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Help Mikayla Willis

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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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Hey guys,

We had a bird local, Mikayla go down hard in competition yesterday. Like really fucking bad. She's a super awesome girl, and a total ripper. There's a gofund me because the hospital she's at is out of network for her family insurance, anything helps.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/please-help-mikayla-with-her-medical-expenses?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer


A few words from Dena

Mikayla Willis was critically injured in a tragic ski accident in Montana on March 23, 2022. She was competing in the Freeride World Finals in Big Sky. She took 1st place the day before in the qualifiers. She was taken by ambulance then life flighted twice. Her injuries are severe: shattered skull, broken nose, broken L2 back, fractured hips and lacerations on her face. She has already had one surgery and is expected to be in the ICU for several weeks. The hospital where Mikayla is currently is "out of network" under the family's insurance policy. Any help that we can give them will be greatly appreciated.
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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Healing Vibes

**This post was edited on Mar 24th 2022 at 2:19:44pm
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IHatePedophiles
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Swear this season been gnarly foos dropping like flys
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skierman
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Oh the glory of privatized healthcare. What a fucking shame.
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cyphers
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Holy shit I had no idea it was that bad. Was up top when it happened and we couldn't see anything other than the sled leaving, hoping her recovery is quick and she's back on skis soon

Questionable choice of venue in my opinion esp with the low tide conditions. Line choice was really limited. Seemed like we either had to ski a safety run on lookers L or take chances on the super dry chute that she hit (which was closed during inspection). More confident skiers might disagree but I thought it was kinda sketch
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BrandoComando
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Fuck the US healthcare system. "Out of network" bullshit. Insurance companies can shove a pivot up their asses.

Recover quickly Mikayla. I'll shoot some money her way. She needs it more than I do
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teabag
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I love the US but your healthcare system seems dystopian. I truly hope you fix it, it’s the work of a psychopath. Sad.

**This post was edited on Mar 24th 2022 at 3:30:28pm
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skierman
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teabagI love the US but your healthcare system seems dystopian. I truly hope you fix it, it’s the work of a psychopath. Sad.

**This post was edited on Mar 24th 2022 at 3:30:28pm


*Republicans* just to clarify.
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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skierman*Republicans* just to clarify.


Let's not turn this thread into a them vs us sort of shit please, just trying to spread some awareness to help someone awesome.
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percs
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teabagI love the US but your healthcare system seems dystopian. I truly hope you fix it, it’s the work of a psychopath. Sad.

**This post was edited on Mar 24th 2022 at 3:30:28pm


not true for me at all or anyone i know. Ive had 5 surgeries all covered from skiing and get near free prescritions/low copay anytime.
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Abomber22
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I'm in.
Good start on the fundme, let's push it over the top
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Gnar_Shralp406
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percsnot true for me at all or anyone i know. Ive had 5 surgeries all covered from skiing and get near free prescritions/low copay anytime.


Good for you bro
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iced
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bit of an odd comment on a thread about someone currently in critical condition
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chills__
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$60K donated in the last 11 hours that's amazing. Must be a terrifying experience for her and her family but at least the ski community is helping out
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rymeisterbaby
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skierman*Republicans* just to clarify.


fucking liberal peice of shit dont bring fucking politics into this
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FruitBootPro
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skierman*Republicans* just to clarify.


shoutout to skierman for turning a thread about a terrible injury into a place where he can jerk off about politics for the 1000th time. god fucking damn. no words
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FruitBootPro
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cyphershoping her recovery is quick and she's back on skis soon


is this possible with this kind of injury? Will she be able to ski again?
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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FruitBootProis this possible with this kind of injury? Will she be able to ski again?


no one knows yet, we're still waiting to see if she'll survive, which is looking likely, but the extent of the head injury and back injuries are unknown as of yet I believe. Hoping for the best, but we just don't know yet.
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chills__
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BigPurpleSkiSuitno one knows yet, we're still waiting to see if she'll survive, which is looking likely, but the extent of the head injury and back injuries are unknown as of yet I believe. Hoping for the best, but we just don't know yet.


Update from the GoFundMe:

"Wonderful news! Mikayla is conscious, talking and off of life support. She is still in the ICU and is being watched. The family thanks everyone for their generosity."
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tutipups
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skierman*Republicans* just to clarify.


you started off well
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apc.fr
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BigPurpleSkiSuitno one knows yet, we're still waiting to see if she'll survive, which is looking likely, but the extent of the head injury and back injuries are unknown as of yet I believe. Hoping for the best, but we just don't know yet.


