Douglas Arnold
When I learned that one out of every ten children have been abused before they are eighteen, I was stunned. I was further dismayed to learn that only one in ten abused children disclose the abuse. These kids harbor the destructive feelings into adulthood . The family and community suffer from a ripple effect.
Chances are that you know someone who has been abused. These statistics really hit home. The “Gear Up 4 Kids” ride will present an opportunity for riders to show our kids we are strong and that we care about them. Riding into the school parking lot, kids cheering , ringing cowbells, sirens blaring and music playing will change you forever. Knowing you have done something to protect our most valuable resource, kids, will make you proud. How proud? It will bring a tear to your eye, raise the hair on the back of your neck, lift your chin and make you smile inside and out. Sincerely, Doug and Kit Arnold |