GARRETT, Ind. (WANE) – For many bikers, there’s almost no better feeling than riding on the open road.
“Just freedom,” RSG Independent Brotherhood President Ken ‘Tanman’ Ross, said. “The wind therapy, as a lot of people call it.”
But for the RSG Independent Brotherhood, there’s one thing that tops those tracks.
“It’s all about the kids,” RSG member Tammy ‘Rebel Ross’ said. “It’s all about the community. We come second.”
Tammy said the motorcycle club always tries to be an asset to their Northwest Indiana community. For the past four months, they’ve been gearing up for a special benefit.
52-year-old Angela Cobb died after a late March shooting. Ever since, her sister, Autumn Chester has been raising money trying to take care of Cobb’s funeral. Funds have also been going to Cobb’s daughters. Oldest daughter Jamie has been taking care of youngest daughter Neveah in her mom’s absence.
Chester, who had become close with Ross working at Traxside Bar and Grill, has asked Tammy if her club would help throw a benefit to ease their financial burden.
Tammy said, “Of course.”
On Saturday, over 25 bikers and benefit participants raised $2,045 doing what they love. Kickstands went up around noon, and for hours, the brothers drove around Garrett, stopping at local bars to hang out and spread the word about their benefit. When the bikers returned, they bought their tickets for a pulled-pork dinner and a raffle.
“The outlook on motorcycle organizations, a lot of people call them gangs,” Ken said. “They’re just like-minded people that like to ride motorcycles and give back to the community.”
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