Crowdfunding Set Up For Jared Graves With #StrengthForJared Campaign

 Exactly lets focus on what we can do instead of saying someone else should step up. I'm sure specialized and other sponsors will do what they can.

 Sponsors have stepped up in the past for fallen athletes but not for publicity, which is why you'll never hear about it. Just because you don't see/hear about it on the internet, doesn't mean its not happening.

Heal up quick, Jared!

 I agree. Two examples of sponsors continuing to help after life changing injury/illness are Animal with Martin Ashton and Fox with Lorraine Truong

 The text in the announcement can be interpreted as if Jareds sponsors will back out. Some people on the internet assume the worst, instead of assuming that people (in the companies) can be good by nature and do the right thing without being told to, especially in such shitty way. If I was to assume the worst I could see some virtue signalling sissies who want to come out as great warriors for the great cause. But I won’t because it doesn’t get us anywhere. Look for good in people.

All the best recovery vibes to Jared

 @WAKIdesigns: nevertheless there is sonething wrong in the system when someone like jared has to hope for support by fans and his employer. In middle and probably northeuropean countries this problem would not arise. Speaking as a german labour lawyer - in germany you would get paid for 1.5 years + all medical bills would be covered. That a side, support jared!!

 @optimumnotmaximum: that’s superb to hear and another reason why Germany is ahead of the UK with work / life balance. Here you would be lucky to get 3 months pay at a maximum, employment contracts changed drastically over the last 20 years here. Back in the 80s / early 90s it would of been the same but now not so much, you only would get statutory sick pay also which (I think) is £13 per day , hardly enough to live off. Either way , best wishes to Jared, donated

 @optimumnotmaximum: why do you assume that his “employers” will not keep supporting him or even increase their support? With all due respect he is not some kid who got into a major Freeride event with potentially dramatic consequences and didn’t think about insuring himself with explanation: I can’t afford insurance or find anyone who would insure me but fk it I wanted to live a dream, progress the sport... it’s Jared, one of the most professional and responsible athletes out there

 @optimumnotmaximum: Healthcare in Australia is pretty good, the goverment will cover a good chunk of the cost. If you go through the public system it will cost next to nothing, private you can pick where you go and who you see, costs a bit more. There is a limit to out of pocket expenses too. Income protection really comes down to your employer, whether you have insurance, and whether the insurer wants to be a jerk about it... (see Banking Royal Commission going on here at the moment).

That said, it would be the fear of the unknown, having money there knowing you got a cushion to deal with anything that comes up is going to take a measure of stress away. Last thing he needs to worry about is $$$, just kicking cancers arse. I donated.

 @WAKIdesigns: i dont assume- in fact i do and can not know. But its a difference if you are entitled to something or reliant on good will.

 @sewer-rat: actually the employer (it does not matter if your a racer or a bluecollar worker) pays 6 weeks. After that you get 66% of your last net income grom the state, for 1.5 years.

 @optimumnotmaximum: that’s brilliant compared to here my friend

 If someone is close to the family, here are three people that might be worth getting in touch with for advice while going through his treatment and recovery.

Andrew Scarborough in England (on Twitter @ascarbs ) who has been through a similar situation.. Dr. Gary Fettke in Tasmania, (on Twitter, @fructoseno ) also been through brain cancer. And Dominic D’Agostino (on Twitter @DominicDAgosti2 ) an American researcher with knowledge in the space.
Jared is going to need more than just financial resources to get him through. These three guys may have some insight that can help him.

 @scott-townes: True that - privacy is a sin these days it seems - all the best on recovery and if your sponsors want to sleep at night they'll help in anyway they can and I'm sure have already extended their offerings. We're the MTB community and that means stopping on the trail to help a fallen rider, point someone the right direction on the next trailhead, offer a tube or chain when you're down and out on the trail. This is no different - we step up and we lend our hand to help....All the best Jared and your family and all others dealing with such traumas in life.

 The luckiest number there is.

 Same with Monster they have deeper pockets than Specialized.

 I agree with you both, however, every cent counts so don't be a tight arse and donate a fiver or whatever you can afford.

 Hey this is probably not the time to step in and point fingers. Be the example you want to see. And this gets “mad props” What the f*ck is wrong with you people?!

 Specialized do a shit ton of trail advocacy work, dontate to loads of charities like the kids on bikes one, support countless grassroots local races.

I bet they do way more than most and definitely more than the direct brands who most tards have a semi for even though they f*ck over the LBS's and the local trail scene that they ride in.

Oh and I'm sure Jared is happy with the money Specialized has payed him over the past years even though his results haven't been up to his usual standard. Maybe he had early stages of his illness while riding for Yeti? Perhaps they should help with his treatment? After all he had lots of success with them.

Clueless morons bashing Specialized is dull as f*ck.

 @RedRedRe: why are you so hateful and ill informed?

 @RedRedRe: Wow they run the company like a business. What a surprise.

Feel free to list the altruistic work performed by the brand of bike you ride.

 @me2menow: Actually he is not wrong. He didn't have to be a dick about it though. The trail stuff could definitely be written off as a tax write off. The only way to know their true intentions would be if you worked high up in their company.

I am not saying Specialized is or is not supporting Jared Graves in this (although it would be weird if they didn't), but I would suggest that they post on social media and encourage others to help Jared make it through this. Maybe they have, but I don't know for sure.

 @jclnv: hey, relax man

 @Chingus-Dude: any company thats donated to anything ever has included it in their taxes, so what is your point here? Do you know how tax writeoffs work?

 We are stronger than a corporation. Donate what you can for a good cause.

 @me2menow: yea people act like tax write offs mean that it doesn’t actually cost them any money. Anytime anyone donates anything, it still costs money. The tax deduction only offsets a portion of the donation.

 Also, statistics don’t matter too much to the individual

 Yeh, you are gonna kick this in World record time!

 Cheers to that

 I see another Special Ed PR nightmare brewing. If they had half a marketing brain they'd raffle off a limited edition Jared bike or something similar with all proceeds going to Jared.

 @tcmtnbikr: Now that’s a great idea!

 @SCCC120: @tcmtnbikr: YESSS! @Specialized @pinkbikeaudience please please please! Jared bike... great idea!

 @SCCC120: somebody doesn't think so...who would downvote this?! Ha!

 @tcmtnbikr: Idk, I assume it was the way it was phrased? The idea is cool...

 Donations like this are usually more to do with supporting the person after the initial medical costs as they lose their source of income and often require assistance with time and travel of their support base who also have to make sacrifices. There will likely be on going care and rehabilitation that's outside what healthcare will support.

 Jared’s income has come from racing bikes since he finished high school my guy. He can’t race bikes during chemo and recovery so he loses his income.

 Likewise! Jared if you read this, hold on tight, you're loved and are one of life's winners the future is bright #StrengthForJared

 Donated! Anyone else? Who's turn is it next?

 Great idea, There will be stickers and other Merch dropping soon.
I went and visited Jared for a few hours today, and he is doing very well. The expenses are already mounting. Yes, Australia does have good public health. But obviously Jared can't drive, and is currently looking for accom near the hospital in Brisbane (1.5 hours from Toowoomba) that is near the hospital. As he will be based there for who knows how long. Accomodation in Brisbane city isn't cheap.

 Yes. Call your local screen printing shop.

 @ZelvyCarbon: what hospital in BNE and does he need permanent dogs or just while down here?

 Digs