Mike Rogers Explains Grind For Life Organization

mike lewis

• October 16 2009
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TransWorld Business caught up with Mike Rogers, founder of  Grind For Life, before the Dew Tour in Orlando where he was on hand at the Richard Petty Speedway to take some hot Nascar laps and accept a donation from Matador Beef Snacks. We  had a chance to talk with Rogers about the organization’s mission to provide financial assistance to cancer patients and families when they are traveling due to doctor visits and extended hospital stays. Rogers’ own story is an inspiring one, and has everything to do with why he decided to create the organization back in 2003. A life-long skater, Rogers was diagnosed with sarcoma cancer twice. The second time around, doctors found a tumor located behind his right eye and nasal cavity, and Rogers endured a 17-hour surgery, a cranial-facial resection with a brain lift, removal of his eye, cheekbone, and half of the roof of his mouth and some teeth. Despite such a traumatic procedure, Rogers is now skateboarding competitively again. Check out what he has to say about Grind For Life and read more information about the organization below:

ABOUT GRIND FOR LIFE:
The mission of the Grind For Life organization is to provide financial assistance to cancer patients and their families when traveling long distances to doctors and hospitals. In addition, we educate and inspire these patients and families concerning cancer survival and recovery. Those who qualify may request assistance for travel and lodging expenses, meal, and personal needs. Funds for this organization will be raised by, but not limited to, hosting skateboarding events and festivals, ebay sales of donated goods, fundraiser’s, Grind For life sponsors a skateboard team to perform at these events to keep the spirit of skateboarding alive.