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Aleknewicus) and has offered his full support in lending assistance for Mike's recovery fund. So if you wish to donate to Mike's fund you can now do so through the 501(c)3 A.R.F. organization and get a write off on your taxes .

The A.R.F. is honestly just an amazing organization for the extreme sport athlete. Know this is not a replacement for health insurance but it is nice to know they got your back! Even if you have insurance there's procedures insurance companies just don't cover. The A.R.F. will step in and help with what your insurance company lacked. They believe no athlete should have to sacrifice medical treatment because there insurance company didn't cover it. It's nice to know there's an organization that cares to make sure you get the full treatment you deserve. It' definitely no secret that what we do for a living is dangerous and sometimes even fatal. We all know the risks involved in doing what we love to do. So I'm glad to see the A.R.F. dedicating its time to keep our dreams alive!

Innertwine Clothing is full supporters of the A.R.F. and is happy to see such an awesome organization at work. We here at Innertwine clothing believe in a much higher standard of health and well being for our riders. One of Innertwine's goals and purpose is to outsource funding from other major corporations and pump money into the Bmx industry to help it thrive and flourish.Thus allowing ourselves and other companies within the industry to be able to provide their team's with some form of adequate health care without breaking anyone's bank. Innertwine is not in Bmx to make money we are here to make Bmx money!! Profits from all our sales on merchandise goes towards building a greater and better Bmx industry. It is our way of giving back to the sport that has created a home and family to many riders including ourselves. We are glad to have the support of a great organization such as the A.R.F.

Mike and Innertwine clothing would like to thank everyone for their support in this time of need.

-Jason Aleknewicus/Owner Innertwine clothing

Mike's Response

How did you feel when Aaron Cooke from A.R.F. called you and heard about your case?
Mike: When I got the call from Aaron I was laying in the hospital bed hating the situation I'm in; but after talking with him it changed my perspective and showed there is light at the end of the tunnel. Being as surprised as I am that he heard of my case as soon as it happened is amazing and shows he's in it to help people as quickly as possible which is a great feeling to have when you're in too deep to handle on your own.

How does it feel knowing the A.R.F. is helping you and has your back?
Mike: Athlete Recovery Fund is an amazing program and it's relieving that they want to help people in need which is great to cope with all the stress of injuries and hospital visits allowing me to focus on doing what I need to do to recover correctly and faster. It's a great feeling knowing there are people out in the world helping one another and I'm sincerely grateful.

Explain your Insurance situation.
Mike: During The Free Flow Tour and Dew I purchased short term temporary insurance with intentions to get better coverage after the events and when I could afford to do so. My insurance that I had expired a couple weeks back and right now I don't have the money to afford a new policy. Now ARF is going to help me find a policy that I can afford so I don't get in this situation again.

To help Mike Payne and all pro’s who suffer severe injury in BMX, Skate and FMX go to www.athleterecoveryfund.com and make a donation. Any amount is greatly appreciated.