Hi all,
What a great day and everyone had the best time. Great to see so many there and weather held out which was sweet.
A huge thank you to all the volunteers and the endless list of supporters, all the crew and members of Coastal Motorcycle Club, local businesses and riders and families who make the day a success.
Money raised will go towards the funds needed for the structured program called Walk On conducted by Spinal Cord Injuries Australia (SCIA). I will begin this new program in November 2011.
I say from the bottom of my heart the kindest thanks to every single person involved in providing the physical and mental support needed to keep me motivated to find a way to walk again.
Until next time….
Matt “Maulla” Battista
Italian Honda rider Marco Simoncelli has been tragically killed in horror crash during the 2011 Malaysian Moto GP.
So young at 24 years of age..truly sad day.
Everyone from our Australian Motorcycle community send our heartfelt sorrow to Marco’s family, friends and all his team.
Sincerley
Matt “Maulla” Battista
ANNUAL BATTISTA BASH
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4th year running of this wondeful charity event. Don’t miss out on all the fun and action get in early for your place to race.
Heaps of action on the day and lots of fun for the kids big and small.
Cheers
Matt “Maulla” Battista
BATTISTA JUNIOR - Following his fathers passion of Motorcross….Jett Battista doing a Burn out in front of his Dad and MotoX fans.
Matt is able to get around using his New SMOVE Stand up Motorised Device from Europe. Matt is delighted with this device as he can stand face to face and move around (on flat surfaces) to interact with his friends and family.
Standing relieves pressure, improves circulation and digestion and reduces pain and muscle spasms. Will also allow him to stretch the muscles again after so long in the sitting position.
The Kids loved the new mode of transport and were all over it asking questions on how it worked etc. wanting pictures with Matt and a chance to ride on his new wheels.
Matt is an inspiration to the young kids at Coastal Motor Cycle Club. They are all thrilled to be able to ask him tips on technique and suspension..he is an icon to the local kids and adults alike, being 25 time Motocross WA Champion.
Matt said he has a lot to give back to the club that has supported him through his ordeal as a Paraplegic.
The Club has also contributed to Diabetes WA with donations of $1,140 as part of the Battista Bash.
Personal Thanks to all the local businesses, every volunteer and rider who supported this great event. Each year it gets bigger and better.
Matt the “Maulla” Battista
Battista Family Message
As you will be aware our son Matt “Maulla” Battista suffered serious spinal injuries in a road racing incident on 29th June 2008. The last 2 years have had high and low moments for Matt and all our family. Today we as a family have the opportunity to say heartfelt thank you to the wonderful people who have shown love, support and encouragement to our son Matt and his young family son Jett and daughter Tiah.
Over the two years Matt has had two visits to Germany for Stem Cell treatment including an 8 hour operation to repair his Spine. His shoulder has been reconstructed although he is still in discomfort and may need to have another operation. With all the additional problems Matt has endured over the last 2 years he is an inspiration to all with his arduous fitness regime to maintain his health and wellbeing, to looking after his young family and working at 5 Star Yamaha in Hamilton Hill and following his love for Motocross.
From the time Matt was 9 years of age our family have been members of Coastal Motorcycle Club it is through this club that we have had the most fun, along with making life long friends.
The Annual Battista Bash is a wonderful fundraising event organized by Coastal Motorcycle Club and Matt my wife Tina and I are overwhelmed at the show of family unity from this Club, their members, volunteers and local businesses who work tirelessly to bring the whole fundraising event together.
From our hearts we thank every single one of you.
Love, friendship and camaraderie, is what this sport has that is different from all others.
Nick and Tina Battista
