Raffle for Rider & Photographer Colin Meagher - Recently Diagnosed With ALS & Needs Your Help
Longtime mountain bike photographer Colin Meagher needs your help. If you’re reading this, odds are you’ve probably been touched by Colin’s work. Colin’s photos have graced the pages of mountain bike magazines and websites around the world, including Pinkbike, for more than two decades now.
Colin Meagher is a rider’s rider. A mentor to a hell of a lot of other photographers. And just an incredibly good guy. Now, Colin also has ALS—a disease that is robbing Colin of his life, his livelihood and, if we don’t pitch in to help with his rapidly-growing medical expenses, his family’s finances.
 | Colin's imagery speaks to us because he epitomizes the outdoor lifestyle. He walks, hikes, rides, skis and paddles. He'll shoot any season, any location, any weather, and he'll return with an image that will make you wish you had been there. Get Colin outside with a camera in hand and it won't matter whether he is tucked into the shrubbery behind the tape at a World Cup, exploring a photo opportunity miles from any sensible access, or shooting product 100 yards from his Subaru, he'll be smiling - and he'll probably have found some mushrooms for dinner. The good you see in his photos... that's him. |
ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. There is no cure. Instead, there are mounting medical bills. Colin and his family need help in offsetting those costs.
A group of us, Colin’s friends and supporters from the bike and outdoor industry, have created a GoFundMe page. Our goal is to raise funds to help with medical costs and many of the other things this disease makes necessary, from home care to necessary devices not available through other means.
We will also donate a percentage of all contributions to www.alsa.org, to help find a cure.
We’re asking you to rally for Colin and help out with a donation.
For every $10 you donate, you get one entry into the raffle. See below for the list of prize packs. For more information, contact Dave Taylor at onemoretime@okaybro.com
Awesome Raffle Prizes:
More than $18,000 in prizes across 18 different opportunities to win.
Most of a New Bike Day - $6800+ value
Pivot Mach 6 Carbon Frame
FSA - Grid Bar, Stem, Cranks, and Wheels
FSA - Flowtron Dropper Post
Maxxis - Minion DHF / Aggressor Tire Combo
FOX – 36 Fork 160mm 27.5
Shimano XT Di2 (Shifter, Chain, Cassette, Derailleur)
Shimano XT Brakes (Lever, Caliper, Rotors)
Good Habit- $5,200+ value
Cannondale Habit 2
California Dreaming - $2500+ value
Marin Gestalt X11
Patagonia Dirt Roamer Short
Patagonia Nine Trails Jersey
Patagonia Nine Trails Pack
Patagonia Performance Crew Socks
DH Upgrade - $4500 value
Trek – Carbon Session 29 Frame/fork – size M
TLD Kit (Full Face Helmet, Jersey, and Pants)
Get Speedy - $4800+ value
Rocky Mountain Carbon Thunderbolt BC Edition Frame
Fox Transfer Dropper Post
SR Suntour Durolux Fork
Maxxis Minion DHF / Aggressor Tire Combo
Race Face Next R Carbon Cranks and Bar
7mesh Callaghan Hoodie & Revo Short
Trail Ready - $1400+ Value
Custom Giro One More for Colin DND Glove
Custom High Above One More for Colin Custom Pack
Giro Montaro Mips Helmet
Giro Terraduro Mid
Giro LS Roust Jersey
Giro Chrono Baselayer
Giro Chrono Expert Bib
Giro Havoc Short
Giro Merino Socks
Nuun Hydration (One Month’s Supply)
Ibis 738 Wheelset
Ibis 738 Wheelset
Ibis Lo-Fi or Hi-Fi Carbon Handlebar
SOG PowerPint, Saw, and Terminus XR
You and the Grom - $600+ value
GT Performer 20.5 and Performer Jr
Sweater
Sunrise Tee
URL Tee
Trailforks socks
Pinbike hat
2019 Calendar
Inspirational Reading (10 winners) - $55 value
1-year subscription
25th Anniversary book
Bike Mag Socks
The History lesson - Priceless
Santa Cruz Syndicate (2013-2015) book collection
How it works:
For every $10 donated between 12–17–18 and 11:59pm (PST) of 01–04–19, you’ll get one entry into the raffle. $100 = 10 entries (math, bro) The winners will be selected at random. Some prize packs are only available to ship to North America. Winners outside of North America will receive the next available prize pack (or pieces of it). All applicable taxes will be the winner’s responsibilities.
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One year ago I spent 12 days in the hospital due to a car accident. Price? Nothing!
Our healthcare here is f*cked because of the corporatist system, government red tape and our lack of doctors but abundance of administrators (to deal with all the rules and red tape put into place by the government and the big companies in bed with them), and your system is f*cked as well, even if your surface analysis tells you it's not. Also, the US is not "the richest and most unequal country in the world", you should do a little more research before you make absurd statements. Our poorest of poor live better than billions of people around the world. To top it all off, a place like this is where you can post your cause on the internet and people will donate, because the majority of us are good hearted and generous. So I appreciate your critique, but no thanks.
