Donations for Shaun Harris and family

[Billy]

:sunny: Donations for Shaun Harris and family :sunny:

As suggested by Joninety there are going to be huge and ongoing costs involved for Shaun and Fiona with Shaun's recovery, not to mention while Shaun is laid up in hospital recovering with Fiona by his side nobody is earning for them to take care of the day to day costs (Mortgage etc).

I would ask the moderators of this site to open a bank account in Shaun's name so we can all donate towards their plight. If we all donated $10.00 it would go a long way towards helping them out and don't forget the huge amount of input Shaun has had into our sport in the past 20 years, not only as a top class international rider representing us around the world, but also with the huge amount of work he does as a mentor and coach to people new to our sport. Without Fiona's and his family's blessing he would not have been able to do as much as he has.

I would like to start this off with a $200.00 donation and a further weekly donation of $5.00 and would ask all other KB members and indeed anybody involved in our sport to add to this fund. However small your donation it will be going to a good cause and with a membership of over 8,000 if we all put in just a one-off donation of $10.00 and an ongoing $2.00 a week til Shaun is back on his feet, I'm sure it will make his recovery so much more comfortable and faster.

Shaun has been there for so many of us in the past now its our turn to help him. I would ask the moderators to contact me ASAP on acrfibreglass@actrix.co.nz so we can get this fund started. Cheers Billy


EDIT: Two threads merged: See post 4 for account details.

[Joni]

I think you will need to chat with Riff Raff as she has also started something... might pay that all support goes to one place! :yes:

[Nasty]

Latest news is that Shaun will be brought out of his induced coma on Friday (IOM time).

For those of you who wish to donate money to Shaun and his family, please PM me for bank account details. I'll use the account I set up last year for the Stunts/Drags day.

Grub and Nasty happy to kick in on this ...

[Riff Raff]

All those wishing to donate money to Shaun and his family can do so to this account. This was the account I set up last year for stunt/dragwars.

Bank: National Bank
Account number: 060401 0294134 00
Account name: S E Rafferty

[sAsLEX]

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=51368

go there for link to info

[Grahameeboy]

Does ACC help..............what about Shaun's business, is he a solo operator. If so should we also look at gettn someone to help keep things going for when Shaun recovers?

[canarlee]

i posted this link on the other shaun harris thread aswell and i think it should be put on this one too, its the official TT website


http://iomtt.com/News/2007/06/06/TT-winner-Harris-critical-after-crash.aspx

[White trash]

As per Billys suggestion, I've made a transfer and set up an auto-payment to the account.

Please give what you can folks, don't be shy. This man does more for New Zealand road racing than any other racer I know and has a young family that needs our support.

[ManDownUnder]

Cheers Sue - ignore my PM
NK

[texmo]

I have just done a fast chq for $100. would be nice if others could do the same for someone who has helped so many.

[Keystone19]

Done.

Forgot to put a reference in if you were trying to keep track Sue.

Jill

[MadDuck]

Done. Just wish it could be more.

[shafty]

Shafty slid 100 slides into the account and encourages others who may be able to do the same.........

[Riff Raff]

Done.

Forgot to put a reference in if you were trying to keep track Sue.

Jill

It will be too difficult to try to keep track, and I know some people wish to remain anonymous.

Thanks to everyone putting money in.

[FruitLooPs]

Sweet, $30 in, bit skint till thurs unfortunately - put some more in then. :yes:

[Joni]

Consider it done... I will to do an automatic payment...

I am thinking, and this is just a suggestion, we consider asking his family to open an account so the money goes straight to them and you dont have to run around sorting things Riff Raff?

Either way... Im in!

[FROSTY]

donation post is now front n center on origonal thread.

[scrivy]

$100 going into the account tonight matey. :Punk:

Let's hope we all do what we can to alleviate any extra stress that the family will endure in the following months.

[deanohit]

Put in what i could.happy to put a bit each week.at least his injuries sound recoverable unlike a head,neck or spinal injury.good luck on the long road ahead shaun.

[mynameis]

Done, if we all could fork out whatever we can afford, I am sure it would help and relieve him and his family of the financial costs involved.

Hope he did have an insurance policy which covers him overseas, as I would imagine the medical costs would be high.

Either way if we can get together and collect whatever we can I am sure it will be of help :)

Just saw one news at midday they mentioned about the accident but not much.

