Families for Roadside Safety, Inc (FORS) is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization funded by indivdual donations. All donations are tax deductible. With so little overhead, over 90% of FORS’ funding goes directly toward Move Over educational material. Currently, FORS has a goal of $30,000 for a billboard campaign in North Carolina.

If you or your business would like to make a tax deductible financial donation you can: 
    1) Go to Paypal:  click here.
    2) Send a check or money order payable to “FORS” to:
          141 Spirea Drive
          Waynesville, NC  28785

If you would like your donation to be “in honor of” or “in memory of” someone, please include that information with your donation. If you are donating with Paypal please add this information into the comments field.

Business donations in excess of $500 will be included in our links section. Please provide us with your business’ website information.

Business donations in excess of $1000 will have the opportunity to have your business linked on our homepage for a period of one year.

We cannot thank you enough for your support. By supporting FORS, the life you save may be your own.

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FUNDRAISING/BENEFITS for THE FAMILY of FALLEN TROOPER SHAWN BLANTON

The following information has been provided to Families for Roadside Safety.  If any information is inaccurate, please go to our contact page .  If you prefer to make a donation directly to Trooper Blanton’s family, you can mail your donation to the State Employees Credit Union P.O. Box 97 Waynesville, NC  28786.  Make checks payable to “Michaela Blanton FBO Brendan Tye Blanton.”  You can also make a donation via FORS’ PayPal account (see above).

*** Click here for Trooper Shawn Blanton Memorial Wristband and Pendant Orders

June 30, 2008 (Week of) ASHEVILLE, NC - Bake Sale:  North Carolina Department of Environment & Natural Resources  This event has ended.  Money Raised: $705

July 11, 2008   GASTONIA, NC  - Exhibition Softball Game:  An exhibition softball game for the opener of the Gastonia Grizzly semi-pro baseball game. Police VERSUS Fire!  Exhibition game is at 5pm at Sims Park and the Grizzlies Game will be at 7:05pm.  A bucket will be passed around to take up donations.  For more information contact David Ferguson davidfergo@aol.com.  Click here to view news report video.  Money Raised:  $5027.00

July 12, 2008   CANTON, NC - Law Enforcement Appreciation Day:  Food, entertainment and fun from 12noon to 5pm at the Canton Armory.  Sponsored by Ken Wilson Ford, Blue Ridge Paper & Evergreen Packaging.  For more information contact www.theothnetwork.com.

July 12, 2008    ASHEVILLE, NC - Motorcycle Ride:  Gates open at 11am at the Singer Kearfott Plant on US 70 in Swannanoa.  Ride will begin at 1pm ending at the Eagles Nest in Maggie Valley.  For more information, contact Don, owner of Mack Kells restaurant in Asheville, NC 1-828-253-8805.  Over $40,000 raised.

July 12, 2008   CHEROKEE, NC - Motorcycle Ride:  The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians will host the Cherokee Cruisin’ Thunder Ride.  Registration will be held at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds beginning at 10am.  All riders and rodders are welcome for a $10 donation.  The ride is planned to be around 20 miles and will be held rain or shine.  The event will include free food, music and door prizes.  There will also be a Rodder’s Choice sponsored by Cherokee D.A.R.E. Program and a Biker’s Choice Contest sponsored by Native Iron.  For more information contact Rod Cooper at 1-828-497-7400, Sharri Pheasant at 1-828-497-8124 or Connie Cooper at 1-828-497-1786.

July 12, 2008  CLYDE, NC - Hot Dog Benefit:  The Clyde Volunteer Fire Department will host a hot dog benefit from 12noon to 6pm.  For more information contact Michelle Silver at 1-828-508-3469,

July 15 & 16th  CHEROKEE, NC - 50% of Business Sales:   SHOWTIME Movie Rental will donate 50% of all sales.  Donations can also be made there.

