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MXTRAINER1 Posts: 55 Joined: 12/05/2006 Location: Menifee, CA	5/12/2008 10:01 PM MXTRAINER1 wrote: this was copied. Our friend Joe Bonnello is not doing so good... 5 Hours ago Joe Bonnello is my friend. He is an icon of sport photography. He is one of the best motocross photographer out there. There is no doubt about it. Every one knows who he is because he’s been around the sport more than anybody. With his bald head, his famous short, his humor, his loud laughter, Joe is a very unique guy. Walking into the paddock with him and going somewhere is quite impossible. It takes hours because he talks to everybody, he knows everybody. About 10 years ago when I first came to the United States he helped me out becoming the photographer I am now. He taught me a lot of his secrets, he loaned me his 70-200mm, f/2.8 I dreamed about. He was here for me. I will never forget it. Joe is in trouble today. He has health issues. His neck is bothering him. He had surgery but it went really bad. He drove himself up to St. Joseph's in Orange straight from the X-Games. He finally checked out but was back in the hospital a few days later. He has almost no money in the bank and no prospects for work until he is well enough to shoot. I want to help Joe out. Would you help him as well? Please click http://lebig.blogs.motoverte.fr/ and donate, let him know that all the motocross industry and his friends are here for him. Thank you. Stephan Legrand aka Lebig Please see if we can help Joe in some way. Alan Gerkey MXTRAINER1 wrote: this was copied. Our friend Joe Bonnello is not doing so good... 5 Hours ago Joe Bonnello is my friend. He is an icon of sport photography. He is one of the best motocross photographer out there. There is no doubt about it. Every one knows who he is because he’s been around the sport more than anybody. With his bald head, his famous short, his humor, his loud laughter, Joe is a very unique guy. Walking into the paddock with him and going somewhere is quite impossible. It takes hours because he talks to everybody, he knows everybody. About 10 years ago when I first came to the United States he helped me out becoming the photographer I am now. He taught me a lot of his secrets, he loaned me his 70-200mm, f/2.8 I dreamed about. He was here for me. I will never forget it. Joe is in trouble today. He has health issues. His neck is bothering him. He had surgery but it went really bad. He drove himself up to St. Joseph's in Orange straight from the X-Games. He finally checked out but was back in the hospital a few days later. He has almost no money in the bank and no prospects for work until he is well enough to shoot. I want to help Joe out. Would you help him as well? Please click http://lebig.blogs.motoverte.fr/ and donate, let him know that all the motocross industry and his friends are here for him. Thank you. Stephan Legrand aka Lebig Please see if we can help Joe in some way. Alan Gerkey Quote Last Post Only this was copied. Our friend Joe Bonnello is not doing so good... 5 Hours ago Joe Bonnello is my friend. He is an icon of sport photography. He is one of the best motocross photographer out there. There is no doubt about it. Every one knows who he is because he’s been around the sport more than anybody. With his bald head, his famous short, his humor, his loud laughter, Joe is a very unique guy. Walking into the paddock with him and going somewhere is quite impossible. It takes hours because he talks to everybody, he knows everybody. About 10 years ago when I first came to the United States he helped me out becoming the photographer I am now. He taught me a lot of his secrets, he loaned me his 70-200mm, f/2.8 I dreamed about. He was here for me. I will never forget it. Joe is in trouble today. He has health issues. His neck is bothering him. He had surgery but it went really bad. He drove himself up to St. Joseph's in Orange straight from the X-Games. He finally checked out but was back in the hospital a few days later. He has almost no money in the bank and no prospects for work until he is well enough to shoot. I want to help Joe out. Would you help him as well? Please click http://lebig.blogs.motoverte.fr/ and donate, let him know that all the motocross industry and his friends are here for him. Thank you. Stephan Legrand aka Lebig Please see if we can help Joe in some way. Alan Gerkey
flarider Posts: 10003 Joined: 4/01/2008 Location: MERRITT ISLAND, FL	5/12/2008 10:42 PM flarider wrote: I saw Joe on ESPN during the XGamescrossmotochampionshipFMXsuperstuff thingy He was wearing a neck brace, I was meaning to ask about it There a paypal, Alan? flarider wrote: I saw Joe on ESPN during the XGamescrossmotochampionshipFMXsuperstuff thingy He was wearing a neck brace, I was meaning to ask about it There a paypal, Alan? Quote Last Post Only I saw Joe on ESPN during the XGamescrossmotochampionshipFMXsuperstuff thingy He was wearing a neck brace, I was meaning to ask about it There a paypal, Alan? When you know you're losing, start beating the dead horses
GuyB Posts: 2376 Joined: 7/10/2006 Location: Irvine, CA	5/12/2008 10:46 PM GuyB wrote: I think he was injured earlier in the year, and was unable to shoot for quite a while. San Diego was his first event back. If there's a Paypal thing, I'm down to help. Joe's a cool cat. GuyB wrote: I think he was injured earlier in the year, and was unable to shoot for quite a while. San Diego was his first event back. If there's a Paypal thing, I'm down to help. Joe's a cool cat. Quote Last Post Only I think he was injured earlier in the year, and was unable to shoot for quite a while. San Diego was his first event back. If there's a Paypal thing, I'm down to help. Joe's a cool cat.
