STEADY PROGRESS

FORMER Speedway racer Garry Stead has undergone surgery within the last fortnight at the Neurosurgery Unit at Leeds General Infirmary and is currently recovering.

British Finalist Garry rode for many clubs in a distinguished career including Stoke, Newcastle, Bradford, Sheffield, Wolverhampton, Hull, and Workington. He was paralysed following an accident at Somerset in 2007, whilst riding for Stoke Potters.

Currently Garry is facing another challenge after discovering that he had a non-malignant brain tumor.  He underwent surgery two weeks ago to remove the tumor and is now on the long road to recovery.

On Wednesday Garry was moved from the Neurosurgery Unit at Leeds General Infirmary to another Hospital to continue his rehabilitation.

Having spent some time with Garry, Paul Ackroyd of the Speedway Riders’ Benevolent Fund reports: “Garry is as usual being very positive despite this setback. He is showing his true Yorkshire Grit – I don’t know how he does it.

“It is requested that Garry is given time to recover and at the moment he is only allowed planned, and pre-arranged visiting. Everyone in British Speedway will join us in wishing Garry the speediest possible return to health.”