East Central supported Programs
Buddy Bears
Buddy bears are small stuffed bears. ABATE Chapters purchase and distribute them to emergency first-responders like EMT's, Fire Departments, and others. In the event of a traumatic incident or accident involving a child, emergency responders will give one of these bears to the child. It has been proven in times of crisis that such an item will help take the child's mind off the event and focus on something else.
Motorcycle Dial a ride
We support Motorcycle Dial-a-Ride. We educate riders on methods to keep impaired motorcyclists off the road. We also provide a free rides for both rider and their motorcycle when other options are not available.
MRF
The Motorcycle Riders Foundation is chiefly concerned with issues at the national and international levels that impact the freedom and safety of American street motorcyclists. We are also committed to educating rights advocates to improve effectiveness at the state and local levels. The MRF works together with State Motorcyclists’ Rights Organizations (SMROs), assisting them with state and local agendas as well as working with them to influence Washington, DC – from the Congress to government departments and agencies to the Office of the President of the United States. We also work with allies in Europe and Asia to influence talks on vehicle globalization and harmonization that are proceeding under the United Nations and the World Health Organization (WHO).