Dsigner Posts: 197 Joined: 8/31/2006 Location: Aliso Viejo, CA	5/12/2008 10:48 PM Dsigner wrote: I'm down with that too. Joe's one funny mofo who has always made photo shoots a fun place to be. Dsigner wrote: I'm down with that too. Joe's one funny mofo who has always made photo shoots a fun place to be. Quote Last Post Only I'm down with that too. Joe's one funny mofo who has always made photo shoots a fun place to be.
Homey Posts: 421 Joined: 8/16/2006 Location: Niles, MI	5/12/2008 11:06 PM Homey wrote: No doubt. I will help him out. Joe is, well a good Joe for sure. Put up the pay pal. Or maybe I'll call him and rent his 300mm for Hangtown. For over the normal rate of course. Then we both win. Homey wrote: No doubt. I will help him out. Joe is, well a good Joe for sure. Put up the pay pal. Or maybe I'll call him and rent his 300mm for Hangtown. For over the normal rate of course. Then we both win. Quote Last Post Only No doubt. I will help him out. Joe is, well a good Joe for sure. Put up the pay pal. Or maybe I'll call him and rent his 300mm for Hangtown. For over the normal rate of course. Then we both win. A new study shows that Depression hits Losers the hardest.
GuyB Posts: 2376 Joined: 7/10/2006 Location: Irvine, CA	5/12/2008 11:27 PM GuyB wrote: There's a link in the note from LeBig that Alan posted. http://lebig.blogs.motoverte.fr/ GuyB wrote: There's a link in the note from LeBig that Alan posted. http://lebig.blogs.motoverte.fr/ Quote Last Post Only There's a link in the note from LeBig that Alan posted. http://lebig.blogs.motoverte.fr/
GuyB Posts: 2376 Joined: 7/10/2006 Location: Irvine, CA	5/13/2008 4:13 AM Edited Date/Time: 5/13/2008 4:43 AM GuyB wrote: I just got another e-mail about this. I'd seen Joe at the ESPN event in San Diego, and early in the day on Saturday he was wearing a neck brace as he was rehabbing following surgery for an old injury. Well, apparently later in the weekend one of the screws that was holding a cage in his neck worked its way out, punched some holes in esophagus, and then deposited itself in his chest cavity. Joe then drove himself from San Diego to Orange for follow-up surgery. Since then, he's been in and out of the hospital (mostly in), and could use some financial help. Some folks within the industry have already rallied up some support, and you can expect to see stickers and t-shirts for sale at Glen Helen with an "I helped Joe" message. Rather than going the bald head and short-shorts route to show my support, I kicked in some Paypal bucks to help him out. Stephan Legrand set up a Paypal link on his blog page, and you can find it at http://lebig.blogs.motoverte.fr/ GuyB wrote: I just got another e-mail about this. I'd seen Joe at the ESPN event in San Diego, and early in the day on Saturday he was wearing a neck brace as he was rehabbing following surgery for an old injury. Well, apparently later in the weekend one of the screws that was holding a cage in his neck worked its way out, punched some holes in esophagus, and then deposited itself in his chest cavity. Joe then drove himself from San Diego to Orange for follow-up surgery. Since then, he's been in and out of the hospital (mostly in), and could use some financial help. Some folks within the industry have already rallied up some support, and you can expect to see stickers and t-shirts for sale at Glen Helen with an "I helped Joe" message. Rather than going the bald head and short-shorts route to show my support, I kicked in some Paypal bucks to help him out. Stephan Legrand set up a Paypal link on his blog page, and you can find it at http://lebig.blogs.motoverte.fr/ Quote Last Post Only I just got another e-mail about this. I'd seen Joe at the ESPN event in San Diego, and early in the day on Saturday he was wearing a neck brace as he was rehabbing following surgery for an old injury. Well, apparently later in the weekend one of the screws that was holding a cage in his neck worked its way out, punched some holes in esophagus, and then deposited itself in his chest cavity. Joe then drove himself from San Diego to Orange for follow-up surgery. Since then, he's been in and out of the hospital (mostly in), and could use some financial help. Some folks within the industry have already rallied up some support, and you can expect to see stickers and t-shirts for sale at Glen Helen with an "I helped Joe" message. Rather than going the bald head and short-shorts route to show my support, I kicked in some Paypal bucks to help him out. Stephan Legrand set up a Paypal link on his blog page, and you can find it at http://lebig.blogs.motoverte.fr/
