Harley-Davidson praised for charity donation

More than 2,000 people recently took part in a joint venture by Pierce Manufacturing and Harley-Davison Motor Company to support firefighters in the USA.

The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF) is an organisation dedicated to assisting firefighters and their families, and Harley-Davidson has donated a unique Fat Boy Firefighter Special Edition motorcycle to the cause.

Cruiser bike insurance customers can log on to the NFFF website to donate money and be entered into a sweepstake for a chance to win the one-of-a-kind motorbike.

Ron Siarnicki, executive director of the NFFF, says the foundation owes a debt of thanks to Harley-Davidson, saying its dedication to the cause goes "above and beyond the call of corporate philanthropy".

He goes on to describe the motorbike as "gorgeous – the full package", calling attention to the unique markings of remembrance that adorn the giveaway Fat Boy.

The commendation comes soon after Demon's Cycle, a Florida company which sells custom parts for Harley-Davidson motorcycles, received praise for its involvement in children's charities around the country.