Good vibes.

It's possible to come back, but it takes a lot of work and dedication. Friend of mine was in a similar situation and was skiing again 8 months later. She's a beast much like mikayla.

She'll need all the support we can give her, now and in the future.
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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AYOOOOOOOOOOOOOO good news!!!!!


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ToddlerBodyBag
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What are you
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TrackMafia
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She’s now fully conscious and off life support thankfully
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IHatePedophiles
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BigPurpleSkiSuitLet's not turn this thread into a them vs us sort of shit please, just trying to spread some awareness to help someone awesome.


Sorry about skierman lol. He's a sociopathic psychopath who lives in a little cabin in the middle of know where with no bitches because he is fat and ugly so I guess one could certainly see how he's so angry and such a loser. Guy doesn't even ski.
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livyjane
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update!!! She’s out of the ICU :-)
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FruitBootPro
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livyjaneupdate!!! She’s out of the ICU :-)


no fucking way she's out of the icu this quick??? Only two days, when she was "expected to be in the ICU for several weeks"? that's such insanely great news.
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BrandoComando
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FruitBootProno fucking way she's out of the icu this quick??? Only two days, when she was "expected to be in the ICU for several weeks"? that's such insanely great news.


What a fighter. Awesome to see her recovering so quickly
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Jacobthesadskier
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skiermanOh the glory of privatized healthcare. What a fucking shame.


For once I actually agree with you.
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K-Dot.
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FruitBootProshoutout to skierman for turning a thread about a terrible injury into a place where he can jerk off about politics for the 1000th time. god fucking damn. no words


No one made it political, healthcare is inherently a political subject. I’m hoping that this girl is okay and pointing out that there are people in power who profit greatly from a predatory health care system doesn’t detract from wishing her well. Wishing her well, all while insisting that we completely ignore the system making her situation worse, is far more disingenuous imo. Requesting that no one discuss universal healthcare while a girl has to have a gofundme just to survive the American healthcare system is about as ironic as it gets.
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FruitBootPro
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K-Dot.No one made it political, healthcare is inherently a political subject. I’m hoping that this girl is okay and pointing out that there are people in power who profit greatly from a predatory health care system doesn’t detract from wishing her well. Wishing her well, all while insisting that we completely ignore the system making her situation worse, is far more disingenuous imo. Requesting that no one discuss universal healthcare while a girl has to have a gofundme just to survive the American healthcare system is about as ironic as it gets.


I agree that this situation shows that the American healthcare system is deeply flawed and I think it should be criticized here too, it's just that skierman is bringing his obnoxious asf egotistical energy into a thread for supporting this woman in a terrible situation

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caveman31
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ToddlerBodyBagWhat are you


He's like 12
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mobadis
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skierman*Republicans* just to clarify.

If you don’t vote for me you ain’t black moment
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JustBen
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NA health care is a joke from what I here. Glad im not there
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IsaacNW82
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K-Dot.No one made it political, healthcare is inherently a political subject. I’m hoping that this girl is okay and pointing out that there are people in power who profit greatly from a predatory health care system doesn’t detract from wishing her well. Wishing her well, all while insisting that we completely ignore the system making her situation worse, is far more disingenuous imo. Requesting that no one discuss universal healthcare while a girl has to have a gofundme just to survive the American healthcare system is about as ironic as it gets.


Facts. I get not wanting to turn it into just trash talking political parties, but like, said political parties have a lot to do with why I see one of these gofundme's like once a month. I hope the best for Mikayla.
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chills__
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The page is blocked on my work computer so couldn't quote the whole thing but here's the latest update:

"Best news ever!!! Mikayla is home! She is on her path to recovery! Visitors welcome. The family is overwhelmed by the generosity of the community and thanks everyone for t..."
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skierman
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IHatePedophilesSorry about skierman lol. He's a sociopathic psychopath who lives in a little cabin in the middle of know where with no bitches because he is fat and ugly so I guess one could certainly see how he's so angry and such a loser. Guy doesn't even ski.


Sorry this little pre-pubescent bitch thought he could derail this thread by advertising his weird obsession over me.
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FruitBootPro
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chills__The page is blocked on my work computer so couldn't quote the whole thing but here's the latest update:

"Best news ever!!! Mikayla is home! She is on her path to recovery! Visitors welcome. The family is overwhelmed by the generosity of the community and thanks everyone for t..."


"Expected to be in the ICU for several weeks"
>out of the ICU in 2 days and goes home after a week

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