge, born 16th March 1994. Callum attended Oldswinford Primary School which he loved and, given the choice, would have stayed there for the duration of his schooling. Callum is a pupil at Redhill School Stourbridge and is doing very well, enjoying working to his GCSE`s.

From the age of 2 Callum always loved riding his bike, starting with a wooden trike, then a battery powered motorbike before learning to ride his push bike. He then pestered his parents to buy him a real motorbike. He had this for Christmas 1999 when he was 5. There was no looking back with Callum going from strength to strength and winning club championships with Warley Wasps and competing at a National level around the UK. Towards the end of 2009 he progressed from the 85BW class to the 125 class, riding a KTM 150SX. This started off very well until his accident.  See Cals pictures here

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Callum’s other love is freestyle BMX riding, which he has done since the age of 10. He has had various BMX bikes, his current one being a MacNeil Bibi which he custom built. At every opportunity Callum goes out with his friends to find new jumps and challenges.
In the Summer of 2009 he wona competition at Quarry Bank skate park by doing a back flip, much to the amazement of the West Midlands Police personnel that were there who had arranged the competition. Other tricks in his repertoire include 360`s, barspins and Superman.

Unfortunately Callum’s life changed on the 15th February 2010. Whilst out with his friends during the half term break at Wolverley, Nr Kidderminster, Cal was doing his trade mark trick, a back flip, when his feet slipped off the pedals. Because he was upside down and it happened so quickly he was unable to put his arms out for protection. He landed heavily, head first onto the ground. This resulted in him crushing his spine between c3 and c6, breaking 4 bones in his neck and severing his spinal cord. The paramedics were called by his friends and he was taken, on a spinal board, to Birmingham Children's Hospital. There he underwent operations to strengthen his spine to give his shattered vertebrae chance to heal. At the moment he is paralysed from the neck down, but due to his under-lying level of fitness and determination can now breathe un-aided. He is conscious and alert and has been told the seriousness of his injuries. It is however unlikely that he will regain the full use of his limbs. Callum’s strength and determination has amazed staff and Doctors at Birmingham Children’s Hospital. He has now been moved to the specialist spinal unit at Oswestry where he will stay for between 8-16 months depending on his rehab and progress. He remains very brave and strong knowing what road now lies ahead for him, his devoted parents Ade and Kim and his younger sister Isobelle.

Callum has a wish for the future and that is to see an indoor skate and BMX Park re-open in Stourbridge, but better than before and there to be big competitions so it attracts top riders and skate boarders from around theUK

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