Angels WITH WINGS OF LEATHER.(Harley Owners Group of Elgin)

Nursing Homes | June 1, 2001| | Copyright

Motorcycle enthusiasts with a desire to help others have brightened the lives of some profoundly disabled children and young adults

Thanks to sensational Hollywood "biker" movies and the real-life antics of certain highly visible motorcycle "gangs" of the fifties and sixties, some people hold a dim view of all motorcycle clubs. That perception turned out to be a blessing in disguise for residents of a specialized pediatric long-term care facility in Illinois. Fourteen years ago, after their offer of fundraising assistance was turned down by two other nonprofit ...

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