Chrome Angelz Riding Club: Chrome Curvez Chapter

We have had the pleasure of meeting an amazing group of women known as the Chrome Curvez motorcycle riding club. They are the Sevierville, TN chapter of Chrome Angelz International, an organization with 190 chapters spread across the continents. These women have formed a sisterhood based on the love of motorcycle riding adventure, fellowship without drama, and service to many community needs that resonate from their own life experiences. Chrome Curves was founded by Jeri Morgan as a result of her search for other women to join her on motorcycle rides. Now seven strong, they speak of the camaraderie among them, trusted friends who show up for each other no matter what is asked or if it is convenient. They share that each one has a talent or expertise that they bring to the group so it functions like a well-oiled machine. They banter back and forth, finish each other’s sentences, and validate each other’s worth as individuals and as part of the club.

Full Throttle magazine was invited to visit in Sherry’s Harley garage that makes up the clubhouse gathering place for Chrome Curvez. Each have a given name and a black leather jacket name which sets them apart bringing their identity into sharper focus. Along with Jeri (Doman) founder and president, we also met with Sabrina (Tiny) vice-president, Christie (Rider) treasurer, Andrea (Nylibra) secretary, Sherry (Ice) sergeant-at-arms, and Susan (Bluebell). Missing from the group today is Brianna (Apollo) who is working at the hospital with Covid-19 patients. The intention of this interview is to spotlight folks like these bringing awareness to their services within the community

Chrome Curvez, as part of an international organization, is accountable for their fund-raising events and this club has many. As one voice they spoke first about the comfort packs they create and provide to the patients at Thompson Oncology who are spending several hours a day receiving chemotherapy. Sabrina, known as Tiny, is a 9-year cancer survivor who recalls her experiences hooked to IV’s and sterile surroundings for endless hours. Others in the Chrome Angelz organization have been touched by cancer treatments either personally or through loved ones as well. As a result of their personal knowledge of the needs of cancer patients they feel strongly about hosting fund raising events that enable them to share these comfort packs. Some of the items in the packs are games, books, coloring supplies, snacks, lap blankets, and hard candies to offset the metallic taste many endure from the drugs. But, according to Tiny, the best gift she received during her treatment was a stuffed purple bear that she treasures to this day. The comfort of a soft cuddly stuffed animal is universal no matter who you are.

Chrome Curvez enjoys visiting with nursing home residents. Usually they are able to ride into the parking lot shattering the quiet with the roar of the motorcycle engines, which may annoy the neighbors but excites the residents who love the energy of the ladies and their machines. These visits can include sponsoring Bingo games and church services for the residents, or simply visiting which is greatly appreciated. In addition to the comfort packs and visits, these ladies have held events to raise funds for motorcycle accident victims and their families.

It is the mission of Chrome Curvez to support and serve those whose needs they have experienced and understand. They welcome donations from the community to help their efforts and want everyone to understand that Rider, as secretary, is fully accountable to Chrome Angelz International for all donations and distributions that pass through this chapter. They are less than a year old as a group and anxious for the community to learn about them and their passions as service providers. Donations can be shared through Facebook @ Chrome Angelz RC, Chrome Curvez Chapter. Arrangements can be made to pick up anything that is donated for the comfort packs.

Thank you ladies!

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