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Old 03-06-08, 04:26 PM
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I don't normally do this but as many of you are aware as a messenger you will mostly have...

...no union, no salary, no benefits - if you're injured, you're S. out of luck.

Therefore please have a look at the posting on Moving Target and help if you can.

https://www.movingtargetzine.com/arti...n-the-same-day

https://www.movingtargetzine.com/foru...me-day/#Item_0
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is a bike fund appropriate? i'll put in.
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Originally Posted by sp00ki
is a bike fund appropriate? i'll put in.
Says right in the article

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As soon as I finish this, I will be posting 2 claims on their behalf to the Bicycle Messenger Emergency Fund.
https://www.bicyclemessenger.org/help/index.php
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As usual, your reading comprehension is outstanding.

Anyway, if anyone knows of a bike fund for either of these riders lemme know. Seems like a pretty easy way to help, and i'm pretty sure we'd all love to pitch in.
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Originally Posted by sp00ki
As usual, your reading comprehension is outstanding.

Anyway, if anyone knows of a bike fund for either of these riders lemme know. Seems like a pretty easy way to help, and i'm pretty sure we'd all love to pitch in.
Yes, there is!

https://www.movingtargetzine.com/arti...injured-riders

We are doing collections specific to these riders, but the BMEF will gratefully accept any other donations.
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As usual, your reading comprehension is outstanding.
Sorry do I make you jealous?

I mean really, learn how to read.
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