Copyright 2003, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc.

FIRST PERSON/OPINION

Via e-mail:

Just wanted to let you guys know that the Motorcycle Roadracing Association and the Denver based Donor Alliance (www.donoralliance.org) will be giving away a 2003 Honda Metro scooter as well as many, many other prizes this Sunday at Denver’s Second Creek raceway.

This, the final event of the MRA’s 10-race season, will be the final chance for racers, fans and others to get signed up and show their support for the organ donation program available in most states. The fundraiser and education program with the MRA started in May of this year to honor Dan Morgan, a former racer and my mechanic.

The program has signed up many folks who weren’t already donors while educating many others of the importance of becoming one. Dan, who lost his life in a skiing accident in March, was a donor and helped improve the life of four people here in Colorado through his unselfish gift.

I hope to expand the program throughout the regions and series I compete in–MRA, CRA, AHRMA and AMA–and hope to educate the public about the importance of such decisions.

I’ve known people who have received donated organs and when I learned of Dan’s passing, I was pleased to know that he had made the choice he did. Though he was only 30 he showed maturity beyond his age with his gift. I miss him and just wanted to honor him with the program.

For those seeking more information or those who wish to donate to the program you may contact Jon Glaefke at 303-440-0182 or Jon @Glaefke-racing.com

Jon Glaefke
Boulder, Colorado