[Riff Raff]

I am thinking, and this is just a suggestion, we consider asking his family to open an account so the money goes straight to them and you dont have to run around sorting things Riff Raff?

It's not going to be too much of an issue for me to transfer money to them once I get account details. But yes, in the long run when they have time to sort that out it will be the best solution.

[Nasty]

Fast Cheque for $100 now done ... every little bit helps.

[Joni]

If just a hundered of us give $5 per week (and thats a cup of coffee), they will have about $2k extra per month...

Come on guys...

[Meekey_Mouse]

Done, sorry it couldn't be more :bye:

Being a jobless student that's tryin 2 race doesn't pay much.. at all :shit: :p

Here's hoping Shaun recovers well and quick :rockon:

[scott411]

$100 in tonight, all the best for Shauns family

[Gixxer 4 ever]

$100 in tonight. I was ratting around in his tool box looking for a 10mm spanner at the last track day.

Now look at what has happened.
Life is scary man.

Get well soon Shaun

[Macktheknife]

Done, sent what we can spare, best of luck to Shaun and the family for his safe and speedy recovery.

[nudemetalz]

We'll do it too.

Speedy recovery.

[Ivan]

Since I met Shaun 3 years ago he has helped me and when I read this I was gutted more than ever.

Now my Pay day aint till tuesday But I will be donating

[tri boy]

Sort mine out tomorrow. Mates like Grem are few and far between.:yes:

[Prof - R]

done

wish shaun a speedy recovery & his family too

[MadDuck]

If just a hundered of us give $5 per week (and thats a cup of coffee), they will have about $2k extra per month...

Come on guys...

Well this post has changed somewhat since I saw it this afternoon.

For me I am picking that there will a bigger need for people power rather than funds on his return. So those of us more fortunate than others can participate financially will do so without needing to be prompted.

For those that live closer to him...on his return he is going to need you KBers to support his business. Be it sweeping the floors or answering the phones. That will mean more than any financial contribution.

[Baldyheed]

Have donated what I can afford. Still being a bit of a newb, can someone tell me what is Shaun's business in NZ? Will support where possible.

[sAsLEX]

Have donated what I can afford. Still being a bit of a newb, can someone tell me what is Shaun's business in NZ? Will support where possible.

He fiddles with bike suspension and makes them handle like a dream

http://www.shaunharrisracing.com/

[ajturbo]

Well this post has changed somewhat since I saw it this afternoon.

For me I am picking that there will a bigger need for people power rather than funds on his return. So those of us more fortunate than others can participate financially will do so without needing to be prompted.

For those that live closer to him...on his return he is going to need you KBers to support his business. Be it sweeping the floors or answering the phones. That will mean more than any financial contribution.

now this gives me an idea......

i could send luke up to help up sweeping, cleaning etc...........

but on further thinking.. that will become more of a burdon (or is that more bourbon drunk) for him and his wife and kids and next door neighbours....)


pay day next week

[Riff Raff]

You guys are awesome. Yesterdays donations totalled $1600.

[timorang]

A good thing you are doing - well done.

Never met shaun, maybe never will. But all I read suggests that he is a good man and worthy of our community support.

A hundy dropped in today, you should see it in the account tomorrow. Reference is s harris.

[MadDuck]

now this gives me an idea......

i could send luke up to help up sweeping, cleaning etc...........




ummmmm this is the same Luke that went up to him after the Ruapuna round of the Nationals and asked him why he was so slow :dodge:

Now that WOULD be interesting!

[ManDownUnder]

He fiddles with bike suspension and makes them handle like a dream

http://www.shaunharrisracing.com/

Understatement of the year... yes.

An FYI - the RF comes with wickedly underperforming front shocks (now I know...) and Shaun's whole things is "What do you want to do - spend money and get it perfect, spend some money and get is a lot better, or let's get the best out of what you've got"

I went for the latter (el cheapo strikes again, 'sides it's an old bike)... performance and handling were HUGELY improved. Every bike I get from now on is going via his workshop (seriously - this ain't a kiss Shaun's arse post). The guy knows what he's doing... and it shows.

Honest, hard working guy who (as I am now finding out) is a bloody motorcycling legend to boot (he wrote a BRITTEN?????? AND I SHOOK HIS HAND!)

Yeah. Testimonials for the guy will not be hard to find. I'm certain of that.


