Category Archives: Supporters

Bikers Helping Bikers: Annual Nelson’s Family Pancake Breakfast – Sunday, March 23rd, 2025 (Ipswich, MA)

Bikers Helping Bikers Annual Nelson’s Family Pancake Breakfast
Sunday, March 23rd, 2025 – 10am – Noon
Ipswich Masonic Lodge, 70 Topsfield Road, Ipswich, MA

Sunday, March 23rd, 2025– Join us for our annual Pancake Breakfast remembering Nelson Selig, Jason Hallock and others lost. Co-Hosted and Supported and Served Up by Widows Sons Masonic Riders Ancient Craft, Massachusetts Chapter, and Check Twice – Save a Life. You’ll be there for the drawing of our Annual “Ride (Gas) Free in 2025” Raffle at 12pm.

$20/person donation

Happy Holidays 2024 Year-Ending Raffle

Bikers Helping Bikers Happy Holidays 2024 Raffle
(end of the year donations help us help others and gear up for 2025)
Drawing Sunday December 15th – or – Wednesday December 18th
Need NOT be present to win!

$20/ticket or 6 for $100 – 6 chances to win !

  • Top Prize – ten (10) $50 scratch tickets
  • 2nd Prize – five (5) $50 scratch tickets
  • 3rd Prize – three (3) $50 scratch tickets
  • 4rd Prize – two (2) $50 scratch tickets
  • 5th Prize – one (1) $50 scratch tickets
  • 6th Prize – your $20 donation BACK !

See your local Bikers Helping Bikers Supporting Club / Group / Supporter!

All prize packages – $50 MA Lottery Lifetime Millions
(see https://www.masslottery.com/games/draw-and-instants/433)
GREAT ODDS of winning $100 to $2M and 2nd Chance Prizes!

2021-2022 Turkey Shoot League at The Chop Shop Pub

Bikers Helping Bikers Turkey Shoots 2021-2022
The Chop Shop Pub, Seabrook, NH
1st Saturday monthly November 2021 – April 2022

Our 11th year! Cold weather winter FUN getting us out and getting us TOGETHER! First Saturday of every month from November 2021 thru April 2021 join us for “Bikers Helping Bikers Turkey Shoot“ at The Chop Shop Pub in Seabrook, NH.

Teams of four will be shooting darts, pool, cornhole, crossbow pistols and/or BB’s, for TOP SHOT / HOT SHOTS and “Horse’s Ass” honors, as we keep our supporters and their crews together over the winter months. RESERVE YOUR TICKETS NOW for the Turkey Shoot dates below, and we’ll see you at The Chop Shop Pub!

NEXT TURKEY SHOOT: April 2nd, 2022

Biker Rodeo, Party & Concert for Carolyn “Boo” Walsh – Sunday, August 8th, 2021

Biker Rodeo, Party and Concert!
Sunday, August 8th, 2021
Noon to 5pm(ish)
Saugus Elks Grove (end of Elks Way, near 401 Main Street)
Facebook Event Page

Join Bikers Helping Bikers/Riders Helping Riders and Friends of Carolyn “Boo” Walsh to come out and celebrate “Boo’s” recovery with an afternoon of fellowship and fun!

Biker Rodeo: Sunday, August 8th, Noon to 5 p.m. ish . . . benefiting “Boo” of Melrose. In the Grove at the Saugus-Everett Elks Lodge, on Elks Way just off 401 Main St., Saugus, MA

All the event details on bands, raffle, bike games and more are here!

March 2019 Raffle – Ride (Gas) Free in 2019!

Join Riders Helping Riders for the “Ride (Gas) Free in 2019” Raffle! The one prize winner receives 20 $19 gas cards (20 cards x $19/each = $380 value), and the drawing will be held at Nelson’s Family Pancake Breakfast on March 31st, 2019. Get your Raffle Tickets to sell, or for your own chance to win! Tickets are $5/apiece, or five for $20! (Sell four, and keep the fifth for yourself!) You need not be present at the Vittori-Rocci Post in Beverly, MA on March 31st for the Pancake Breakfast and to celebrate the Governor’s Proclamation of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Period in the Commonwealth, but we hope you will be!

Tickets are no longer available online, as they are nearly sold out!  There are 60 remaining tickets available at the door at the Nelson Family Pancake Breakfast tomorrow, March 31st, 2019 at the Vittori-Rocci Post in Beverly, MA.  Join us, and grab the last available tickets!

Happy New Year! Upcoming Events in 2016

Red.ChrisWelcome Back Red and Chris! Back On Their Feet Fundraiser (Event Page)
Saturday, March 26th, 2016 from 1:00pm – 4:00pm
American Legion Post 6, Lynn Commons
157 North Common Street, Lynn, MA
Facebook Event Page

“Welcome Back Red & Chris” is co-supported by Red and Chris’ family, friends, the Italian American Racing Team, Mean & Clean, and Check Twice Signs.

