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MISSION STATEMENT
Every year thousands of bikers in Northeast Ohio hit the roads to ride for their favorite
charities, it's the bikers way of giving back to their community, and helping those families that are in need
,in our area. But sadly, when a biker loses his ,or her life in a motorcycle accident , the fallen riders family has
no one to turn to, to help them with any financial needs they may have,at this most difficult time in their life's, until
now! The FALLEN
RIDERS MEMORIAL FUND was created to give immediate financial assitance to these families ,after they have lost a
loved one in a motorcycle accident. The money we are able to give to these families will help them with bills,
buy food, or to help cover some of the funeral , or medical expenses of their lost loved one. The Fallen Riders Memorial Fund was founded on January 1st 2004.
This fund has been established to give financial help to families
who have lost a loved one in a motorcycle accident. The Memorial Fund was formed to help all Motorcyclist families and Motorcycle clubs, in; NORTHERN OHIO! All counties North of Drake, Shellby, Logan, Union, Marion,
Morrow, Knox, Holmes, Tuscarawas, Carroll, and Jefferson.
New states coming aboard SOON, and moving closer to NATIONAL COVERAGE!! This is
a non-profit (501c3) organization that is funded solely by generous donations from individuals and clubs. The executive director
and board members are volunteering their time,and will not be compensated. The money donated to this fund will be given
to families of fallen riders! We hope you will adopt our Memorial Fund as one of the many charities you support . Now bikers
have a charity of their own ,that is designed only for them ,and their families to support. Together we can build the Fallen
Riders Memorial Fund into something truly special that can be of great help to those who need it. To notify us of a family
that needs our help, for more info, to make suggestions , comments, or to make donations, contact Chris Nice @ 216-401-8314
or e-mail FALLENRIDERS@AOL.COM Also you can contact anyone an the board, they will
be more than willing to help you. HOW EACH CASE WILL BE HANDLED: After the memorial fund has been informed, we will first get all the details
of the accident for review from the local law officials, to see if the rider was riding irresponsibly.Such as running
from local law enforcement, stunting, or riding while impaired in some way.(These are 3 red
flags the board looks for when reviewing a case.Every case is different, and has its own set
of circumstances.) After all the facts have been reviewed by the board,and the board agrees to help the riders
family, someone from the board will contact the family to set up a delivery time for the check. In most cases the President/C.E.O.
,or board members will personally present the family with a check.
It
is up to friends ,or family ,to notify us with in 3 months of the accident,of a family that needs our help. We will not approach
any family with assistance during, or after their time of mourning, unless we have been asked to do so. Also, all requests
for assistance may be subject to further investigation by the
board of directors, and with the assistance of the local law enforcement agencies. Please
remember, that this fund also depends on donations for some of it's operating expenses. Such
as printing, web services & office supplies , just to name a few. The board members , their families, and friends also
donate time , food and materials to the fund, to help keep it running. Depending on the total donations for any given
year, the fund will use, on average,about 10 cents per every dollar donated, for operation expenses. We are a 501
c 3 charity, and all our information can be found with the proper federal offices,or you may contact us for further information. The fallen riders memorial
fund’s board of directors hope and pray that we will never have to use this memorial fund for it’s intended purpose,but
unfortunately that will not be the case. Again, Thank you very much for your support.
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