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In 2023 the fantastic amount of £27,600 was
donated by the UK&I to various charities in either
cash or goods. We have tried to support our Blue
Knight family in Ukraine with goods including
generators, medical supplies and equipment,
with two members making separate van trips
delivering to the Polish border. Internationally the
Blue Knights donated $176,895.50 in 2023.

A special feeling
It is difficult to state exactly what makes the Blue
Knights so special, but perhaps the following will
help to explain the kind of feelings that flow when
a bunch of motorcycle riding law enforcement
personnel get together:
• We all enjoy the company of people who
share not only the common bond of a career
in law enforcement but also have a love of
motorcycles and motorcycling.
• It is wonderful to be able to visit countries that
you have never been to and be treated like
family by people you have never met before.
• Many retired Blue Knights continue the hard
work they started while serving; raising money
for various charities and activities especially
close to our hearts, helping children and
vulnerable people.
• When travelling, local members can provide
help, direction and sometimes even a place to
stay – you are never far from a member.
• We aim to provide for the mutual assistance, and spouses and partners often accompany
enjoyment, entertainment, physical, mental, members on the various rides, at functions, at
and social benefit of our members and the rallies, and other events.
general public. Among Blue Knight members there are no
• We promote and advance the sport of strangers, only friends you have not met. So if
motorcycling and the safety of motorcycling. you’re interested, why not take a better look or get
The Club prides itself on being a fraternal in touch; find us at www.blueknightsukic.org, or
organisation that promotes the feeling of family, www.blueknights.org.

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