Fund set up to aid Reston teen injured in Go Kart crash

Ayrton  Climo/Credit: Go Fund MeA Go Fund Me account has been set up to help the family of Ayrton Climo as the Reston teen-ager remains in a Canadian hospital.

Climo, a member of South Lakes High School’s Class of 2014, was severely injured in a Go Kart crash in Quebec a week and a half ago.

Climo is an experienced Go Kart racer. He was on a practice run at Le Monaco de Trois-Rivieres when he made contact with the hay bales ringing the track and was thrown from his cart.

Climo suffered a head injury and underwent immediate surgery. His parents are reportedly in Quebec with him.

From the Go Fund Me site #KEEPFIGHTINGAYRTON:

Dear friends, family and Karting Community around the World.

We are hoping you would help a young man by the name of Ayrton Climo.

Ayrton was involved in a serious kart racing incident in Trois Rivieres, QC Canada last week and remains in the hospital under the great care of the Medical Team in Trois Rivieres.

Ayrton lives in the USA. Please help us help Ayrton and his Mom, Lisa and Dad, Ed during this very difficult time. Your donations are gratefully received. Please also keep Ayrton and his family in your thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.

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