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Tatonka
07-06-2011, 04:26 PM
"Lifted from Racerxonline.com, Racerhead #26...thank you!"

We just got this note from our good friend Cherie Reynard Kobiske, Robbie's sis and motocross superfan. Chere's become good friends with a really cool kid and would like to tell the motocross community more about him. Check it out:

"Many of you have heard of Cody Strout, a young man from the St. Louis area that in 2006 was battling a brain tumor. The story of an 11-year-old wanting a few autographs for his hospital room swept across the entire motocross community and touched many hearts. The now-16-old has just graduated from Marissa High School, a year early. He worked hard enough to be granted the honor of walking across the stage early, with his class giving him a standing ovation. He has shown that when you set your mind to something, you can achieve anything, even through the greatest adversity. He has been battling cancer and enduring chemo treatments for most of the past six years. Cody has recently been diagnosed with a new brain tumor, but don’t expect this to stop him from looking toward his goals of becoming a nurse and computer technician. He has a never-give-up attitude and strong determination to reach all his goals. Cody, remember: "U CAN" achieve anything! The motocross community is so proud of you and always keeping you in our prayers!”

http://cdn.racerxonline.com/11500_206996_1825682996704_1079152135_32035406_4381746_n_600.jpg

Like Cherie said, Cody, we're all proud of you and are behind you all the way. Keep fighting, man!

Tatonka
07-06-2011, 04:33 PM
I'd like to add a personal note to this story. I had the huge pleasure of meeting Cody a few years back down in Texas at the Garrett Berg Memorial race. RDF helped get Cody there for that event and he made such an impact on everyone he met. He asked me to help get his bike started one time and the kid just bubbled over with positive vibes, enthusiasm and true grit. Cody and his family represent the absolute best in our sport...I hope you all can join me in sending Cody a big shout out!! !-!

TwinTurbos
07-16-2011, 01:09 PM
Thinking of you Cody!! Congrats on graduating!!

Amanda688
08-17-2011, 10:03 PM
This is the first time I have ever read anything about you Cody and all I can say is you are absolutely amazing!!! Keep up your hard work :)