The Carolinas’ Full Throttle Magazine
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By: Rose and Lloyd
Bob Karney A True Hero
Hero: “One who is admired for selfless and unselfish behavior or acts, with no expectation of gratitude, or reward.” This is my definition of Bob Karney, The Carolinas’ Bikers’ Lawyer. Everyone should have a hero they can count on. Lloyd and I are fortunate to have a few. We have helped with several charities, and people in need for the last twelve years, and Bob Karney has always supported us. he definition of a
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Bulldog Hero Awards – he started the Bulldog Hero Awards in 2012 to honor bikers in the Carolinas who give back to their community and over the past 8 years has donated over $60,000 to biker’s charities.
Bulldog Backs Bikers – launched on April 28, 2020 during the COVID-19 crisis. Recognizing a need in his community, Bob Karney personally provided direct assistance to motorcyclists and their families by donating $25,000 directly to biker families in need. Bob Karney, a strong supporter of the motorcycle community, witnessed firsthand how people’s lives were being upended by COVID-19. With overloaded governments offering limited support, he refused to stand by and watch people struggle. “It’s up to us, our biker community, to support each other until this difficult time passes,” stated Karney. He created an initiative called “Bulldog Backs Bikers” and offered financial assistance to motorcyclists in his community. The requests poured in and over 80 families received immediate aid. Requests were submitted by filling out a simple form on the website. Donations were limited to $200 for individuals and $500 for families with children on a first come, first served basis. “I’ve always told you I have your back and I meant it,” stated Karney. During this time several bikers were helping to feed the homeless. Bob jumped right in and helped us provide food and necessities for several families in need. • Countless ride and benefit sponsorships – Karney gets hundreds of requests for charity event sponsorships every year and he never turns anyone down.
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Invidual Charity: He met a very nice family in Greensboro on the Brenner Children’s Hospital Ride whose son had recently recovered from a major battle with cancer and they talked about wanting to take a trip to Disney World. Bob sent them money to go towards the trip. • Annual sponsor for the following charity groups: Steel Rain MC,- benefitting local veterans, Knights of Solomon – benefitting Masonic Home for Children, All-Star Ride For Life – benefitting Duke Children’s Hospital • Volunteer Work: Ginger, his wife, worked with a group of volunteers who gathered toy donations for all of the local toy runs. We were fortunate enough to meet Bob and Ginger at a Carolinas’ Full Throttle Magazine Fear of February, party several years ago. You will see him at events, and in the Carolinas’ Full Throttle Magazine every month. Next month, send Bob, Ginger and the whole office staff a quick thank you for what they do for the biker community.
