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Dean Akey's Rescue Riders Program: Preparing Bikers to Support Emergency Response Teams
Jan 9, 2008 --
Dean Akey is an avid biker and was in a motorcycle accident three years ago which left him with 60 staples in his head
and every rib broken down the right side of his body. Ten people arrived to the scene of his accident and none knew how to
help him. Soon after, he created Rescue Riders - a non-profit organization that trains motorcyclists to become first
responders. This public / private partnership allows bikers to utilize their enhanced mobility via two wheels to support emergency
response teams. Dean is an expert in first aid, CPR, basic medical triage, and accident scene management and trains fellow
bikers in the same fields. This organization is three years old and growing. Dean's goal is to have a strong Rescue Riders presence
in every city across the country. Dean is also an Allstate agent in St. Charles, Ill. He spends his days making sure people
are prepared and his nights practicing what he preaches. He is currently featured in an Allstate ad campaign promoting motorcycle
insurance. The campaign spotlights real Allstate agents who ride bikes and will run throughout 2008. Dean is also scheduled to attend
three motorcycle rallies in the upcoming months to speak on behalf of Allstate and continue to grow his Rescue Riders program.
Visit www.rescueriders.org and
agent.allstate.com/DeanAkey/AgencyInfo/MyBackground.aspx for more
information.
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