UPDATE: Read “1,110 reasons to ride again” in the Lynn Item.

T's Ride 2016 FlyerT’s Ride – In Honor of Tony “T” Fasulo (Event Page)
June 5th, 2016
Hudson Elks – 99 Park Street, Hudson, MA
Staging starts at 10am at Elks, Ride Leaves at Noon Sharp (and returns to the Elks)
Facebook Event Page

Join the XTreme Riders and the American Veterans MC as we celebrate the life of our brother, Tony Fasulo: 20 year Army Veteran, beloved son, husband, father and brother.

You can read more about both events, and buy your advance tickets online and save…now!

 

Riders Helping Riders on Thanksgiving

Essex, Middlesex, Suffolk County area riders’ families – if you can use a little bit of help with Thanksgiving meal next week, private message us on Facebook (in confidence) by this Sunday, and next Thursday, giving thanks, Check Twice Signs will be co-sponsoring the butternut squash and cider at the Chop Shop Pub’s Thanksgiving Day Dinner/Meal, for area riders to enjoy the camaraderie of Bikers Helping Bikers, with plenty of cheer and football. For more info, see the Chop Shop Pub Facebook page.

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Motorcycle Fatality Data for FY2014 and 2010-2014 (five year combined data)

Since year 2000, the MMSF / Bikers Helping Bikers leaders have had a seat at the MassDOT / RMV table, working with State Officials on programs aimed at reducing accidents, injuries and fatalities.  On July 15th, the Committee met and provided the following two presentations (Adobe PDF), based on the accident reconstruction reports and other data available for each registered motorcycle in Massachusetts.

Bikers Helping Bikers asks for your review and any ideas you might have to help reduce accidents and fatalities here in Massachusetts.  Write us at info@massmsf.org with your thoughts, ideas, questions.

Click here to read 2014 report/data (Adobe PDF)

Click to read the 2014 report/data.

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Click to read the combined 2010-2014 report/data.

Upcoming Event: Sunday, June 7th, 2015: 3rd Annual “T’s Ride” (Hudson, MA)

Sunday, June 7th, 2015 from 1pm – 4pm
3rd Annual T’s Ride to honor Tony “T” Fasulo
Hudson-Concord Elks Lodge 959
99 Park Street, Hudson, MA
Facebook Event Page

Rain or Shine! Ride or Drive!! Be there for the games, music, laughs, raffle and more!!

Click here for the event flyer and all the event details.

The Xtreme Riders and American Veterans Motorcycle Club invite you to join in a Memorial Ride and Celebration of the life of their Brother, Tony “T” Fasulo who left us after crashing on Route 290. Funds in excess of event expense have been designated by T’s family and brothers to benefit the Worcester County and Massachusetts Motorcyclist Survivor’s Funds. Bikers Helping Bikers.

Thursday, June 4th: Services Celebrating the Life of Doug Usher

Celebration of Doug Usher’s Life Riders Requested Thursday, June 4, starting at 10:30 a.m. for an 11:00 a.m. service at Lyons Funeral Home, 28 Elm Street, Danvers Obituary for Doug Usher Facebook Event Page Please join us, with the family and friends of Doug Usher, on your bikes this Thursday morning, June 4th.  We will ‘cone-off’ an area for motorcycle parking. Doug passed earlier this month.  In 2002, a driver turned left in front of his oncoming motorcycle in Plymouth, resulting in horrific injuries.  Doctors said 10% chance of survival, likely never to walk again . . .but he fought and pretty much beat those odds, with about a 60% recovery, resulting with daily, on-going struggles.  He lived life and fought the fight.  His family, who includes local rider and long-time “Riders Helping Riders” supporter Sue Boaman Diecidue, have asked, in lieu of flowers, to donate to the Massachusetts  Motorcyclists Survivor’s Fund, in Dougie’s memory. Donations may be made in Doug’s memory using PayPal (below) or by mail with checks payable to MMSF, Inc., (MMSF, P.O. Box 446, Topsfield, MA 01983).

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This Weekend’s Events: Honoring Nelson’s Family, Eddy’s Memorial Ride

Saturday May 16th, 2015
Ipswich  VFW
11am – 2pm (Presentations at noon)
Facebook Event Page

Cookout honoring and thanking the family of Nelson Selig, who allowed us into their lives the past 15 years after Nelson’s death on May 2, 2000. That tragedy sparked an “awareness” for motorcycle safety in Massachusetts, and we appreciate his entire family for allowing that.

