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Bugs in Hospital

Hi All

 

ASRA's secretary and all-around champion dude Colin "Bugs" Beck is currently in hospital after having open-heart surgery yesterday afternoon.  He had to replace a faulty aortic valve.

Bugs does a lot of behind-the-scenes work at ASRA, maintaining the rankings and designing all the race formats and whiz-bang excel spreadsheets.  He also sets some mean slalom courses and drinks his coffee one way - black!

If you are a friend of Colin's please consider a visit over the coming days, I'm sure he would appreciate it.  Or if you would like to send a postcard or motivational pictures of yourself skating, the address is below:

 

Colin Beck

Level 10, Coronary Care Unit

St Vincent's Hospital

390 Victoria Street  
Darlinghurst NSW 2010

 

Here's a video explaining the problem:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jLfPlQBYuw

 

And for those of you with a strong stomach, here is a video of how they open up the chest:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KShXlwhLRDI&feature=related

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Premium MemberPermalink Reply by Ching on March 14, 2012 at 23:34

get well soon dude!! 

Permalink Reply by HOltzy on March 15, 2012 at 1:02

Get well soon man, sending awesome vibes your way


Premium MemberPermalink Reply by The Dave on March 15, 2012 at 6:23

My dad went through open heart surgery at St V's - all the best people do! Get well soon, Bugs.

 

Also:

drinks his coffee one way - black!

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JANcVXHqNTI


Premium MemberPermalink Reply by Jacko on March 15, 2012 at 7:48

From all the Hopkin Team over in NZ we wish you well and a speedy recovery Bugz! we will all shred extra amount of gnar for you today over in bro town. Thanks for all your help in the Australian scene my friend!


Premium MemberPermalink Reply by Adam on March 15, 2012 at 8:22
I'm putting the kettle on now to pump out a plunger of fancy coffee so I will toast to you health brother.
Permalink Reply by leighgriffiths on March 15, 2012 at 9:48

all the best buddy.
get well soon.


Premium MemberPermalink Reply by Rob Mcwhinnie on March 15, 2012 at 10:40

yeah bugs, sending you rad get better vibes, your a champion and you will be better then ever in a short time, hope your surounded by family and getting the best treatment. peace


Premium MemberPermalink Reply by Skittles on March 15, 2012 at 10:47
Heal up quick and stay healthy, ASRA needs you!

ASRA AdminPermalink Reply by Bugs on March 15, 2012 at 11:02


Thanks for good vibes folks. I'm gonna have a great scar.

Premium MemberPermalink Reply by Marek on March 15, 2012 at 11:26

That is the gnarliest picture i've every seen on this site!

Sternum, ribs, heart valve, you need a torso transplant. Get well soon, and get back on that board and cargo bike.


Premium MemberPermalink Reply by Tom Radinski on March 15, 2012 at 13:01

that's intense, all the best mate, hope you heal up quickly!


Premium MemberPermalink Reply by Dave M on March 15, 2012 at 13:14

Get well soon Bugs.

Hope the road to recovery is a quick one with now speedhumps on the way.

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