Every Sturgis rally, Hamsters USA, a group of people of the custom motorcycle industry, organizes a dinner with silent auction and raffle to raise funds for “Children’s Care” of Rapid City which serves children with special needs. Yesterday Monday, the organization shattered their own record, raising $285,000. Hamsters raised funds through of an Arlen Ness custom built motorcycle. The bike had been built for Craig Betz of California, but Betz died of cancer weeks after being inducted into the Hamsters USA organization at last year’s annual meeting. Betz’s sister, Cecily Betz, donated the bike to in his memory.
Yesterday In Sturgis Hamsters USA Raised $291,000 for Rapid City Children
Published by August 4th, 2009 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.4 Responses to “Yesterday In Sturgis Hamsters USA Raised $291,000 for Rapid City Children”
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Always nice to see a “gang of bikers” do good.
BikerMarc
Smile ,
Say Cheese .
Good job men .
It was inspirational to see the enthusiasm and generosity at the banquet. Awesome night! My only regret is someone out bid me on the basket of chocolate truffles! Very unfortunate!
Sorry Pepper, That was me. It went to my wife as it was her birthday!