You guys are awesome. Yesterdays donations totalled $1600.

I'll take that as proof that people get what they deserve. Good and bad.

[Riff Raff]

I understand MNZ are doing a collection for Shaun as well. I've requested details and will let you all know as soon as I have them for those who'd prefer to donate through them.

FYI the account that I have is totally separate from my own banking. Every cent in that account will go to Shaun and his family. I'm happy to let people see statements if they have any reservations.

[tri boy]

Funds deposited. Hang tough buddy.:mellow:

[Riff Raff]

A notice will be on the MNZ (http://www.mnz.co.nz) website shortly with bank account details for those wishing to donate through them.

[quickbuck]

That is so good of them to do it as well.

I'm impressed with the total the Kiwibikers have raised so far.
Will be putting in a bit myself this weekend.

Just got to get to my highly secure internet banking at home...

Well, today is Friday, and it is still about 3am in IoM.
Today is the day they will bring Shaun out of the coma, so my thoughts are with him, and those at his side, hoping it all goes well...

Will be good to catch up with you sometime.

[ruphus]

Hundy done. Wishing for a quick recovery. All the best.

[MadDuck]

IFYI the account that I have is totally separate from my own banking. Every cent in that account will go to Shaun and his family. I'm happy to let people see statements if they have any reservations.

I have absolutely NO reason to doubt your honesty and integrity Riff. To me a donation direct from KB who he states as his sponsor on his website is better than some "Welfare Fund" on MNZ.

[quickbuck]

I have absolutely NO reason to doubt your honesty and integrity Riff. To me a donation direct from KB who he states as his sponsor on his website is better than some "Welfare Fund" on MNZ.


Mmm, good point.
However, I am sure Pav wouldn't misappropriate the funds... But in saying that, those who make weekly contributions may be better to do it here, as I am sure the "Welfare Fund" will be there for all who have a nasty experience??

[MadDuck]

However, I am sure Pav wouldn't misappropriate the funds... But in saying that, those who make weekly contributions may be better to do it here, as I am sure the "Welfare Fund" will be there for all who have a nasty experience??

Hey agreed 1000%. I am sure Pav wouldnt do that but when you go to the site it kinda gives the appearance of putting money into a "Fund" whereas with Riff we know it goes all to Shaun and his family.

[White trash]

Alright!!!!

The nice folks at Neptune Mfflers have very kindly donated a new SV650 muffler to be auctioned, all proceeds going directly to the Harris family. Link here http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1089500#post1089500 for details.

Also, direct to the TradeMe auction (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=103902690)

Thanks once again to Mark at Neptune.

[BigG]

You guys are awesome. Yesterdays donations totalled $1600.Transfered some dosh tonight. I can relate with the help and what the family and freinds are going through, my son had a motor X accident and was in an enduced comma for six weeks and in hospital for 18 months so all the help you can give the family would be awesome. what you have started and what other KB bikers are doing so far is absolutely tremendous, in the background supporting is the way to go and no dought when they get home his close freinds and family need to queitly support them.
Good on you Kiwi Bikers.

[Joni]

Email we received from Fionas (Shauns wife) sister.

:spudwave:

To all of Shaun Harris fan's our local Road Racing legend, has been seriously injured in an accident in the Isle Of Man TT races.
He is in a critical but stable condition, and has had surgery on his leg. His partner Fiona and daugther Petra are with him at present, and it has been indicated that he could take anywhere up to 6 months to get back on the road to recovery.
I have seen the amazing support that so many have to offer shaun and those that have expressed an interest in helping to support by way of a donation to meet any unexpected costs. If you would like to assist please log onto www.mnz.co.nz. These donations will be logged and managed by motorcycling nz. Thanks again to the great spirit that has be shown by so many.

Shelley Kelsen-MacDonald (Fiona's Sister)

[Riff Raff]

Donations up to $2650 now.

[timorang]

Donations up to $2650 now.

thanks for the update. a good effort.

[Nicksta]

awesome stuff....
funds transferred today with best wishes from my Mum and Dad, in my Mum's words: We have met Shaun a few times at the track and we appreciate all the help and guidance he has given to Nicki and wish him a speedy recovery, with love.

[White trash]

Awesome effort on the donations guys, it makes me proud to be a KBer.

For the record, I will not donate my money via MNZ. My reasons are as follows.

