The Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association, an organization of motorcycle-riding veterans, is known for giving back to other veterans in its community. Its mission is to provide whatever kind of support is needed to local veterans.
David Lukowski, the chapter president of the CVMA, told ABC 10 News, "We operate as friends, heartfelt friends. Everyone here will give you the shirt off of their back."
Recently, though, the group went above and beyond the call of duty when they decided to raise money for the D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans in Marquette, Michigan. The home provides shelter and care for aging veterans, but the activities fund was running low.
A squad of 34 CVMA riders from all over the region drove to the home when the fundraiser was finished to spend the day socializing with the veterans who live there and to present them with the check for $5,000 to support resident activities. Many of the CVMA members who participated said the best part of the experience was spending time with their elder veterans. They said the elderly vets had many stories and experiences to share, and not many of them receive visitors, so the shared moments are doubly beneficial.