The Colin Goodier Bicycle Protection Act is Law!

Thanks to all who supported this effort with phone calls, emails, signatures, and constant presence. The bill became law at 4:27 pm on June 26, 2009. Many thanks to Taylor Alexander and so many others who initiated this process to protect other cyclists and their families.

Memorial Ride in Honor of Colin

Baton Rouge Advocates for Safe Streets (BRASS) announces that there will be memorial

ride on Saturday, June 13, 2009, to commemorate the anniversary of Colin's accident (June 9, 2008).  The ride, to promote bicycle and pedestrian safety awareness in Baton Rouge, will start at 8:00 a.m. at Farr Park on River Road and proceed to the River Center.  All concerned riders are invited to participate. For more information contact: Mark Upton  (225) 235-5644,                            Uptonlaw@bellsouth.net

Colin's Mom (Nicette) Speaks in Front of House Committee on Transportation, Highways and Public Works.

You can view her eloquent and moving speech at this link.  It begins around 3:29. When you open the clip, move the bar to this point.  You must have Real Player to view the clip. We are all so very proud of her resolve, strength, and love.

http://house.louisiana.gov/rmarchive/Ram/RamMay09/0511_09_THPW.ram

Sign the I-Petition for Colin's Bill

If you have not done so already, please take the time to sign the petition in support of the bill named for Colin, Louisiana 3 Feet, requiring motorists to stay 3 feet away from cyclists on the road.  It has made it through the House Transportation Committee, but still has three more steps before it can become law.  Please take the time to show your support at this site: http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/louisiana3feet/

Good Luck Ben!

As most of you know, Colin was training last spring for the New Orleans Half Marathon with his friend and brother in law, Ben Hales. Though very difficult without Colin, Ben decided to continue to train and participate in the race scheduled for this weekend. Please keep Ben in your thoughts and prayers as he completes this emotionally and physically challenging endeavor. We know Colin will be proud!

Update on the Colin Goodier Memorial Scholarship

Our family would like to extend our sincere appreciation for your generous contributions to the Colin Goodier Memorial Scholarship Fund at LSU Medical School. We have been humbled by the generosity and kindness of our friends, family, and even strangers who have been touched by Colin's story and life. With each contribution, we grow closer to our goal of providing a full scholarship to a deserving medical student who shares Colin's passion for medicine and being of service to others. It is our hope that students will not only receive financial assistance with their medical education, but also that Colin will live on in the hearts and minds of those students who never have had the opportunity to know him personally. Thank you for your support and please know that the exponential growth of this fund has brought great comfort to our family in this difficult time.

Second Colin Goodier Annual Golf Tournament Scheduled for September 25, 2009

Please make plans to participate in the second Annual Colin Goodier Golf Tournament benefiting the Colin Goodier Memorial Scholarship Fund at LSU Medical School. Last year's tournament was a tremendous success and it was a lovely way to celebrate Colin's life on his birthday. We continue that tradition this year on Friday, September 25th in New Orleans. As our plans become finalized, we will post more details here. We hope to see you there!