Foundation for Fallen MiniTruckers

Thanks S10kid17, definitely spread the word to all the forums out there...you guys play a KEY role in getting the word out and helping make this something that will change our scene forever.

A forum member brought up a good point I would like to point out. Here is his post. In my opinion any group should band together in the event they lose a member or a friend, its just Minitrucking can be such a broad spectrum, its not as clear cut as other associations.Say some kid goes out on Teh eBaiz and buys himself a nice show-winner and in the process of taking it home hits some switches and rolls it into a ditch, dying. Is he and his family considered to restitution under the policies? Who determines? What happens if the family gets pissed because they disagree with the decision?Somebody builds themselves a Mazda, their Blood, Sweat, and Beers/Tears go into it, they punish the asphalt for years, completely absorbed into the lifestyle, no question to them being a "Minitrucker." One day, life hits, Sadie is pregnant again and that bad-ass truck isn't exactly a Family Hauler. Taking responsibility he sells his pride and joy, to buy a more family friendly car, and just never quite make sit back to the lifestyle. over time he lets his magazine subscriptions run out, his club and friendly get togethers are passed up to spend time with the kids, and the wife, life moves on. Let's say one day he's headed home from the office and bam, cement truck. Is he covered still? Doe she get restitution as he was obviously with out a doubt a minitrucker at one time?I don't disagree, nor am I preaching against this idea, I'm just curious how these issues will be handled, when there's funds for fallen Police Officers or firefighters there's no real question if they receive their restitution or not, being and officer or a firefighter isn't something you just decide to do and suddenly you are, there's training and paper work to back up that you were in fact an officer.I suppose I've opened the can of worms known as "What Is a Minitrucker?" but if there's a group handing restitution over, they will t least have to have a definition that they wills tick to for it...

Great idea, i know of several people and clubs that will be interested. I dunno if the idea of money getting involved is such a good idea but if you can make it work then go for it. I am involving myself with the buildup of Dave Swansons blazer for the Definite Obsessions club by "sponsoring" a SFBD. I didnt even know the guy but if he meant so much to so many people that mean alot to me then im happy to help. I think focusing on setting up memorial builds or fundraiser shows would help a ton. Just simply setting up paypals, promoting shows for good causes, and mabey even gathering potential sponsors for memorial builds would make a huge difference.

I think the main focus here is to provide support by whatever means is available and necessary. If the family simply needs emotional or spiritual support then it is good to have a group of people available to do that whether they knew the person that passed or not. If there is a financial need then there will be a fund available for that as well to assist. Even if it is a minor sum available it will still be helpful to the family. Like Guilty said, setting up shows etc. is a greate way to show support and I think that actions like that are at the heart of what Shay is attempting to do.

This whole foundation has nothing to do with restitution, but simply being a shoulder for these families to lean on in times of tragedy.  The main focus is emotional and spiritual support, but if the family is in real need of help financially, then hopefully we can lend a hand in that area as well.  We shouldn't turn down any family that needs emotional or spiritual help, whether or not there is a controversy of if they were true minitruckers or not.  If the family is in a dire need financially, then we can do benefit shows, or like Guilty said, set up a paypal account for us to give love offerings into to help.  Thank you guys for your concern in this area, b/c hearing your opinions helps me understand different issues that may arise. 

Hey guys, we are going to try and have this 2nd memorial shirt done by the new year, but I need some names first...let's honor our friends in the scene who have passed.          I need you guys to spread the word and send me every guys name that you know of in our scene that has passed.  Thanks for the support so far and the positive feedback.

bump for a great cause!

how long untill you will have some sticks made up( about 10"x3")?  i want to order a shirt or 2 but i was going to wait untill you got the stickers in . this logo would look tight (just the wite black and gray.)de

I actually have plenty of the WhyWear? logo stickers made up bro, if you want one like on the website in 3colors then I'll have one made for you.  Right now I have alot of single color ones.....you just let me know what color combo you want and I'll make it happen.  All of the whywear stickers are 8inches x 2 1/2"  i believe...but like i said if you want one a certain color and size, then just let me know.

hey shay i would like to get 2 sticker made.  one silver behind black and one with red behind black.  would also like to get a shirt or 2 here soon.  let me know what the stickers would cost when you can.  thanks.