The biker community has, for many years, been feared by most people that don't ride. I have to ask myself, why?
We know from past history there are some that are not law abiding citizens but please do not stereotype all persons who ride motorcycles.
The fact is bikers are some of the biggest hearted people I've ever met. They give, give, and keep on giving.
We know from past history there are some that are not law abiding citizens but please do not stereotype all persons who ride motorcycles.
The fact is bikers are some of the biggest hearted people I've ever met. They give, give, and keep on giving.
Brother's For Charities
The 99%ers (the vast majority of the biker community) and the 1%ers (Hell's Angels, Outlaws, etc.) frequently ride together for charitable causes 100% of the riders empty their pockets for the cause.
Charitable Rides
The Love Ride
An example of this giving can be found all over the world. This year, in California, they held the 25th annual Love Ride, such celebrities as Peter Fonda, Jay Leno, & Robert Patrick, just to name a few, attended and participated in this event. The purpose of this event was to raise money to "Improve the Quality of Life for Those Less Fortunate". The amount of money raised by just the top 10 fundraisers was $16,715.00; just the top ten; image how much more money was raised from other sources and the day of the event.The beneficiaries, from this event "those less fortunate", included, Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), Catholic Big Brothers Big Sisters, Los Angeles Children's Hospital, Frostig Center, Special Olympics in Southern California, just to name a few. The money that is raised, by bikers and everyone who attends, goes to help these facilities for the less fortunate has, no doubt,
made a tremendous difference in the efforts to find cures, aid in hospital billing, helping children learn, etc. What a loss to these facilities and what a shame for those less fortunate, without the help from the biker community.
The Frostig School at the Marianne Frostig Center of Educational Therapy was established in 1951 by Marianne Frostig. It is one of the few programs in the Los Angeles area that is designed exclusively for children with learning disabilities who do not have serious emotional disturbances. We offer a full range of academic and support services on site and serve students from 1st through 12th grade.
SE Ohio Katelynn Stinnett National Memorial Ride
The Katelynn Stinnett National Memorial Ride will be held June 13, 2009 at the Rusty Rooster Lounge at 5045 South River Road (SR 60) in Duncan Falls, Ohio. The purpose of this national memorial ride is child abuse prevention awareness. According to the site that is advertising this ride child abuse needs to be addressed LOUDLY... there needs to be more awareness and education on child abuse. Unfortunately, there are so many little children like Katelynn Stinnett, whose voices have been silenced by their abusers.This ride is a national ride and runs will be planned in all 50 states. To see when and where this ride is planned for your area please go to Google and type in Katelynn Stinnett. The money raised on this ride from each state will benefit the state in which the event was held. Prevent Child Abuse Ohio, a statewide organization, will receive all monies raised by this ride for the State of Ohio. They will be directed to utilize this money for 21 Ohio counties and specifically for Shaken Baby Syndrome Education Program and HUGS Program (Help Us Grow Safely).
For more information on the national memorial ride, in Ohio, please visit Katelynn Stinnett National Memorial Ride.
Anyone who can join this ride will have a great ride; but more importantly, you will be helping to education on the sad issuse of prevention of child abuse awareness in our country.
Giving From The Biker Community
As I've stated before, bikers not only give at charity rides they also help to put these events together. They work in the evenings after work and on the weekends. They take time away from their families in order for other, less fortunate families, to have toys for their childen at Christmas, and for their children to receive better medical treatment, a great time at the Summer Olympic games, and a better chance at an education, just to name a few of the great causes. A Smile For A Biker
The next time you pass by or are sitting at the same traffic light next to a biker; don't be afraid, try giving them a smile or a wave. Remember, they also have families they love. Without bikers, in my opinion, there would be a lot less Love in the World!
Popular Biker Run Charity Links
- MDA
The Muscular Dystrophy Association is dedicated to conquering more than 40 deseases that affect a million Americans of all ages.- Catholic Big Brothers Big Sisters
Become a Big Brother or Big Sister and bring a little magic into the life of a child, and your own.- Children's Hospital, Los Angeles
Childrens Hospital Los Angeles is one of the nation's largest and most productive pediatric research facilities in the United States.- Frostig Center
The Frostig Center is dedicated to helping children with learning disabilities. Our three-part mission includes direct service, training, and research.- Special Olympics, Southern California
- The mission of Special Olympics Southern California is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
How Bad R Bikers?
Are bikers bad or really bad?
How Bad Are They?
Ron Fields says:
There a bunch of people that live differently, then other's. I'm 66 years old, been a biker all my life, and dam proud of it. Just because I'm different then other people, don't be scared of us. WE have famileys to.
CDT says:
I've NEVER met a bad biker - and I've met many of them! Sure they can be a bit "tribal" within the biker community, but when it comes to getting off their backsides and doing something to help others, bikers are at the front of the queue :) m/
Val_Bonney says:
My husband and I used to have a pub where a number of bikers were regulars (drank Diet Coke mostly!!) and they were the most polite, intelligent, kind, funny and generous people imaginable ... and when I was a youngster I was a pretty nice "bikers' moll" myself, LOL !!!
luvmyludwig says:
Well I can only speak for my dad and he's a wonderful man. He actually has two stereotypes working against him, he's a drummer/biker.
