Isle of Man TT rider Mark Parrett has confirmed that he faces surgery following a fracture to his left arm sustained in last Friday’s dr🍎amatic bird strike during the Superstock race.

Parrett, who was hoping to reach 100 starts by the end of race week, had his 2025 campaign abruptly ended after being hit by a seagull near the 33rd Milestone, 🌱forcing him to retire from the event.

The arm was placed in a cast, buꦕt the injury has proven to be 🌄worse than first thought.

Updati𒀰ng supporters via Facebook, Parrett revealed that surgery is necessary to repair significant damage to the radius bone.

“Currently laid up and already getting bored watching TT 2025 reviews on repeat,” Parrett said. “Unfortunately, the update on my♓ arm isn’t great -a significant fracture to the radius bone that will require surgery, including plates and screws. I’m hoping to go in for the operation on Friday.”

Parrett, who made his TT debut back in 2🎃002, has📖 now established a GoFundMe page to assist with medical costs and rehabilitation.

“We’ve set up a GoFundMe to help cover costs during recovery & rehab, and any support would be deeply ap💜preciated,” Parrett added.

The GoFundMe page explained his injury: "Mark suffered a displaced fracture of the radius bone in his left arm, requiring open reduction and internal fixation - in simpler terms, a small t꧙itanium upgrade. Unfortunately, this is beyond even the skills of our trusty Slick to fix this time.

"His recovery will involve several specialized treatments not typically available t🤪hrough the NHS, each carrying a significant personal cost. Ev💫ery penny donated will go directly toward funding his rehabilitation, which includes:

• Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy – Speeds up healing and prom♓otes cellular repair.

• Red Light Therapy – Aids in repairing liga🦋mentꦑs, tendons, and other soft tissues while reducing inflammation.

• Intensive Sp💜orts Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation – Restores str꧂ength, flexibility, and functional movement.

"Mark would be incredibly grateful for any support during this challenging time. The rest of 2025 will be a difficult jour♊ney—physically, mentally, and financially—and every contribution will make a meaningful difference."

The page explained his back-story: "Mark Parrett began his Isle of Man journey in 1999, finishing 3rd in the Manx Newcomers Senior. From that moment𒊎, he was captivated by the unique adrenaline rush that only the Isle of Man can offer. In 2002, he competed in his first Isle of Man TT in the 1000cc Producti🐽on Race.

"Over more than two decades of racing, Mark has built a lasting legacy - creating unforgettable memories, forming lifelong friendships, 🍎and embracing the emotional highs and lows of one of motorsport’s most iconic events. 

"He was on track to achieve a remarkable milestone: 100 TT starts. Sadly, a collision with a local seagull during Superstock Race 2 this y🎐ear near the 33rd Milestone has temporarily put that dre⛦am on hold.

"As many of you know, Mark is a self-employed electrician who works tirelessly year-round to fuel his 💙passion for road racing. 

"Due to the incident and the injuries ▨he sustained, he will be unable to work for approximately 8 to 10 weeks following surgery."