Marc-Andre Belliveau Paralyzed

**jtholmesjr** · 04-11-2006, 12:08 AM

why is it that the worst luck falls on the best people? it seems like reverse fucking karma. Damn it. maybe it is because they are they strongest most capable of us maybe life just has a sick sense of humor.

We are here for you Marc. We will remain here for you. You remain you. You are the man. be strong.

jt

**ski_faster** · 04-11-2006, 12:13 AM

Originally Posted by powstash

c'mon guys/gals. Friggin' A, Marc is laughing right now like he always does, trying to be positive and saying "Marc Andre Bell-uh-voo" to his nurses repeated super fast like he did in Soul Purpose. We won't soon forget how infectious his laugh is and purely original personality has been because he's gonna be around for a long time to remind us of these. There is still life in him and that should be celebrated.

This year, no matter how tragic and somber it is becoming is not going to keep me down and is not going to make me even think about hanging up the sticks. No sir. Being 2-3 days away from death back in late Jan and having my melon drilled to save my life in early Feb has not kept me down and this injury, no matter how life altering will not keep Marc down. Of this I'm certain having known him.

Keeping it positve over here on the Wasatch back. Hang tough Marc! Up up up.

Great Post Powstash

Marc is strong and this will not be the last we see of him.

**hucksquaw** · 04-11-2006, 12:16 AM

none of this seems right at all. tragic season.

people have been known to came back from this, and, if anybody can its MAB. Get back up and out soon. We all know you'll stay strong. Whatever happens, know that you've made an incredible impact on many peoples lives and the skiing community.

**phillycore** · 04-11-2006, 05:40 AM

+++++++++++++++++++vibes++++++++++++++++

wishing you the best in recovery....

This year has ben tragic for sure

**Arno** · 04-11-2006, 06:27 AM

I agree - great post by Powstash. Here's to MAB being up and at em in no time at all

**Cono Este** · 04-11-2006, 07:12 AM

Get well Marc.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

If anyone can overcome this it is you.

**EstoBum** · 04-11-2006, 07:32 AM

Heal up, and get back on the slopes, anyway you can Marc. +vibes+

**schindlerpiste** · 04-11-2006, 07:36 AM

I read this with a heavy heart. Stay strong. Work hard. People love and admire the accomplishments that you have achieved in your life!
+++vibes+++

**mmcpheet** · 04-11-2006, 08:37 AM

Sad news. I was following the other thread hoping to read that it was just an incomplete spinal cord injury.

For those of you that know marc and are close to him, stay close to him. After an injury it is easy (and popular) to show up and show support, but the true friends will be there after the novelty wears off. Treat him like you did before the injury and help him keep a positive outlook.

Good luck Marc, you'll be back on the slopes soon.

JR · 04-11-2006, 08:49 AM

This truly sucks. I can only hope that some good comes from this and Doug Coombs death. Perhaps it will snap a few heads around and make people think twice when extremely talented skiers die or are seriously injured pushing the limits. I suspect that most of us have done it at some time. I count myself lucky to be fit and healthy today. Many of my pals have not been so fortunate and ulitmately, it was their deaths and injuries that caused me to real things in a bit. "Run away, run away, live to ski another day."

**SPREAD EAGLE** · 04-11-2006, 08:58 AM

Positive vibes and all the best for you and your family.

Jibbing and Skiing and Sledding and such are all in the mind, no matter what you ride those skills will be hard to keep at bay, especially for such a fine athlete like Marc. I second AKPM's call to get a sled fund going for the guy.

Marc, you hung at my parents house watching S. Lloyd's slide show and have always been a good guy to hang with no matter where or what.

Technology is on your side and these days "paralyzed" only means long vacation. And just like any vacation, it must come to an end so stand and deliver my man!

**Vinman** · 04-11-2006, 09:00 AM

So very sad, my thoughts are with you MAB.

**Tap** · 04-11-2006, 09:02 AM

keep your chin up, kid.

you never know how scientific advances could help you.

