The Dale Hiway Closure Fund
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My name is Shaun Capps, and recently I found out that my good friend, Dale "Hiway" Settle, was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. His prognosis is grim, as was givin a life expectancy of only 3 months to a year, to live.
While I've only known Dale for a short time on this earth, I feel a connection to him, as though I've known him my whole life. But, I'm sure if anyone has ever had the opportunity to know him, they'd say the same thing. His soul glows, as his spirit brightens any dark room. He's undeniably one of the most giving, and most generous people I have ever met.
As some of you know, his love for motorcycles runs deep, and his love for children, runs deeper. Which is why, many years ago, he joined a group called Bikers Against Child Abuse. Acting as an advocate for abused and exploited children, Dale, donated much of his time to helping children by giving an open ear, and an open heart.
A little about BACA:
BACA was founded in 1995 by John Paul "Chief" Lilly in Provo, Utah USA. Chief is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Registered Play Therapist/Supervisor. BACA is a U.S. Registered non-profit, 501-C-3 tax exempt organization with permanent and forming efforts in 48 states and 9 countries. In 2013 BACA reported a total revenue of $827,130, assets of $395,007 and no paid salaries.
As a child therapist, Chief worked directly with children of abuse. He watched helplessly as many of the children would again be confronted by the perpetrator or were experiencing social anxieties due to the abuse they suffered. Drawing from his own childhood experiences, Chief knew children were safe around bikers and that the bikers would protect them. Skirting the rules of therapy, Chief invited some 40 bikers to the child's house for a barbecue. Later that day, the child's mother called to report that for the first time in months he was riding his bicycle around the neighborhood. Using the progress the child had made as an example, Chief approached his biker friends about organizing and working together for the sake of abused children.
His giving and compassionate nature doesn't end there.
Some years ago, Dale, wanted to start a hobby after he retired. As a man always willing to try something new, he got into R/C robotics, commonly known as drones. When he first began, he started off with a simple drone (at the time, it was considered complex) and strapped a camera to it. While it was enjoyable, it didn't keep to the pace of what he was used to in riding his motorcycle. That's when he discovered a few people out there were taking these drones, shrinking them down, making them unimaginably fast, and racing them. He was hooked.
His first race quad he built was an MXP230, a fast little machine, that could take some abuse. Then later, as he would hone his skills and knowledge, he'd go on to build many more drones, ranging in size and complexity. But it didn't end there.
As his passion for this new hobby grew, he'd go on to organizing events, races, and even a league team known as 4Q. He is known in the community for being an advocate in the sport, teaching others the do's and don'ts, even taking the time to share his knowledge of these amazing machines.
Now I get to the hard part. Dale (like many Americans) does not have a life insurance policy. He decided that he does not want to leave the burden of his funeral expenses to his wife of five years, Patricia, by selling off everything he owns of value. As a friend, I felt that he shouldn't have to have that stress, as well.
If you, or someone you know, suffers from this terrible illness, you know how devistating this can be financially. My hope is to find a way to help Dale and his wife, find peace in his final days. This would mean the world to him, and his wife, as well as the community of ours.
Please see that Dale needs our help and support, now more then ever.
And thank you for your support.
Ride home in peace, my friend.
While I've only known Dale for a short time on this earth, I feel a connection to him, as though I've known him my whole life. But, I'm sure if anyone has ever had the opportunity to know him, they'd say the same thing. His soul glows, as his spirit brightens any dark room. He's undeniably one of the most giving, and most generous people I have ever met.
As some of you know, his love for motorcycles runs deep, and his love for children, runs deeper. Which is why, many years ago, he joined a group called Bikers Against Child Abuse. Acting as an advocate for abused and exploited children, Dale, donated much of his time to helping children by giving an open ear, and an open heart.
A little about BACA:
BACA was founded in 1995 by John Paul "Chief" Lilly in Provo, Utah USA. Chief is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Registered Play Therapist/Supervisor. BACA is a U.S. Registered non-profit, 501-C-3 tax exempt organization with permanent and forming efforts in 48 states and 9 countries. In 2013 BACA reported a total revenue of $827,130, assets of $395,007 and no paid salaries.
As a child therapist, Chief worked directly with children of abuse. He watched helplessly as many of the children would again be confronted by the perpetrator or were experiencing social anxieties due to the abuse they suffered. Drawing from his own childhood experiences, Chief knew children were safe around bikers and that the bikers would protect them. Skirting the rules of therapy, Chief invited some 40 bikers to the child's house for a barbecue. Later that day, the child's mother called to report that for the first time in months he was riding his bicycle around the neighborhood. Using the progress the child had made as an example, Chief approached his biker friends about organizing and working together for the sake of abused children.
His giving and compassionate nature doesn't end there.
Some years ago, Dale, wanted to start a hobby after he retired. As a man always willing to try something new, he got into R/C robotics, commonly known as drones. When he first began, he started off with a simple drone (at the time, it was considered complex) and strapped a camera to it. While it was enjoyable, it didn't keep to the pace of what he was used to in riding his motorcycle. That's when he discovered a few people out there were taking these drones, shrinking them down, making them unimaginably fast, and racing them. He was hooked.
His first race quad he built was an MXP230, a fast little machine, that could take some abuse. Then later, as he would hone his skills and knowledge, he'd go on to build many more drones, ranging in size and complexity. But it didn't end there.
As his passion for this new hobby grew, he'd go on to organizing events, races, and even a league team known as 4Q. He is known in the community for being an advocate in the sport, teaching others the do's and don'ts, even taking the time to share his knowledge of these amazing machines.
Now I get to the hard part. Dale (like many Americans) does not have a life insurance policy. He decided that he does not want to leave the burden of his funeral expenses to his wife of five years, Patricia, by selling off everything he owns of value. As a friend, I felt that he shouldn't have to have that stress, as well.
If you, or someone you know, suffers from this terrible illness, you know how devistating this can be financially. My hope is to find a way to help Dale and his wife, find peace in his final days. This would mean the world to him, and his wife, as well as the community of ours.
Please see that Dale needs our help and support, now more then ever.
And thank you for your support.
Ride home in peace, my friend.Organizer and beneficiary
Shaun Capps
Organizer
Garretts Mill, MD
Dale Settle
Beneficiary