July 17, 2008   DILLSBORO, NC  - Car Show & Dinner:  A dinner will be held at the Jarrett Memorial Baptist Church.  Restaurants will be serving dinner for $6 per adult and $ per child.  The Dillsboro Merchants Association will host a vintage car and truck show from 6-8:30 on Front Street.  There will also be a silent auction.  For information on the dinner, contact Jean Hartbarger at 1-828-586-0265 and David Gates at 1-828-586-3891 for the vintage car and truck show and silent auction.

July 19, 2008  SYLVA, NC - Softball Tournament:  Softball tournament put on by the Smoky Mountain High School Softball Team with 10 area high schools participating, each team will play a total of 3 games during the day.  Tournament will be held at the Mark Watson Park in Sylva.  Suggested donation is $3 adults, $1 children. Concessions will be available all day and all proceeds will go to Michaela and Tye.  “In memory” window stickers will be also be available for sale.  For more information contact Tony Quinn at  1-828-550-5890.  Money Raised $7237.53.

July 26, 2008  SWANNANOA, NC - Motorcycle Ride:  Sponsored by Parkway Harley Davidson (Formerly Gene Lummus Harley Davidson) in Swannanoa.   Line up is at 10am at Parkway Harley Davidson and pull out is 12noon to the Cherokee Fairgrounds where food and a band can be enjoyed for $25 per person (includes t-shirt, memorial pin, live entertainment and bbq dinner).  Click here for the Motorcyce Ride Flyer.  For information contact Parkway Harley Davidson at 1-828-298-1683.

July 28, 2008  ASHEVILLE & WAYNESVILLE, NC - Lunch & Dinner at FAT BUDDIES BBQ:  10% of all proceeds from meals at Fat Buddies locations in Asheville and Waynesville will go to benefit Shawn’s family.  MM MM Good!!!

August 1, 2008  WHITTIER, NC - Golf Tournament:  Smoky Mountain Golf Course 7:30 am Registration and Silent Auction , 8:15  Welcome & Announcements, 8:30am Shotgun Golf Tournamnt, 1:00 Lunch & continuation of silent auction.  $400 per team includes golf, prizes and lunch.  $100 Hole sponsorship available.  For more information or to register contact Tony Belcher 1-828-497-4020 or 1-828-226-0984.  Click here for Golf Tournament Flyer.  Click here for  Golf Tournament Registration Form.

August 2, 2008  ASHEVILLE, NC - Mustang Club Car Show, Entertainment, Raffle, Auction, etc.:  The Blue Ridge Mustang Club of Asheville will host a LAW ENFORCEMENT APPRECIATION BENEFIT car show, live music, food and auction at the BILTMORE SQUARE MALL.  Items to be auction include one of a kind autographed NASCAR items from Lowes Motorspeedway, Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Rousch Racing, Tony Stewart, Kasey Kahne, Ganassi Racing, Hendrick Motorsports and RCR Motorsports and much, much more.  Times are from 8am - 4pm with registraion from 8-11am.  Registration is $10 per vehicle.  For more information go to www.brmcoa.org or call Joe Grace at 1-828-670-5638 / 1-828-667-9213.  Money Raised: $13609.00

August 2, 2008  KERNESVILLE, NC - Hot Dog Lunch:  From 12-4pm, there will be a hot dog benefit lunch at the Roger Swisher Municipal Building at 316 West Bodenhamer Street.  There will also be live music next door at Civitan Park.

August 3, 2008  ASHEVILLE, NC - Asheville Tourists Baseball Game:  The Asheville Tourists Game will honor the Cherokee culture and commemorate the life of Trooper Shawn Blanton.  All ticket proceeds will be donated to the Blanton Family.  Game Time 2:05pm.  Ticket price is $7.00.  Tickets bought through this benefit can also be used for any game in the 2008 season.  Tickets bought at the gate are not valid for future games and will not benefit the family.  Please contact the following people to purchase tickets:  In Bryson City/Cherokee:  Kim Fischer 828-497-1678 kimfisc@nc-cherokee.com.  In Sylva/Cullowhee:  Jan Fitzgerald 828-293-9394/586-4355  jcfitzgerald@jacksonnc.org OR Jennifer Norton 828-587-2028/506-3388 jmorton@dss.co.jackson.nc.us.  In Waynesville:  Ryan Cook 828-226-2707  ryan@mountainverdict.com.  Click here for Asheville Tourists Benefit Flyer .