Co-hosted by the Massachusetts Motorcyclists Survivor’s Fund (MMSF), Bikers Helping Bikers and Check Twice Signs – we were going to have it in their back yard, but figured over the 15 years, more than 50 families helped, hundreds of volunteers and thousands of supporters over those years, we’ll be at where it all began, the Ipswich VFW, 11 a.m., to 2 p.m., with presentations at high noon. Ride or drive in and give your thanks to Nelson’s family.

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Sunday May 17th, 2015 – Eddy’s Memorial Ride
Aces and Eights Clubhouse (Western Ave., Essex)
11am – Pullout.   1pm – Afterparty.
Facebook Page

Join the Aces and Eights for Eddy’s Memorial Ride on Sunday May 17th, 2015.  Staging at 10am, Kick Stands Up at 11am, Afterparty back at the A&E Clubhouse at 1pm.

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April 2015’s Turkey Shoot Hot Shots

Thanks to everyone who participated in the Fourth Annual MMSF Turkey Shoot League.  The final Turkey Shoot of the season was last Friday, April 3rd.  Congratulations to our Turkey Shoot Top Shots and Team Champions!

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Turkey Shoot Champs: Sleepers

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Turkey Shoot Champs: Jeff and Pam

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Turkey Shoot Top Shot: Johnny McLaughlin

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Paul Steve and Don at Turkey Shoot

 

Photos from 2014 Rally & 15th Annual Nelson’s Ride

Thanks for all your photos and videos!  We’re compiling them on the Bikers Helping Bikers Picasa page.  Keep sending them to photos@bikershelpingbikers.org, or posting them to the Bikers Helping Bikers Facebook page or the 2014 Weekend Rally & 15th Annual Nelson’s Ride Facebook page!

Thanks to Marie Hanabusa (as always!), as well as James Roy, Suzanne Uncapher, and Larry ‘Sundance’ Berk, Pamela Day, John Stankiewicz, Betsy Lister and New England Coffee for your photos!

UPDATE: Check out the Tri-Town Transcript’s photo gallery of Nelson’s Ride!

Thanks to all who attended the walk-through

Thanks to everyone who came out to the Topsfield Fairgrounds this past Saturday, April 19th, for a walk-through of the site for the 2014 Bikers Helping Bikers Weekend Rally and 15th Annual Nelson’s Ride on August 15th – August 17th, 2014.

All the photos from the walk-through can be on the MMSF Picasa page found here, thanks to Marie Hanabusa!

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January 2014 Turkey Shoot Champions

Congratulations to the top team at January’s Turkey Shoot at The Winner’s Circle and Air Soft Special Ops in Salisbury, MA. Jeff Martin, Nancy Brooks, Deanna and Wayne Masse. Extra special congrats to Deanna Masse, the TOP HOT SHOT for the night!    Our next MMSF “Turkey Shoot” of pool, darts, and pistols will be on Friday, February 28th, 2014.  You can find out more about the event, and buy your tickets now!

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January 2014 WINNING TEAM: Jeff Martin, Nancy Brooks, Deanna and Wayne Masse

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January 2014 INDIVIDUAL HOT SHOT: Deanna Masse

 

 

 

 

 

December 2013 Turkey Shoot Champions

Thanks to all those who braved the post Christmas lethargy to join the December 2013 MMSF “Turkey Shoot” at The Winner’s Circle and Air Soft Special Ops in Salisbury, MA last Friday night.  The night’s esteemed winners are shown below, and there are even more pictures from the evening here (courtesy of Marie Hanabusa).

Our next MMSF “Turkey Shoot” of pool, darts, and pistols will be on January 31st, 2014.  You can find out more about the event, and buy your tickets now!

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Riders Helping Riders on TV and online!

Danvers Community Access Television was kind enough to invite Massachusetts Motorcyclists’ Survivors Fund Board members Paul Cote and Carol Richardson for twenty five minute interview segment called ‘Significant’ with host Charlie Vogel.

You can watch it online, watch it below, or find your local channel listings at www.danverstv.org.

 

MMSF at Northeast Motorcycle Expo January 11th -12th

NortheastMotoExpoKevMarvLogoPlease stop by our booth on January 11th – 12th for the Northeast Motorcycle Expo in Boston.  (All the event details, directions, and show hours are here.)   When you stop by and say hello, get information about the 15th Annual Nelson’s Ride on August 17th, 2014, and buy a 2014 Survivor’s Fund Raffle Ticket for only $5, you’ll get a free ‘Check Twice‘ sticker!

Make sure to check out www.kevmarv.com for upcoming show in Salem, NH in February 2014, and in Wilmington, MA in March 2014.

And…print out the coupon below and get $2 off your ticket fee for the January show in Boston!!

