FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How
does Bikers Fighting Cancer make
its money? Bikers
Fighting Cancer raises money through
donations and product sales. We have
t-shirts, hats, pins, small support
patches and a few specialty items.
We also receive money through membership
dues, which are $100.00 per year.
What
percentage of your money goes to
the kids? 100%.
Bikers Fighting Cancer takes the
money that comes in and helps children
and families we have located. Members
pay out of their own pocket for expenses
such as gas, lodging at events and
meals. There is no reimbursement
allowed under our By-Laws. We use
some of the funds to purchase merchandise
such as our t-shirts. These are sold
at a mark up so we can generate more
income.
Do
you give the money raised to the
hospitals? No.
When we help children or a family
we actually go out and buy the items
the child needs. If we were to give
the money directly to the hospitals
we lose control over how it is spent.
We also are careful about giving
cash directly to a family as we are
concerned again that it may not be
used in connection with the child.
How
do you locate a child that needs
your help? Due
to strict privacy laws we cannot
get information through the hospitals.
We rely on word of mouth. Usually
someone hears of a child and/or family
in need and they call us. Once we
hear of someone in need we appoint
a member to screen the family to
insure that any assistance we give
is used as it is intended.
Is
your club open to all riders and
all types of bikes? Bikers Fighting Cancer
consists of both men and women members.
All types of Motorcycles are represented
in our club. Metrics as well as US
made. Cancer does not discriminate
and neither do we.
Do
I have to live in your area to
become a member? No. We continually invite all those
who have the desire to help to join
our cause. We currently have members
in Washington State, Oregon, Iowa
and Indiana. Chapters in an area
can be created when there are 7 or
more members in a certain location.
How
much is membership? Membership is $100.00 per year plus the initial cost of the patches, which is approximately $60.00. If you are married your spouse is automatically a member for the first $100.00. The only additional cost would be for the patches.
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