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Post by bikergal on Jun 28, 2010 18:22:00 GMT -6
That Rally for the Rugrats, the one that was trying to set a world record for the largest bike ride, where it was like $40 a bike, and they had it in all different cities in the US. I always found it odd that not many knew about it, it traveled from city to city with the same claim of making "town xxxxxxx the world record bike run". Then after it came and went you just never heard of it. I really hope it was on the up and up, I see their website no longer loads: www.rallyfortherugrats.com/I did like one thing on their site, they had a great list of all rallies all across the US. And of course, they were raising money "for the children". Yes, I get more cynical as I age.
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Post by General_Malaise on Jun 29, 2010 4:01:38 GMT -6
I sure wish that I could feel more confident that contributions to the numerous "charity" rides and such that we are bombarded with go to what/who they are supposed to.
Lots of loose cash is a mighty temptation.
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Post by bikergal on Jun 29, 2010 7:27:15 GMT -6
I like going to the rides when the family that is affected is there and then they just hand them a check.
I don't particularly like going to the rides that give the money to a bigger charity. In my life I've learned that more money that goes to a charity actually just goes to paychecks.
I think the Shriners were the worst. There was one year that of all the MILLIONS the Shriners collected, only 3% went to their childrens fund, the rest went to their paychecks. 3%.
I'm all for the poker runs when we raise money for a LOCAL family that was affected by a fire, death, cancer, etc...
This rugrats thing just never felt "right" to me in the beginning and now I think my suspicions are becoming reality. I wish someone here knew more about this as I like facts.
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Post by rangemaster on Jun 29, 2010 8:35:01 GMT -6
Yep, it's like was said above - they seem to just be going from rally to rally with the same "pitch" (just fill in the blanks regarding the location), but absolutely no accountability or reporting whatsoever on each event's/attempt's RESULTS. When I did some research about them last night, all I could find was the no-longer-website, a history of the same pitch given for here and other rallies, and the same pitch given somewhere as recently as last week. Even the Photobucket photos they post with releases no display as "deleted". However, their press release for our rally also included the statement "We will also be attempting to break the record at Laconia NH, Sturgis SD, Wharf Rat Rally Digby Nova Scotia, Biketoberfest Daytona Beach Fl, Lone Star Rally Galveston TX". Another release for another event reads "About Rally For The Rugrats: We are holding several Motorcycle Rally's around the country in 2010, benefiting Toys For Tots and The Freedom Alliance Scholarship Fund. These Rally's will be during Myrtle Beach Spring Rally, Laconia Motorcycle Week, Sturgis Bike Week, The Wharf Rat Rally in Digby Nova Scotia, Biketoberfest in Daytona Beach and The Lone Star Rally in Galveston Texas." It's like they have a general press release and just change the location and dates. Freedom Alliance, one of the charities they claim to share part of the proceeds to, has a current post: "Rally for the Rugrats attempt to break the Guinness Book of World Record’s record for the Largest Single Harley Davidson Motorcycle Ride continues at 11am on Saturday, September 5, 2010 during the Wharf Rat Rally Bike Week in Digby Nova Scotia, Canada. Part of the proceeds from the 7 rallies will go to benefit the Freedom Alliance Scholarship Fund. Please visit www.rallyfortherugrats.com for more information." www.freedomalliance.org/index.php?option=com_jcalpro&Itemid=15&extmode=view&extid=117 Their contact info/person is listed as: Rally For The Rugrats 5442 Orange Blvd Sanford FL. 32771 Contact Person: Chase Michaels Organizer Phone: 407-235-5212 Email: chase@rallyfortherugrats.com (This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it) URL: www.rallyfortherugrats.com I phoned that number, could only leave a voice message. I sent an email from one of my research/investigative accounts. Of course, the website doesn't work. I've also seen references to "HOGS Gone Wild/Rally For the Rugrats" in reference to Chase Michaels, but I have very limited time available to research further. Maybe they're legit, maybe not. No matter what - they sure don't give an impression of being accountable nor responsible regarding their FULL activities (that just happen to cross state AND international lines) ...
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Post by General_Malaise on Jun 29, 2010 18:28:41 GMT -6
I'm with Bikergal, If I know who is who and they are local or I receive a facebook or some other notification from someone I know & trust then I feel "charitable"
This biker charity business bears careful scrutiny.
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Post by freebird on Jun 30, 2010 3:41:21 GMT -6
For the most part even with the various groups we support we look for the money staying Local. It is certainly needed here and can do a lot of good.
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Post by dynadaddy on Jun 30, 2010 5:21:46 GMT -6
Amen to all!
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Post by DG1 Phillip on Jul 19, 2010 6:00:17 GMT -6
The site is back up. They are planning events for 2011 already but I left the site when my virus program started going crazy everytime i cliked on something so be careful if you go there.....
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