Injured Riders Fund

Finanical Need

B.U.D.'S Foundation is a donation-based 501 ( c)(3) organization. Those donations are intended to help injured riders based on financial need with expenses such as medical bills, utilities, food, or other essential life necessities, as long as funds are available and the criteria are met. Assistance may also be available to families of fallen riders. We believe that Awareness and Safety are everyone's responsibility; thus, those requesting assistance are asked to complete an assistance application.

medical equipment

It is a fact that Riders can experience some of the worst injuries. And their injuries can reflect just show just such, and insurance doesn't always meet the medical needs or provide the items needed. If you need a walker, scooter, crutches, wheelchairs, shower chairs or other medical equipment, just ask. IF we can obtain it or IF we have it, we will loan it to you for however long you need it. This is a donation based part of our foundation program, thus we rely on medical equipment to be able to loan it out. If you have a piece of medical equipment you are no longer using, please contact us so we can arrange for pick up and or drop off.

Emotional Support

An accident can be a traumatic experience for both the rider and the family members. Having someone to talk to about your accident can be a big help. Whether it is the rider who needs to speak to us or their family member, we have a Helping Hands Team who provides a listening ear. Although we are not counselors, we serve as a Team of Volunteers and Officers who have been through similar experiences. We can also refer you to those professionals if you need. After accidents, people often call to ask for prayers, but many also request more. We have a network of Ambassadors from churches, organizations, and motorcycle ministries who will reach out to offer spiritual support when requested.

Funeral & Memorial Assistance

B.U.D.'S Foundation is always compassionate when it comes to sharing the need for everyone to have life insurance in place because it is not What but When. When it comes to funerals or memorials, planning alone is both overwhelming and a financial burden for many. We have volunteers of dedicated Insurance professionals who can explain planning with you. And if you experience losing a loved one who has little to no insurance it can cause additional stress. If the funds are available, B.U.D.'S Foundation can contribute to the cost of the funeral whenever financially possible.

B.U.D.'S FOUNDATION INJURED Or FAMILY OF FALLEN RIDER Assistance REQUEST

If you or a loved one were involved in a motorcycle accident, please complete our assistance application, and someone will be in touch within 48 hours. All requests must be submitted in writing. A member of our Comfort Team will then contact you for additional information.

Next Steps:

Once you have filled out the Assistance Application, please submit it by mail, as a PDF attached to an email, or by fax. Someone will contact you to arrange a time to speak with you. The Helping Hands Liaison will review your application, as well as your financial and medical needs, to help determine if assistance can be provided. The volunteer will report back to our board members, and the board will decide how to assist based on multiple factors, including the availability of funds.

Once a determination is made, a board member will contact you to discuss how we can help.

If it is to be discovered that you were under the influence of alcohol or drugs during the time of the accident, the Help request may be DENIED. B.U.D.’S Foundation has promoted Awareness and Safety since 2011. And that is everyone’s responsibility.

LEARN MORE

To request Assistance, please download the Assistance application, complete it, and return it by regular USPS mail, email buds.foundation@yahoo.com, or fax to 919-762-7519.

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