Brett Downey Safety Foundation's Safety Scholarship
February 18, 2010, 11:24pm
Riverside, CA - The Brett Downey Safety Foundation has been an integral part of the amateur motocross community since 2004. During this time, the Foundation has spent a significant amount of time and effort ensuring the safety of riders, spectators and the sport itself. It is in this spirit, that the Brett Downey Safety Foundation is proud to announce its new Safety Equipment Scholarship Program.
With the support of Acerbis, EVS, Omega, SixSixOne and Troy Lee Designs, the Foundation has established safety equipment scholarships to recognize and assist talented amateur riders achieve their fullest potential on the track while keeping safety first. Each monthly recipient will be awarded safety gear based on need ranging from helmets, chest protectors, knee guards, neck braces and everything in between. Scholarships are not limited to a specific product but an overall need. The Foundation wants to make sure every child racing has the best chance lining up at the gate to reduce injury as the next child. The Brett Downey Safety Foundation believes the Safety Equipment Scholarship Program exemplifies the spirit of concern and interest by providing safety gear to riders in need.
In order to eligible for a safety scholarship, applicant must:
The scholarship recipient will be selected each month by the volunteer staff of the Foundation and is based on need and financial hardship. The application deadline is the 1st of each month and scholarship recipients will be notified of his/her selection by the 10th of each month. Please submit applications via email to support@mxsafety38.org or fax at 951-848-9916.
For more information on supporting the Brett Downey Safety Foundation programs, please feel free to visit our website www.mxsafety38.org.
About the Brett Downey Safety Foundation:
Established in 2004, The Brett Downey Safety Foundation is a non-profit organization lead by a volunteer staff. Its mission is to supplement the motocross community by increasing safety awareness of riders, parents, track owners and promoters to help make the sport of motocross as safe as possible by minimizing injuries and helping to preserve all motocross tracks.
With the support of Acerbis, EVS, Omega, SixSixOne and Troy Lee Designs, the Foundation has established safety equipment scholarships to recognize and assist talented amateur riders achieve their fullest potential on the track while keeping safety first. Each monthly recipient will be awarded safety gear based on need ranging from helmets, chest protectors, knee guards, neck braces and everything in between. Scholarships are not limited to a specific product but an overall need. The Foundation wants to make sure every child racing has the best chance lining up at the gate to reduce injury as the next child. The Brett Downey Safety Foundation believes the Safety Equipment Scholarship Program exemplifies the spirit of concern and interest by providing safety gear to riders in need.
In order to eligible for a safety scholarship, applicant must:
- Be enrolled in school as a verified, full time student (public or private)
- Demonstrate successful academic achievements
- Demonstrate good sportsmanship
- Provide a list of races the child plans on attending for 2010
- Visit www.mxsafety38.org, click on the scholarship tab and download the application.
The scholarship recipient will be selected each month by the volunteer staff of the Foundation and is based on need and financial hardship. The application deadline is the 1st of each month and scholarship recipients will be notified of his/her selection by the 10th of each month. Please submit applications via email to support@mxsafety38.org or fax at 951-848-9916.
For more information on supporting the Brett Downey Safety Foundation programs, please feel free to visit our website www.mxsafety38.org.
About the Brett Downey Safety Foundation:
Established in 2004, The Brett Downey Safety Foundation is a non-profit organization lead by a volunteer staff. Its mission is to supplement the motocross community by increasing safety awareness of riders, parents, track owners and promoters to help make the sport of motocross as safe as possible by minimizing injuries and helping to preserve all motocross tracks.
