The Gunner Dortch Memorial Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with tax exempt status.
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Purpose
We started The Gunner Dortch Memorial Foundation to take a two way approach to advocate for motorcycle awareness. First, we want to educate the public on both safe driving practices to increase awareness of motorcycles, as well as negative driving behaviors to avoid to lessen your chances of being involved in an auto-motorcycle accident. Second, we strive to educate motorcyclists on the importance of being aware of your surroundings, and the need to anticipate and avoid situations that may lead to an accident. Let's work together to bring everyone home safely!
We are organized exclusively for charitable, educational, scientific, or religious purposes under section 510(c)(3) of The Internal Revenue Code to provide charitable services to the public regarding motorcycle awareness and safety.
The inspiration for the foundation, our son, Gunner Dortch. He was killed by a negligent driver in July of 2025. He was only 20 years old. He was an incredible son who we love dearly. He was taken from us way too soon by a driver who turned left in front of him and failed to adequately look for oncoming traffic. Our hearts are broken, and our lives will never be the same. We love you, Gunner. Ride on Bub.
Who are we?
Who are we?
The Gunner Dortch Memorial Foundation is a registered Michigan nonprofit started by Gunner's family with the goal of fostering motorcycle awareness within the community. We lost our son when he was tragically killed by a negligent driver while riding his motorcycle. The pain is something we will never recover from. We knew we had to do whatever we could to prevent other parents from living the same nightmare. We hope to help decrease the number of motorcycle accidents and fatalities that happen on our roads each year. We wanted to honor Gunner's memory by offering resources, events, and promotional materials that educate and remind about the need to be observant for motorcycles while driving. Hopefully together we can save someone else's child.
We are Our funding relies solely on donations by generous people like you! All of our members are volunteers. 100% of donations go towards our nonprofit mission.
If you are financially able, please consider donating to help us with our mission by clicking the link at the bottom of the page.
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