Father's Pain: Chumpy Pullin's Legacy & Family Rift
Update: 2026-01-06
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Chris Pullin, father of late Olympic snowboarder Alex Chumpy Pullin, shares his heartache over a family rift with his sons partner, Ellidy, following Chumpys tragic death. The dispute revolves around the Chumpy Pullin Foundation, initially focused on sports but later shifted to mental health programs. Chris and his late wife, Sally, accused the foundation of straying from its original mission, causing confusion about Chumpys death. The family was sidelined after supporting the foundation, and Sally passed away heartbroken over the estrangement. Chris hasnt seen his granddaughter, Minnie, since her birth via posthumous IVF. The foundation closed in December 2024, directing funds to a youth mental health group. Chris dreams of building a camp at the Alex Pullin Stadium to honor his sons passion for sports, hoping to reclaim his familys legacy amid the lingering pain.
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