By Lulu

Twenty years ago, Bikers Bash was launched. This year they honored founders, the late Bruce Rossmeyer and his family and Rita and Rick Case. The gala was held at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino with a fabulous dinner, live music and tables full of silent auction items to bid on. There was also a live auction of incredible packages which even included Super Bowl tickets, but the auction item of the night was a motorcycle built at Mr. Motorhead’s with the assistance of the children from the Boys & Girls Club of Broward County.

The bike started as a 2006 Fat Boy and with donations from Arlen Ness (accessories), Samson (exhaust), Artyek (paint), Southeast Powder Coating, Kovac Automotive (tires) and Tucker V-Twin (accessories) the result is a throwback to the 70’s names “El Gordo Loco”. I was told the generous gentleman, Tommy Hartmann, who purchased the bike donated it back to be auctioned again! The Boys and Girls Club of Broward County serves 12,032 kids who spent a total of 2,710,785 hours at the club. The children range from 6-18 years old.

Participants in the club benefit with increased academic success, physical fitness and better lifestyle choices, and building of good character and citizenship. A special thank you to title sponsor Alligator Alley Harley-Davidson and all the sponsors who make this event possible and create this atmosphere of love for kids in need!