Looking for a charity to support

[shrub]

Hi there, I work for Street and Sport Motorcycles, and we are holding a Mods and Rockers run as well as our regular runs, and I want to find a charity we can support. The Westpac Helicopter, St Johns etc all seem to get regular support and are well funded, so I want to find a small and struggling organisation that would really appreciate a bit of extra cash. Ideally something to do with motorcycling, but I'm not locked on that.

Any suggestions?

[MIXONE]

The mixone Needs a New Bike Fund.
Definately struggling and would appreciate some cash.


Just a p/t.Good onya for supporting charities because some of them out there need it big time.

[Rockbuddy]

im running a project for kids who are becoming at risk of getting in trouble, ie starting to wag school, becoming known by the police etc we could always do with a few extra dollars in the coffers
oh and the organisers myself and another are both KB members

[Nasty]

Hi there, I work for Street and Sport Motorcycles, and we are holding a Mods and Rockers run as well as our regular runs, and I want to find a charity we can support. The Westpac Helicopter, St Johns etc all seem to get regular support and are well funded, so I want to find a small and struggling organisation that would really appreciate a bit of extra cash. Ideally something to do with motorcycling, but I'm not locked on that.

Any suggestions?

Speak to T.G.W - BADD - Bikers against Drunk Drivers ... well worth work they do.

[Genestho]

Hi there, I work for Street and Sport Motorcycles, and we are holding a Mods and Rockers run as well as our regular runs, and I want to find a charity we can support. The Westpac Helicopter, St Johns etc all seem to get regular support and are well funded, so I want to find a small and struggling organisation that would really appreciate a bit of extra cash. Ideally something to do with motorcycling, but I'm not locked on that.

Any suggestions?

B.A.D.D!

Registered Charity, Donee status, Registered Incorporated Society! IRD number!

Small, and struggling, but able to get alot done, thanks to members of the community!!

Could forward all info in an email!?

[Genestho]

Speak to T.G.W - BADD - Bikers against Drunk Drivers ... well worth work they do.
JINX! Thanks Kari!! X

[fergie]

good onya for putting your hand up,perhaps you can post which charity you decide on them we can support it as we wish.

[Genestho]

good onya for putting your hand up,perhaps you can post which charity you decide on them we can support it as we wish.

+1 x2! (For all of you! haha!) Actually, myself, I'd support a children in trouble cause!

[shrub]

Speak to T.G.W - BADD - Bikers against Drunk Drivers ... well worth work they do.

Thanks, definitely worth considering, but my one question is that surely lobbying against drinking and driving is a little unnecessary given it is heavily policed and socially unacceptable?

[Genestho]

Thanks, definitely worth considering, but my one question is that surely lobbying against drinking and driving is a little unnecessary given it is heavily policed and socially unacceptable?
I'll just put you straight, B.A.D.D is not a lobby group, it's purposes are for education and promotion of the awareness of consequences and educational focussed.

I personally lobby with another group! Which is not a Charity!

[Devil]

The rescue helicopters aren't well funded and can always do with more, St Johns too.

[Nasty]

Thanks, definitely worth considering, but my one question is that surely lobbying against drinking and driving is a little unnecessary given it is heavily policed and socially unacceptable?

That may be so, but we still have riders killed on the roads by these people who choose this as their lifestyle choice - being socially unacceptable does not mean that it is not done, and its not all about lobbying.

[Supermac Jr]

Get in touch with CDC (Canterbury Development Corporation: www.cdc.org.nz ) they'll be able to point you in the right direction.

[James Deuce]

http://www.cdsa.org.nz/links.html

[Oakie]

The Christchurch branch of the non-profit organisation I work for can always do with money. www.hohepa.com
The residential care we provide comes out of government funding but anything else comes out of fundraising or donations. One of our upcoming fundraising campaigns will probably be for a couple of Automatic External Defibrillators for a bit of protection for those of our guys with dicky tickers. http://www.stjohn.org.nz/education/aed.aspx Outstandingly good things that anyone can use and worth about $3000 each from memory.

Oh, and our guys seem to like bikes and were mightily impressed when I got to deliver Santa standing on the back of my bike a couple of Christmases ago.

[kave]

What about the Brain Injury Association of NZ? it is a charity that helps provide advocacy for suffers of brain injuries, it is struggling, and in the current environment of ACC cuts people need all the advocacy they can get (especially people who often find it difficult to speak for themselves).

[orange dog]

Leah at www.projectkph.co.nz would be worth consideration, I'll be supporting her with my postie ride www.maddogchallenge.co.nz
http://www.projectkph.co.nz
Helping out kids who just happen to love the smell of race gas, just like many of us!

[shrub]

The New Zealand Spinal Trust operate out of Burwood Hospital and have a team of volunteers and run on the smell of an oily rag. Most importantly they do a lot of work with bikers, so I want to put money back into the people who support us.

[Oakie]

The New Zealand Spinal Trust operate out of Burwood Hospital and have a team of volunteers and run on the smell of an oily rag. Most importantly they do a lot of work with bikers, so I want to put money back into the people who support us.

Great idea. Hope the day goes off brilliantly for you.

[SDU]

The New Zealand Spinal Trust operate out of Burwood Hospital and have a team of volunteers and run on the smell of an oily rag. Most importantly they do a lot of work with bikers, so I want to put money back into the people who support us.


Sweet:rockon:

[Genestho]

The New Zealand Spinal Trust operate out of Burwood Hospital and have a team of volunteers and run on the smell of an oily rag. Most importantly they do a lot of work with bikers, so I want to put money back into the people who support us.

Awesome, good call, I sent on donations to these guys a couple of years back, in lieu of donations to my family, they are well worth supporting, and they do indeed run on the sniff of an oily rag!!!!! Good on you guys! Cheers!

[trump-lady]

What a fantastic thread!

:) :) :)

Just read a bad one

Kiwi biker redeemed :)

[helenoftroy]

The New Zealand Spinal Trust operate out of Burwood Hospital and have a team of volunteers and run on the smell of an oily rag. Most importantly they do a lot of work with bikers, so I want to put money back into the people who support us.

Thats fantastic!

Spinal injury nursing is my passion,and always will be....

I am a Duty Manager at Burwood atm

This is a fantastic group to support, & sadly,...there has been a significant increase in the numbers of bike riders in the unit this year....