Can Motorcycling Help Fight Bullying?

Metier Law Firm
Wed, 23 Aug 2017 19:00:10 +0000
Motorcycle Accident, Bullying, MotoLife, PayingItForward

There have been a string child suicides in the news recently. These children felt trapped by a cycle of bullying that led them to believe death was the only way out. This disturbing trend has led to school interventions, charity programs and lawsuits as people all across the nation try to stop more kids from taking their lives. Now, a community of motorcyclists are doing their part to fight these tragedies as well.

How Can a Motorcycle Help Fight Bullying?

At a Christmas holiday celebration for underprivileged families, biker Brent Warfield met a woman and her son. The 11-year-old boy was being picked on at school, and that struck a chord with Warfield. Back when he was a child, Warfield was bullied as well, so he wanted to help do something for this family.

Weeks before school started, the man took the 11-year-old shopping for school supplies and clothes, but that wasn’t the end of his kindness. The man reached out to his network of riding friends and asked them to spread the word about a special ride.

The first day of school, the biker and his friends treated the 11-year-old to breakfast and a prayer before jumping on their bikes and escorted the boy to school. Over 50 motorcycles rode through the streets to deliver the boy to DeKalb Middle School. He walked into class with new clothes, supplies and confidence that he had support no matter what difficulties should arise during the school year.

To fight the tide of bullying—and cyberbullying—we need to do our part as a community to let people know that this isn’t okay.

A message from the attorneys who ride at Metier Law Firm—paying it forward for everyone riding on two wheels.