Rally Point to the rescue for South Georgia wildfires and how to help

Bike Nights at Rally Point Harley Davidson are filled with food, fun, music, and of course, Harleys. This Friday’s event at the dealership, May 1, from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm, has a special goal. The dealership is collecting donations for firefighters and other First Responders who’ve been battling the South Georgia wildfires since April 20.

“I’ve reached out to the Emergency Management directors in the most impacted counties to determine their needs. We are always focused on community impact, whether locally or for our neighbors down the road,” said Misty Gleason, Rally Point Experiential Marketing Manager.

The most needed items include:

• Saline nasal spray
• Eye rinse/Eye drops
• Single-serving hydration mix packets
• Beef jerky
• Full-sized bandanas
• Monetary donations are also welcome

Emergency response teams from across Georgia are working tirelessly to contain the fires. To date, more than 50,000 acres are ablaze, destroying homes, businesses, and livelihoods. The most urgent items needed are critical to keeping First Responders healthy and helping.

“Our May Bike Night will be designated to raise funds to help with urgent needs, as well as a drop-off for donations. This is about helping each other.”

If you feel compelled to help, you don’t have to wait until Friday. Rally Point Harley Davidson is located at 3230 Williams Road and will accept donations through Saturday, May 2. The goal is to fill a trailer and haul the donation to Clinch County on May 3.

“If needed, we will host another donation drive and head back down to South Georgia to help,” said Gleason.

Ironically, May 1 is May Day, a time for spring festivals. When you combine the words, “mayday” is a distress signal used by emergency responders to indicate an urgent situation, such as a fire. Rally Point is answering the call but needs your help.

You can follow them on Facebook or call (706) 324-4294.