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Old 09-09-2007, 07:52 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Did you guys hear about Tara . Check it out ..


On Saturday September 1st 2007, the mountain biking world suffered a tremendous tragedy. While competing in the Jeep King of the Mountain finale in Beaver Creek Colorado, one of the greatest athletes the sport has known, Tara Llanes, suffered a horrific crash during the first run of her semi-final heat. Tara was rushed to Vail Valley Hospital, then airlifted to Denver Health Hospital a short time later. Following seven hours of surgery to the back and spinal cord, it was determined she was paralyzed below the waist. Go to

www.tarallanesroadtorecovery.com


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Old 09-09-2007, 08:00 PM   #2 (permalink)
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not sure how on the "up and up" thius site is but check it out.

http://www.tarallanesroadtorecovery.com/

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not sure how on the "up and up" thius site is but check it out.

http://www.tarallanesroadtorecovery.com/

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My bad. didnt see you added the site.
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Old 09-09-2007, 08:08 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Unfortunately, it's true. Bicycling Mag story here.
Best wishes Tara.
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Old 09-09-2007, 08:21 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Broken Babe ride anyone?
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Old 09-09-2007, 08:32 PM   #5 (permalink)
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We could round up some cash and donate it as one BIG gift from Socaltrailriders.org.....

George??? you listening??
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Old 09-09-2007, 08:56 PM   #6 (permalink)
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We could round up some cash and donate it as one BIG gift from Socaltrailriders.org.....

George??? you listening??
I would be into that if we could "reasonably" assure that every dollar went directly to her.

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Old 09-09-2007, 08:57 PM   #7 (permalink)
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I would be into that if we could "reasonably" assure that every dollar went directly to her.

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If the checks mailed to her mom, Im pretty sure it will get used for the intended purpose....
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Old 09-09-2007, 09:41 PM   #8 (permalink)
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Old 09-09-2007, 09:45 PM   #9 (permalink)
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If the checks mailed to her mom, Im pretty sure it will get used for the intended purpose....
OK good point. lets do it. what can I do to help other than writing the check.

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Old 09-09-2007, 09:51 PM   #10 (permalink)
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OK good point. lets do it. what can I do to help other than writing the check.

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Here is my thoughts...

I'd like to round up at LEAST $500 to MAYBE $1000 *if* possible, I plan on giving at least $50, and when we are ready to mail it off, make a STR jersey with Llanes pinted on the back as a show of support from the local MTB community...

I'm sure whoever does the jerseys could possibly do a one off jersey since it is for a charity reason, but thats up to George if he wants to do the jersey thing with the check...

Just my $.002
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Old 09-09-2007, 09:54 PM   #11 (permalink)
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That sucks so bad. Thoughts and prayers go out to her and her family. First Stephen Murray and now Tara?!?!? WTF?
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Old 09-09-2007, 10:53 PM   #12 (permalink)
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Here is my thoughts...

I'd like to round up at LEAST $500 to MAYBE $1000 *if* possible, I plan on giving at least $50, and when we are ready to mail it off, make a STR jersey with Llanes pinted on the back as a show of support from the local MTB community...

I'm sure whoever does the jerseys could possibly do a one off jersey since it is for a charity reason, but thats up to George if he wants to do the jersey thing with the check...

Just my $.002
good idea. I'm willing to do $100.00 but I would be willing to forego the Jersey thing if it would mean more dollars to her fund. Maybe we can do a sticker thing that would be less expensive but more productive as more riders could have it for free and probably wouldnt mind putting on their person/rig. As a member of the DH community I can say with some certaintly that many would do this.

thoughts?

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Old 09-09-2007, 11:06 PM   #13 (permalink)
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good ideas. i think it would be great to do a benefit ride and snap quite a few pix and maybe cut a short video of the events so she can see everyone in action supporting her road to recovery...might be more touching to her than just receiving a check...(not that she wouldnt appreciate just a check)
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good ideas. i think it would be great to do a benefit ride and snap quite a few pix and maybe cut a short video of the events so she can see everyone in action supporting her road to recovery...might be more touching to her than just receiving a check...(not that she would appreciate just a check)
That sounds like a great idea!
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Old 09-09-2007, 11:15 PM   #15 (permalink)
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good ideas. i think it would be great to do a benefit ride and snap quite a few pix and maybe cut a short video of the events so she can see everyone in action supporting her road to recovery...might be more touching to her than just receiving a check...(not that she wouldnt appreciate just a check)

great idea. if we are going to do this, maybe we can wear something on our helmets or bikes in support. Does she have a favorite animal?
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Old 09-09-2007, 11:24 PM   #16 (permalink)
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im down to donate as well. good friends of a friend/co-worker. hopefully i can make the ride.
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Broken Man raised around $4,000 for Tony G. I'm sure we could at least match that for Tara.
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Old 09-10-2007, 06:24 AM   #18 (permalink)
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Updates can be found on Tara's my space page at http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...ndid=144562959.

Here's another great article: http://www.bicycling.com/article/1,6...6417-1,00.html
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Broken Man raised around $4,000 for Tony G. I'm sure we could at least match that for Tara.
Well I didnt want to put pressure on people thinking they HAD to donate.... so $500-1000 is realistic I think, but of course more is always better

Also I think the jersey is a memorable touch to the check instead of decals, and if need be, I will help cover the expense of the jersey...
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Old 09-10-2007, 07:26 AM   #20 (permalink)
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wow. this is f'd up news. wasn't aware. thanks for posting. I met Tara once as she was at LBS geting bike packed for race in Europe. She seemed way cool.

Her injury hit home for a bit too much for me. I'll be glad to contribute some cabbage to her rehab and hopeful full recovery.

george - you did a great job setting up a site for TG. since it appears there is already a site for Tara, maybe make this link a sticky or even put a click banner on home page for the next few weeks until money is rasied and event takes place like Neccros and Bret mentioned????
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