August 9, 2008  CANDLER, NC - Restaurant Benefit:  The Buckhorn Restaurant at the TA exit 37 off I-40 will hold a fundraiser from 11am to 2pm.  All restaurant income will be donated to his family.  All you have to do to help is come eat.  Only the buffet will be available from 11-2 that day).

August 9, 2008  ASHEVILLE, NC - Softball Tournament:  ICN & Asheville Parks and Rec will hold a benefit softball tournament at Livingston Park in Asheville.  The tournament will begin at 9am with a $200 per team entry fee.  At 1:00 will be an auction.  Volunteers and auction items needed!  For more information call - MURPHY 1-828-779-0539, BILL RAMSEY 1-828-273-8822, JOSH 1-828-768-2526 or JUICE 1-828-713-8318.  Click here for the UPDATED August 9th Softball Tournament and Auction Flyer .

August 9, 2008  SHELBY, NC - Tug-of-War:  At 10am at Elizabeth Elementary School will be a Tug-of-War competition!  Teams will include local emergency, fire and law enforcement personnel.  Anyone is invited to bring a 10-person team.  Click here for the Tug-of-War Competition Information Form.  Click here for the Tug-of-War Competition Registration Form.  Click here for the Tug-of-War Competition Team Captain Information Sheet.  For more information, call Amy Michael at 1-828-428-8758 or amichael149@yahoo.com.

August 17, 2008  ASHEVILLE, NC - Softball Game:  NC State Highway Patrol versus Asheville Police Department immediately following the 2:05pm Asheville Tourists game!  The Asheville Tourists will be followed by a battle of the forces when the NCSHP will play the APD.  All proceeds to the Blanton Family.  Ticket Price $7.  Tickets bought through this benefit can be used for any game in the 2008 season.  Tickets bought at the gate are not valid for future games and will not benefit the Blanton family.  Please contact the following people to purchase tickets:  Kim Fischer 1-828-497-1678 kimfisc@nc-cherokee.com or Trooper Joe Henderson at firedog1855@yahoo.com.  Click here for the August 17th Softball BATTLE Flyer NCSHP vs APD following the Asheville Tourists Game.

August 29-31, 2008  CHEROKEE, NC - Softball Tournament:  First Annual Trooper Shawn Blanton Memorial Softball Tournament.  Men’s Upper - 7 HR’s then an out; Men’s Lower - 2HR’s then IE; Women’s Open; Co-ed Open (will be played at night).  3 GG - ONE PITCH with good foul.  ENTRY FEE $185.  Deadline to enter is Wed., August 27th at 6pm.  Please send all entry fees to:  NC ISA  PO BOX 515 Sylva, NC  28779.  For more information contact Mike Caldwell, NC ISA State Director at 828-506-7610/828-586-0544 or www.isaofnc.com.  Click here for Trooper Blanton First Annual Softball Tournament Flyer.

September, 2008   GASTONIA, NC - Police/Military Sniper Competition:  All information to be announced.  Information will be posted on www.gastoniasniper.org when available.

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Registration fees are $100 per person which includes:  Golf Cart, Green Fees, 2 Mulligans, 1 Red Tee, Meal at Fat Buddies (blue ticket) and surprise gifts.  Meal tickets for those not playing are $10 per person.  Hole/Cart Sponsor fees: $100

Click here to print a flyer for the 2008 Trooper AG Cogdill Memorial Golf Tournament.