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SKATEBOARD ACCIDENT 5/16/05..DIED 5/26/05...NO HELMET! "SKATE SMART..WEAR A HELMET..LIVE TO SKATE TOMORROW!"

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Tom Loveless Helmets In Hands commented on In Loving Memory Of Ian Lee Tilmann's blog post '2009 A Great Year for The Ian Tilmann Foundation'

Well done I hope and pray for your continued success in Helmet Awareness. Tom Loveless Helmets In Hands (HIH) LLC

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Juan Rasner replied to In Loving Memory Of Ian Lee Tilmann's discussion '"Skate Smart Project"'

I hold magazines, video makers ,contest promoters responsible for this problem. I also feel that skateboard companies who use these medias to sell skateboards but don't require there riders to ware helmests are just as responsible. Any skateboard co…

December 29, 2009

Niki replied to In Loving Memory Of Ian Lee Tilmann's discussion '"Skate Smart Project"'

Yes, I wear my helmet. I don't object, I think everyone should wear a helmet no matter who they are. Yes I'd continue to wear it, especially if a friend got hurt, which one of mine did, bit luckily it wasn't bad. And I've seen some guy crack his hea…

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Favorite type of skateboarding?

Street, Downhill, Longboarding

What year did you begin skating?

Shortboard off & on since 1989 started Longboarding in 2000

Where do you live?

Safety Harbor, FL

Age:

28 At Time of Death

Sex:

Male

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http://www.theiantilmannfoundation.org

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Ian Is Deceased

What was your first skateboard?

Lightning Bolt Longboard; Gravity at time of accident

What skate mags do you read?

Transworld Skateboarding, Concrete Wave, Skateboarding Mag

Do you use safety gear when you skate?

Never

CREATED IN LOVING MEMORY OF IAN LEE TILMANN

Ian was really a great guy. He was a Marine Corp Veteran who earned numerous meritorious masts, commendations, and medals. Ian was a "free spirit" who loved skateboarding, partying, volkswagons, motorcycles, friends and family. Check out Ian's MySpace www.myspace.com/iantilmann. Ian was an avid skateboarder, longboarding was his passion. He skated every night of the week after work until the wee hours of the morning. He loved to feel the wind rush past as he sped downhill carving each and every curve of the road. On May 16, 2005, Ian was skating downhill when he was pitched headfirst off of his longboard onto the road. "WHEEL BITE" Ian was NOT wearing a helmet. On May 26, 2005, Ian died from massive brain injuries. Our wonderful son was 28 years old at the time of his death. Ian "Never" wore safety gear when skating. If Ian had been wearing a helmet, he would NOT have died! After Ian's death, we founded The Ian Tilmann Foundation, Inc. The Foundation created the "Helmet For A Promise" program. If you promise to wear a helmet whenever you skate, the Foundation will give you a custom-ordered skater's helmet for FREE! The Foundation gives away S-One & Bern Skater's Helmets and as of December 2008 has distributed over 1,600 free helmets nationwide! The Foundation's "Helmet For A Promise" program is now a nationwide program. Register for your Free Helmet by visiting our website & downloading the "Helmet For A Promise" registration. The Foundation also is operating out of 6 skate parks in Florida and the newest skate park partner is in Malibu, CA.

On April 21, 2007, the City of Safety Harbor dedicated and renamed its skate park The Ian Tilmann Skate Park, located on 7th St. in Safety Harbor, FL. If you are ever here...come skate in memory of Ian at The Ian Tilmann Skate Park!

Rest In Peace our beloved Son, we miss you so much...you will remain in our hearts forever!

Marcy & Barry Tilmann (Ian's Parents)

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2009 A Great Year for The Ian Tilmann Foundation

Just a post to update everyone on The Ian Tilmann Foundation & our efforts to make change in the skateboarding community. 2009 was a very busy year for The Ian Tilmann Foundation. We attended 2 Surf Expo Shows successfully promoting our message to "Skate Smart...Wear A Helmet...Live To Skate Tomorrow!" & gained Surf Expo as a Corporate Sponsor. The Ian Tilmann Foundation sponsored & held 8 skate events in 2009 promoting helmet use to hundreds of skateboarders! The Foundation has now… Continue

Posted on January 2, 2010 at 8:53pm — 1 Comment

A GREAT GO SKATE DAY

WE THANK ALL THE SKATERS THAT CELEBRATED GO SKATE DAY WITH THE IAN TILMANN FOUNDATION AND THE HOLLYWOOD SUMMIT SHOW.

WE STARTED AT NOON AT THE IAN TILMANN SKATE PARK IN SAFETY HARBOR, FLORIDA. OVER 30 SKATERS AND LOTS OF FANS TOOK PART. THE ACTION STARTED WITH A GAME OF SKATE AND BEST TRICK CONTEST HOSTED BY THE HOLLYWOOD SUMMIT SHOW.....LOTS OF SKATE PRODUCT PRIZES, RAFFLE PRIZES WENT AROUND. 15 SKATERS TOOK THE PLEDGE FOR A FREE HELMET.

THEN THE SHOW MOVED TO LARGO SKATE PARK, LARGO FLORIDA.… Continue

Posted on June 22, 2009 at 3:26pm —

"Ian's Story - The Last Run"

The cool night air was in his face as Ian Tilmann made his last run down the hill on Hercules Avenue in Clearwater, FL. Ian's passion was longboarding. He loved to feel the wind surrounding him as he carved each & every curve down the hill. Police later said Ian was going about 20 mph.