Lest you forget, capitalism is what raised billions of people out of poverty (and continues to do so). Corrupt governments, wealthy political influencers and all the negative things you associate with "capitalism" are not in fact capitalism. The only reason Europe has had the luxury of such social programs is due to massive creation of value, their extensive empires which brought trade and wealth concentration to Europe at the right time (ie just before the industrial revolution) and then the massive bailout they received after WW2. It's like having a trust fund and pretending that your barista job is funding a jet-setting lifestyle. Y'all are in decline, and that's a fact. Our fake money and clogged bureaucracy in both the US and Europe is bringing that to an end, unfortunately (props to the folks in France for deciding they won't take it any longer.) You want to see the wonders of socialism? Take a vacation to Venezuela.
I feel bad for having to post this under a post for such a great cause, wonderful human and sad situation, but you don't get a pass to talk shit.
"Our poorest of poor live better than billions of people around the world."
Saying they die of horrible conditions doesn't really put you in a strongpoint internationally, no. Your poor live abandoned on the streets next to billion dollar buildings, a stark reminder of what is and isn't paid for.
I won't grief the medical system, but get the f*ck off your high horse.
The moral high ground some people here think they hold is honestly disgusting. Can we stop the social pissing contest?
@SlodownUsAll: www.quickmeme.com/meme/3uf6ie
It's sad that these are the questions that popped into our minds when we read about this man's plight, but this is the world's richest country we're talking about here, one that is only too happy to pat itself on the back for what it has become. This is the elephant in the room.
This is so the wrong place to talk about this, but nothing exists in a vacuum.
Anyway, I'm going to donate to make up for helping to "hijack" this story...
But the reality is that for most people they could not do that even if they wanted to because of Healthcare. The guy working a regular job who might want to quit and start his own business simply cannot do so because they cannot give up the healthcare benefits they have through and employer.
All you people do is make excuses for yourselves, blame others for your own laziness, its pathetic really. I'm done with this conversation, and will be taking my hard-earned dollars that I bust my ass for and donating to this dudes cause, because getting sick sucks, no matter where you live, and he's one of us (a rider).
Bunch of losers complaining that a member of the riding community that actually adds value is receiving support from the industry.
If you want people to give a f*ck about your illnesses or shortcomings, you may want to go out there and accomplish something. I don’t know who Colin is, but it appears based on the support he’s receiving, he must have been well liked and a real contributor.
You reap what you sow. If you don’t like it, leave.
People like you always pretend you only get what you deserve, but this is not the way life works.
If a guy is stupid and/or physically disabled, how much do you think he controls his life ?
I live in Europe so basically, even if I become homeless, I will stay healthier than 80% of the working USamericans. How is that fair ? Should I blame your laziness because you did not make the effort to become French?
Do you think a NYC MD that works 60h a week deserve a better healthcare than a random redneck working in the middle of nowhere ? Why ? Is one more human than the other ?
Now think about it : Paul Bas, Colin Meager, and many others, need(ed) people to give them money so they can pay their medical bills.
In what world is that normal, that people from all around the world have to pay for some Americans medical bills because their healthcare is shit?
At this moment i dont care whos wrong or right abouth a medical plan...theres a family that has been hit by a terrible condition, and they need our suport.
Grown up, pay respect to the one that had make you dream on go and ride around the world. We waste a lot of money on an indutry that is getting as rich as the medical industry...how many tires we try las year, gloves, shocks,brake pads,grips,saddles? None of them less than 30.00 usd...go donate the value of those grips that you trow away because of the color...or zise or any other stupid reason...Help this family, and pray to what ever you believe...God, Buddha, Muhammad, Quetzalcoatl, the Virgins, Fidel Castro...the universe or the earth!! Just take a minute and pray for this family...
BTW, If you want to discuss an issue, discuss it. But don't pretend to know shit about me personally.
He combines 3 things I love in his work, Nature, Mountain Cycling and Photography and I appreciate all of them. I would hope that he would be able to return to doing what he loves and is good at but I understand that this is a wish for a miracle but wish away I do. All the best to you and your friends and family in these difficult times.
And I disagree...I have a pretty good snapshot of who you are simply based on the drivel you’ve been spewing.
Anyway, just another aspect of a really complex problem. It's weird how two of the most extreme approaches, Canada & USA are right next to each other. It would be nice if we could experiment with some combination of what appears to work from each, but not sure how politically attractive that is to anybody in power...
But... Someone is sick and donations are what can help him get adequate medical support? What about all the people suffering the same, but whose jobs haven't made them known to so many people? Is this in the US, what's wrong with the system?
This is so unfair, people in good situation are always more likely to get more help.
