Three motocross riders doing tricks off ramp in front of Hospital for patients

January 23, 2025 – Pediatric patients at Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital experienced an unforgettable day at the 14th Big Air Kids Fair on Wednesday, Jan. 22. This event featured a freestyle motocross (FMX) show, where riders performed breathtaking flips and tricks off an 8-foot-long takeoff ramp and got up to 35 feet in the air, bringing joy and excitement to young patients undergoing treatment for various illnesses or injuries.

This year’s event had an all-star lineup, including FMX legends Keith Sayers, Jeremy Stenberg (aka “Twitch”), Axell Hodges, Patrick Evens, Brian McCarty, and Luke Dolin, with Jody Donnelly serving as the event’s announcer. Following the jump demonstration, the world-class athletes visited patients in their rooms, where they signed autographs, posed for photos, and handed out gifts, including books, toys, clothes, and helmets. For some children in the oncology unit, this day was extra special as it marked their discharge from the hospital.

“Coming out here and putting a free show on for the kids and seeing them smile, it makes our day,” said Axell Hodges, one of the riders.

The event raised nearly $28,000 in its debut as a fundraiser for the Big Air Kids Fair. Proceeds will support the hospital’s Stronger Together campaign and help fund future Big Air Kids Fair events, ensuring that even more children can experience the joy and excitement this special day brings.

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