Joey Bradford Fund Jumps in to Help a “Jacked Up” Madden
You may remember that, during the NBL Grands, BMXNEWS reported, via Twitter, that Florida Cruiser star and all-around BMX good guy, Bill Madden was “OK, but pretty jacked up” (his words). The Vintage thread posted by Bill to keep people updated lists over 100 posts from well wishers, with over 5,000 views. Still, well wishes, as good as they are for moral support, won’t help knock down the $25,000 in medical bills that Madden has incurred in only one month since his third-straight digger at the Grands.
Enter, the Joey Bradford Disability Fund. The JBDF was organized in 2008 to help BMX racers, who meet certain eligibility requirements, with financial assistance during their recovery from an injury or illness. The fund is a federally-recognized 501(c)(3) organization (meaning donations are 100% tax-deductible).
On the fund’s web site, Joey talks about his motivation for starting the fund, saying “I have watched many friends, both racers and industry alike, fall prey to injury and some come down with serious illnesses. I wanted to do something that could help them in their time of need.”
The JB Fund has organized an impressive list of BMX-related items which BMXNEWS readers can own by donating to the fund (minimum donations are listed, and over-minimum donations are always appreciated).
1. One of Several “Team USA” World Championships signed jerseys – minimum donation $101
2. Signed Jason Richardson jersey – minimum donation $101
3. Signed Dale Holmes jersey – minimum donation $101
4. Signed Josh Oie jersey – minimum donation $101
5. Signed Joey Bradford jersey – minimum donation $101
6. Signed Donny Robinson jersey – minimum donation $200
7. Signed Danny Caluag U.S. Trails jersey. One of a kind – minimum donation $300
8. Signed Jason Carnes Helmet – minimum donation $200
9. Brand new Redman pit bike still in the box – minimum donation $300
10. Donny Robinson’s Nike shoes worn at the 2008 Olympics. one of a kind – minimum donation $500
* More jerseys coming from Shannon Gillette of the ABA who has collected them from various pros. Watch the JBDAF/Bill Madden thread on the BMXNEWS forums for an updated list of items, and to show off the items you win.
Interested in one of the above items? Email bmxjtb1@yahoo.com with the name of the item, and your intended donation (you will then receive additional instructions by email, shipping is on top of your donation amount). Items are available on a first come, first served basis.
Do you have an item to donate that would help JB raise additional funds? Use the same email above (bmxjtb1@yahoo.com) and include a description of the item.
To make a donation not related to one of the above items, go www.joeybradforddisabilityfund.org and follow the donation directions. If you want your donation to go directly to Bill Madden (versus into the general fund that helps all recipients) please specify that in the comments.
Joey Bradford Disability fund
37 Encina Ave.
Monterey, CA 93940
Above: a post-surgery Bill Madden models a gnarly scar after repairs to two severe breaks on his right arm.