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5th Annual “Chic’s Ride” in Charlton on Sunday 09/15

09152013ChicsRideFlyerThe Worcester County Motorcyclists’ Survivors Fund brings you the 5th Annual Chic’s Ride, in honor of Brian Ceccarini, next Sunday, September 15th.

Staging starts at 9:30am at the Quarter Keg Pub, 443 Worcester Road (Route 20) in Charlton, MA. Kickstands up at 11am. Rain or shine – Non-riders welcome. After the ride there will be a Celebration of Life Party with lunch, raffles, and entertainment provided by DJ Mouth from 1pm-5pm. Click here for all the details and directions on the Facebook event page for Chic’s Ride.

Tickets are $15, and all proceeds go to support the WCMSF.

Click here for a full page printable flyer of the days events.

MREP has your Nelson’s Ride Pix with Vinnie DiMartino

08182013NelsonsRideScreenShotFromMREPThe Massachusetts Rider Education Program (MREP) has ten photo galleries from Nelson’s Ride, and tons of photos with YOU and Vinnie DiMartino.  Check out the photos on their Facebook page!

To minimize the risk and maximize the fun of motorcycling, the Registry of Motor Vehicles sponsors the Massachusetts Rider Education Program (MREP). The mission of this program is to reduce the number of motorcycle related fatalities and injuries in the Commonwealth by increasing the statewide availability of Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) approved training courses for motorcycle riders and to increase awareness and education for both riders and drivers.

Come meet Vinnie DiMartino at Nelson’s Ride on Sunday!

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(Click “PLAY” above to hear VInnie DiMartino’s 30 second PSA for Nelson’s Ride).  Original and 14-year supporter of Nelson’s Ride, the Motorcyclists Suvivor’s Fund and long-time “Check Twice” motorcycle advocate Betsy Lister of Lister Insurance Agency getting the “thumbs up’ from master Bike Builder Vinnie DiMartino, who’ll be joining us Sunday morning at Nelson’s Ride, from Cycles! 128.

 

This Sunday, August 18th: The 14th Annual Nelson’s Ride

This Sunday, August 18th, is the 14th Annual Nelson’s Ride event to benefit The Massachusetts Motorcyclists Survivor’s Fund. The ride will begin and end at Cycles! 128 in Beverly Massachusetts.  (Click here for directions, ride route, and schedule of events.)

Click here to hear a .30 PSA by Vinnie DiMartino speaking about the event. Mr. DiMartino is from a popular and long running bike building reality TV show and is well known in the motorcycle community.

The Massachusetts Motorcyclists Survivor’s Fund (MMSF) is an all volunteer non-profit organization. We raise money to help local families of riders killed or seriously injured in accidents and promote motorcycle safety and awareness to help reduce accidents, injuries and fatalities. (see our websites: www.massmsf.org, or www.ridershelpingriders.org or www.bikershelpingbikers.org)

Nelson’s Ride is an annual slow motorcycle ride in memory of Nelson Selig, Sr., who was killed in a motorcycle accident on May 2, 2000, leaving behind a wife, two children, two sisters, his mother, his step father, and many good friends.

The annual fundraiser began in August 2000, and was intended to make one of Nelson Sr.’s dreams come true: to send his children to college. That dream was accomplished, and in 2003, Nelson’s widow Felicia requested that our Team begin helping other local families of riders killed in accidents with the funds.

Nelson’s Ride is one of the Survivors Funds’ largest fund raising events.

Peter Marochello is Nelson’s Ride Parade Marshall for 2013!

08062013PeterMarachelloPeter Marochello, formerly of Stoneham and Bradford, will be the 2013 “Nelson’s Ride Parade Marshall.”

For over 15 years, Pete hosted his annual “Pete’s Pig Roast,” which raised over $125,000 for the “Make a Wish Foundation,” helping children fill some of their last wishes.  The annual pig roasts began in his Bradford back yard bringing in hundreds of area bikers then moved to the American Legion Post and Winnekenni Castle in Haverhill.  At his last Pig Roast, he was recognized by the American Motorcyclists Association and the Mayor of Haverhill for all his good works.

Pete was one of the original supporters of the Motorcyclist Survivor’s Fund, its concepts and missions of “Bikers Helping Bikers” and promoting motorcycle awareness.  He volunteered his time and talents and personality supporting Nelson’s Ride each year.

About five years ago Pete relocated to Florida to be with and care for his Mom.  Both of them are back up north for a few weeks, and we have the honor of honoring his contributions to the motorcycle community, as our “Parade Marshall” at this year’s Nelson’s Ride Sunday August 18th from Cycles! 128.

We welcome all Pete’s friends to come down to see him at the 14th annual “Nelson’s Ride” and help us ROAST PETE ! ! !

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