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Published Jun 18, 2011
BMX Freestyle legend Mike Tagliavento can receive help with his cancer treatment from donations to the Mike Tag Fund. Try riding in a fundraising BMX Jam!
Mike "Tag" Tagliavento, BMX legend, was diagnosed in April with Stage II Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma, a cancer that attacks the lymph tissue, including the lymph nodes, spleen, and organs of the immune system.Tag is a a resident of Ithaca, NY and many members of the Ithaca community and the larger BMX community have planned events to help him with his treatment and offer support. Currently Mike is unable to work, has no health insurance, and is in the process of receiving intense chemotherapy treatment which began in mid-April, 2011.
Mike Tag Benefit Events
- June 18, 2011: Steve Crandall and FBM Bike Co will host a BMX Jam and event at East Shore Skate Park in Ithaca, NY beginning at noon. Local and international pro BMX riders will be there to show support. It will be $10.00 to ride in the Jam, and there will be $5.00 and $20.00 raffles for cool bike goodies. "In the spirit of fun for Mike Tag!"
- FBM Bikes has set up a Mike Tag Fund that is taking donations with credit card or Pay Pal.
- June 25, 2011: T-1 (Terrible 1) and SugarTooth Bakery in Austin, TX are hosting a BMX Jam and fundraiser for Tag that begins at 3:00 p.m. They're asking for $5.00 donations to ride in the Jam and challenges throughout the day. There will also be raffles for fabulous prizes!
- FBM BMX Night Train Mike Tag pro model bike frame from 2000 to bid on at eBay until June 20, 2011! 100% of the proceeds go to Mike Tag.
- July 23, 2011: Portland, OR Team Schralp is hosting "Yeah Brother!" a Mike Tag benefit street BMX Jam that starts at noon with a pizza party, moves to the downhill bomb at 2:00 p.m., then a massive street shredding session of spots featured in Mike Tag's Portland section of Road Fools 2, and after party. Just $5.00 gets you all the fun and good karma of helping Mike.
Tag Team
Mike was an original member of the FBM Bike Company team, and he has represented FBM since then. Tag was instrumental in helping Steve Crandall transform FBM from a small T-shirt screen-printing business into a bike company with an entire product line that includes custom-made bikes and hand-built bike frames. FBM has set up a fund to help support his medical efforts. Get more information, stay up to date on Mike Tag events, and make a donation on FBM?s site.
BMX Legend Mike Tag
Tag was a major force in the evolution of BMX freestyle dirt and street riding, creating grind variations that are still done today. He has also been an integral part of creating pivotal videos and developing the art of BMX video production.Tag's riding and filming are featured in numerous FBM videos as well as many Props and Road Fools videos. Brian Tunney of ESPN said it all: "To put it bluntly, Mike Tag's riding influenced an entire generation of BMX."
Tag is not only a rider and all-around badass BMX legend, but a video producer and part owner ofSh!tluck Clothing. He's an excellent pool player and part owner of a tavern with friends Kate Conroy and Rob Johnson (they are in the process of renovating). Over the next few months, his friends and fans, the Tag Team, are working to help Mike through this huge challenge and they, as well as Tag, appreciate the support. Mike needs to continue to receive the proper medical care to beat cancer. Anyone who wishes, can donate to the Mike Tag Fund and help a true BMX legend pay off his medical bills.
Be Part of Mike Tag's Team
Companies that have come forward to help Mike Tag include: Vans, Subrosa, Eastern Bikes, Kink, Stolen, Fit Bike Co., Etnies, United, S &M, Nice Brand, QBP, 2 by 4, and Profile Racing. Seatpost was one of the first to step up to help. There are many ways to help Tag, who contributed so much to BMX with his skills, creativity, and antics, so get on board and get well Mike!
To see some of Mike's riding, check out his portion of FBM? All Time Low on YouTube.
Copyright Leigh Roche. Contact the author to obtain permission for republication.?
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