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NEWS LINKS: Slow Motion | Copper Plum | Get Well Soon Mike | Jay to the Lo | Mike Aitken Benefit BMX Jam | Wee Ones Demo 27 October 2008
The turn out was amazing, from both riders and friends! The rain did come down at about 16:30, but plenty of riding was done before that... and bit after the rain too.
We had quite a few generous donations, as well as awesome support at the food stalls, "Give'r Mike shirts", the raffle (sorry it was so late though)... as well as an impromptu auction which raised an unexpected R400 or so!The JHB scene (and some awesome dudes from the Cape and KZN), pulled together for a great cause and did a fantastic job to raise these funds for Mike!
Just after sunset, the rain came down hard, and about 30 or 40 of us were left huddling under the [R]evolution gazebo and mini-ramp. Nobody seemed too worried and we just partied like we were stuck in a tiny club (Tokyo Star anyone? hahaha).
After about an 1 1/2 hrs, the rain wasn't letting up, so we shuffled along under the gazebo all the way to the shop for some shelter. As to the party that went down in the shop... well, let's just say Airbourne kicked off a RIOT! You should have been there. GET WELL SOON MIKEY! 24 October 2008 The idea is for everyone to have fun and raise funds for Mike's hospital bills as he is uninsured due to the nature of his career. Joburg's best DJ (DJ Melissa and The Family) will be setting the mood with her fine mix of rock 'n roll. Entry Fee: R30.00 to ride ramp Please come and join us, even if you don't ride. This will be a fun get together with a great cause. Click on the flier for a larger view. If you would like to find out more on Mike's progress check out www.mikeaitken.com
17 October 2008
08 October 2008
Mike was rushed to the hospital early Sunday afternoon after over-rotating a 360 and taking a severe blow to the head. Emergency staff immediately sedated Mike who was reportedly disoriented and convulsing, he has not regained consciousness since. A ct scan revealed that there is currently no swelling of the brain, although there is an area that appears to have been injured by the fall. Further scans show breaks/fractures in Mike's orbital bone, cheek, both sides of his jaw, as well as throughout his sinus cavities. Mike is currently on assisted breathing, but is breathing on his own for the most part. He has shown some voluntary movement in his left arm and leg. His right side is currently only responding to pain stimuli, but doctors say that this is fairly common for an injury of this type and are hopeful about his recovery. He is not currently responding when spoken to or asked to move his hand. But again, doctors say that this is common for this type of injury and are hopeful. Mike could wake at any moment, or his condition could remain unchanged for days or even weeks. Mike is strong, and we pray that he will find the strength to fight through this. We will try to update as we learn more about Mike's condition. Like many professional riders, Mike's BMX career makes health insurance companies consider him too high of a risk, and he is deemed "Uninsurable". Despite multiple attempts to obtain health insurance he is currently uninsured. The donations that have been offered and support that has been shown are greatly appreciated.
"Heres some a pic of my bike with a check to go along with it, no riding pics for the mo but will send some along for ya soonish. Been lately getting my vert dawg on over here, been hitting up bay66 vert ramp every week. Got a good 7ft tabled air out of the beast last night, stoked! Will send some pics when can got an australian friend who boosts it like a mother as well so will get some shots of that. 05 October 2008
Above is Brad with a barspin and below is Brad's peg hitting Tyrone's finger (thankfully missing the lens) which made him take this photo.
That's it for the first post of October.
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