Help a Hero

[Bad JuJu]

I read this item in today's Florida Bicycling Association electronic newsletter and wanted to pass it on for any of you who feel inclined to help. Seems like a good cause:

On January 14, two Everglades Bicycle Club members were hit on their
tandem while riding in Homestead, Fla. They were struck from behind by a
19-year-old man who fled the scene after the impact. A man in a van
heading in the opposite direction saw the accident and chased the
hit-and-run driver down and made him return to the scene of the accident
where it was determined he did not own a drivers license and was
arrested at the scene. Both Wayne and Melanie are home resting.
Unfortunately, during the chase, the good samaritan's car overheated,
caught on fire, and he lost his van. The EBC Hero Fund account has been
set up to collect funds to help this man purchase a new van. Make checks
out to EBC Hero Fund and address the envelope to: Everglades Bike Club;
Hero Fund; P.O. Box 430282; South Miami, FL 33243-0282.

[Pedal Wench]

Yikes! That's where my boyfriend rides all the time, and when I'm there, that's where we go too.

[MomOnBike]

This is the first I've heard of this. I will say, though, that for those with the funds, a donation would be a very good idea.

I'm firmly in favor of rewarding good behavior.