A fundraising effort has been organized to assist the Burke family in covering outstanding medical costs and related expenses.
The fund was organized by Michael Spencer, Sarah Burke’s agent, and the beneficiary of the fund is Rory Bushfield, Sarah Burke’s husband. This fundraiser will continue until March 18th, 2012. If you would like to support the Burke family in this difficult time you can do so at:
www.giveforward.com/sarahburke
From the Sarah Burke Fund website:
On January 19, 2012, the snow industry lost an icon. Sarah Burke, freeskiing pioneer, six-time X Games gold medalist, beloved wife, daughter, aunt and friend passed away.
Sarah was truly a legendary athlete, role model and an inspiration. She was everything so many of us aspire to be.
Female athletes everywhere owe a debt of gratitude to Sarah’s passionate trailblazing efforts over the last 15 years. As the first competitive female freeskier, she successfully lobbied the Winter X Games to include women in freeskiing events on equal standing. It is because of Sarah’s efforts that female winter athletes are some of the only athletes in the world to receive equal prize purses to that of men.
Sarah brought worldwide recognition and validation to the sport she so loved. Every ski athlete chosen to represent his or her country at the 2014 Sochi Olympics will feel her influence. Without her, the sport of freeskiing would not be included.
Sarah is a pioneer of her generation. Her life and legacy embody the true spirit of action sports; a movement of individuals driven to innovate, master and explore the frontier of physical possibility. Sarah’s love of skiing took her life to amazing places.
Her accomplishments on skis continue to inspire girls everywhere to believe in themselves and follow their hearts. Her passing is not a cause to pack up our skis, but rather a reason to step-in and ski for Sarah and the dreams that inspired her star to shine.
In accordance with Sarah’s wishes, her organs and tissues were donated to help save the lives of others.
Sarah did so much for females and winter sports during her time with us; now we are asking for your help.
Sarah leaves behind her beloved husband Rory, loving parents Jan and Gordon and her supportive sister Anna. Please consider helping them cover the enormous cost of Sarah’s recent medical care and to provide for other arrangements by donating. Your support in their greatest time of need will be gratefully appreciated and forever remembered. We encourage you to share this link with others who have been touched by Sarah.
An additional fundraiser has also been created by Sticker Pack and the Shreddy Times production company.
100% of the proceeds from the fundraiser sticker sales will be donated to Rory Bushfield and the fund in honor of Sarah Burke. To contribute to this fundraising effort visit shreddytimes.com/believe-in-sarah
Many of you may have seen the film “Moving Forward” by Shreddy Times released this morning and also posted on Unofficial Networks. The film tells the story of a Tahoe snowboarder’s battle with traumatic brain injury over the past year. The film was released early this morning before the events of the day unfolded. While the production and release of the film were not directly related to the Burke’s circumstance:
It was hoped that “Moving Forward” would have been a source of inspiration to those thinking about Sarah.
Sarah was a true pioneer for this sport that I am so incredibly passionate about. I owe a lot to her as she helped pave the way for so many more and me. Who knows if I would have had all of these amazing opportunities if it weren’t for Sarah. She was driven, enthusiastic, strong willed, a hard worker, and my hero.
In memory of Sarah and as a small thanks to how she has inspired me I came up with an idea to sell stickers to help raise money for her fund. Sticker Pack (stickerpack.com) has generously donated thousands of stickers. Kaya Turski created the sticker design. ALL of the proceeds made from these stickers will go to Sarah’s outstanding medical costs and related expenses through her husband, Rory Bushfield.
Michelle Parker via Shreddy Times