What some people might not know that I have just found out, is that the ACU Ben fund is not just for riders, it is for anyone who is a member, or has been a memeber of the ACU. This includeds riders, officials, marshals and others too many to mention. So support not just your riders through this fund but everyone else as well who gives their time up for the sport we all love. If they fall on hard times or need help in any way this fund can support them.

So it really does cover all people in any hard circumstances that they may find themselves in. A definate fund to support then.

I was also thinking that the real fault of the deminishing support for these type of funds, is many fold. I think the 'older' funds seem to fade into the background of our memory when newer funds roll in and start off all full of enthusiasm. I remember a few years back a big push for one particular charity, not bike related, which pushed and pushed so hard it nearly destroyed a few other smaller charities here on the Island that also did very valued work.

Maybe the message is its great to have funds for individual riders and please support them, but please don't forget the ones like the ACU Ben fund, JD Injured Riders and also Phill Hogg Motorsport who all do great work and all benefit all sports and sports people through out motorsport as a whole.