I'm a Kiwi Biker.
Shaun's a Kiwi Biker.
We made friends through KB.
A KBer motivated Shauns descison to support me for the upcoming season.

As there's a choice in this instance, I will not be dictated to where the donation I make to my mates family will be made.

I ask the protaganist where the MNZ donation drive was for Loosebruce, DSS3, Motobob, Inline4, Uncle B and Flyin in recent times?

Please people, if you're inclined, donate generously to the MNZ fund for Shaun and his family. Especialy if you're unsure of Riff raffs or my integrity.

[Joni]

I agree with your thinking 100% White Trash, and my donation will go through KB for the exact same reasons as yours :yes:

I doubt anyone will doubt your or RR's integrity... however like you say, there is another option if people feel they need it.

[Keystone19]

I don't think anyone is doubting Riff Raff's integrity - I think it was just that some people don't actually know who she is (difficult to believe I know but true!). In this case I can understand some hesitation. Shaun's thread has prompted quite a few new people to sign up who understandably don't know who she is until explained.

[White trash]

I don't think anyone is doubting Riff Raff's integrity - I think it was just that some people don't actually know who she is (difficult to believe I know but true!). In this case I can understand some hesitation. Shaun's thread has prompted quite a few new people to sign up who understandably don't know who she is until explained.
Good point Jill.

I'm Jimmy Mair, recently I was approached by Shaun (after some prompting from a mate of ours) with an offer to ride for his Moto Dynamix team for the upcoming season. Since then we've become pretty good mates, I'm looking after his trailer and 4WD untill he returns. My partner Sue (Riff raff) has also got to know Shaun pretty well over the past few months. Well enough for Shaun to actually let her help work on the bike at meetings. Even I'm not allowed to do this:)

We want to do our bit to help, and giving KBers a place to combine their donations for Shaun and Fiona seemed a perfect way of doing it.

[BigG]

Good point Jill.



We want to do our bit to help, and giving KBers a place to combine their donations for Shaun and Fiona seemed a perfect way of doing it. We give in good faith if the funds dont go were they should then its on their heads, I dont beleive you guys would do this so whats the problem people dig in and help out.:rockon:

[Nicksta]

Awesome effort on the donations guys, it makes me proud to be a KBer.

For the record, I will not donate my money via MNZ. My reasons are as follows.

I'm a Kiwi Biker.
Shaun's a Kiwi Biker.
We made friends through KB.
A KBer motivated Shauns descison to support me for the upcoming season.

As there's a choice in this instance, I will not be dictated to where the donation I make to my mates family will be made.

I ask the protaganist where the MNZ donation drive was for Loosebruce, DSS3, Motobob, Inline4, Uncle B and Flyin in recent times?

Please people, if you're inclined, donate generously to the MNZ fund for Shaun and his family. Especialy if you're unsure of Riff raffs or my integrity.
I agree with ya WT on who to donate through. i'm a KBer, met Shaun through KB and know him as a friend like you and Sue.

It sounds funny but I kind of understand why MNZ wouldnt have done so for Bruce and Daryl, as it wasnt a racing related accident. However, I believe they should (maybe are) helping Paul as his was a racing accident.

I do not doubt your integrity, however I guess as they do not know KB as well, the family are happy to go through the standard MNZ donation process. They can only be guided by who is around them, as was the case for Bruce's family.

Shaun told me he doesnt believe in luck, but I believe he is a very lucky man to have a second chance at life after a serious crash, something I have pondered a lot, I know he has tons of support and tho it will be long, will recover and I think everyone helping in a big way or small are awesome.

[Riff Raff]

I don't have any issues with where people are donating. It really doesn't matter. The most important thing is for people to be 'donating' a little bit of their time each day on thoughts and warm fuzzy vibes for Shaun's recovery.

[saul]

I don't have any issues with where people are donating. It really doesn't matter. The most important thing is for people to be 'donating' a little bit of their time each day on thoughts and warm fuzzy vibes for Shaun's recovery.


Morning rr there is lots of all that going on thats for sure:yes: :rockon:

[ajturbo]

ummmmm this is the same Luke that went up to him after the Ruapuna round of the Nationals and asked him why he was so slow :dodge:

Now that WOULD be interesting!\



welllll, at least now he has a GOOD excuse....:innocent: .