Obviously, I respect everyone who wants to help.
But I also hope that everyone who helps Colin Meagher also tries to change this system where the forgotten get no help
Best wishes to Colin and his loved ones! Keep fighting!
Also, don't forget that Colin has had a job that will never make him rich (as much as we all think the lifestyle is great), and that ALS looks like it might affect his source of income (although I'm no expert and might be wrong on this, but it reads this way). Just as we praise manufacturers for not abandoning injured riders, it is a good thing that people are given the option to help out Colin...
Nobody is saying the situation isn't bad for everyone else, but when a problem is thrust in your face it is natural to look at what is in front of you. They are donating to research to help everyone else as well...
Plus that picture with the berms is banging!
The healthcare situation is a political problem and can be adressed with electing the right people.
The other is a specific problem of one person, being adressed by the community surrounding that person.
It may be a bit of a stretch but I think it's very similar to the issue of migration we are facing at the moment. Helping refugees is not solving the cause of the problem itself, but compassion and solidarity tells us to help people who are in need and fearing for their lives.
Also let's be frank: we as countries in general and we as mountainbikers in particular (talking about spending mid to high 4-digit amounts on items to use in our leisure time) are a wealthy lot, compared to 95% of people on the planet. Spending some money on the less fortunate (whether it's someone with a medical condition or refugees) won't kill us, it won't even hurt us.
If your own friend got sick, would you look at him and and say this crap? "Sorry brother, but you are pretty well off (forget the fact many drugs can reach into the hundreds of thousands a year), and why should I help you verus anyone else? If I give to you I need to give to everyone". What rubbish. We do what we can, and this guy is fortunate to have PB on his side.
Even in places with the best of tax payer funded Medicare, like Canada, often times for many illnesses life sustaining drugs may not be fully covered of covered at all.
I hope Colin gets all the best help and support thats available. Props to PB for looking out for their brother.
Read this -
alsnewstoday.com/stages-of-als
Arguably, Colin is one of our own and supporting a friend in need is something I would like to think we all would do.
Of course, we can ALL donate to ALS research (I have) as it is likely that Colin isn't the only person that many of us know (besides other friends and relatives) who can benefit.
Because Colin means so much to so many of us here at Giro, we're planning on a few other fund raising efforts with Dave Taylor. In the meantime Giro will donate a pair of the custom "One More Time for Colin" gloves (shown above) to the first 100 people that donated on this Go Fund Me. It's not a marketing move for Giro as much as a way for Colin's friends/family/fans to visibly show their support.
Thank you to Dave Taylor for organizing all of these brands into a meaningful fundraiser.
Now then: a close friend of our family died af ALS a couple of years ago. It’s chronic and relentless and has no cure. This is not a disease that a “rainy day fund” will pay for. It’s terminal and long term. Some people think bike photogs make a lot of money I guess, but sadly that just isn’t true. ALS and most chronic diseases requiring extensive home care will bankrupt most Americans. So take your opinions about “irresponsible people who didn’t save” and shove them wherever you keep your black hearts.
Its a dude, who needs help, who is part of a community who are really good at helping their own, its a small amount of money to potentially win a bunch of stuff.....and its Christmas....so in all the excess and shiny bike bits, many of us can afford the small amount to make a big difference to someones life.
Also glad PinkBike supports more than just 'latest cool stuff' and has a strong social / philanthropic aspect. I'd like to think that communities that form around common passions like MTB'ing can share some humanity too. Keep it up @RichardCunningham and the crew.
Maybe we should just do a run of 100 or so prints to sell. What kind of image would you dig? World cup? Rad riding shot? Rampage?
Feel free to shoot me a note onemoretime@okaybro.com
I'm managing the fundraiser shoot me a note at onemoretime@gmail.com and I'll take a look and see what you donated.
Dave
first off, I'd recommend seeking out and finding an 'integrative medicine' doctor. These are real MD's but they won't hesitate to throw everything including the kitchen sink at the situation including spiritual, visualization, meditation, music, laughter, energy, osteopathy, affirmations, eastern Ayurvedic and chinese herbal remedies, etc... (remember Truth is bigger than proof. And western MD's are limited to double blind placebo controlled "proof" which is extremely limiting)
stay away from any doctor that tells you your situation is not curable, or at least that you can't successfully and happily manage the deal for as long as u need to. Keep making long term plans for all the stuff you're gonna do in this lifetime.
Hit the internet and youtube and start absorbing stories of spontaneous reversal of the condition. It's of course not "spontaneous" these people accomplished it with positivity and typically 'alternative' approaches. But to western medicine they call it "spontaneous" because the mechanism is not understood.
For a crash course in integrative medicine read "Spontaneous Healing" by Dr. Andrew Weil.
Could you please tell a bit more, which and why?
If you have an other questions feel free to reach out onemoretime@okaybro.com