Mikey Aitken took it down hard at Posh, and is in bad shape. He is one of the sickest trail rippers on Earth and needs some help. Throw him a bone.
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i'll probably get flamed but was he atleast wearing a helmet?? seems the trend not to will cause more such injuries as the tricks get bigger and bigger
i'd have to agree with this. he does have insurance for his wife and child though, just to clarify that.Hmmm, hope he recovers. A wife, kids, no insurance, and no helmet. Seems that one simple piece of gear might have lessened or avoided this whole scenario. I'm not bagging on a rider who's down but safety gear is there for events you don't expect to happen. Pro level riders have stacked it enough getting to where they are that they should know this. This guy had insurance and it still cost him $70,000+
http://www.fatbmx.com/modules/news/article.php?storyid=3662
wearing a helmet is a personal choice, end of story.i know people always hate the flaming helmet Nazis but it's retarded for him not to wear one. simple piece of equipment that most likely could of lessened the severity of the situation quite a bit. i feel bad for him just like i'd feel bad for anyone in this situation, and he is one of the best riders out there, but come on..responsibility.
it's a personal choice, but he's not the only person affected by the choice is he? i'd also feel more willing to send him a hefty donation if he'd tried protecting himself in the first place. don't get me wrong, help the guy and his family out as much as possible. Not trying to turn this into a debate. i still will see if i can spare any cash for the cause. best wishes to him and his family.wearing a helmet is a personal choice, end of story.
Mikey does not feel like wearing a helmet, you don't feel like making ignorant statements by calling someone "retarded". So if you want to start pointing fingers about people being ignorant, let's start with you and your backwards comment referring to people who were not born with a brain that functions typically.i'd have to agree with this. he does have but it's retarded for him not to wear one.
the beginning of your post doesn't really make sense, neither does the way you edited out part of what i said when you quoted me. i didn't call Mikey a "retard" i said it was retarded for him not to wear a helmet. meaning i didn't think it was smart considering he's a family man and such. i shouldn't of thrown that word out there, i understand it can offend people. i meant no disrespect to people who have learning disabilities, if you seriously think that.Mikey does not feel like wearing a helmet, you don't feel like making ignorant statements by calling someone "retarded". So if you want to start pointing fingers about people being ignorant, let's start with you and your backwards comment referring to people who were not born with a brain that functions typically.
I am sure you think it is just a word, like so many others do, but so are the words; "nigger" and "fagot", and any other word that puts someone down for being born different from yourself.
PS - CASH sent. Mike Aitken is a ripper, he inspires anyone who sees him ride!
Not lame at all. If everyone that rides and knows what has happened gave their weekly allowance - I think the Aitken family would be in a much better financial situation.i'm most likely giving my allowance this week. lame as it sounds, it's what i can for the time being
I hate intraweb helmet nazis. But, whatever. This thread is about helping out Mikey Aitken.the beginning of your post doesn't really make sense, neither does the way you edited out part of what i said when you quoted me. i didn't call Mikey a "retard" i said it was retarded for him not to wear a helmet. meaning i didn't think it was smart considering he's a family man and such. i shouldn't of thrown that word out there, i understand it can offend people. i meant no disrespect to people who have learning disabilities, if you seriously think that.
Zach and everyone, sorry to hijack the thread, just wanted to share my point initially.
that's good news for sure. thanks for posting it, ZD.Mike is starting to take the first few steps down the long road to recovery. He has begun to respond to his wife Trista's voice today, shifting and moving his arms and legs (especially responding to laughter).
Mike is still in a coma, but the fog is starting to lift. Trista was able to explain to Mike what happened and Mike moved each arm and leg to make sure for himself that he's ok. He also made an attempt to give Trista a hug and tried to open his eyes when asked.
He was moved from the ICU to the Intermediate Critical Care Unit. Once in his new room, his pain killers had worn off some and he tried to remove his tracheostomy tube. When the nurse tried to stop him, he faught her off. While this is great news, his condition is still critical and we've been reminded that this is just the beginning of a journey that could take years.
Mike has received an outpouring of love and support from around the world. We would like to thank each of you, as your posts have been a source of comfort to the family. We would also like you to know that we've been reading these posts to Mike, your good thoughts are getting through to him, and we feel that they will contribute a great deal to his recovery.
The Aitken family would also like to extend a special thanks to Rob-O, Chris Bennett, Keith Mulligan, Brian Foster, Stu, and Philly local J for being here for Mike and the family. We would also like to thank Chelsea Wilkes for her loving support ,Chase Hawk and the crew who helped save Mike's life by bringing him to the hospital, as well as the St. Luke's hospital staff.
We would also like to thank Fuzzy Hall, Eddie & Lorie Buckley, Heath Pinter, Mike Szczesny, Elf, Erin Cook & the ARF and the rest of the crew fighting for Mike's cause and sending their loving support from back home.
i sorta do too. my feelings aside it really isn't my business if he wears one or not. i will be donating some in the next few days. i can only imagine how scary it must be for him and how overwhelmed his wife and family must be feeling. good thing the riding community also takes care of each other.now i feel like an a$$
i realize it wasn't the right time to post a helmet argument
if only i had a credit card
Good $hit bro. No matter what your view is on helmets, i gots mad respect for anybody who helps out.i will be donating some in the next few days.