Echoing everybody's sentiments, this is indeed a noble cause, Connie.
Also, folks, you may have seen the BAM table at Alice's --between the restaurant patio and the gas station shack. BAM is free, and me being an incorrigible cheap, I signed up. I guess I didn't have anything to lose. Fortunately I have tried BAM, so I can't vouch for it. I'll let you know.
In a nutshell: "BAM's nationwide volunteer network of over 1 million motorcyclists can help you in an emergency. If you experience a breakdown or mechanical problems while on the road, call 1-800-4-BIKERS (1-800-424-5377), and we will computer search our volunteer network and send someone out to help." (
http://www.russbrown.com/what-is-bam.html)
Shit happens. The best riders crash and the best bikes breakdown. Whereas I'm useless and worthless with mechanics and paramedics, please do ping me if you can use a hug, a blanket, company, a bad joke to kill time, O+ blood, a ride somewhere, a cup of coffee, etc. I live in South Beach, SF.
Otherwise, remember the best protective gear you have is your brain, please practice ATGATT, and ride long, hard and safe.
Marc.