WORLD TELEVISION PREMIERE

“Firsthand: Stephen Murray”
Sunday, September 5, 2010, 8:00pm ET/PT

Pro to Paraplegic, See Stephen Murray’s New Life In This Heartfelt and Inspirational Episode of “Firsthand”

Airing Sunday, September 5, at 8:00pm Eastern Time (5:00pm Pacific Time), and re-airing several more times during the next month, BMX pro Stephen Murray stars in FUEL TV’s signature 30-minute series “Firsthand.”

In this heartfelt “Firsthand,” we look at X Games Gold Medalist Stephen Murray’s life after the crash that left him paralyzed from the shoulders down.

We start off with a look at STAY STRONG’S First Annual Dirt Jump Contest, a contest held to support Stephen and other paralyzed athletes. Next, we dive into Stephen’s personal life, and learn what it’s like to go from a BMX pro to being confined to a wheel chair. We meet Stephen’s caregiver, girlfriend, and kids; and see what keeps this guy going with such a positive attitude. We watch family interaction at home, as Stephen encourages his son to ride dirt tracks. Then, we follow Stephen as he donates his old handicapped van to a family whose son is also confined to a wheelchair and needs proper transportation.

Next, we check out Stephen’s rehabilitation schedule and see the mental determination and devotion it takes for someone to overcome the challenges of paralysis. With all that has happened, Stephen still has an incredibly positive perspective on life.

Stephen Murray’s sponsors include: Oakley and Rockstar.

You can watch Stephen Murray’s episode of “Firsthand” on www.fuel.tv and www.hulu.com several weeks after it airs on FUEL TV. It will also be available to download from iTunes for $1.99.

“Stephen Murray Firsthand” Air Dates:
Sunday – 9/5/2010                   8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
Sunday – 9/5/2010                   11:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM PT
Monday – 9/06/2010                10:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT
Monday – 9/06/2010                 1:00 AM ET / 10:00 PM PT
Tuesday – 9/07/2010                 9:30 PM ET / 6:30 PM PT
Wednesday – 9/08/2010           8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
Wednesday – 9/08/2010           11:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM PT
Wednesday – 9/08/2010          12:30 AM ET / 9:30 PM PT
Saturday – 9/11/2010                 1:30 PM ET / 10:30 AM PT
Wednesday – 9/22/2010           11:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM PT
Friday – 12/10/2010                   8:30 AM ET / 5:30 AM PT

Nasty got taken out in practice and hit his head pretty good, he also did something to his hand. It swelled up and he tried to ride finals, but it was too painful and he had to sit out and watch. He got to meet a bunch of fans and do some interview’s for the french magazines and was even asked to come up too the awards stage were he was cheered on by the crowd. It was great to see Nasty get the respect he deserves.

I made it through qualifying and into the finals, and I was pumped on my riding, 3 runs in the bag, no messed up runs. I was having a good time for sure. I ended up getting 5th place which I was more than happy with considering what the other riders were doing in the finals.

From here I am off to Road Fools next week as “Team Manager” for the Premium Team,  I’m looking forward to hitting the streets with the boys and trying to clock some clips. The trip starts in San Francisco and finishes in Utah.

One last thing I have to report is that I received a call yesterday for a wild card spot for Dirt at the Salt Lake Dew stop so Im pretty pumped to get back on the Dew scene, that contest is just a few weeks away, I broke my wrist at that one last year so lets hope I can pull it this year!

Take it easy, Mackay