US | Sarah Burke Skier Burke's Family Stuck With $550K Bill Website set up for donations By Kevin Spak Posted Jan 20, 2012 2:00 PM CST Copied Sarah Burke of Canada reacts after failing to place in the slopestyle skiing women's final at the Winter X Games at Buttermilk Mountain outside Aspen, Colo, in this Jan. 28, 2010 file photo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File) Sarah Burke's family has more than grief to deal with after her tragic death: The skier racked up more than half a million dollars in medical bills after her accident, CTV reports. The family has set up a website seeking donations to help—so far they've raised almost $125,000. It's unclear whether Burke had insurance to cover the kind of accident she suffered; the Canadian Freestyle Ski Association provided coverage for her, but only in CFSA-sanctioned events. Burke was injured during an event put on by her sponsor, Monster Energy. Read These Next Man murdered in Mississippi is a US-touring comedian. Trump is calling out the 'arm of the Democratic party.' If you're easily freaked out, do not read this screwworm story. You know you're good when you get a high-five from your heckler. Report an error