[White trash]

OK! The SV650 muffler donated by Neptune Mufflers has raised a further $405. Congratulations to the winner, good deal and thanks for supporting the cause.

Big ups to Neptune too!! That's absolutely mindblowing.

[Sanx]

I've met WT only a couple of times and Riff Raff only once (I think) ... but even if I had no reason to trust their integrity, the fact that so many others have absolute confidence in them would be more than reason enough to donate through them rather than to some faceless (but well-meaning) organisation's generic welfare fund.

I haven't donated yet ... but there'll be money going in tomorrow when I get paid. Thanks for keeping us informed on Shaun's progress. Riff Raff, please let me know if the family wish to take me up the other offer.

Dan.

[fiona]

Thanks to all for your support and encouragement. It has been overwhelming the amount of acknowledgement we have received on Shaun's behalf.
Shaun is still in ICU at the Nobels Hospital (thumbs up to these guys they are fabulous) at IOM and is responsive at times. As you are all aware his injuries are extensive (he never does anything by halves) and is slowly making progress. Shaun still has many challenges to face including operations and a long rehabilitation. We can't reply to every message personally but please know we appreciate them and it gives us strength.

[Joni]

Thanks for letting us know Fiona.
We are here if you need anything.
:hug:

[fiona]

And riff raff thanks

[quickbuck]

Thanks Fiona,
Welcome to the site.

I'm still thinking of Shaun everyday.... Hoping for improvement, no matter how small.... It is ALL progress.

Hang in there.

Aaron.

[ManDownUnder]

Thanks Fiona,
Welcome to the site.

I'm still thinking of Shaun everyday.... Hoping for improvement, no matter how small.... It is ALL progress.

Hang in there.

Aaron.

As much as I like to take the piss out of a lot of things... I can honestly say there are very few threads I actually subscribe to and check regularly. And I only met the grumpy little bugger once...!

It's been said a lot, but never too much. Get well soon Shaun.

[Clivoris]

We have contributed what we can for the time being. Once again, best wishes to Shaun and the family.

[Riff Raff]

Thanks Frosty for putting a racestand on Trademe for Shaun http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=52121

So far Kbers have raised $3400 (this includes the TradeMe auction of the muffler). I'm so proud to be part of a community that does so much for their fellow bikers.

[lealand]

Hey thanks for the bank details...Im going to bank some money tonight... dont really know Shaun but hes a naki boy ..me to ;-) Ive been looking for new news on him ...any one know how things are today ?

[fiona]

Update on Shaun, he has been transfered to private room in trauma ward. Shaun is still very hazy and for the majority of time not sure of where he is. We are still waiting on news of when he will be moved to the UK. Shaun is still however is in a racing frame of mind and has removed all surgical metal framework with a 15mm spanner. Bless him!
Once again we would like to thank all your positive vibes and messages of support.
Anj
Shauns Stepdaughter

[deanohit]

Thanks for the update there.Great to hear he is on the mend.

[Clivoris]

Ta for that Fiona. If the surgical stuff is titanium he probably has plans for it on his next bike. It is so good that he has family there with him lending a bit of strength.

[Nasty]

Cheers Ange .. great update ... we keep him in our thoughts and prayers ...

[Riff Raff]

Shaun is still however is in a racing frame of mind and has removed all surgical metal framework with a 15mm spanner. Bless him!
Hehe. I can see him doing that, then getting out his trusty tape measure and rebulding it.

I feel like I can breathe easier now that he's out of ICU.

[lealand]

Amazing news ;-) Say hi from Taranaki thinking of you guys.

[inlinefour]

Sorry to hear about your off, hope the recovery is going well for you. Im back home after coming off my MX bike down on the beach at Ahu Ahu Rd, where I hit a big rock at full speed resulting in me breaking my back and are now a paraplegic. The road to recovery is different for us all and I hope the stressors and hurdles are not too great for you mate. If there is anything I can do for you, please ask as I'm more than happy to help. I'd like to donate $50-00 to your funds that are being collected at kiwibiker. I know its not much, but every little bit helps I have found. Let me know if you want when you get back to the naki. I think I might kinda know a bit of what your going through although your injuries must be different than mine. Remember that its your imagination that'll hold you back. If you believe in yourself there is a bloody good chance that you'll achieve whatever it is you are wanting to. Also remember to only do one thing at a time as I found doing more just set me up for failure. I've got my own pad now in New Plymouth, your allways welcome here Shaun, take care and heal well. Cheers John/IL4.

