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2009-06-09 2:20 PM

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BT Rawk Squaders -

I thought that I would pass this along in order to help a triathlete's recovery from a horrible accident.

On Saturday, May 30, while training for Ironman, Mike Orris had a bike accident on Lapeer Road. It is believed that Mike hit a pothole and fell into traffic. Two cars were able to avoid him but it is believe that he was hit by the third vehicle.  Mike sustained a broken clavicle, ear damage, shattered sinus cavity, broken ribs and a significantly head injury.  

He is in the hospital and out of the medically induced coma, however the extent of the head injury is still unknown. 


I wanted all ofyou to know that there will be fundraising activites going on over the next few weeks to help his family through his recovery.  


In a letter from Tim Krause:

For the next three Mondays, we will have an event at Mother's Pizza located at 44675 Five Mile Road in Plymouth. The owner, Dan Sheehan, has generously agreed to donate a fairly large percentage of all sales on these Mondays.

He has also agreed that all customer sales (either dine in or take out) on the next three Mondays will be applied to the Mike Orris Fundraiser.

I am asking that you identify yourself so that he can see how much of a sales increase we will be giving him. Just tell your server that you are there for the Mike Orris Fundraiser.

I am sure that we will pack the place so bring some patience and some room to drink some beer while you wait.

The first fundraiser will be held Monday, June 15th. The second will be held Monday, June 22nd.  The last day will be on Monday June 29th.  There will also be a silent auction that night beginning at 8:30 p.m.  

We are asking for donations for that silent auction. If you have anything you would like to donate, please drop an email to Tim Krause ([email protected]) or Joanne Randolph ([email protected]) with your information.   We will compile a complete list of what will be available for bid.  

If you have any questions, please feel free to give Tim Krause a call at 734-276-9135. Stay tuned for great news about Mike and for other ways we can have fun helping Mike, Jen and the Kids.

 

 

As a reminder that should go without saying,  safety first out there!

2009-06-09 8:54 PM
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Jen, thanks for posting this.  I will definitely keep this family in my prayers and try and make it out there for the fundraiser night.  Please everyone, stay focused and stay safe on those bikes. 



Edited by jogo 2009-06-09 8:55 PM
2009-06-09 9:07 PM
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Thanks for the info Jen.  I heard about Mike's accident through my sister who left a very tearful voicemail for me after hearing about Mikes accident.  She works with his mom and relayed the basic info but we didn't have time to chat.  We'll try to do what we can for him this coming Monday.

2009-06-10 10:46 PM
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Jen, is there anything those of us outside the Metro area can do to help?

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2009-06-11 6:24 AM
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I won't be around to be able to go, but I'd like to make a donation.  I've emailed Tim Krause to see if anything has been set up to accept monetary donations.  As soon as I get a reply I'll post it here in case anyone else is interested.
2009-06-11 8:33 AM
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For those who can't make the dinner and who would like to contribute directly, Tim  Krause just sent me these links:
www.carepages.com 

http://www.carepages.com/carepages/Orrisupdates

This was posted on that site: 

A bank account has been set up at Community Financial Credit
 Union to help the Orris family during Mike's recovery. If you would
 like to make a donation, please deposit to the account of Jennifer
 Orris/Eileen Arseneau, Community Financial Credit Union located at
 500 S. Harvey, Plymouth, MI 48170. If mailing, please use P.O. Box
 8050.


Edited by ericcooper 2009-06-11 8:37 AM

2009-06-29 4:57 AM
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Tonight is the auction.

All info is here...

www.msumikeorris.com

For those of you that know him, I'm sure that you will agree that there isn't a better person on this earth. Let's do what we can to help him.

Edited by TC3 2009-06-29 4:57 AM
2009-07-01 5:13 AM
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Just a quick note that Tom at Bikesport made some very generous donations to the auction.

Kudos to Tom and his team.
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