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General Discussion => Penton Talk => Topic started by: fasmith on February 08, 2006, 10:27:16 AM

Title: Rider Down - Just a note
Post by: fasmith on February 08, 2006, 10:27:16 AM
In view of the response to one of the members of POG when a crisis was at hand and the generosity that flowed from you guys, I just wanted to mention an organization that caters to off-road motorcyclists when a need for help rises.  If I am out of line in putting in a plug for this organization, I apologize.  However, I am sure many of you are already aware of this organization.  I am not associated with the group in any way except to make contributions.

//www.riderdown.org

RiderDown is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping off road motocyclists who have been injured while riding.

I hope that you will visit the site to learn more about this important effort to help motorcyclists who have suffered a accident and are in need of finanacial help. First visit the "Mission Statement" page to gain an idea of the organization.

Freddie

Title: Rider Down - Just a note
Post by: cubfan1968 on February 09, 2006, 07:56:06 PM
Freddie thanks for bringing this to the groups attention, I didn't know it existed. How did you hear about this site?

Rod Whitman
1972 Six Day (Rider)
1972 Six Day (Project)
Title: Rider Down - Just a note
Post by: fasmith on February 09, 2006, 09:30:52 PM
I learned about it an very unfortunate way. I learned about it when a member of the off-road club I am a member of, suffered the loss of his son who died of injuries sustained during a dual sport ride.  In lieu of flowers for the funeral, Steve asked that donations be made to the RiderDown organization.   I realized that indeed this was an organization that was helping those who did need help when injured while enjoying being a motorcyclist. We contributed individually and also as a club made a contribution to the RiderDown group and I have continued to help as I can.  I am fortunate to be able to enjoy being an off-roader and a motorcyclist and also ride knowing that if injured I have insurance and will be ok financially.  I am thankful I can return something to the sport which has given me thrills and many wonderful memories over the years.  

Freddie