Edit: Just deposited the amount into Riff Raff's account where the cash is being collected for you. Hope it helps.

[Nasty]

Have just deposited a donation from one of the managers here at work ...awesome eh :)

[Joni]

Have just deposited a donation from one of the managers here at work ...awesome eh :)Wow thats pretty cool Nasty... I find it amazing how people are stepping up from all over the place... makes a person feel good to see that!

Good on you too btw :sunny:

[fiona]

Thank you to all who have sent good wishes and a speedy recovery to Shaun and his family since his accident.

We have some good news!

Shaun is going to be sent to Leeds General, not sure of the exact timing but hopefully very soon.

All I can say as Shaun's sister is thank you so much to all who have helped,
with good wishes, with accommodation, with the loan of a car, to the nurses at Nobels hospital, and all the unnamed workers in the back ground, (Helen & Wyn, those I have met, and I'm sure there are many more that Fiona, Anja and Nikki met in the first few weeks) Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.

We will keep you posted as to his recovery.
Michele

[tri boy]

Thanks for the great news Fiona.
Go Shaun.:Punk:

[fiona]

Hi There,
Update on Shaun,
He has moved at last to Leeds General Hospital. Not to sure when his op will be but we are just glad to be taking a step towards the major healing process. Once again thank you to everyone who has helped us and given us support at this time and we are hoping to get Shaun a laptop so he will be back online giving you all shit soon!!
Thank you again.
Anja
(Shauns stepdaughter)

[HDTboy]

Thanks Anja, got paid last night, so will put more in today

[Nasty]

Great news Anja ... keep up the good work.

[quickbuck]

Progress.

No matter how small, it is all good.

Thanks for the update Anja.

Will be good to get Shaun back on cyberspace at least.

[kevie]

bit slow.... just spottted this post

Donation made and wishing Shaun and family all the best

I agree with an earlier post to take things one step at a time, In 1970 I spent 8 months in a coma and following it had to learn all those normal things again like using muscles, walking etc and its a slow frustrating time and cant be rushed .....but with the friends and support and determination I know Shaun and family will have he will be back on his feet in no time.

[fiona]

Hi there,

Just got some orders from the man himself, Have been told to post on just about every bike forum to give everyone a HUGE thankyou for all the Help, Wellwishes, Cards, Visits and the rest. He is totally humbled by the amount of support he has recieved. He cant wait to get back on the net and stir up shit, but as you can imagine is wanting to put all his energy into repaired and spending time with all of us. This was all i could remember as Shaun was a bit gabby todayand was talking 120mph so a pick the best bits!
I and the rest of Shauns family would like to personally thank Riff Raff and all of you Kiwibikers who have done all you can to help us, We can relax in knowing that there are a few less things to worry about, which has have given us a chance to put all our energy into helping Shaun recover.
Anj
(Shauns stepdaughter)

[Joni]

Thanks Anj :sunny:
It is sooo great that he is starting to get back to his old self again... you had a us worried there for a while Shaun. I personally cant wait to see you online again. My thoughts are still with you everyday.

:spudwave:

[Clivoris]

So stoked to hear of more positive progress. This has to be better than any win you've had before Shaun. Keep healing mate.

[Manxman]

...must be working.

(People leave messages of goodwill and 'requests' for the famous little people at the Fairy Bridge, between Douglas and Castletown).

[Riff Raff]

Well they would look after one of their own!:dodge:



FYI folks, donations now total $4,000.

[ajturbo]

Well they would look after one of their own!:dodge:



FYI folks, donations now total $4,000.
add to that what we rasied last night!!!!!

[Manxman]

For those fortunate enough to be in a position to donate a little more generously, then please check out this auction on Trademe http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=107961318&ed=true

The buyer will receive a unique:gob: signed 2006 photo of the lap record holder and legend in his own lifetime, John McGuinness :Punk:, at Sulby Bridge after just winding down from about 190mph along Sulby Straight!! :shit:

More importantly, the auction comes with something even more unique - a plastic Bushy's beer 'glass' plus bonus beer mat:eek:. These are 2007 Centenary TT items, and are likely to be very rare - or at least a good conversation piece:drinknsin!

