Hello readers and donators,
Last year, so many people donated their hard earned money to Hilton Byrne. They didn't purchase a T-shirt or sticker, they just gave money.
For those that did just give money,I want you to know it is a real challenge to start a foundation with less than $15,000.00
The government accounting fees, legal costs and liability insurance , administration and filings, of forming a foundation are far beyond 15,000.00,
and without a steady stream of incoming revenue, a Hilton Byrne Foundation would collapse and the money would be wasted in vain....
So, to honour the spirit in which the money was donated, I have used it in the following ways memorialize Hilton.
1) I purchased a street name in his honour in Newmarket. All donators will be invited to the ceremony in the spring.....
2) We keep producing t-shirts and stickers for free give aways, flags for rides ...
3) We have used the monies to create videos and manage the blog, so it will remain as a reminder to the safety of riders...
There has been a concern from a minority, that folks may want their money back.
Valid ..... So......
If you do, call my office or email me your request confidentially , along with a copy of your cheque. I will forward you the money back within 60 days. In full....with out question....
Sorry if I have let anyone down, or left any one feeling like they got ripped off....
That is not the case nor the intention...
I'm really sorry if I let my son down...
I did really try and I believe despite the foundation not being ........
Hilton did need to be remembered and we have done that....
Thank you for your support during this difficult time
Tim Byrne...