Tipi says:
Well, that depends on who you talk to. I have good relationships with the local bikers! :)
Recent Biker Charity News
Here is recent news about bikers and their charity runs.
- From opera singer to mermaid to biker chick to rock star–feeling like Lady Gaga
- Its main beneficiary is the Philippine Italian Association Endowment Fund, which supports cultural events as well as the Sister Handmaids of Charity and the Servants of Charity, two charitable institutions run by Italian Missionaries.
- Heathsville brothers to bike, build for charity
- Brothers Blake and Patrick Smith, of Heathsville, will again raise funds for charity while testing their physical endurance during a pair of upcoming bike treks on opposite coasts of the country. Blake Smith, of Heathsville, left, and Sarah Robbins ...
- North Norfolk Motorcycle Club members off on the road to Morocco - riding ...
- They are looking for sponsors to support the three-week, 3500-mile marathon feat in August which will raise cash for the Everyman prostate and testicular cancer charity. Mr Gibbons got to know Norwich Airport air-traffic controller Mr Plunkett, ...
- Charity ride for boy with cancer who wanted to be part of a motorcycle gang ...
- AP REXBURG, Idaho ? A wish by a 7-year-old Idaho cancer patient to be part of a motorcycle gang started off a bit more realistically than planned. Rexburg police say as nearly 400 bikers gathered Saturday to grant Wesley Johnson's wish to participate ...
Cool Biker Blogs You Should Follow
These are a few cool blogs on the biker community in general.
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Upcoming Motorcycle Charity Events
- Rolling Thunder rumbles to mark Memorial Day
- Veterans and Rolling Thunder riders take their motorcycles through Congressional Cemetery in Washington, DC Rolling Thunder has 90 chapters across the United States and expects more than 900000 veterans and their supporters to participate in the ...
- Upstate NY biker loses license for 170 mph ride
- RAVENA, NY ? A 25-year-old upstate New York man has admitted driving his motorcycle at 170 mph as he tried to get away from police who caught him speeding on the Thruway. The Times Union of Albany reports (http://bit.ly/MqQHl0 ) that Nikkolaus ...
- My Ride events: Plenty of car cruisin and bike runs all right here!
- Fifth annual Philly's Fallen Heroes Memorial Motorcycle Ride ? June 10, ride starts at the Philadelphia Police Academy, 8501 State Road, Philadelphia. Registration 9-11 am, kickstands up 11:15 am Registration fee $20 per person.
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Toys For Tots
Every year, all around the world, from October through December, there is an event called "Toys for Tots", that benefts children at Christmas; children that would otherwise have no Christmas. 
This event is sponsored by ABATE (American Bikers Attempting to Educate). My husband and I have attended these events and when we get to the Children's Hospital, with all those toys, you can not believe the smiles these toys bring to the faces of these children. It's amazing and a very beautiful thing to see. You watch these, tough and rough looking, guys with tattoos and their biker leathers on carrying load after load of toys to these children, it makes you want to cry and smile at the same time.
Most people, who don't ride, never see the good things that come from bikers; they only hear bad stories and believe every biker is the same. Not true, my husband and I have been on benefit runs where every stop these same rough bikers are in their wallets giving more money for the cause. And it isn't just money they give, if you are having problems with your bike they are the first ones to stop, the first ones to help, and the first ones to stay with you until help arrives.
This event is sponsored by ABATE (American Bikers Attempting to Educate). My husband and I have attended these events and when we get to the Children's Hospital, with all those toys, you can not believe the smiles these toys bring to the faces of these children. It's amazing and a very beautiful thing to see. You watch these, tough and rough looking, guys with tattoos and their biker leathers on carrying load after load of toys to these children, it makes you want to cry and smile at the same time.
Most people, who don't ride, never see the good things that come from bikers; they only hear bad stories and believe every biker is the same. Not true, my husband and I have been on benefit runs where every stop these same rough bikers are in their wallets giving more money for the cause. And it isn't just money they give, if you are having problems with your bike they are the first ones to stop, the first ones to help, and the first ones to stay with you until help arrives.
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luvmyludwig
Apr 9, 2009 @ 8:32 pm | delete
- I really love this lens. My dad participates in a toys for tots ride. I found your lens through your DH's lensography. Great Job!
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Tipi
Mar 4, 2009 @ 8:50 pm | delete
- Stopped by to say hi! This really is a very nice lens tweety. - Hope things are going real well for you. - Susie
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AdrienneJenkins
Feb 28, 2009 @ 9:24 am | delete
- I love seeing the motorcycle runs in Washington DC.
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Tipi
Feb 16, 2009 @ 3:50 pm | delete
- The 99% is great. Its the 1% ers I like having on my side! Great lens! :))
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The_Book_Garden
Jan 16, 2009 @ 12:14 pm | delete
- Great work here representing the 99% of bikers out there! Nice Work!
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