As these items were either very generously donated (photo by leading fireman Nigel Fraser in the IOM - Cheers Nige & hello to Sue, Abbey & Sophie), or (ahem) stolen from Bushy's beer tent on Douglas prom, every cent will go to Shaun's fund.

Enjoy & go bid...

[fiona]

Hi All

Just a quick update on Shaun, His op is over and done with and has gone well.
Doctors has secured his Pelvis and also tended to some undiscovered internal injuries that couldnt be found until he was opened up but were nothing to serious.
Is showing some very Shaun like behaviour when he asked for a Heinken. Good sign as their sales have been down while hes been in hospital!!

Anj
(Shauns Stepdaughter)

[Stickchick]

Thats awesome to hear!!!!

[Manxman]

Good news. The John McGuinness photo and Bushy's items were purchased by HenryDorsetCase earlier this evening.

Feel free to green rep him, for a very generous donation. :yes:

[Nasty]

Anj .. fantastic news ... lad is healing fast by the sounds of it!! :yes:

[Nasty]

AJ held a poker night fundraiser at his place and we raised another $120.00 .. have put that into the account today ... well done AJ and guys :)

[Riff Raff]

I've had a text today from Shaun to say he really appreciates all the donations and money raised for him, Fiona and Petra. However, now he is back and on his way to recovery he has asked that people stop donating funds. As such I will be closing the account this week and handing over the $5,140 raised by all of you. If you have an AP going into this account can you please put a stop on it.

Thank you to everyone for all your kindness and generosity.

[shafty]

Bloody good effort Guys and Girls - super cool!

[ajturbo]

tell the old bugger that...

IF we want to give him money we will....:Pokey:

[quickbuck]

$5,140 raised by all of you.

Thank you to everyone for all your kindness and generosity.

Well done people!

[Shaun]

Hi Folks, I have just read this entire thread for the first time! I am truly sorry for not getting on here sooner than this, I do not know why I have not.

All that you people have done for me and my family is trully wonderfull, YES, having the money is wonderfull, as I am not earning a cent from any where, and as a lot of you know, I put a lot of my own money in racing, so your donations are trully appreciated, and helped us stay alive and well.

The whole thing from crash day to today, has been a bit of a blure to me really, Fiona and others have been amazing in the way they have helped care for me. My memory of the crash itself is nothing, I have a memory loss of 6 days before the crash, so cannot even remember some of the people I met, nor most of practice week.

I had 4 pins sticking out of my stomach, that were attached to bones in the Isle of man hospital, apparently one day/night I woke up and found a spanner beside my bed, so I started to remove these pins, I unbolted the parts that I could, and physically unscred the pins out of my bones on my own, to get rid of them, apparently a nurse walked in as I finished, and I told her I was building a hotrod:banana: and laughed my face of before crying my eyes at the pain I had inflicted on myself, starnge things happen on accasions when you are that screwed up!

I was in and out of an induced comma for approx 3 weeks, when Fiona arrived, the hospital reduced my medication to see if I would agkoledge my wife Fiona, according to Fiona I responded well to her face, I went into immediate hyper mode, and the hospital had to give me more medication to settle me down again, I would keep pulling out the 3 tubes that they had placed in me, for food intake and breathing and draining of not so pleasent stuff.

The Isle of man hospital operated on my 4 broken bones in my legs a few days after my crash, but did not have enough experience to do the job on my Pelvis which was in 9 pieces. My pelvis and bladder were repaired in the LEEDS hospital by a doctor called Toby Bradfoot, he is the contracted doctor that attends all the BSB race meetings as a specialist in case of emergencies, he is also the doctor that repaired the Japanese rider ( Pelvis also) who races for Corona Suzuki in the world superbike series, so his reputation and history is brilliant, he has done an awsome job, that the NZ specialist that is now dealing with me is in total amazement at his workmanship.

Between my legs and my pelvis, I now have 86 screws in my body that I never had before, so I am guessing that I am well screwed. I am now allowed to put upto 50% of my weight onto my left leg ( Full weight on the right) and within 4-6 weeks from now, should be totaly free of crutches and wheel chair.

As of this coming Friday, I start a very intense physio programme, involving a lot of swimming pool work, and as soon as I can fully weight my left leg, I will be starting a muscle building programme.

