Jason Schuman Blogs 5050 Team Riders, Mike Aitken, Video

Up for auction: Mike Aitken series 3 Frame in a 21” top tube. Proceeds will be donated to the Mike Aitken fund.

Go here for more info.

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Please post this on your myspace or any place it will help get Mike’s fund more noticed. If you can make it link back to our site or the ARF site that would rule. I want to thank everyone for the huge amount of support. Here is a link for a bigger poster to post up at your local park scholl or whatever thanks for helping out,

http://www.fromoverhere.com/mike.html

We love you Mike keep fighting.

Love the 5050bmx Family!

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We’re all loving the love for Mike Aitken. All of these benefit jams are seriously amazing and showing how close our BMX lifestyle truly is. Much Love!!

Also throwing a Jam for Mike Aitken on November 9th, Mike Cottle and friends has some ramps set up at his buddy Matt’s house (all the roots ramps). Some sponsors have thrown in a ton of gear to give out. “Mikey has been a amazing guy and done nothing but been rad to me and my family since the first time I met him a little over 10 years ago. Let me know if there’s anything else I can do on my end over here in the FLA.” – Mike Cottle.

Also in Johanas Burg, South Africa Tyrone Bradly has a benefit jam too. Mike has traveled to SA a few times now and has made a large impact on the scene over there. Show some love and support this one for sure!

Thanks for throwing the benefit jam’s for Aitken. You’re doing the right thing for sure!! If anyone else wants to show the love and help out, attend a jam or get involved and put one together for Mr. Aitken.

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Recently, Mike Aitken was in a severe BMX accident. He has severe head trauma. The medical bills will be enormous. Mike is a professional rider and in his line of work he is not eligible for health insurance. They claim he is “too high risk.” Mike has contacted numerous insurance offices and has been denied by all. This is where the BMX community can come together and lend a hand to someone in need. You can help.

In collaboration with the 5050bmx, Odyssey is holding a raffle open to all those wanting to help out. $10 gets you 1 ticket, $20 gets you two and so on. What you will win is the bike in the flipbook above. To enter, please visit 5050bmx.com and click on one of the donate buttons at the bottom.

For more information and updates on Mike Aitken’s condition, please visit MikeAitken.com.

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It’s pretty awesome when other industries come over to the BMX world in time of need to lend a hand. Surface Skis is doing just that and has begun a ski auction for Mike Aitken.

Surface Skis has roots in BMX. Some of you may know the brand owner, Mike Schneider. He was heavily involved in BMX racing back in the 80’s, usually the smallest and youngest to jump the biggest doubles at any track, usually right next to Kris Park. His love has since evolved on to skiing and life in the mountains but does not shun to the life of BMX, or BMXers, like friend, Mike Aitken. He is definitely true to his roots.

Ski Technical info:
179 cm.
142 tip/112 waist/132 tail (mm)

The item up for auction is, fitingly, the Surface J.Eichhorst LTD Edition Ski valued at $600.
There’s nothing fancy about this auction. if you would like to place a bid on the skis simply email mike@surfaceskis.com or call (801) 733-2655.

You can also visit the Surface Blog as well for more info regarding the benefit.

Thank you!

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As many of you know, I’m the webmaster here at 5050BMX. If you donated or not, your love & support with emails and comments has been overwhelming to the point we have upgraded the web server to handle the increased load.

Did you know? The local news stations have been here and around the country have also been helping spread the word – Thank You!

I also noticed this was getting recognition from the DIGG community here:

Read more about Mike here:

Please keep on spreading the word – please email all your friends & family, we cannot express in words how we feel in seeing your continued support for Mike and his Family. It is very humbling to see everyone with your support.

Thank You,
- Jason Schuman & The 5050 Family

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I nabbed thids picture and the words from Mikes Site  

In true Aitken style, Mikey is fighting this with everything he has. Though still in a coma, when asked to hold up two fingers earlier today he was able to perform for a packed hospital room and was cheered on by family and friends.

Mike underwent surgery today for a tracheostomy and to insert a feeding tube into his stomach.  He is now resting much more comfortably, having these tubes no longer running through his mouth.

The hospital  waiting room  has  seen a constant stream of  Mike’s dear friends laughing and telling stories  of our beloved brother.  There is a strong feeling of love and hope surrounding Mike, and today’s events have left everyone reassured that Mikey will fight his way through this.

-The Aitken Family

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The ARF, with AST and its partners, have put together an exclusive V.I.P. package now available for auction. All proceeds go to benefit the Athlete Recovery Fund ***(http://www.athleterecoveryfund.com/ a 501(c)3 non profit). See auction at www.charityfolks.com/arf !!!The winning bidder will receive;

4 VIP Credentials to the AST Dew Tour’s PlayStationâ Pro in Orlando, FL Oct. 16 – 19 at Amway Arena. This is the final stop for the ‘08 AST Dew Tour where the six Dew Cup champions will be awarded – skate (vert and park), BMX (vert, park, and dirt), freestyle motocross. Get a chance to rub elbows with the superstar athletes of action sports like Nate Adams, Mike Spinner and many more!

4 individual gift bags including:

Ogio Roller Cooler filled with:

• Ogio “Dome” duffle bag
• Panasonic Headphones
• Wendy’s Gift cards
• Nike 6.0 T-shirt
• Dew Tour T-shirt
• Dew Tour Hat
• Right Guard Deodorant
• X-Balm chap stick

and more!

To bid on these items please visit www.charityfolks.com/arf . Auction ends Tuesday, 10/14/2008 and winning bidder will receive prize on site at the Amway Arena in Orlando, Fl at check in.

About the Athlete Recovery Fund: ARF was established six short months ago after Stephen Murray was injured resulting in large costs surrounding medical benefits that insurance would not cover. With the help of partners like AST and other industry corporations, athlete donations and public donations we are well on our way to accomplishing our mission. We have already provided grants for three athletes who desperately needed financial support to cover expenses revolving around injury.

Mission Statement: To provide professional athletes in BMX, FMX and Skate Boarding with financial support after a severe injury and granting funds for rehabilitation, equipment, long-term disability and educational scholarships.

ARF is a 501(c)3 Non Profit Corporation based in California. Visit http://www.athleterecoveryfund.com/ for details on our effort and donate on the paypal link provided on the home page.

***This was an auction that was in the works for several weeks. Due to the recent injury that BMX Professional Mike Aitken sustained ARF would like to operate this auction for his benefit. Mike Aitken is a icon in BMX and rides with a unique style and passion for the sport. Mike is a proud father and husband. See below for his brother’s comment on his injury;

“Mike Aitken has been hospitalized and is in serious condition. While in Pennsylvania over the weekend, Mike was seriously injured when he over-rotated a 360. He is currently in the ICU unit and has not regained consciousness. His injuries include a fractured eye socket, sinus and both sides of his jaw. A CAT scan shows no swelling on the brain. As soon as any changes in his status are available, we will pass them on. Thank you for your faith, prayers, and support of Mike and his family. They are needed and greatly appreciated.” 10/6/2008

Jason Schuman Blogs 5050 Team Riders, 5050BMX, Mike Aitken

Recently, Mike Aitken was in a severe BMX accident. He has severe head trauma. The medical bills will be enormous. Mike is a professional rider and in his line of work he is not eligible for health insurance. They claim he is "too high risk." Mike has contacted numerous insurance offices and has been denied by all. This is where the BMX community can come together and lend a hand to someone in need. You can help.

Thank you so much.
5050 Family.

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