Motorcycle club donates benches with suicide prevention messages to Tecumseh schools

David Panian, The Daily Telegram

TECUMSEH — Tangible reminders that help is available in times of crisis were donated last week to the Tecumseh Public Schools.

Representatives of the Hot Rods Motorcycle Awareness & Suicide Prevention Foundation presented two benches to the district at the board of education's meeting May 13 in the Tecumseh High School media center.

Each bench features the suicide and crisis lifeline number 988 along with the message “You Are NOT Alone.”

Members of the Hot Rods Motorcycle Awareness & Suicide Prevention Foundation present two benches that feature the suicide and crisis lifeline number 988 and the message “You Are NOT Alone” during the Tecumseh Board of Education's meeting May 13 in the high school media center.
Members of the Hot Rods Motorcycle Awareness & Suicide Prevention Foundation present two benches that feature the suicide and crisis lifeline number 988 and the message “You Are NOT Alone” during the Tecumseh Board of Education's meeting May 13 in the high school media center.

“These benches not only stand as tangible symbols of support but also as beacons of hope for those facing difficulties,” Superintendent Rick Hilderley said in a news release. “They embody our community’s dedication to awareness and prevention.”

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Hot Rods members expressed their honor in contributing to Tecumseh’s suicide prevention and mental health endeavors. Through these benches, the motorcycle club's foundation aims to offer hope, assistance and resources to individuals in need.

Members of the Hot Rods Motorcycle Awareness & Suicide Prevention Foundation present two benches that feature the suicide and crisis lifeline number 988 and the message “You Are NOT Alone” during the Tecumseh Board of Education's meeting May 13 in the high school media center.
Members of the Hot Rods Motorcycle Awareness & Suicide Prevention Foundation present two benches that feature the suicide and crisis lifeline number 988 and the message “You Are NOT Alone” during the Tecumseh Board of Education's meeting May 13 in the high school media center.

During the presentation before the board, foundation representatives reiterated their mission to advocate for motorcycle safety, actively participate in suicide prevention initiatives and support various Michigan-based projects.

These benches join previous donations to schools in Milan, Dundee and Monroe, further extending Hot Rods' outreach throughout the state.

Hot Rods also invited the community to their car and bike show on Sept. 7 at Wilson Park in Milan. The show is the organizations' main fundraiser each year.

— Contact reporter David Panian at dpanian@lenconnect.com or follow him on X, formerly Twitter: @lenaweepanian.

This article originally appeared on The Daily Telegram: Motorcycle club donates suicide prevention benches to Tecumseh schools

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