**raddam** · 04-11-2006, 09:08 AM

Awful news for sure, I have never met Marc but he was very nice to my wife when competing in Red this year. He skied up to her on the hill and met her with a large smile and enthusiasm when many others would just blow each other off. He seems like a guy whose personality is contagious and will continue to be.

our buddy Sam Fergueson is paralyzed from a mtn biking accident about 8 years ago. This year he skied highland bowl three times, fore-ran the superpipe at the xgames and placed second in the first sitski skiercross at the xgames, beating many us disabled team members.

there is a light Marc, you may not be skiing the same terrain but you will be skiing and with a heart as big as any on any mountain! Keep on

You are always in our thoughts
Jane and Adam

**leroy jenkins** · 04-11-2006, 09:11 AM

Heres hoping he pulls through. Never met the guy, but in the movies I have seen, he is one of those people that just seems to radiate stoke for life. Good luck man. Hope we'll see you in more movies soon.

**leroy jenkins** · 04-11-2006, 09:17 AM

Originally Posted by raddam

our buddy Sam Fergueson is paralyzed from a mtn biking accident about 8 years ago. This year he skied highland bowl three times, fore-ran the superpipe at the xgames and placed second in the first sitski skiercross at the xgames, beating many us disabled team members.

I think I've seen your buddy on the hill. I work at Buttermilk, and was on my lunch break eating, kind of just idly watching the pipe, and all of a sudden I see a guy in one of the ski chairs air out like 3 feet over the lip. It blew me away and gave me a very nice warm fuzzy feeling.

**watersnowdirt** · 04-11-2006, 09:28 AM

Lots of well wishes to you, Marc. Sounds like you are a tremendous person and skiier. I'm sure we'll see you out there very soon!

I'm sure this is not the end of Marc's career, but perhaps the beginning of a new type of skiing for him.

I went to college with Chris Waddell who had a very bad skiing accident in our sophomore year and was paralyzed from the waist down. Less than one year later he was back on the hill in a sit ski. He went on to win countless golds in both skiing and track in the disabled olympics.

He was named one of Skiing Mag's top 25 skiiers - and an uplifting read about the resiliency the body has: http://www.skiingmag.com/skiing/face...328910,00.html

**Son1cdeth** · 04-11-2006, 09:38 AM

+++ vibes Mark +++

Stay strong and positive

**grizzle6** · 04-11-2006, 09:42 AM

I am so heartbroken. I, like many others who've posted--don't even know what to say. I only met MAB once, but admired and respected him many times over. He truly is a genuine individual. In the spirit of keeping positive, I look forward to the barriers you will break in the future MAB! You have so many behind you, and regardless of how dark and dismal the future may seem now, there is a light. We are all pulling for you, and you will make it. You will.

**raddam** · 04-11-2006, 09:43 AM

Originally Posted by watersnowdirt

Lots of well wishes to you, Marc. Sounds like you are a tremendous person and skiier. I'm sure we'll see you out there very soon!

I'm sure this is not the end of Marc's career, but perhaps the beginning of a new type of skiing for him.

I went to college with Chris Waddell who had a very bad skiing accident in our sophomore year and was paralyzed from the waist down. Less than one year later he was back on the hill in a sit ski. He went on to win countless golds in both skiing and track in the disabled olympics.

He was named one of Skiing Mag's top 25 skiiers - and an uplifting read about the resiliency the body has: http://www.skiingmag.com/skiing/face...328910,00.html

nice! This is the type of post Marc needs to hear! Keep positive Marc, please come to Highlands next year so we can pull you up the bowl, smoke a bowl, then rip the bowl with Sam and crew!

**Bum Z** · 04-11-2006, 09:45 AM

Stay strong Marc-Andre, we're all pulling for you!

**powder11** · 04-11-2006, 09:45 AM

Ive decided to pass along http://www.standstrongagain.org/ to that person in my life who e-mails me and the rest of the world daily jokes, blurbs, news, etc.. with instructions to send a blanket e-mail to their "list" asking people to donate a few bucks to Marks' cause.

If everyone reading this thread does the same, the network of people donating will increase exponentialy and Marc will have that many more fans helping him out.

DO IT NOW!