The 28-year-old U.S. Marine Corp veteran and three friends had been skateboarding down the street for several hours. But this would be Ian's last run.

At the foot of the hill the front wheels on his longboar… Continue

Posted on April 3, 2009 at 11:13am — 2 Comments

Skate Smart?

Most recent statistics from the CPSC/CDC for Skateboarding Head Injuries: In 2004, 50 head injuries per day were reported, 2 of those head injuries required hospitalization. In 2006, there were approximately 47 deaths from skateboarding & approximately 40 of those deaths were due to head injuries with no helmet.

One of the most important reasons for wearing a helmet is to protect yourself from "repeated" head injuries. The most common results of head injuries (especially "repeated" head inj… Continue

Posted on February 4, 2009 at 9:00am —

"Helmet For A Promise"

The Ian Tilmann Foundation's "Helmet For A Promise" program moves into 2009! Santa Claus was generous to the Foundation this year so go ahead...make the Promise & register for your Free Custom Ordered Skater's Helmet. We are working on our schedule of events for 2009 & will release event dates & information soon. Our first event of the year is this weekend...the Foundation is going to Surf Expo in Orlando, FL. We have a booth this year :) If you are there...please stop by & visit… Continue

Posted on January 14, 2009 at 10:34am —

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At 6:00pm on March 8, 2009, Joana said…: I'm preety sure too, you've saved a bunch of lives by showing Ian's live. That's a promise you'll make keep, and each and every time I'll think "It,s just for a while, no need for a helmet", I'll remember you and Ian. Thank you so much for making such an important work around skateboarders comunities.

At 10:42am on December 17, 2008, ROBO said…: Hang in there. You have allready saved a whole bunch of heads and I don´t think you are going to stop. Me and my buddies here in Sweden will continue spreading the word. It is much cooler to skate than eat from a tube for the rest of your life........if your´e lucky.

At 2:39pm on October 23, 2008, Lalys said…: photograph!!:)

At 9:09am on September 28, 2008, TheHollywoodSummitShow said…: I just posted Extreme Hallway Luge HOLLYWOOD Style 'STARING MARCY TILMANN" here on The HOLLYWOOD Summit Show's page.... "ENJOY!"

At 8:43am on September 28, 2008, TheHollywoodSummitShow said…: Most people would turn their back on what took thier son. You did not, in fact you have gone out of your way to make the world of skateboarding a safe and better place for us all. Now the world of skateboarding has your back.

What ever you need, know this, you got it from The HOLLYWOOD Summit Show.

At 8:10am on July 10, 2008, Wentzle Ruml IV said…: im sorry to read about the loss you have had to deal with and am an advocate of safe sk8n. i have a friend who was skitching a friends truck last 4th of july and got pitched into a granite block curb and suffered massive head injuries. he wasnt expected to live through the first day. he did make it and is one year later now back at home, however he will never be the same caleb potter that we in wellfleet mass. knew before his accident. he was not wearing a helmet. personally i have just invested in a fullface helmet for GS because i realized that if you eat it in a regular helmet face first, your nose will just be a hole in your face......im also (god willing) going to be 50 in mid august so needless to say am no spring chicken......im glad that you are promoting safe sk8n and again am very sad to read of the loss of your son........peace WR4

At 10:12pm on July 8, 2008, In Loving Memory Of Ian Lee Tilmann said…: Just received an email from a dad in California. The subject of his email read "Fantastic Idea...Too Late for Us". His 18 y/o son died in June 2008 from brain injury received in fall while skateboarding on street. The young man was NOT wearing a helmet! Please think....wear a Helmet! Another wonderful positive spirit gone, another family left to grieve all because he wasn't wearing a helmet. THIS IS NOT A FREAK ACCIDENT! It is happening more often than you know. It can happen to you! Make the promise...always wear a helmet...receive a FREE S-One Skater's Helmet from The Ian Tilmann Foundation! Just send me a message, let me know you are ready to make the promise, and I will send you a registration for your custom ordered FREE helmet.

Marcy Tilmann (Ian's Mom)
Founder of The Ian Tilmann Foundation, Inc.

At 3:11pm on July 4, 2008, trish said…: Marcy and Barry,

I just read your message you left for me. I am in tears right now. I am so sorry for your loss and I feel so stupid because I know better. You assumed right, I was skating without my helmet. I do own one but for whatever reason, I did not wear it that night and I crashed and sustained a brain contusion with a hole/crack in my skull that is still healing. I am lucky. I could have left my Husband a widow, raising 2 kids. Stupid. I for one will be the biggest advocate for helmets from now on. My town is currently building a skate park that is set to open sometime in August. I will make contact through your foundation and maybe together we can get these kids to wear helmets! Thanks so much for getting in contact with me. Ian will not be forgotten.

At 2:05pm on July 2, 2008, Jeff Haynes said…: Marcy & Barry, what you are doing in memory of Ian is beautiful. Your son sounds like he could be one of many of my friends. We are all kindred spirits in skateboarding regardless.
Wishing you Peace and Bright Blessings,
Jeff, Emily, and Elijah Haynes
Charleston WV

At 3:55pm on July 1, 2008, Jack Smith said…: Hi Marcy and Barry, welcome to TSJ. We will support your foundation to the best of our ability.
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