FreshTopEnd Posts: 1066 Joined: 8/16/2006 Location: Sacramento, CA	5/13/2008 4:17 AM FreshTopEnd wrote: That's unreal. Joe's an awesome guy. FreshTopEnd wrote: That's unreal. Joe's an awesome guy. Quote Last Post Only That's unreal. Joe's an awesome guy. www.ftemoto.com
MX-Files Posts: 74 Joined: 8/19/2006 Location: ,	5/13/2008 1:47 PM MX-Files wrote: We're down to help. I've only met Joe a few times but seems like a great guy. Besides the riders, mx photogs make the world go round in this sport. Take care Joe! Todd MX-Files wrote: We're down to help. I've only met Joe a few times but seems like a great guy. Besides the riders, mx photogs make the world go round in this sport. Take care Joe! Todd Quote Last Post Only We're down to help. I've only met Joe a few times but seems like a great guy. Besides the riders, mx photogs make the world go round in this sport. Take care Joe! Todd
Burro x Posts: 45 Joined: 3/21/2008 Location: SCHENECTADY, NY	5/13/2008 5:28 PM Burro x wrote: Glad to help Joe out, one of the true characters of this sport. He was featured recently in a SIDI boot ad sitting on a KTM Adventure which was run in several motorcycle publications. Get well fast Joe !!! Burro x wrote: Glad to help Joe out, one of the true characters of this sport. He was featured recently in a SIDI boot ad sitting on a KTM Adventure which was run in several motorcycle publications. Get well fast Joe !!! Quote Last Post Only Glad to help Joe out, one of the true characters of this sport. He was featured recently in a SIDI boot ad sitting on a KTM Adventure which was run in several motorcycle publications. Get well fast Joe !!!
motokid40 Posts: 63 Joined: 4/02/2008 Location: ,	5/13/2008 7:38 PM motokid40 wrote: The Dirt Diggers North are pulling for you Joey, Get better soon! Jammer motokid40 wrote: The Dirt Diggers North are pulling for you Joey, Get better soon! Jammer Quote Last Post Only The Dirt Diggers North are pulling for you Joey, Get better soon! Jammer
x-gamer Posts: 3 Joined: 5/14/2008 Location: VISTA, CA	5/15/2008 1:48 AM x-gamer wrote: I talked to Joe this morning,he is doing much better but it was really tuff for awhile.he was on an IV for like two weeks without food or drink. We really need to band together to help him financially.how about an Auction i have a pair of Ricky Carmichael riding pants from last year i could donate along with a few other things like Millsaps Suzuki pants,etc,because if you knew Joe he would do it for one of us! x-gamer wrote: I talked to Joe this morning,he is doing much better but it was really tuff for awhile.he was on an IV for like two weeks without food or drink. We really need to band together to help him financially.how about an Auction i have a pair of Ricky Carmichael riding pants from last year i could donate along with a few other things like Millsaps Suzuki pants,etc,because if you knew Joe he would do it for one of us! Quote Last Post Only I talked to Joe this morning,he is doing much better but it was really tuff for awhile.he was on an IV for like two weeks without food or drink. We really need to band together to help him financially.how about an Auction i have a pair of Ricky Carmichael riding pants from last year i could donate along with a few other things like Millsaps Suzuki pants,etc,because if you knew Joe he would do it for one of us!
GuyB Posts: 2376 Joined: 7/10/2006 Location: Irvine, CA	5/15/2008 1:56 AM GuyB wrote: That might be something worth talking to the WMXF about. MotoBowl is coming up, and they always do a big silent auction. GuyB wrote: That might be something worth talking to the WMXF about. MotoBowl is coming up, and they always do a big silent auction. Quote Last Post Only That might be something worth talking to the WMXF about. MotoBowl is coming up, and they always do a big silent auction.
