Help Support Matt Buyten's Recovery

On June 23, 2024, X Games gold medalist and freestyle motocross rider Matt Buyten was seriously injured during a qualifying event for Loretta Lynn’s National at Thunder Valley in Lakewood, CO. A high-impact crash near the starting gate resulted in multiple broken ribs, two fractured vertebrae, and a severed spinal cord.

Matt was transported to a local hospital and has since undergone spinal surgery. Due to the severity of his injury, he has no feeling from the chest down and will not walk again. Known for his relentless work ethic, Matt is now focused on recovery and being the best husband and father he can be. Support and messages of encouragement are deeply appreciated as he begins this difficult journey.