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Article: Angels WITH WINGS OF LEATHER.(Harley Owners Group of Elgin)
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- Nursing Homes
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- June 1, 2001
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Motorcycle enthusiasts with a desire to help others have brightened the lives of some profoundly disabled children and young adults
Thanks to sensational Hollywood "biker" movies and the real-life antics of certain highly visible motorcycle "gangs" of the fifties and sixties, some people hold a dim view of all motorcycle clubs. That perception turned out to be a blessing in disguise for residents of a specialized pediatric long-term care facility in Illinois. Fourteen years ago, after their offer of fundraising assistance was turned down by two other nonprofit organizations, the Harley Owners Group of Elgin (Illinois) adopted Little Angels, a 55-bed skilled ...