Beth Medeiros (Gentile)

When the warmer weather arrives, stories of motorcycle accidents flood the newspaper headlines. Motorcycle tragedies happen too often and in most cases they are completely avoidable. Here's our story...

EDUCATION

FOR RIDERS AND DRIVERS

GMG Foundation INC.

DRIVE AWARE - RIDERS ARE THERE

GMG Foundation Inc, DRIVE AWARE - RIDERS ARE THERE is a vocal advocate for motorcycle awareness, motorcycle safety, motorcyclist's rights and motorcycle education. It is important to us to have the support of not only the victim's families that we help, but also a supportive community.

We are a non-profit incorporation and a chartered service organization through the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA). We fully support the motorcycle community and advocate for motorcycle awareness, motorcycle safety, motorcyclist rights and motorcycle education.

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GMG Foundation Inc, DRIVE AWARE - RIDERS ARE THERE has devoted its energy to passionately advocate for motorcycle awareness, motorcycle safety, promote motorcyclist's rights and motorcycle education. Find out how you can contribute to join us in supporting a great cause.

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Ken is the Operations Executive of GMG Foundation Inc., DRIVE AWARE - RIDERS ARE THERE and the brother-in-law of Greg. Ken and Greg were close buddies but brothers at heart. Greg inspired Ken to ride and they frequently rode their bikes together. After completing Rider Education, they both were each other's road safety buddies. After losing Greg, Ken realized how much a family can be devastated by such a loss and has a passion for motorcycle awareness and safety.

Beth is the President and Founder of GMG Foundation Inc., DRIVE AWARE - RIDERS ARE THERE. She is the widow of Greg and proud mom to their son Christopher. Beth originally feared motorcycles but learned quickly to embrace Greg's passion for riding and was a frequent rider on the back of Greg's motorcycle. It made Greg's day to see her smile once she took her helmet off. After losing Greg, her love of motorcycles developed into becoming a strong advocate for motorcycle awareness, rights, education and safety. She wants others to hear Greg's story and save lives as well as experience the joys of being a rider.

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Melissa Gentile

Ken Swoboda

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alex medeiros

danielle giliberti

Melissa is the Vice-President of GMG Foundation Inc., DRIVE AWARE - RIDERS ARE THERE and sister of Greg. Greg was always overprotective of his older sister. They had a strong sibling bond from when they were babies that grew stronger as they became adults. Greg fueled Melissa's passion for motorcycles and encouraged her to take the Rider Education course offered in New Jersey. Upon completion of Rider Education, Melissa quickly made close friends and found a bike to ride with her bike buddies. After losing Greg, Melissa became very protective of the motorcycle community and is a strong advocate for motorcycle awareness and education. Melissa frequently attends advanced motorcycle education classes to ensure her motorcycle skills are safe and up to date.

Alex is the Community Affairs Executive of GMG Foundation Inc., DRIVE AWARE - RIDERS ARE THERE and Beth's husband. Alex never met Greg, but has a significant impact on Greg's son Christopher and takes every opportunity he can to embrace Greg's legacy. Greg would be grateful to Alex for bringing happiness and love back into Beth's life and being a daddy to his son, Christopher. When they celebrate Alex's birthday, they blow out a candle for Greg too. Alex shares the same birthday as Greg. Alex's love of motorcycles developed while he attended college in Pennsylvania and starting his career as an Army Commissioned Officer. After meeting Beth, his support strengthened for motorcycle awareness and safety.

Danielle is the Promoting Executive of GMG Foundation Inc., DRIVE AWARE - RIDERS ARE THERE and close friend of Greg. Greg viewed Danielle as his second older sister and always teased her at any opportunity he could get. Danielle is a longtime rider and member of the motorcycle community as well as a leading advocate of motorcycles and dirt bikes. She lives for the adventure of the road and stresses the importance of safety on the bike. Danielle taught Greg a lot about motorcycles and road with him when he was a new rider. After losing Greg, Danielle continues to ride for Greg and is a strong advocate for motorcycle awareness and safety.

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