Beloved, I have been wanting to tell you all about BACA (Bikers Against Child Abuse) in a well thought out, organize, humorous and informative manner. Such is not to be.
Some time ago I told you a little bit about riding with the Patriot Guard Riders, an organization of bikers dedicated to honoring this nation's Armed Forces. While the experience is breathtaking, especially to someone who never had the balls to serve in uniform, it is also exceptionally painful.
For reasons best left to the psychiatrists right now, I have found an equally honorable and respected group of bikers. Indeed, I have found an extention of my family, through BACA. Without belaboring the point, BACA provides some incredible and unique services to children who have been subject to abuse. The BACA founder, a child psychiatrist, discovered that all of his positive work with abused children was easily undone when the perp still had means and access to intimidate the child and child's family; or worse, was able to continue the abuse.
BACA adopts the child into its family. Anyone who knows anything about bikers understands what this means. I have personally witnessed the fire and joy return to a child's eye when he or she meets 40-50 men, women and children who pledge their heart and soul to the protection and happiness of that child. It is a beautiful sight.
But I digress. This year, our chapter was the recipient of a beautiful, hand-crafted Betty Boop
motorcycle quilt. Since Texas has apparently outlawed "raffles", we are taking donations for the opportunity to be given the quilt. I guess. I wish I knew a good lawyer to vet that language. (By the way, maybe we should open up a community post about why gambling is illegal in Texas, except for the state's own lottery...).
motorcycle quilt. Since Texas has apparently outlawed "raffles", we are taking donations for the opportunity to be given the quilt. I guess. I wish I knew a good lawyer to vet that language. (By the way, maybe we should open up a community post about why gambling is illegal in Texas, except for the state's own lottery...).Anyway, the suggested donations are 1 ticket for $3 or 2 for $5. The quilt is being given away Friday night. The proceeds are being used to buy Christmas presents for the kids our chapter has adopted. Please email infinitegtr@gmail.com now to make arrangements to get your tickets.
BACA Child = Baca Loved, Baca Protected... Formerly Living
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