Philanthrophy – Proner & Proner

The Proner Kids Foundation

In 2011, Mitchell Proner formed The Proner Kids Foundation, a non-profit corporation that provides cash gifts to children who have lost parents in motorcycle accidents, regardless of fault. Any members of the riding community are welcome to inquire for funding on behalf of any child that has lost a parent in a motorcycle accident.

Proner A.B.A.T.E. of New York Scholarship

Since 2006, Mitchell Proner has awarded an annual $1,000 scholarship to a college student to subsidize their educational needs. The recipient is selected by the Board of A.B.A.T.E. of New York as exemplifying dedication to the motorcycle rights movement.

Applications for the scholarship are available through A.B.A.T.E. of New York, and the award is funded solely by Mitchell Proner.

What Is A.B.A.T.E.?

A.B.A.T.E. is a motorcycle rights organization that brings attention to issues affecting riders. They pushed for the repeal of helmet laws, and are also involved in safety training and charity work. The acronym A.B.A.T.E. stands for American Bikers Aimed Toward Education.

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Road Rage Incident

Mitchell Proner spoke in support of NYC motorcycle riders and called on NY lawmakers and police not to overreact to a highly publicized road rage incident or to let that incident cast all motorcyclists in a bad light.

Hit and Run

Attorney Mitchell Proner was on hand when the motorist accused of hitting a female jogger on a road in Central Islip appeared in a New York courtroom to answer charges of leaving the scene of a fatal accident.

Ferry Disaster

Attorney Mitchell Proner, an expert on maritime law, spoke about the similarities between the Costa Concordia ferry disaster and the recent Indonesian ferry accident that killed at least 24 people.