Administrators Horton Posted May 8, 2021 Administrators Share Posted May 8, 2021 A lot of you know SkiDawg, aka Ward Mclain. Or his Uber-Athlete kids, Logan and Landrie. But fewer know how deep the competitive DNA runs in the Mclain family. Ward’s wife Kim is an OG baller herself. She used to get out and hold her own on a waterski when they lived at Olde Oaks in Shreveport. But her real forte is mountain bike racing. I recall her showing up at a waterski tournament to ski looking like she’d been in a brawl with a mountain lion. Only to find out she’d come straight from winning a mountain bike race to ski in a tournament. Unfortunately, Kim did take a hard spill on her mountain bike on Monday April 26th, which had her being airlifted to a Level 1 Trauma center. She was left with a fractured left hip, the head of her right hip was pushed through the hip socket, a pelvic fracture, 2 sacrum fractures(I had to google that ouch!), and fractures in her L4 and L5 vertebrates. One monstrous 10 hour surgery later, humpty dumpty is put back together with bailing wire and duct tape, and back home on the mend. According to Ward she is looking at 8+ weeks non weight bearing on both legs. And faced with who knows how many months of physical therapy. Even worse than the trauma from the injuries to Kim and watching her go through this for the rest of their family, Kim and Ward’s insurance wasn’t set to start for 2 more weeks. So now they are faced with the financial perils of not just a lost income for a significant part of the year, but also the mounting hospital bills as they arrive. Ward and Kim have given so much to all of us, as well as to multiple sports. Friendship, first of all. Not to mention places to stay when we’ve been in town and mental support during races and tournaments. If you can afford to give to help out a great family in a time of need, please do so. Donate to the Kim McLain Medical Fund Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted May 9, 2021 Baller_ Share Posted May 9, 2021 ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Cooper_Trelawney Posted May 9, 2021 Baller Share Posted May 9, 2021 This is rotten news :'( But if anyone is equipped to overcome this, it would be Ward and Kim. I'm sending prayers for healing. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted May 9, 2021 Author Administrators Share Posted May 9, 2021 can those of you with Facebook accounts share my post about the fundraiser? Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted May 10, 2021 Author Administrators Share Posted May 10, 2021 We passed 12k in donations this morning. thank you to everybody. please share the campaign and if you can spare a few coins please do Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bigtex2011 Posted May 10, 2021 Baller Share Posted May 10, 2021 We plan on donating at the Cottonwood tourney. Ward and family are as good as it gets. We are all blessed to have our health and hopefully with help, Mrs. Kim will get back on her feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted May 11, 2021 Author Administrators Share Posted May 11, 2021 Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted May 12, 2021 Baller_ Share Posted May 12, 2021 Let’s keep it up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted May 18, 2021 Author Administrators Share Posted May 18, 2021 Thanks to everyone who threw in a few dollars. Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted May 18, 2021 Author Administrators Share Posted May 18, 2021 we are at $22,950 currently. Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BS74 Posted May 18, 2021 Baller Share Posted May 18, 2021 Could she also sign up for Obama care because they don't exclude preexisting conditions? Seems I remember people waiting to sign up till they needed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted May 18, 2021 Author Administrators Share Posted May 18, 2021 @BS74 they now have insurance. The problem is they were transitioning between policies and were not covered when Kim needed to be airlifted and surgery. She is now covered and recovering but the bills are also still there. Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BraceMaker Posted May 18, 2021 Baller Share Posted May 18, 2021 Add to it airlifts are famously almost never in network. Patients aren't able to say no or cost compare so airlift companies never negotiate to be in network and it's always $$$$. Even for folks with coverage it's nearly always a 20K noncovered flight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted May 19, 2021 Author Administrators Share Posted May 19, 2021 I don't know what's going to happen with the medical bills My attitude is the money we've raised will allow Ward to not think about his day job while he nurses Kim and his son Logan back to health. In a completely separate incident Logan was on a road bike he got run over by a car. Had surgery yesterday. At least he is fully insured. Injuries are not minor but he will fully recover quickly because he's young and a badass Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ski6jones Posted May 19, 2021 Baller Share Posted May 19, 2021 I had a hard time comprehending the Logan thing after the Kim thing. Double body blow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skidawg Posted May 19, 2021 Baller Share Posted May 19, 2021 file:///var/mobile/Library/SMS/Attachments/65/05/40B7F805-B554-49B7-B086-EF5BE2B4788A/tmp.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skidawg Posted May 19, 2021 Baller Share Posted May 19, 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jimbrake Posted May 19, 2021 Baller Share Posted May 19, 2021 Damn! Bad run for the McLain family. I hope everyone is going to be OK. Sorry to now hear about Logan, too. Did that happen on the roads in Arkansas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skidawg Posted May 19, 2021 Baller Share Posted May 19, 2021 Yes, Jim...an older lady hit him 2 Miles from our house on a road training ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skidawg Posted May 27, 2021 Baller Share Posted May 27, 2021 Heads up ballers, I tend to be direct and to the point....no lengthy pages of dialogue deep from within expressing inner most thought! But, the past month has been a literal SHIT storm like nothing I could ever imagine. @Horton , @Dirt & @ForrestGump ser up this GFM page, I would never ask for it but it is appreciated none the less. My family is at a loss of words from the absolute overwhelming support received from the ski community. Chasing bouys drove me for the majority of my adult life and I have created friendships that I will cherish till my last breath. For this I am forever grateful and I am thankful for each and every one of you. Much love and respect!! Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jayski Posted May 27, 2021 Baller Share Posted May 27, 2021 Just as an addition to the gofundme efforts, Cottonwood is hosting a 9 round tourney this weekend, 100% of entry fees (and any other donations) will go directly to the McLain's. There is also a funraising dinner Sat night at Taqueria San Miguel which they have generously agreed to donate 10% of all their sales from 5pm to close...so if any of you are within ther area and want to come ski, have a great meal, and a chill relaxed fun time come on over and rip some turns and guzzle some Margaritas!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bigtex2011 Posted May 27, 2021 Baller Share Posted May 27, 2021 out-of-town chris is already predicting advil and gatorade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted June 5, 2021 Author Administrators Share Posted June 5, 2021 we met and exceeded the goal. thank all of you guys for helping out in the Skidawg family!!! Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skidawg Posted June 6, 2021 Baller Share Posted June 6, 2021 Speechless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted June 11, 2021 Baller_ Share Posted June 11, 2021 Bump. For people who are interested in the Reflex boot auction/giveaway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted June 11, 2021 Author Administrators Share Posted June 11, 2021 @RichardDoane I'm sorry I missed that. where are the details? Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes ★ Baller Video Coaching System Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bigtex2011 Posted June 11, 2021 Baller Share Posted June 11, 2021 I learned a lot about corn, margarita's, advil and the dark side at @jayskis tourney. I hope to get another hall pass next year after my probation expires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller teammalibu Posted June 12, 2021 Baller Share Posted June 12, 2021 @bigtex2011 you Devil you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bigtex2011 Posted June 12, 2021 Baller Share Posted June 12, 2021 That's was i was told. "we have a special place for you and @jayski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jayski Posted June 12, 2021 Baller Share Posted June 12, 2021 Besides all the skiing, axe throwing, the "circle of trust", mass amounts of laughter and fun the fundraiser tourney at the Wood raised just over $6000...thank you to all those that came out and made it an amazingly fun and relaxed event, and thank you to all that just donated without participating!! One of the best tournaments at The Wood yet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Clydesdale Posted June 18, 2021 Baller Share Posted June 18, 2021 Donation made in exchange for Richard’s Reflex gear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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