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.…
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Added by In Loving Memory Of Ian Lee Tilmann on June 22, 2009 at 3:26pm —
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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…
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Added by In Loving Memory Of Ian Lee Tilmann on April 3, 2009 at 11:13am —
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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…
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Added by In Loving Memory Of Ian Lee Tilmann on February 4, 2009 at 9:00am —
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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…
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Added by In Loving Memory Of Ian Lee Tilmann on January 14, 2009 at 10:34am —
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I will continue to post articles about Fallen Skaters - NO HELMET until Skaters stop dying from brain injuries because they aren't wearing a helmet! Here are 2 links to stories about Gregory Weiner (just copy & paste url)
http://cassandraw.blogspot.com/2008/12/family-christmas-letter-aka-gregory.html
http://www.roanoke.com/news/nrv/wb/188663
The following are excerpts from a blog posted December 24, 2008 by the Weiner Family:
"It is with heavy hearts that we open this year's update. Our s…
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Added by In Loving Memory Of Ian Lee Tilmann on December 25, 2008 at 9:30am —
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As you enjoy the Holidays with your family this year, think of these things...the laughter, the smiles, the love, then look at each of your loved ones & think about how much you love them. Now think about the Holidays without one family member there. The empty space, no smile, no laughter from your loved one. Our family will look at an empty space, the one where Ian would be. Ian really enjoyed family & living...he brought laughter into our lives...laughter that is now forever silenced.…
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Added by In Loving Memory Of Ian Lee Tilmann on November 16, 2008 at 8:10pm —
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Happy Birthday Ian! You are forever 28...today would be your 32nd birthday. It has been three years but not a day goes by that I don't think of you :) Your smile, your laugh, your free spirit, your love! You will remain in my heart & soul forever, never really gone just waiting around the corner. Skateboarding Forever...Angels Don't Need Helmets Skateboarders Do! Love....Mom
Attention All Skaters! Skate Smart...Wear A Helmet...Live To Skate Tomorrow!
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Added by In Loving Memory Of Ian Lee Tilmann on October 26, 2008 at 11:31am —
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The Ian Tilmann Foundation needs your help! Please check out our website www.theiantilmannfoundation.org. We are updating website...Now you can download & print the Helmet For A Promise Registration directly from our website! Also, we are adding PayPal to our website...Please consider making a donation. The "Helmet For A Promise" program is a huge success! We are making a difference in Skater's lives. Skater's are sustaining concussions (that's a BRAIN INJURY) everyday! Traumatic Brain Injur…
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Added by In Loving Memory Of Ian Lee Tilmann on September 23, 2008 at 11:25am —
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Just want to thank Sector 9, Concrete Wave, ProTec, Bern, Capix, Fuel Records, & Team Pain for their kind consideration to The Ian Tilmann Foundation at the Surf Expo this past weekend in Orlando, FL. A special thanks goes to Sector 9 for adding safety tips for skaters tags on every Sector 9 board. Sector 9 & Concrete Wave are to be commended for being leaders in the industry by endorsing helmet use for all skaters! The Ian Tilmann Foundation was well received at the Expo by all of the s…
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Added by In Loving Memory Of Ian Lee Tilmann on September 15, 2008 at 12:10pm —
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I read the linked article from the main page titled Scary Moments at the Skate Park - We will wear helmets from now on. The article is about a 17 year old who suffered a head injury at a Port Angeles Skate Park, but it also mentions that a 14 year old died from head injuries he sustained in a fall in that very same park in 2006. Please guys think...helmets save lives! The fact is traumatic brain injuries (that's what its called when you impact your skull against a hard surface) are permanent and…
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Added by In Loving Memory Of Ian Lee Tilmann on August 28, 2008 at 3:01pm —
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Another Fallen Skater and the RIP Because They Didn't Wear A Helmet list just keeps on growing! Our family's heartfelt sympathy goes out to Lachlan's family. Our family has traveled this very same road. Such a senseless tragedy. Another skater has lost their life to head injuries. My 28 y/o son, Ian Tilmann, died on May 26, 2005 from head injuries sustained from skateboarding downhill. Ian was NOT wearing a helmet. If Ian had been wearing a helmet, he would NOT have sustained ANY injury at all.…
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Added by In Loving Memory Of Ian Lee Tilmann on August 11, 2008 at 11:55am —
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We had a very successful event! Our thanks go out to the City of Malibu, Val Surf, Clout, S-One, Freedom Artists, The Hollywood Summit Show, Garage Toys, Zutra, Clyde Singleton, Sicky Dicky, Vans, Pro Tec, and all of Jon Moak's Family and Friends for their support in making this event such a great success.
We estimate that 250-300 people attended. It was a beautiful Malibu day with lots of sunshine, skating and fun for all. We will be posting pics of the event as soon as they are available. Als…
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Added by In Loving Memory Of Ian Lee Tilmann on August 1, 2008 at 10:07am —
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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 pr…
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Added by In Loving Memory Of Ian Lee Tilmann on July 8, 2008 at 10:00pm —
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