I have stated a few times that I am now a retired racer BUT BUT BUT, as the days tick bye, and see myself getting better, my passion for racing again is becoming very strong. I am not sure if I will race again, but I am going to focus on my recovery and strength building, with the idea that I am going to race again, and we will see what happens.

NZ champs start in January, so I am giving myself untill Mid December to make this decision to race again or not.

Any way, just to say thankyou to you all for what you did for us, it has been trully very much appreciated, and it is great to be involved in a place with so many people that have great morals and attitude

[deanohit]

Good one mate, great to hear you're almost back on you're own 2 feet.:woohoo: Maybe you should try buckets, you fall off them, and not much damage to you or the bike.:bleh:

[Nasty]

Nice to know that when we need a screw up and in we have one in our midst ... I am glad you are on the mend Shaun ... many people I worked with were watching your progress through the updates on you from your family .. they did an awesome job ... :)

[Joni]

NZ champs start in January, so I am giving myself untill Mid December to make this decision to race again or not.Wow mate… that is such courage… however I don’t know why I am surprised, I believe you can do what ever you set your mind to.

It would be good to see you in Jan @ Ruapuna if you come… just a bit of fore-warning I think the water works will come on for me when I see you and give you that very much owed hug.

[Clivoris]

Great to see the form returning Shaun. I have a bit of head injury experience mate, and will go out on a limb here without having sufficient information (this is KB after all).....Take it easy on the deadlines you set for yourself for getting back into racing. The loss of six days memories before a head injury is an indicator that it was a major doof. There may be problems with the wetware that are not readily apparent to you. Easy to fatigue, difficulty sustaining attention and concentration, memory problems, easily triggered emotions, slowed information processing etc. Most people get a large part of their recovery in the first 6 months but it isn't unusual for two years time to pass before most of the recovery occurs. Please don't push too hard for a return, there is a lot at stake mate. I'm sure you will want to be firing on all cylinders if you return to the track.

[Shaun]

Great to see the form returning Shaun. I have a bit of head injury experience mate, and will go out on a limb here without having sufficient information (this is KB after all).....Take it easy on the deadlines you set for yourself for getting back into racing. The loss of six days memories before a head injury is an indicator that it was a major doof. There may be problems with the wetware that are not readily apparent to you. Easy to fatigue, difficulty sustaining attention and concentration, memory problems, easily triggered emotions, slowed information processing etc. Most people get a large part of their recovery in the first 6 months but it isn't unusual for two years time to pass before most of the recovery occurs. Please don't push too hard for a return, there is a lot at stake mate. I'm sure you will want to be firing on all cylinders if you return to the track.




What you have said above is great for all to read, as I had no idea before my crash that all was so possible to be affected.

I am lucky I think as, the only real issue of the above I seem to still display, ( I did disply most of what you have mentioned ) is EASILY TRIGGERED EMOTIONS, and this only really comes into play with how I feel as the man around my house these days, ie, I feel like a useless piece of shit, as I am not making money and payng the bills, and I am not taking my daughter to beech for a run or any thing, I am limited what I can do at the moment, and some times that gets me a little depressed, but nothing major that I cannot handle, and I am now dealing with this symptom better than before as well.

I have just been called from the UK, and have been offered my dream ride at the TT next year if I want it, NO PRESSURE< and I do not have to confirm with the man untill December, so I have time to evaluate the situation fully and professionally.

[quickbuck]

is EASILY TRIGGERED EMOTIONS, and this only really comes into play with how I feel as the man around my house these days, ie, I feel like a useless piece of shit, as I am not making money and payng the bills, and I am not taking my daughter to beech for a run or any thing, I am limited what I can do at the moment, and some times that gets me a little depressed, but nothing major that I cannot handle, and I am now dealing with this symptom better than before as well.



Good to have you with us again Shaun! :2thumbsup

Yep, as for the bits i've quoted there, know about that one myself.... NOW... Took a couple or five years to work it out (and a failed relationship) but I'm sure you have a great support network, so stay strong, and keep smiling.... Well, on the inside anyway.
Very important!

As for the return, as said, and I'm sure you understand, don't put too much pressure on yourself.
It will be good to see you on the track again, but I'm sure we will all understand and admire you anyway if you retire gracefully. :clap:

[That Guy]

86 screws! Holly Crapolla. I've had two and thought that was painful. Yikes. Shaun you have been to hell and back, and given your racing achievements already whatever decision you make about riding again you need not explain to anybody.