Club News

Members of BKMC Chapter 42 were able to make another donation to the Panhandle Children's Foundation, Inc following their efforts at the 2024 Hogs on the Point fundraiser. This makes the 2nd year that Chapter 42 has had the pleasure of attending and helping with this event. BKMC 42 assists the PCFI with the children's BBQ cook-off by starting and tending to the fires- a job perfectly suited to a club made-up of firefighters.

The PCFI was founded in 2003 and provided financial aid to disabled, disadvantaged, and ill children across the Texas Panhandle. The services they provide are funded exclusively from donations by sponsors, individuals and various fundraising efforts. Examples of things these funds will provide include: durable medical equipment (wheelchairs, walkers, etc), feeding supplies, travel costs and hotel costs for hospital visits, and school supply drives. 

In 2007, the PCFI was gifted a 60-acre retreat, Talon Point located just outside Dumas, TX that they use to facilitate special camps for disadvanted and disabled children. 

For more information on Chapter 42 visit them on Facebook at BKMC Chapter 42 Palo Duro

For more infomation about the Panhandle Children's Foundation, visit http://panhandlechildrensfoundation.org/about-us

Brother's Keepers MC Chapter 42 is thankful to supporters who have made it possible for the Chapter to make a donation of $5,750 to The 100 Club of the Texas Panhandle.

The 100 Club has a primary mission to support the efforts of first responder agencies across the northern counties of Texas. Their efforts aid departments in obtaining equipment, materials, educational support and in the event of severe injury or loss, they provide aid that is essential in moving forward for those we leave behind. 

The 100 Club of the Texas Panhandle holds a special place in the hearts of BKMC 42 Members and Officers. The organization provided gracious support to the family of late Dalhart VFD Chief Curtis Brown, who was the founding President of Chapter 42. The Chapter is grateful to have the opportunity to make this donation around the anniversary of his loss. 

For more information, or to inquire about making a donation to either of these organizations, visit

https://www.texaspanhandle100club.org/

or 

https://www.brotherskeepersmc.com/bkmc/chapter/dalhart-tx

With funds raised during their annual Burn Run, the Brother's Keepers MC-Chapter 40 was able to donate $1,500 to The Meeting Place! The Meeting Place is a community outreach organization based in Sturgis, KY that helps anyone seeking aid with faith-based resources for a varity of issues including addiction, forgiveness, fear, and anger management strategies. This money will help them with their mission of offering these services to the Sturgis, Uniontown, and Morganfield, KY areas.

For more information or to make a donation to BKMC Chapter 40- Western Coalfield, KY or The Meeting Place, please reach out on Facebook!

Brother's Keepers across the state of Kentucky take to the streets in support of the Kentucky Fallen Firefighters in the annual Red Helmet Ride. This ride pays tribute to firefighters lost in the line of duty throughout the state. BKMC Chapter 6 was joined by Chapters 25, 32, and 40 in paying their respects and honoring the sacrifices of fallen brothers and sisters.

For information on how you can contribute to the Kentucky Fallen Firefighters Memorial, contact Bruce Roberts at bruce.roberts@kctcs.edu

Central KY Chapters 6,25 and 32 were at Hoosier Burn camp for Family Day. We participated in the HBC Motorcycle le Ride ride from Carmel Indiana almost 100 miles Non-stop escorted and apparatus-blocked route over to Camp Tecumseh near Battle Ground Indiana. In total $16,000 was presented to HBC from The Bluegrass Burn Run last year. We are doing great again this year and anticipate a larger donation next year. Thanks to all who came out to support

Getting our 50/50 check from Simple Simons. Thanks Angie Walker