x-gamer Posts: 3 Joined: 5/14/2008 Location: VISTA, CA	5/15/2008 12:20 PM x-gamer wrote: Great idea I will call them this morn and let them know,so will I be seein you there Steve Barry x-gamer wrote: Great idea I will call them this morn and let them know,so will I be seein you there Steve Barry Quote Last Post Only Great idea I will call them this morn and let them know,so will I be seein you there Steve Barry
Sondy132001 Posts: 755 Joined: 8/16/2006 Location: Laguna Niguel, CA	5/15/2008 4:27 PM Edited Date/Time: 5/15/2008 4:29 PM Sondy132001 wrote: WMXF donated $5,000.00 today !! S Sondy132001 wrote: WMXF donated $5,000.00 today !! S Quote Last Post Only WMXF donated $5,000.00 today !! S
x-gamer Posts: 3 Joined: 5/14/2008 Location: VISTA, CA	5/15/2008 5:20 PM x-gamer wrote: YOUR FOUNDATION IS SUCH A HELP,ON BEHALF OF JOE I THANK YOU x-gamer wrote: YOUR FOUNDATION IS SUCH A HELP,ON BEHALF OF JOE I THANK YOU Quote Last Post Only YOUR FOUNDATION IS SUCH A HELP,ON BEHALF OF JOE I THANK YOU
Sondy132001 Posts: 755 Joined: 8/16/2006 Location: Laguna Niguel, CA	5/15/2008 5:52 PM Sondy132001 wrote: oh please I love Joe and we want to help him in any way we can !! S Sondy132001 wrote: oh please I love Joe and we want to help him in any way we can !! S Quote Last Post Only oh please I love Joe and we want to help him in any way we can !! S
Homey Posts: 421 Joined: 8/16/2006 Location: Niles, MI	5/16/2008 3:38 AM Sondy132001 wrote: WMXF donated $5,000.00 today !! S Sondy132001 wrote: WMXF donated $5,000.00 today !! S Homey wrote: Thats awesome.. If they need stuff to auction for Joe let me know. I don't have much but you know I'll give it up to help him out. How about someone coming up with a cool T-shirt that says. "Joe is my Bro" or something like that and sell them to help him out?? Gibby?? How about a T that says. Vital MX Joe Bonello's biggest fan. I know there are some funny guys here that can come up with something. Quote Last Post Only Homey wrote: Thats awesome.. If they need stuff to auction for Joe let me know. I don't have much but you know I'll give it up to help him out. How about someone coming up with a cool T-shirt that says. "Joe is my Bro" or something like that and sell them to help him out?? Gibby?? How about a T that says. Vital MX Joe Bonello's biggest fan. I know there are some funny guys here that can come up with something. Quote Last Post Only Thats awesome.. If they need stuff to auction for Joe let me know. I don't have much but you know I'll give it up to help him out. How about someone coming up with a cool T-shirt that says. "Joe is my Bro" or something like that and sell them to help him out?? Gibby?? How about a T that says. Vital MX Joe Bonello's biggest fan. I know there are some funny guys here that can come up with something. A new study shows that Depression hits Losers the hardest.
GuyB Posts: 2376 Joined: 7/10/2006 Location: Irvine, CA	5/16/2008 3:02 PM GuyB wrote: For those who might be having trouble putting a face with the name... (Thanks, Buddy.) GuyB wrote: For those who might be having trouble putting a face with the name... (Thanks, Buddy.) Quote Last Post Only For those who might be having trouble putting a face with the name... (Thanks, Buddy.)
BobbyM Posts: 2971 Joined: 8/15/2006 Location: ,	5/16/2008 4:22 PM BobbyM wrote: that is smokin sondra...very cool indeed. joe kix ass...glad he is doing much better BobbyM wrote: that is smokin sondra...very cool indeed. joe kix ass...glad he is doing much better Quote Last Post Only that is smokin sondra...very cool indeed. joe kix ass...glad he is doing much better
cr12500 Posts: 18 Joined: 7/13/2007 Location: Arlington, VA	5/17/2008 3:16 AM cr12500 wrote: Is there a paypal account yet? cr12500 wrote: Is there a paypal account yet? Quote Last Post Only Is there a paypal account yet?
az2u Posts: 555 Joined: 8/15/2006 Location: Gilbert, AZ	5/17/2008 5:41 AM cr12500 wrote: Is there a paypal account yet? cr12500 wrote: Is there a paypal account yet? az2u wrote: http://www.helpjoeb.com/ Quote Last Post Only az2u wrote: http://www.helpjoeb.com/ Quote Last Post Only http://www.helpjoeb.com/
TerryK Posts: 749 Joined: 8/17/2006 Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario, CAN	5/17/2008 2:12 PM TerryK wrote: I'm glad Joe's on the mend. I'll help as much as I can. TerryK wrote: I'm glad Joe's on the mend. I'll help as much as I can. Quote Last Post Only I'm glad Joe's on the mend. I'll help as much as I can. Chuck Norris is 1/8th Cherokee. This has nothing to do with ancestry, the man ate a fucking Indian!