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Everyone here loves bikes. We all have a reason why we ride. Be it to get out in the woods, get away from our responsibilities, or to get that adrenaline fix. Why not get out and ride for a good cause? I ride for Nick's eyes.This industry is unique. It's essentially a family, and we take care of each other.I met Nick Moore at the Grassroots' Ranchstyle contest this spring in Grand Junction, Colorado. I did not know much about Demon Dirt at the time, but Nick was more than happy to tell me about the brand. His excitement about the sport, his products, and talking to athletes was clearly apparent.Within in a few weeks, I was riding for Demon Dirt and hanging with Nick and the rest of the team at all sorts of events. Nick took the team on a tour of North America, hitting up tons of events, stoking people on the gear, and improving the industry with his presence. Nick is not just out to make a bunch of money, he is in this industry because he loves it. Sure, he loves seeing awesome products that he designed all over riders and protecting us from the elements and the occasional crash, but Nick just loves to ride bikes.Right now, you are probably aware of the plight Nick is facing. He is losing his vision. Our vision is something we often take for granted, but if that were at risk, we would turn our lives upside down to protect it. That's what we are doing for Nick. I ride for Nick, because Nick rides for all of us. He wants nothing more than to be out slashing berms with each and every rider on two wheels. Nick gets inspired from riding. He takes that inspiration to his computer and makes awesome gear.Now I implore you, do what's right, ride for Nick. Be it posting up a video for Nick, picking up one of his jerseys or T-shirts or sticker packs, get out and ride for Nick. He wants nothing more than to see you this summer and hopefully ride with you. He wants to build sweet gear to keep you safe and stoked and loaded with style.My name is Nick Simcik. I am one of the pro riders on the Demon Dirt team. A group of industry people are getting together to raise money for Nick. You have certainly seen the special edition Brig jersey for Nick. He has recently designed some decals and a sweet T-shirt to bring attention to his situation and hopefully raise enough money to cover his surgery. We have compiled a great bunch of products to post an eBay auction with all funds raised going to help Nick.Alpinestars via NorthwestDHdad has donated an Alpinestars casual kit.VP pedals has donated several sets of pedals.MRP is donating a custom one off Green Mini G-2 SL, the winner will have the option of ISCG, ISCG-05, or BB mountBanshee is presently painting up two custom AMP frames for the auction. One of which is pictured below.Transition is donating a TOP frame and a BottleRocket frame.One Ghost bikes is donating a Tanto frame and Candy Components will be including a special edition pink headset.Geax is offering up 15 pairs of tires. These auctions will be for a pair of tires and a t-shirt.Mike Montgomery is donating his podium winning Crankworx Whistler signed hardtail frame.Straitline is donating a ton of product.Adidas is donating 5 pairs of sunglasses for the auction.Additional riders Adam Hauck, Casey Groves, and myself will all be donating items, either new items, or contest used, signed products for your trophy case.We will update this list as more supporters add to the auction.This is your opportunity to help a great cause and get yourself some sweet new stuff!As Nick is one of our broheem's here at The Camp of Champions, we are going to donate an 8 day Camp of Champions session with accommodation to one random person who buys one of the jerseys. Buy a jersey, possibly win a trip to camp. The prize doesn't include airfare. Nick is coming to camp, so you can "Ride with Nick's Eyes" this summer. Get on buying a jersey everyone, this disease works fast so we have to work faster.-KenWe have a Paypal account set up gslaloman@aol.com if anyone wants to send a donation too.Nick's surgery is scheduled for November 10th in Los Angeles, California. Nick has insurance, but because this procedure is not yet approved by the FDA, Nick's insurance will not cover it. The surgery alone is over $20,000. This procedure will stop the degenerative disease currently blinding Nick and hopefully restore some of his vision as well.To date, through your generosity, nearly $700 has been donated via Paypal. A few of the companies listed above want to make sure that Nick is taken care of and have offered as much as $1000 each to help with Nick's surgery.Transition BikesShimanoDT SwissdeityMRPOakleyDakineDemon DirtVP ComponentsHoney StingerGrassroots CyclesThank you for supporting Nick! Do you ride for Nick's eyes?Nick Simcik