Rodney Schick with his sons Jimmy (next to his father) and Oli (far left). Photo / Windsor Park Stud
Rodney Schick with his sons Jimmy (next to his father) and Oli (far left). Photo / Windsor Park Stud
The father and son injured in the ATV crash that killed 10-year-old Jimmy Schick are recovering.
After the accident, Rodney Schick was in intensive care and 12-year-old Oli was in the children’s ward.
The Schick family thanked supporters and contributors to the Givealittle fundraiser for emergency services.
The father and son seriously injured in an ATV crash that tragically killed 10-year-old Jimmy Schick have shared an update on their recovery.
Jimmy Schick died after the accident on a Waikato property on Mother’s Day, May 11, in which his father Rodney was badly injured and was recoveringin intensive care.
Jimmy’s 12-year-old brother Oli was also hurt and was recovering in the children’s ward at Waikato Hospital, not far from his father.
Jimmy Schick, a young Kaipaki School student, tragically died in an ATV accident. Photo / Windsor Park Stud
Windsor Park, a thoroughbred stud horse farm owned by Rodney and his parents, shared an update on social media yesterday that said, “We know that there is an incredible amount of support, love and concern for our Windsor Park family at present.
“You will be relieved to hear that both Rod and Oli continue to make excellent progress in their respective recoveries following their recent accident.”
Jimmy Schick, a young Kaipaki School student, tragically died in an ATV accident. Photo / Windsor Park Stud
The Windsor Park post said, “The entire Schick family are continually grateful for the overwhelming, worldwide support shown during this extremely difficult time.
“We are truly appreciative of the generosity of those who have contributed to the emergency services Givealittle fundraiser in memory of our much-loved and enormous character that was Jimmy Schick.
“We have been wrapped in and drawn strength from the renowned Kiwi spirit both near and far.”
The family created a Givealittle page earlier this month to raise money for Cambridge Fire Brigade, Hato Hone St John and the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Trust who aided in the rescue.
The page has already raised over $300,000.
The Givealittle said, “In lieu of any flowers or food the family has asked anyone who wishes to make a contribution, kindly make a donation to this Give a Little page.
“Rod, Oli & Jack who were rescued at the scene would love to personally distribute all funds to the amazing emergency services.”
The Schicks are New Zealand racing royalty as owners of Windsor Park Stud, one of the country’s premier breeding businesses, which stands stallions and breeds from thoroughbred mares.
They have bred some of New Zealand’s best ever racehorses, firstly when the business was owned and run by Rodney’s father Nelson, with Rodney now a co-owner and the stud master.
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