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Guardians Of The Children’s Awareness Ride By: Wally Wersching
Guardians of the Children (GOC) is to recognize and react to child abuse and educate the public to do the same; to serve as advocates to provide strength and stability to families in crisis; and be an answer to the prayer of an abused child or teen for courage, support, and protection. Their moto is: “Don’t Let Your Silence Drown Out Their Cries”. Child abuse is one of those issues that’s very difficult to talk about because it’s surrounded by guilt and shame but avoiding that issue doesn’t help the kids who need support. GOC is not just one individual force fighting against child abuse. GOC is a brotherhood of motorcycle enthusiasts banded together for the same cause - our children. The association as bikers gives GOC unique qualifications to protect our children, and the ability to call on resources that might not generally be available to the public at large. Their mission is to send a clear message to all who would abuse children that they are prepared to protect these children through their physical and emotional support. The Gastonia Chapter of GOC was chartered in November 2010 by a group of bikers who saw the need to assist and educate the community to the effects of child abuse. It is only one he mission of
of the many chapters throughout the USA, and Canada. On Saturday, September 12th, they held their Child Abuse Prevention & Awareness Ride from Remedies Restaurant, Bar and Lounge on Union Road in Gastonia, NC. Registration started at 10:00am, and the first group was scheduled to leave
