We got this note from Dr. Bodnar regarding James Marshall's condition:
The family of James Marshall asked me to update everyone on his
condition following his crash at the San Diego Supercross on Saturday
night. James suffered several fractures in his cervical spine which
resulted in paralysis from the upper chest down to the legs.
Fortunately, he has regained some movement in the left arm since
arriving to the hospital. He is receiving medication to reduce
the swelling in his spine, in an attempt to reduce the pressure on the
spinal cord. James never lost consciousness
and is fully awake and alert and shows no signs or symptoms of a head
injury. His parents, Bill and Kim Marshall, are at his bedside along
with several friends.
He will remain in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit at Sharp Memorial
Hospital, in San Diego, for the present time. Due to the restrictions
of intensive care, visitors have to be kept to a minimum, but he can
accept cards and letters via the hospital:
James Marshall
Sharp Memorial Hospital
7915 Frost St.
San Diego, CA 92123
858-541-3400
It was heartening to see James' good spirits, despite his injury.
He has shown that he is determined to get through this difficulty with
the same hard work and will power that he has used throughout his
racing career.
--Dr. Bodnar
