Adler Caudle

We’re deeply saddened to share that, number 559 AMA Pro Motocross racer, 18 year old Adler Caudle was involved in a serious accident at Jeeps Motorcycle Club on Saturday September 14th, 2024. During a practice session, Adler, over jumped a triple into a rhythm section causing him to not get enough lift off of the next jump. He was then sent into the face of the following jump and in an attempt to save himself, went over the next two jumps with his feet off of the pegs which sent him over the bars causing him to land on his head at the face of the last jump. As a result of his crash, Adler sustained a T-5 burst fracture with a T-5 spinal cord transection, resulting in a severe spinal cord injury.

Adler is currently located at Saint Francis Regional Medical, in Wichita, Kansas where he has already undergone one surgery in an attempt to stabilize his spine. A spinal fusion from T-3 to T-7 with instrumentation added to the spinal column for support. Adler is currently in the surgical icu unit being observed. Adler is now paralyzed from the waist down and it is unlikely Adler will ever be able to walk again. Despite this, he’s staying incredibly positive and hopeful, saying, “I am currently paralyzed from the belly button down and will be 'forever.' I will make a miracle happen.”

Adler’s passion for motocross has always been inspiring, he has spent 15 years dedicated to working towards his goal of racing professional motocross and supercross. Although he won’t be racing at the national level as he’d hoped, his love for the sport remains strong. We know Adler’s positive spirit and the support from friends, family, and the rest of the motocross community will help him through this.

For those of you who would like to generously show your support and get updates on Adler’s recovery, please visit Adler Caudle’s Road 2 Recovery Cause Page. Additionally, we appreciate any messages and words of encouragement to lift Adler’s spirits as he and his family navigate this extremely difficult time.

Update From Adler’s Parents

As of Saturday morning Adler was able to be transferred via an Angel MedFlight to Jim Thorpe, an acute spinal rehab facility in Oklahoma City, OK. They wasted no time and upon arrival Adler was able to start his first day of therapy. As far as the therapy itself, everything has been going very well and he's been able to get in three full days of work.

However right now our main concern is a pressure ulcer on his coccyx bone. These types of wounds are caused from caretakers in the hospital not rotating him properly. A pressure ulcer in this type of situation can take months to heal and unfortunately for Adler he is also battling some Anemia. So with the restricted blood flow it can potentially take longer. Now that he is at the rehabilitation facility they are focussing on making sure he is moving around and able to rotate more to hopefully start to help this pressure wound clear up.

Outside of the rehab room, Adler’s family is currently in contact with the insurance company to advocate for Adler to get more time in the rehabilitation center. Currently they are only offering him 20 days, which is just not enough for the work that needs to be done. They are hoping to get this number extended to at least 30 days minimum, if not more.

Adler is working hard on his recovery. He unfortunately still has a very long road ahead of him but we know he is strong and will get through it. This is just the beginning. We ask that you please visit Adler Caudle’s Cause Page on Road2Recovery.com to donate, leave kind messages and stay up to date on Adler’s progress.

Update From Adler’s Parents

Adler has maintained his positive attitude and sense of humor throughout this journey. We are grateful that his determination, will, and strength have never wavered. Above all, we know that while Adler’s heart is strong, his will is even stronger.

Currently, at the acute spinal rehabilitation center, Adler’s pressure wound is beginning to improve. However, his care team has some concerns about his incision, which led them to call in a wound care team. They performed debridement on a few areas along the incision site, and it is now starting to heal. Moving forward, they will closely monitor the situation due to the back brace and his positioning.

For Adler’s family, one of their main priorities is to make the necessary modifications to their home so that he can eventually return. It is essential to create changes that will allow Adler to function and move around comfortably once he leaves the rehabilitation center.

He is fortunate to have an amazing care team. They have provided Adler with a temporary wheelchair, enabling him to go outside with his friends, which has greatly lifted his spirits. Additionally, his therapist arranged for him to try an adaptive bicycle, allowing him to cruise through the hospital halls and around the therapy room. This demonstrated that Adler hasn’t lost his love for speed; his therapist even had to remind him to slow down!

Looking ahead, they have a plan for Adler’s first outing outside the facility as part of his reintegration process. They are organizing a trip to the Oklahoma River, where he will have the opportunity to get into a boat and enjoy some time outdoors.

Our gratitude to friends, family, and even strangers is beyond words. Having good people in our corner has made this long and challenging process easier than it might be for others. The love and support we receive as a family fuels us to keep our heads up and embrace this journey.