MMSF helps riders downed riders and their families all around Massachusetts. Please take a look at our past events to read about those in the riding community that we've helped.
The Massachusetts Motorcyclists Survivor’s Fund, Essex County, (MMSF) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization of all volunteers who raise funds to help Essex County families of riders killed or seriously injured in accidents, and promote motorcycle safety and awareness to help reduce accidents, injuries and fatalities.
Nelson's Ride Planning Meeting - Join Us!
Our next planning meeting
is Tuesday night, May 13, at the AM Vets, 6:30 p.m., 49 Market
Street, Ipswich, MA.
Eddie & Denney's Memorial Run in Memory of Eddie S. Hopkins,
Jr. and Dennis F. Martian, Jr. will be held on Sunday May 18th,
and begins at Gloucester High School. Pull out is at noon,
and the ride will end at the Fraternity Club at 27 Webster Street in
Gloucester.
Print a flyer and see you
there!
The proceeds of this run will go to benefit Gloucester High School
Vocational Students, the
MMA, and the MMSF.
Recommended donation: $15.00
Join us at our next upcoming Thursday night "Open
Houses" at these area supporting motorcycle inspection shops, who will
be staying open up to 8:00 p.m. for inspections. Avoid weekend
lines and come on out and join us at those supporting the MMSF.
Right now our scheduled events include the following Thursday night
open houses:
| May 8th |
|
Witch City Cycles, Salem |
| May 15th |
|
Stewy's Custom Cycles, Wakefield |
| May 22nd |
|
OPEN |
| May 29th |
|
Cycles 128!, Beverly |
To book an open date, write us at contact@MassMSF.org
9th Annual Nelson's Ride
Saturday August 23rd - Sunday, August 24th, 2008
Salisbury Beach, MA
The 9th Annual "Nelson's Ride" and AMA New England Road Riding Rally will be going back to Salisbury Beach, MA, with AMA events Saturday, August 23 and Nelson's Ride Sunday, August 24, all to benefit local families of riders killed and/or seriously injured in accidents.
Already, we've booked the Boston Derby Dames, a women's Roller Derby League, for exhibition matches with rival teams from New Hampshire and Maine. The Dames will be roller skating for the MMSF Saturday and Sunday. Their next scheduled match is Saturday, March 8 at the Shiner's in Wilmington. For more information on the Dames, see www.BostonDerbyDames.com !
LoJack, Plymouth Rock Assurance Corp., the Boston Derby Dames, and Cycles 128! have already signed on as Event sponsors and partners. If one of your businesses is interested in promoting and associating itself with the MMSF, contact Dave Condon our MMSF Treasurer at contact@massmsf.org.
We are working with the Chamber for vendors on the Broadway Island, bands on the bandstand, and parking up front, close and personal. If you want to start making your campground and/or motel reservations, surf around www.SalisburyChamber.com.
The Ride Route is being worked on and it will be as safe, scenic and spectacular as last year.
We're putting in another Grant Request with the Motorcycle Safety Foundation for 'courtesy vans' for Saturday night so you don't have to ride impaired. Take advantage of them ! We want you back for Sunday, and a long time thereafter.
Watch for our upcoming (April & May) Thursday night "Open Houses" at local bike shops for your motorcycle inspections. All motorcycles are required to pass inspection by May 31st. Avoid the weekend lines by coming out Thursday nights to shops who support the MMSF. Witch City Cycles in Salem and Cycles 128! in Beverly, have already signed on - more coming !
If you'd like to help and be on the Event Planning Committee, our next meeting is Tuesday, March 11, 6:30 p.m., at the Am Vets, Post 201, 49 Market Street, Ipswich, MA 01938, Tel: (978) 356-4043. Come on down, lend us your talents.
Watch for annual raffle and Event updates. Tell your friends !
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NEW NEWS
MMSF, MMA leaders and victims testify in support of HB 1464 on 3/18 at the State House. Click here for pictures.
See photos and raffle winners from MMSF's March 9th Benefit for Sue Hart and "Too Poor For Daytona Beach" Party in Salisbury Beach!
View Governor Deval Patrick's 2008 Proclamation for Motorcycle Safety Awareness Period: March 24 through April 30, 2008, as obtained by the Massachusetts Motorcycle Association
Brian Mello Verdict: READ IT HERE.
Jackie Monahan Thanks You: for your letters to Parole Board.
MMA's District 1 Spring Tune-Up Party: Saturday, May 3rd - 7pm - midnight. The Upper Deck Lounge at 16 Broadway, Salisbury Beach, MA. For more info, visit the MMA event page or contact Dave Condon.
Increase penalties for Right of Way Violations Bill. State House Hearing, House, No. 1464. We got "Nelly's Bill" enacted, now we need victims of accidents to tell their stories. Tuesday, March 18, 1:00 at the State House. See www.MassMotorcycle.org for more information.
There are still Women's T-Shirts available from Nelson's Ride 2007 in S, M, L and XL... get yours while they last!
See pictures from the David Allen Celebration of Life Event on 10/28
We want to hear from you about your thoughts on Nelson's Ride 2007. Please submit your feedback so we can make future Nelson's Rides even more successful...
These lucky riders were the winners of the Lojack motorcycle security system!
Support Nelson's Ride
Become a corporate sponsor or supporter of the MMSF or any MMSF sponsored event. Or, take a place as a vendor at an MMSF event. You can be a part of something special, and show your support for local riders, while exposing yourself to new customers.Review our SPONSORSHIP KIT, and then sign up!
Sponsorship Kit (Microsoft Word) | Sponsorship Kit (Adobe PDF)