Chad Smith

Chad Needs Your Help!

Dear Family, Friends and Supporters,

As many of you already know, Chad Smith recently suffered a spinal cord injury during a bull riding event in Kissimmee, FL. Following his accident, Chad was diagnosed as a level C4 quadriplegic. He underwent surgery in Orlando to relieve pressure on his spine, and was transferred to Shepherd Center in Atlanta, GA for rehabilitation. It is unknown how long he will be in Atlanta, or what his needs will be once he returns home.

Before the accident, Chad was very active and there was rarely a moment that he was found sitting still. He loved playing volleyball, baseball, cards and guitar but his biggest passion was bull riding. Chad is one of the most well-mannered, honest cowboys you’ll ever meet. Chad is a member of the SSBR (Southern States Bull Riders) and the PRCA (Pro Rodeo Cowboy Association). In addition to his talents as a Bullrider, he is also a Singer/Songwriter whose music can be found on YouTube. Songs like Love This Life and Time Aint a Cowboy’s Friends are a couple of his best. More importantly, Chad is an excellent husband, son, uncle, brother, friend and he needs our support right now.

To help with the rising medical expenses and recovery-based therapies, a fundraising campaign in Chad’s honor has been established with Help Hope Live, a nonprofit organization that has been assisting the transplant community for 30 years. In 2000, they expanded their mission to include those who have sustained a catastrophic injury. All contributions are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law, are held by Help Hope Live in the Southeast Spinal Cord Injury Fund, and are administered by Help Hope Live for injury-related expenses only. Please consider making a donation.

Thank you for helping.
Alden Smith (904-625-7987)