08/02/2026
đź’– Thank You From the Bottom of Our community Hearts đź’–
What started as a small community effort to send birthday cards for Amelia’s 8th birthday quickly grew into something far bigger than any of us could ever have imagined.
After the plea went out from Matt from Lockside Steak House and Mikey to try and get a few more cards, the organisers decided that if we were going to deliver them, we’d do it properly — with as many bikers aspossible. And wow… did the biking community deliver.
Thursday the 5th, in freezing cold and pouring rain, over 2,500 bikers turned up. Led by the Hells Angels, three vans packed full of cards and presents made their way along a route lined with people cheering, holding banners, and posting live updates on Facebook. What began as a local idea became so big it was featured live on regional news.
It was truly phenomenal.
As of today, Amelia has received over 100,000 birthday cards, with loads more still to collect and many more still on the way. An absolutely incredible achievement made possible by kindness, generosity, and true community spirit.
A huge thank you to the Metro Rod marketing team for sending out the original post, and a massive thank you to everyone who took part — whether you sent a card, shared the post, stood in the rain to cheer us on, or rode with us.
You’ve all helped make Amelia’s 8th birthday something truly unforgettable. 💙🏍️🎂
This film tells the story of Amelia — a seven-year-old girl whose strength, kindness, and spirit have brought people together in the most extraordinary way.T...
